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Walter W. Boyd
Microsoft Certified Master:Windows Server 2008 - Directory

MCSE - Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 and NT4
MCSE:Security - Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000
MCSE:Messaging - Windows Server 2003 & Windows 2000
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Certified Directory Engineer, Certified Linux Engineer
Master CNE, Master CNI
Cisco CCNA, CMA, Compaq ASE

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Senior Information Technology Professional

Technical Leadership ~ Enterprise Information Strategy ~ Entrepreneurial Management

Experienced technology strategist and business professional with a proven record of producing industry-leading, innovative yet cost-effective enterprise solutions. Demonstrated ability to engage in C-level business as well as deep technical engineering and architecture discussions. Extensive business and technology background coupled with broad multi-vendor international project experience provide a mature perspective for strategic technology and architecturally sound global business information systems. A multi-disciplinary leader and team builder with experience in the following areas:

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Financial & Operational Controls
  • Business Analysis
  • Directory Services
  • Identity Management
  • Public Speaking
  • International Project Management
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Training & Development

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Professional Experience

Microsoft Corporation2004-Present
Identity and Directory Architect2010-Present
  • Designed and deployed FIM 2010 identity provisioning system for a DoD entity with annual user turnover in excess of 20%, Replaced legacy management scripts with automated data-driven account management process. Migrated and consolidated disparate eDirectory and Active Directory structures into an efficient up-to-date Active Directory environment. Normalized schema conflicts, resolved directory application dependencies, and strengthened overall system governance processes.
  • Migrated Microsoft ILM identity system to Microsoft FIM 2010 in a secure DoD workspace following STIG guidelines.
  • Lead Subject Matter Expert for Directory, Identity Management, PKI, and Windows technologies for numerous successful competitive account capture teams. Created technical proposals in answer to customer requirements supporting worldwide DoD engagements.
Senior Product Manager - ITPro Certifications2008-2010
  • Responsible for Product Management of the world’s most popular technical certification program with over 2 million certified professionals.
  • Led Cross-group team to develop CertV3 – a full redesign of all mainstream Microsoft Certifications.
  • Core VTeam member on Howler virtualization testing initiative that will require certification candidates to perform tested certification objectives in a live virtualized environment. Worldwide rollout of first Howler-based exams will complete by the end of CY2009. Pilot and initial rollout results confirm a significant improvement in testing validity and credibility.
  • Led Microsoft effort to achieve DoD recognition of Microsoft certifications in compliance with DoD Directive 8570 requiring all DoD Information Assurance (IA) professionals to achieve a recognized certification.
  • Maintained dual roles of Senior Product Manager and Senior Program Manager within Microsoft Learning.
Senior Program Manager - Directory Ranger Program2007-2009
  • Created and developed Microsoft Certified Master - Directory, Microsoft’s highest level of advanced training and certification program for Windows Server 2008 Directory Technologies focusing exclusively on experienced IT Professionals.
  • Organized and managed multi-cultural worldwide team of internal and external experts to determine desired program content. Managed the development of the content using a worldwide virtual team.
  • Performed comprehensive competitive market analysis for advanced training and certification. Developed multi-year marketing and operational plans to establish a premium Microsoft certification in new and existing market segments.
  • Managed and co-developed the innovative 8-hour lab exams. Established a highly credible testing process that will help assure market acceptance of the Microsoft Certified Master credential.
  • Developed and led Directory Ranger Community to promote ongoing collaboration and communication between certified field Directory practitioners and the Active Directory product groups.
  • Developed additional instructor community to enable large-scale delivery of the Microsoft Certified Master program. Determined instructor development process and established new instructor qualification standards.
Senior Consultant2004-2007
  • Developed PKI architecture for Federal Civilian client that provided $10.5mil in direct implementation and $1.5Mil annual operational savings.
  • Identity Management Architect for several MIIS implementations including Federal Civilian and DoD agencies and a leading defense contractor. Projects included cross-agency directory synchronizations, agency-wide and international GALsync for Exchange projects, User Provisioning, Portal directory authentication, and public-facing LDAP directories.
  • Directory Services Architect for 100,000+ user directory consolidation project for a major defense contractor. Completed project will consolidate numerous Active Directory forests into two AD authentication forests while resolving schema and data conflicts to support hundreds of directory-interested applications. Application-specific ADAM instances will be maintained using MIIS.
  • Designed and implemented a PKI to support Smartcard VPN authentication, secure e-mail, IPSec and EFS data recovery. Additional requirements to upgrade Active Directory and core network support services for DNS, DHCP and WINS were identified and implemented. The 1500 remote users have experienced a 50% reduction in logon times and the client has a 100% uptime record for the Microsoft RRAS VPN.
  • Senior Consultant for Exchange 2003 design team for US Government agency. This Exchange 2003 implementation will include the entire CONUS (Continental US) region with over 100 facilities and 350,000 users. Related project to create a unified GAL using MIIS to synchronize identity information across 13 forests along with external connections to incorporate existing digital certificates is in process.
MCSE University, Midvale, UT2000-2004
Chief Technical Officer
  • Designed and piloted LDAP-based security portal for HR self-service web applications for a major US retailer. Initial pilot application involved 40,000 employees. Architecture designed to support 200,000 employees.
  • Directory Architect for flagship Novell Consulting US Government Agency DirXML Identity Management implementation providing directory synchronization capability and authentication between production Novell eDirectory, Microsoft Active Directory and NT domain, Lotus Notes, Oracle and PeopleSoft
  • Managed project to optimize 68-site GroupWise implementation for a major office products retailer.
  • Developed and delivered a high-intensity training program targeted at very experienced systems administrators. Topics included all requirements for Windows 2000 MCSE with special emphasis on security, directory service design and best practices.
  • Provided Active Directory design consulting and training for two major US military foreign bases.
BindView Corporation, Houston, TX1998-2000
Senior Program Manager - Directory Ranger Program
  • Evaluated potential business acquisitions for technical capability.
  • Prepared and delivered numerous national and international presentations for audiences up to 300.
  • Trained internal Systems Engineers in Active Directory principles and best practices.
  • Supported international partners and representatives as the senior corporate security practitioner.
Certified Network Solutions, Salt Lake City, UT1993-1998
Senior Consultant - Partner
  • Developed NDS design for international chemical company spanning 5 continents and 17,000 users.
  • Created NDS design for 100+ branch regional bank. Trained entire directory service support staff. Provided long term support through multiple version upgrades.
  • Subject Matter Expert for several Novell courses including Service and Support, NDS Design and NetWare/NT Integration.
  • Leading instructor for Novell and Microsoft directory service courses.
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Publications

"Class C2 Security with NetWare 4.11,"  Novell Application Notes, November/December 1997 (contributing author), Novell Inc.

"Graduating to Windows 95,"   Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, Nov/Dec 1995.

"NT Domains and NDS - How They Stack Up in WAN Administration,"   Network News, July 1995, Network Professional Association.

"NetWare 4.1 or Windows NT? Wrong Question,"   Network News, June 1995, Network Professional Association.

"RAID in a NetWare Environment,"  Network News, April 1994, CNE Professional Association.

"Building and Auditing a Trusted Network Environment with NetWare 4,"  Novell Application Notes, April 1994 (contributing author), Novell Inc.

"NetWare 4.0 Directory Services: Objects and Rights,"  Network News, October 1993, CNE Professional Association.
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Education

University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA

Completed the OneMBA Program, an innovative global partnership MBA program of five premier business schools on four continents:
  • Erasmus University (RSM)
  • Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
  • Tecnologico de Monterrey (EGADE)
  • Fundecao Getulio Vargas, Escolade Administracao de Empresas de san Paulo (FGV-EAESP)
  • UNC Kenan-Flagler

Led team that placed 1st out of 3,000 teams in worldwide Capstone Business Simulation

Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Minor in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Minor in Computer Science
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Certifications

Microsoft – 16 certifications including:
  Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008 - Directory
  Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows Server 2003 - Early Achiever)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (Windows Server 2003)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging (Windows Server 2003)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Windows Server 2003 - Early Achiever)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security (Windows Server 2003)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging (Windows Server 2003)
  Windows 2000
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows 2000 - Charter Member)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (Windows 2000)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging (Windows 2000)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA 2000 - Early Achiever)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security (Windows 2000)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging (Windows 2000)
  Other
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE NT4)
Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+Internet)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
 
Novell – 29 certifications including:
Novell Certified Directory Engineer (CDE - 1st 50 worldwide)
Master Certified Novell Engineer (Master CNE – 6 times)
Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE)
Master Certified Novell Instructor (Master CNI)
 
ITIL – ITIL Foundation V3
 
NPA Certified Network Professional (CNP)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA - not currently active)
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