Michael Refuerzo, CPD, CPT
Bremerton, Washington, United States
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I am an IT Professional with 10+ years of experience as a system and network…
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Behind the Digital Curtain: My Observations and Insights while working at Amazon Web Services
Behind the Digital Curtain: My Observations and Insights while working at Amazon Web Services
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Today received the news that the veteran mentoring platform Veterati would be closing up shop, and shutting down. This is a shame, because out of…
Today received the news that the veteran mentoring platform Veterati would be closing up shop, and shutting down. This is a shame, because out of…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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DCSA - Derivative Classification IF103.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Developing a Security Education and Training Program GS104.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Facility Clearances in the NISP IS140.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - FSO Program Management for Processing Facilities IS030.CU
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Introduction to Industrial Security IS011.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Introduction to Information Security IF011.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Marking Special Categories of Classified Information IF105.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - NISP Reporting Requirements IS150.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - NISP Self-Inspection IS130.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Personnel Clearances in the NISP IS142.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Protecting Assets in the NISP CI117.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP IS109.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Transmission and Transportation for Industry IS107.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) IS065.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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DCSA - Visits and Meetings in the NISP IS105.16
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
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Certified Project Trainer (CPT)
Institute of Project Management
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Internetworking Technician Apprenticeship Certification
U.S. Department of Labor
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Certified Project Director (CPD)
Institute of Project Management
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Certified Project Master (CPM)
Institute of Project Management
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Certified Project Professional (CPP)
Institute of Project Management
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Certified Project Officer (CPO)
Institute of Project Management
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Electronics Technician (Professional & Kindred) Apprenticeship Certification
U.S. Department of Labor
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LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Tri-County Career Academy
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Volunteer Experience
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Mentor | Personal Branding Coach
Veterati
- Present 2 years 3 months
i18n_veterans
I am a mentor for transitioning service members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
I provide resources, support, mentorship, and guidance for service members who have either transitioned or are transitioning from the armed forces. I also provide 1 on 1 personal branding sessions to help service members build their LinkedIn profiles as well as provide guidance on how service members can network using the LinkedIn platform. -
Mentor | Personal Branding Coach
VetSec
- Present 1 year 9 months
i18n_veterans
I am a mentor for transitioning service members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
I provide resources, support, mentorship, and guidance for service members who have either transitioned or are transitioning from the armed forces. I also provide 1 on 1 personal branding sessions to help service members build their LinkedIn profiles as well as provide guidance on how service members can network using the LinkedIn platform. -
Mentor
RaicesCyberOrg
- Present 1 year 9 months
Science and Technology
I am serving as a mentor for Raices to encourage, empower, and build the next generation of Hispanic Cybersecurity and IT professionals in the workforce.
Raices has an amazing mission.
“The Stronger the Roots the Stronger the Tree”
This is the Mantra behind Raíces.
Our Mission is to Encourage and Support the Hispanic and Latino Cyber and Technology Community to Achieve Greater Representation in the World. We are doing that with our four main pillars. Continued…I am serving as a mentor for Raices to encourage, empower, and build the next generation of Hispanic Cybersecurity and IT professionals in the workforce.
Raices has an amazing mission.
“The Stronger the Roots the Stronger the Tree”
This is the Mantra behind Raíces.
Our Mission is to Encourage and Support the Hispanic and Latino Cyber and Technology Community to Achieve Greater Representation in the World. We are doing that with our four main pillars. Continued Support and Encouragement to and from the Community, Education for all career levels, Access to valuable resources, Constructive Networking, and the forming of STRONG bonds (“Roots”).
As someone who is proud of their Hispanic heritage supporting this cause goes beyond helping others. It is a calling to support the growing Hispanic community and provide guidance and resources to see them succeed. -
Senior Drill Instructor and Drill Competition Inspector
US Navy
- 12 years 4 months
Education
I am a senior drill instructor and competition judge for the NJROTC program. As the senior drill instructor for the Naples High School (NHS), when stationed at Commander Task Force Six Nine from 2009 to 2012, I had a group of 35 cadets that learned rifle drill, color guard, shooting, solo and duo drill, and leadership.
I am now serving as a senior competition judge in the Pacific Northwest Area.
Specific achievements listed below;
- NHS awarded 2nd place for Drill routine at the…I am a senior drill instructor and competition judge for the NJROTC program. As the senior drill instructor for the Naples High School (NHS), when stationed at Commander Task Force Six Nine from 2009 to 2012, I had a group of 35 cadets that learned rifle drill, color guard, shooting, solo and duo drill, and leadership.
I am now serving as a senior competition judge in the Pacific Northwest Area.
Specific achievements listed below;
- NHS awarded 2nd place for Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2010
- NHS awarded 1st, 2nd, and 6th place for individual performance at the All European Drill Meet 2010 (218 Cadets competed)
- NHS awarded 3rd place for Color Guard Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2010
- NHS awarded 5th place for Duo Exhibition Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2010
- NHS awarded 3rd place for Solo Exhibition Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2010
- NHS awarded 3rd place for Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2011
- NHS awarded 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th place for individual performance at the All European Drill Meet 2011 (240 cadets competed)
- NHS awarded 3rd place for Color Guard Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2011
- NHS awarded 3rd place for Duo Exhibition Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2011
- NHS awarded 2nd place for Solo Exhibition Drill routine at the All European Drill Meet 2011
- NHS had 5 graduates join the military. 3 went on to be commisioned officers and 2 serve as senior enlisted.
Projects
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Network Building and Administration
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This project was initiated as part of my duties as the Project manager and System Administrator for our Administrative LAN.
The project network was delivered by a goverment vendor which delivered 3 servers, 2 Switches, 1 VOIP Server, and 1 RAID.
The project delivered the following software;
VMWare
Cisco Unified Call Manager
Windows 2016
Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Suite (All applications)
Sharepoint 2016
Veeam
The network hardware and software were…This project was initiated as part of my duties as the Project manager and System Administrator for our Administrative LAN.
The project network was delivered by a goverment vendor which delivered 3 servers, 2 Switches, 1 VOIP Server, and 1 RAID.
The project delivered the following software;
VMWare
Cisco Unified Call Manager
Windows 2016
Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Suite (All applications)
Sharepoint 2016
Veeam
The network hardware and software were delivered as a blank slate. My team and I built the basic architecture of the network and then developed that method to establish basic networking functions to include all user accounts, email, VOIP services, back-ups, and data storage management.
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Pacific Northwest Senior Enlisted Dining-Out
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The Pacific Northwest Dining-Out is a yearly dinner hosting senior enlisted service members (E7-E9) and their spouses to promote networking within the Pacific Northwest commands across all branches of the military.
This project utilized waterfall methodology and an operating budget of $30,000 US dollars.
Tasks included;
- Establishing an initial project proposal with the Pacific Northwest Chief Petty Officer Association.
- Venue contract (200 guests)
- Catering contract…The Pacific Northwest Dining-Out is a yearly dinner hosting senior enlisted service members (E7-E9) and their spouses to promote networking within the Pacific Northwest commands across all branches of the military.
This project utilized waterfall methodology and an operating budget of $30,000 US dollars.
Tasks included;
- Establishing an initial project proposal with the Pacific Northwest Chief Petty Officer Association.
- Venue contract (200 guests)
- Catering contract (200 guests)
- Merchandise agreement
- Live band contract
- Advertisement generation and distribution
- Social media marketing
- Budget of $30,000 US dollars for venue, catering, and merchandise
- Raised $1,000 US dollars for the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Foundation
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