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Jeff Barnes is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in messaging security, cloud migration, and enterprise messaging services. He has held various leadership positions at Aegon Global Technology, including Principal on messaging security and Lead Security Consultant. Barnes has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Indiana University Southeast and Jefferson Community College, teaching courses on computing tools and networking technologies. He has a strong educational background, holding a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Indiana University Southeast. Additionally, he has a strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Visual Basic, FoxPro, BASIC, and MS Access. Barnes has worked in various industries, including finance, insurance, and technology, and has a proven track record of delivering results-driven solutions. He is currently based in the Louisville Metropolitan Area, US.

Credentials

  • Proofpoint Certified Ransomware Specialist 2022
    Proofpoint
    Jun, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • NetworkPro (CompTIA Approved)
    TestOut Corporation
    Dec, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • ITIL V3 Foundation
    PeopleCert
    Apr, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISSP
    ISC2
    Aug, 2007
    - Apr, 2026
  • Proofpoint Certified AI/ML Specialist 2023
    Proofpoint
    Oct, 2023
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Principal, Infrastructure Security Services
      • Mar 2024 - Present

      Member of Transamerica/AEGON’s enterprise-wide information security service as Principal on messaging security (Proofpoint POD, PPS, TRAP, TAP, & Fraud Defense. Microsoft 365, MS Exchange). Provide consulting to Transamerica/AEGON businesses. Analyze new technology trends and the value/impact they have on messaging security. Consult with internal customers on implementation of messaging solutions while maintaining high security. Solve problems.

    • Lead Security Consultant
      • Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

      Support Transamerica/AEGON’s enterprise-wide information security with a focus on messaging security (Proofpoint POD, PPS, TRAP, TAP, & Fraud Defense. Microsoft 365, MS Exchange). Provide consulting to Transamerica/AEGON businesses. Analyze new technology trends and the value/impact they have on messaging security. Consult with internal customers on implementation of messaging solutions while maintaining high security. Solve problems.

    • Lead Messaging Engineer
      • Apr 2004 - Mar 2022

      Support Transamerica/AEGON’s global messaging services, including Exchange 2016, Proofpoint Email Security, and Office 365. Provide consulting to businesses to guide them in the best use of the messaging services. Analyze new technology trends and the value/impact they have on messaging services. Solve problems.Member of cloud migration team, focusing on migration to Exchange Online and leveraging all other Office 365 productivity tools, such as Teams, Groups, Yammer, SharePoint, and OneNote.Authored Proofpoint POD/PPS internal administration manual.

    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Sep 2009 - Present

      Instructor for on-line Computing Tools and Networking Technologies class.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Aug 1992 - Dec 2015

      Design class curriculum, lectures, and exams for Computing Applications courses (Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage, HTML, JavaScript). Lecture and lead discussions. Coach students during lab assignments. Experience facilitating both in-class and on-line courses.

    • Coordinator of Academic Computer User Services
      • Dec 1987 - Jul 1992

      Handled all aspects of academic multi-user computer systems including system administration of the Prime 550-II. Managed computer center operations staff and student technical consultants. Developed system support software as required (FORTRAN, Pascal).

  • Xamien Technologies LLC
    • Louisville, Kentucky area
    • iPhone Application Development / Computer Forensic Analyst
      • Jun 2006 - Jun 2007
      • Louisville, Kentucky area

      Develop iPhone/iOS applications. I have also provided computer forensics and electronic discovery services for criminal and civil litigation. Apply accepted electronic forensic techniques to computers and other electronic media. Assist customers with computer evidence acquisition and e-mail discoveries. Expert witness.

    • President
      • Aug 1988 - Jul 2005

      Consulting, analysis & design, and custom programming.

    • Netherlands
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager Enterprise Messaging Services
      • Aug 1999 - Apr 2004

      Managed a team of 11 groupware analysts located in Louisville, Kentucky, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Los Angeles, California, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Team was responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and improving processes related to availability of enterprise messaging services, with a focus on the delivery of this service from the customer’s prospective. Monitored team members' tasks and managed project activities, focusing on the completion of these projects in a timely and cost-effective fashion. Stayed abreast of new technology and how it can add value to e-mail customers.

    • Lead Groupware/E-Mail Analyst
      • Jan 1999 - Aug 1999

      Lead a team of 5 groupware analysts located in Louisville and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Monitored team members' tasks and project activities, focusing on the completion of these projects in a timely fashion. Managed multi-team e-mail, groupware, and enterprise fax projects using Project Management Methodology. Supported remote e-mail administrators.

    • Senior Groupware Analyst
      • Mar 1995 - Jan 1999

      Supported the corporate Lotus Notes/Domino and Microsoft Exchange platforms. Installed and configured hardware, O/S, and groupware software for 13 NT servers. Provided second-tier technical support for end-users. Supported end-user application development. Supported the enterprise Intra/Internet connections, Firewall, and Proxy servers.

    • Applications Engineer
      • Jul 1992 - Mar 1995

      Provided production support for several LAN-based Financial applications. System Administration for the Financial Novell LAN. Developed several Visual Basic, FoxPro, BASIC, and MS Access applications in support of financial systems as necessary.

    • Lead Programmer/Analyst
      • Jan 1987 - Dec 1987

      Maintained the company's Finance & Insurance Program (Turbo Pascal) and developed new applications. Installed systems, including Novell Networks. Supervised programming team. Traveled to 50+ end-user sites for installation of hardware, software, and delivery of training. Provided on-site evaluation and trouble-shooting.

Education

  • 1991 - 1994
    University of Louisville
    MS, Computer Science
  • 1983 - 1987
    Indiana University Southeast
    BS, Computer Science
  • 1983 - 1986
    Indiana University Southeast
    AS, Computer Science

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