James W. Watkins, II 

Employment Objectives

To stay abreast of advances in networking, systems, and management.

Certificate in Mediation  (Transformative Method)
Baltimore Mediation Center, 2001

Certificate in Network Engineering  (Windows NT 4.0)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1997

Certificate in Network Engineering  (Netware)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1995

Certificate in Forensic Science
George Washington University, 1975

History
Morgan College, Baltimore, Maryland, 1963-1967
 

Experience

Information Technology Manager

        Commission on Human Relations, State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

         Responsible for developing and implementing information technology solutions to the agency's business problems.
         These solutions include WAN,  LAN, and Internet strategies that include  SCO Unix and Novell 4.1, with Windows. 95 clients
         and X-Windows interfaces.  Oversees the deployment and configuration of Cisco 3600 and 1600 routers.  Responsible
         remote access using ICE-TEN for telecommuting.  Responsible for establishing and maintaining network security.  Manages
         the Commission on Human Relations' MIS office.

        February 1998-Present

Computer Network Specialist Supervisor

           Office of the Public Defender, State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

            Designs and manages wide area and local area networks, utilizing Novell 3.12, Novell 4.1, Windows
            NT 4.0 NOS's.  Manages installation and configuration of servers, workstations, routers, DSU's, and
           switches.  Responsible for maintaining network  security, monitoring network traffic, and
            upgrading hardware and software , as needed.  Also responsible for designing, managing,
            and updating the Office of the Public  Defender web site.  Responsible for user and MIS training.
            Computer consultant to the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs, Governor's Office of Constituent
            Services.  Supervises Computer Specialists, Computer Technicians, and Help Desk personnel.

           July 1994-February 1998

Programmer-Analyst IV

Office of the Public Defender, State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Designed and wrote code for agency management information systems used for personnel, case tracking, client services, investigation management, and records management.  Supervised agency programming staff.

July 1992-July 1994

Office of the Public Defender, State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Managed all agency investigative activities, including field , Intake, and sensitive personnel investigations.  Agency Fair Practices Officer.  Developed agency intake and investigation policies.

November 1979-June 1992

Office of the Public Defender, State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Supervised all Baltimore City  investigative and intake activities.

July 1975-Nonember 1979

Office of the Public Defender, State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Conducted criminal investigations

October 1972-July 1975

United States Army, Washington, DC
Handled all aspects of intelligence collection and counter-intelligence investigations in the United States and
assigned to the 525 MI Group in foreign countries.  Performed liaison activities with  the CIA , NSA, and the FBI.

November 1967-March 1972

            Maryland Internet Users Group; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Olde Mill Estates Growth Associaton;
            National Defense Investigators Association; Defender Council, National Legal Aid and Defender
            Association.

Interests - personal

Irreverent humor, soulful jazz, and stimulating company.

Contact Information

watkins@umbc2.umbc.edu