Kevin Hughes

The life and times of Kevin Hughes - MCT, SharePoint Architect, SQL DBA, Systems Admin, Master Mason, philosopher, and low-budget philanthropist.

Kevin is a technical architect, database administrator, network engineer and trainer with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of Information Technology. Beginning in the late 1970s writing applications in FORTRAN and COBOL, Kevin has been in and out of academia multiple times and has worked for small businesses and large companies such as Texas Instruments and Raytheon.

Kevin is a veteran of the US Army, a Master Mason and holds multiple degrees in Computer Science, History, Education and Religion. For fun Kevin enjoys medieval recreation, golf, travel, teaching, fine cigars, cooking, massage & gaming with family and friends.

Kevin is married to Trudy, who has put up with him for over 10 years. He has a son, Kevin II, who is 21 and attends East Tennessee State University, and a step-daughter, Christine, 24, who is pursuing a career in NY.

Dr. Kevin Hughes, D.D.

MCT, MCITP:DBA, MCSA:2003, MCTS:SQL 2005, MOSS 2007, WSS 3.0, ITIL Foundation, Network+, A+

Technical Architect, Database Administrator and Freelance Trainer with over 25 years experience in all aspects of Information Technology. Specialist in solutions involving Microsoft Server Platforms and collaborative technology.

Kevin has managed projects with budgets in excess of $4 million with over 200 staff. He has also owned small businesses in both retail electronics and internet services. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer authorized to present official Microsoft curriculum on a wide variety of topics.

Currently, Kevin is the Senior SharePoint Architect for HNTB Companies in Kansas City, MO.

Education

Bachelor of Science Computer Science	Trinity College, Honolulu, HI	1988
Master of Science Religion	ULC Seminary, Modesto, CA	2000
Doctor of Divinity	ULC Seminary, Modesto, CA	2002
Graduate	Dale Carnegie Course	1996
Graduate	Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Course	1996

Certifications

Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: SQL 2005
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Services 2007
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional: Database Administrator
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
Microsoft Certified Trainer
ITIL Service Management Foundation
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
CompTIA Network+ Certified Technician

Professional Affiliations

IEEE Professional Member
IEEE Computer Society
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
Windows IT Pro Magazine Advisory Council
AITP Education Special Interest Group ( EDSIG )

Organizational Affiliations

Overland Park, KS Masonic Lodge #436
Overland Park, KS Neighborhood Association Executive Council
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. – Regional Officer
United States Golf Association (USGA)
PGA Tour Partners – Life Member

Kevin in Print

Freelance Technical Writer for Thomson Learning - Developed supplementary materials for textbook "A+ Guide to Hardware, 3rd Edition" By Jean Andrews. This included creation of Presentation Materials using MS PowerPoint, creating an Instructor Manual, creation of an automated Test Bank, and development of Lab Pack (applied exercises)

Textbook Editor for Thomson Learning - Editor for textbook "Enhanced Network+ Guide to Networks" by Tamara Dean. This included submitting suggested content updates and changes, submission of chapter review questions and ensuring compliance with current exam objectives for the CompTIA Network+ certification.

Textbook Reviewer for McGraw-Hill/Osborne – Reviewed textbook “Hardening Windows Systems” by Roberta Bragg. This included submitting suggested content updates and changes and writing a formal review for posting via Amazon.com.

Skill Summary

Software	Training	Networking
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Windows Server 2003 SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2008 Exchange Server 2003 Exchange Server 2007 Project Server IIS 6 & 7 MS Office 2003 MS Office 2007 McAfee EPO Anti-virus suite Windows Active Directory	Microsoft Official Curriculum Curriculum Planning Examination Creation Textbook Editing	TCP/IP Routing and Routers Ethernet Token Ring Firewalls VLANs PPTP SMTP POP IMAP DNS DNCP