CONTACT
SKILLS SUMMARY
- PHP, Python, JS, TS, React, HTML
- UML, PHPUnit, xDebug, Chia
- Postman & Bruno
- Draw.io for UML & Flow charting
- VSCode
- Markdown & Mermaid UML, Flow charting, & graphing
- OAuth, JWT
- MVC Frameworks
- OOP programming
- Developing APIs & Automations
- AWS S3 & CloudFront
- MSSQL, mySQL
- Apache/IIS
- Github/Gitlab
- DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines
- Docker, ESX, VirtualBox
- Shell Scripting - BASH, CMD, & PowerShell
- Network Switching & Routing
- Linux Server Administration
- Windows Server Administration
- MSSQL & mySQL Administration
- Cisco & Mikrotic Routing
- Wireless Technologies
- CodeIgniter 2, 3, & 4
- SQL Workbench & phpMyAdmin
- VPNs - OpenVPN
CERTS & AWARDS
- ACE-T Level 10
- GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
- Assoc. in Applied Science, Computer Info Tech
- Assoc. in Applied Science, Networking Tech
- Multiple certificates from online courses
EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY
- Coursera - Advanced MySQL Topics By Meta
- BHIS - Modern WebApp Pentesting
- BHIS - Modern WebApp Pentesting 2: WebApp Internals
- SANS SEC504 Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
- SANS SEC511 Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations
- SANS SEC455 SIEM Design & Implementation
- Wilkes Community College
- US Navy - Nuclear trained Electrican
Randy LeFever
Full Stack Developer
Server/Network Administrator
Summary
Full Stack Developer with 25+ years developing solutions with experience in Python, PHP, JS, TS, Git, Github/Gitlab, mySQL, MSSQL, Apache, & IIS. Also experienced in DevOps for projects, Administering Linux & Windows servers, Email & Database servers in physical & virtual environments, and knowledgable in security concepts.
Goal
Use my development skills to solve problems and produce useful applications & automations that benefit the company and the end user.
Current Projects
- Blackhills Information Security - 2021 - Present
- Developed & maintain a CMS to allow consolidation of Paywalls for single point reporting
- Developed & maintain a CMS to allow automation of Sales on On-Demand training & LMS course enrollment/unenrollment
- Developed & maintain a CMS to replace Event ticket sales site
- Dev Team Lead
- Use of Jira to track task & bug work
- Worked in Agile sprints
- Use of Git to maintain project versioning
- Setup & Maintained Gitlab CI/CD Pipeline
- Performed code reviews for fellow devs
- Use PHPUnit & PEST Unit Testing to ensure proper operation is maintained
- Use Postman & Bruno for API development & testing
- Technical consultant for Ebenezers Childrens Home Non-Profit providing
- Server Admin services
- Networking services
- Security related advice
- Workstation troubleshooting & maintenance
- Maintain Website & Email hosting services for past PCSource customers
- Develop & Maintain websites for past PCSource customers
- Provide PC Tech Support & Consulting to past PCSource customers
Skills
- PHP, Python, JS, TS, React, HTML
- Scripting: Bash, PowerShell
- Built Discord bot with TS & mongoDb
- Built MVC Apps for Sales, HR, Reporting, Dispatching & Accounting
- Built MVC Point of Sale/Ecommerce apps
- Codeigniter & Laravel
- Built API interfaces
- Automating with API interfaces
- Experienced with OAuth & JWT
- Worked to ensure personnal data was secured by encrypting data at rest
- Used PHPUnit for Test-Driven development
- Used UML to plan & document projects
- Used Git, Github/Gitlab for version control & data storage
- Used Gitlab for CI/CD Pipeline Development
- Administered Linux and Windows servers on physical hardware and virtual environments
- Administered MSSQL & mySQL DB servers & Designed SQL databases for websites
- Completed CISCO networking courses
- Worked with Production Mikrotik Routers
- Experienced in VLAN and VPN setup
- Knowledgable in Wireless configuration & setup
- Knowledgable in RADIUS authentication
- Customer support & PC troubleshooting
- Problem Solver
- Quick learner, Good listerner, & trusted by previous employeers & clients
Past Projects
- Blackhills Information Security - 04/26/2021 - 05/31/2026
- PayPal CyberRange OpenVPN Automation
- Salem NationalLease - 04/26/2014 - 10/19/2022
- HR Document Management System
- IT Helpdesk ticketing System
- Tasklist System
- Shop Inspection System
- In-house Sales tracking platform
- Dispather load exception tracking system
- PCSource Inc. - 08/01/2001 - 04/26/2014
- Developed Point of Sale
- Ecommerce Websites
- Static & Dynamic Informational Websites for customers
- US Navy - 11/22/1988 - 08/01/2001
- Digitize training materials & testing
Education
- 2025 - Udemy - Stakeholder Management | Project Management Fundamentals
- 2025 - Udemy - All ABout Lambda & Serverless
- 2025 - Udemy - Microservices Architecture: A Conceptual Overview
- 2025 - Coursera - Advanced MySQL Topics By Meta
- 2023 - TechWorld - DevOps Bootcamp from TechWorld
- 2023 - BHIS - Modern WebApp Pentesting 2: WebApp Internals
- 2022 - Cybrary - Post Exploitation Hacking
- 2022 - Cybrary - Attacks & Persistence for Incident Handlers
- 2021 - BHIS - Modern WebApp Pentesting
- 2021 - BHIS - Getting Started in Security with BHIS & MITRE Att&ck
- 2021 - BHIS - Enterprise Attack Emulation & C2 Implant
- 2021-02-19 - BHIS - Attack Emulation Tools: Atomic Red Team, CALDERA and More
- 2021 - BHIS - Attack Emulation Tools
- 2021 - BHIS - Active Defense & Cyber Deception
- 2020 - BHIS - SOC Core Skills
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Web Application Pentesting
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Securing Linux/Unix
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Python Code Security
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Offensive Bash Scripting
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - OWASP Top Ten
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Network Traffic Analysis for Incident Response
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Network Security Fundamentals
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Network Forensics
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Linux Fundamentals
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Information Security Fundamentals
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Hands-on Traffic Analysis in Wireshark
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Ethical Hacking
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Cyber Threat Hunting
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Computer Incident Response
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Commonly Used Attacks
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Command Line Basics
- 2020 - InfoSecInstitute - Advanced CyberSecurity Concepts
- 2019 - SANS - SEC455 SIEM Design & Implementation
- 2019 - SANS - SEC511 Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations
- 2018 - SANS - SEC504 Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
- 2016 - MSSQL DB Admin Course
- 2015 - MS Server Admin Course
- 2011-08-01 - 2013-05-01 - Wilkes Community College - Associates Applied Sciene - Netorking Technology
- 2011-08-01 - 2013-05-01 - Wilkes Community College - Associates Applied Science - Computer Info Technology
Work History
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Blackhills Information Security - 04/26/2021 - 05/31/2026
Roles: Full Stack Developer, Automater, Worked with AWS S3 & CloudFront, SOC Analyst
Projects:- PayPal CyberRange OpenVPN Automation
- Automation between third-party Ticket Sales system and third-party LMS
- Ecommerce Cvent replacement
- API Development for Paywalls
- Automation connecting third-party systems
-
Salem NationalLease - 04/26/2014 - 10/19/2022
Roles: PC Support Tech, Full Stack Developer, Served as Server/Network/DB Admin, Security Lead, Worked with ESX virtualization
Projects:- HR Document Management System
- IT Helpdesk ticketing System
- Tasklist System
- Shop Inspection System
- In-house Sales tracking platform
- Dispather load exception tracking system
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PCSource Inc. - 08/01/2001 - 04/26/2014
Roles: Network & Server Administrator, Sales/Customer Service, ISP Operator, Build & Service PCs, Installed networks for customers
Projects:- Developed Point of Sale
- Ecommerce Websites
- Static & Dynamic Informational Websites for customers
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US Navy - 11/22/1988 - 08/01/2001
Roles: NPTU Prototype - Instructor, NPTU Prototype - Training Testing Coordinator, USS Maryland - Electrical Department Training Coordinator, USS Maryland - Structural Sound Monitoring Tech, USS Parche - Electrical Department Supply Coordinator
Projects:- Digitize training materials & testing