Debra
Littlejohn
Shinder

   deb@shinder.net

  Visit my websites:        

   www.shinder.net
  www.tacteam.net
 www.seagoville.net
www.debshinder.com

 

• Qualifications
• Experience
• Education and Training
• Commissions, Memberships and Affiliations
• Awards
• Personal and Professional References
• Personal Information

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Authoring of books, magazine and webzine articles, courseware, proposals, documentation, whitepapers
   
• Experience in classroom and physical skills development training, conceptualization and coordination of training programs, scheduling, preparation of curricula, lesson plans, training presentation aids and documentary materials.

• Experience in public speaking, community and public relations; excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Teaching: popular software applications and operating systems (Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 MCSE courses, Windows 2000 MCSE courses, Windows XP, Networking, Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, Frontpage, PhotoShop, PhotoPaint, Corel DRAW, Adobe Pagemaker); internet communications and publication, website design and implementation; hypertext markup language; program installation and configuration; hardware upgrading; Police in-service and basic recruit training courses.

• Extensive knowledge of municipal and law enforcement operations, budgeting, policy development and implementation, local government code, administrative and personnel-related statutory and case law.

• Extensive knowledge of criminal and civil law and enforcement procedures.

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and certified technical trainer.
   
• Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Server Systems Security.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching and Consulting

 In-house training, City of Seagoville. 1986-1988.

 Training Coordinator, Seagoville Police Department. 1990-1991.

Instructor and Staff Course Coordinator, North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Training Center, Arlington TX. 1990 – 1991. Regional Policy Academy.

Lead Instructor and Course Coordinator, Eastfield College, Mesquite TX. 1992 – 1997. Criminal Justice and Peace Officer certification program.

Lead Instructor, Eastfield College, Mesquite TX 1997 – 2002. Computer network engineering certification program; computer security training.

Self-employed contract trainer, co-owner TACteam (Trainers, Authors, Consultants Team), Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX area. 1999-present. MCSE certification, HTML/website development, general networking, computer security, computer crime investigation. Clients include Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard, DigitalThink, Sunbelt Software, GFI Software, TechGenix, Technology Partners LTD.

Online Training

Developed online training resources for Eastfield College Criminal Justice program, 1997-1999.

Courseware co-author (with Thomas Shinder), DigitalThink, Inc. 2000-2001. Wrote courses and functioned as Subject Matter Expert, producing over fifteen online courses in Microsoft networking topics, including Windows 2000 MCSE courses, general networking/Network + certification courses, Windows XP and Office XP courses.

Courseware author, Thompson Publishing, 2003-2004. Wrote IT training courses on Windows networking and security topics.

Courseware author, Hewlett-Packard, 2004. Wrote IT training courses on Windows networking and security topics.

Courseware author, CNET, 2003-2004. Wrote IT training courses on Windows networking and security topics.

Writing

Corporate Technical/Marketing

Internal selling guide, competitive analysis, other marketing materials, Microsoft Corporation. 2003-present.

Whitepapers, Microsoft Corporation, Sunbelt Software. 2003-present

TechNet How-to articles, Microsoft Corporation. 2001

Books

Author:

Computer Networking Essentials (Cisco Press)

Scene of the Cybercrime (Syngress)

Co-author (with Thomas Shinder):

            Troubleshooting Windows 2000 TCP/IP (Syngress)

            ISA Server 2000 (Syngress)

            ISA Server and Beyond (Syngress)

            Configuring ISA Server 2004

Co-author (with others):

            Managing Windows 2000 Network Services (Syngress)

            Configuring Windows 2000 Server Security (Syngress)

            Windows XP Answers from the Experts (McGraw-Hill/Osborne)

Series and developmental editor and contributor:

            Windows 2000 MCSE Certification Headstart (Osborne)

            Windows 2000 MCSE Certification series – 11 books (Osborne)

            Windows Server 2003 MCSE Certification series – 4 core books (Syngress)

Technical and developmental editor:

            Security+ Certification Guide (Syngress)

Contributor to several other Syngress and Osborne titles, including:

            CCNA Test Yourself
            Mission Critical Windows 2000 Server

            Migrating from Windows NT to Windows 2000

            The Best Damn Firewall Book, Period
           

Contributor, Office 2000 Deployment and Administration (Que Publishing)

Contributor, TICSA Training Guide, (Que Publishing)

Articles, Columns, Periodicals

Editor and content creator, WinXPNews, www.winxpnews.com (Sponsored by Sunbelt Software). Weekly electronic newsletter with circulation of over 1 million. 2002 to present.

Editor and content creator, Inside Microsoft Windows Server Security (published by Eli Journals). Monthly print publication; two feature articles, two columns, tips and editor’s note.  December 2004 to present.

Lead technical contributor, WindowSecurity, www.windowsecurity.com  (Sponsored by GFI Software). Web resource for network administrators. 2002-present.

Editor and content creator, Cramsession A+ Hardcore Hardware News. Weekly electronic newsletter. 2001-2003.

Freelance articles, technical print magazines and webzines, including Windows and .NET Magazine, 8Wire, CNET, ServerWatch, InfoSysSec, 1999-present (approximately 280 articles; list available on request)

Weekly column, Brainbuzz technical training web magazine, 2000-2002

            Specialty areas: Windows 2000, general networking, computer/network security

Regular contributor, Swynk technical web forum, 2000-2002

            Specialty areas: Windows NT/2000, MCSE certification, IT humor

Regular contributor, TechProGuild/TechRepublic online and print technical magazine, 2000-present

            Specialty areas: Windows NT/2000, Cisco networking, Office 2000/XP

Peer-review law enforcement/criminal justice journals, including Police Forum, Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, Law and Order.. 1990-2003.

Freelance articles, variety of magazines/newspapers, on a variety of topics, including Self-Help Psychology, Refractions, Dallas Morning News, Suburbia News. 1980-present.

Quarterly column and numerous articles on a variety of topics, Moondance Magazine, 1996 – 1997. Columns Editor, 1997-1998.

Web Development

Designed and maintain TACteam website, www.tacteam.net

Design and maintain MS Security web site, www.ms-security.org

Designed and maintained Scene of the Cybercrime website, www.sceneofthecybercrime.com, 2001-2004

Designed and maintained Seagoville community website,  www.seagoville.net, 2000-2004

Designed and maintained City of Seagoville website, www.cityofseagoville.org, 1998-2003

Designed and maintained Town of Sunnyvale website, www.townofsunnyvale.org, 1999-2001

Designed and maintain MCSE resource site, www.shinder.net/MCSE

Designed website for Eastfield College Criminal Justice Training Center, 1999.

Designed website for International Journal of Police Negotiations and Crisis Management, 2000

Designed website for Networking Texas, 2001

Public Speaking

Seagoville city councilmember. 1988-1990. Numerous speaking engagements before various civic groups, local government organizations, etc.

Executive officer, Seagoville Chamber of Commerce. 1988-1990. Numerous speaking engagements.

Seminars, writing and Internet usage. 1995-2002.

Technical Certification Expo, Las Vegas NV. May 2000. Microsoft certification and MCSE exam prep.

Cyberterrorism Conference, DallasCon, Dallas TX. May 2002. Jurisdictional issues in cybercrime prosecution.

Blackhat USA 2002, Las Vegas, NV. July-August 2002. How IT personnel and law enforcement can work together to fight cybercrime.

Positions Held

• Co-owner, TACteam (Trainers, Authors, Consultants team), with Thomas W. Shinder. (1997-present)
  Write product documentation, marketing material, articles and whitepapers for corporate clients including Microsoft Corporation, Sunbelt Software, Network Engines, GFI Software. Give presentations on Microsoft networking, computer security and computer crime and legal issues.
   
• Technical instructor, EASTFIELD COLLEGE MCSE Training Program (current)
  Teach in both lecture and hands-on formats, delivering Microsoft certification courses using official curricula, for students preparing to take the MCP and MCSE exams.
   
• Lead Instructor and Course Coordinator, EASTFIELD COLLEGE Criminal Justice Program (1993 - 1997)
  Teaching Use of Force issues, Search and Seizure, Dispute Mediation and Crisis Intervention, Penal Code, Family Code, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Police Baton, and others. Coordinate in-service training courses. Assist Director in development and implementation of new programs.

• Guest Instructor, CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE Law Enforcement Academy (1993-1994)
  Teaching in Basic Peace Officer Certification Program and Reserve Officer Licensing Courses.

• Guest Instructor, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS Police Academy (1993)
  Teaching Search and Seizure, Report Writing, and Criminal Investigation classes.

• Consultant and Trainer, Freelance (1992-1995)
  Short term contracted assignments with firms, municipalities and law enforcement agencies, teaching classes in Defensive Tactics, Police Baton, Orcutt Police Nunchaku, and Civilian Self-Defense. Instructed in the Dallas Independent School District intermediate and advanced reserve officer programs and the Texas Air National Guard public security officer course.

• Sergeant, Training and Administration, ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (1993-1994)
  Coordinated department training and assisted Chief of Police in administrative matters. Records management, coordination of public relations and community relations projects, school liaison activities, researched and wrote policies and procedures manual.

• Instructor and Police Training Coordinator, NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL POLICE ACADEMY. (1990-1992)
  Classroom teaching and physical training in areas of Report Writing, Community Relations, Defensive Tactics and Physical Fitness. Scheduling classes, procuring, recruiting and supervising instructors fo basic recruit program, coordination and instruction in Police Instructor course and other in-service courses.

• Sergeant/Training Coordinator, SEAGOVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (1990-1992)
  Conduct in-house training courses, community relations duties, sit on personnel review board, special assignments, patrol duties.
• Public Safety Commission/City Councilmember, CITY OF SEAGOVILLE. (1988-1990)
  Legislative and policy-making actions in regard to municipal operations, overseeing police and fire departments. Chairperson, Personnel Policy Subcommittee.
• Director of Personnel/City Secretary, CITY OF SEAGOVILLE. (1986-1987)
  Appointed by and reported to City Council. Second in command to City Manager, overseeing office staff and performing high-level administrative tasks; development of departmental budget and policies; interaction with other department heads, elected officials, citizens, city employees and outside professionals.

• City Secretary/General Government Department Head, CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS. (1984-1985)
  Appointed by and reported to City Council. Second in command to City Administrator, served as Acting Administrator during longterm absence. Overseeing operations of finance, utility billing and personnel departments; supervision of office staff. Coordination of city social events and representation of the city at statewide events. City records management.

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant (1980-1984).
  Legal research and investigation, preparation of interrogatories, drafting pleadings, litigation support. Assisting attorneys in cases involving family law, probate law, and criminal law.
   
• Editorial Board, International Journal of Police Negotiations and Crisis Management
  Columnist, Moondance Magazine for Creative Women
  Contributing Author, Copsonline Magazine
  Consultant and web developer, City of Seagoville TX
  Software Trainer, CompUSA Mesquite TX, Computer City Mesquite TX
  Editor and Publisher, the SURVIVE-L Electronic Newsletter
  President, Computers in Law Enforcement Advocacy Forum
  Co-founder, Networking Texas, an organization of certified computer professionals.

  
  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Paralegal Institute, medical/legal program

North Texas State University (now University of North Texas)

Southern Methodist University, creative writing courses

Regional Police Academy, graduate (valedictorian)

Numerous in-service police training courses (complete list available on request)

Numerous technical training seminars (complete list available on request)
 

COMMISSIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

• President, Computers in Law Enforcement Advocacy Forum
• Owner, Wchat Discussion List
• Administrator, Writing Workshops
• Member, POLICE-L Internet Discusion Group
• Member, American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET)
• Member, Police Marksman Association
• Member, NRA Law Enforcement Division
• Associate member, American Bar Association
• Former member, Texas Conference of Police and Sheriffs
• Former member, Texas Police Association
• Former executive officer, Seagoville Police Association
• Former member of Board of Directors, Seagoville Chamber of Commerce
• Former Vice President, Seagoville Kiwanis Club
• Former Vice President, Seagoville Industrial Development Board

AWARDS 

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the field of server security, 2004, 2005.

REFERENCES

Please contact me for a list of professional and personal references with contact information.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Debra Littlejohn Shinder is married to Thomas W. Shinder, M.D. and has two children, Kristen and Kristoffer. For more information about her family, please see The Shinder Homepage.