Dr. Timothy James Owen

Objective

Results-oriented U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service as a military saxophonist and an active DoD Secret clearance, transitioning to the Information Technology sector with a strong foundation in network and cloud technologies. Holding Foundational C#, PCEP, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and CompTIA Network+ certifications and growing proficiency in Linux, and Windows Administration through the Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T) Server and Cloud Applications (SCA) program. Leveraging discipline, teamwork, and problem-solving skills honed in high-pressure environments, I am committed to delivering exceptional technical support and contributing to secure, mission-critical IT operations in a dynamic, fast-paced organization.

Experience

Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)

Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA

IT Trainee, Server and Cloud Administration May 2025—Present

• Enrolled in a 16-week intensive program focused on Server and Cloud Administration, earning 18 college credits toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science
• Gained hands-on experience with network configuration, including IPv4/v6, subnetting, and VPN setup, achieving 100% lab completion rate
• Acquired proficiency in Python, applying coding concepts to solve problems and completing labs in data analysis and automation

56th Army Band

US Army | Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Saxophonist/Library Manager/Security Manager/Operations Manager October 2013—Present

• Led and performed with ensembles in support of over 400 official functions and community relations events, reaching a total audience of over 2.5 million
• Coordinated over 50 band operations with event hosts
• Managed Secret clearances for an organization of 40+ Soldiers
• Facilitated training and certification of over 200 Master Resilience Trainers as a Level 2 Master Resilience Trainer
• Acquired, maintained, and organized collection of musical scores valued at more than $250,000 in support of missions

U.S. Army School of Music

US Army | Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA

Instructor/Writer July 2009—October 2013

• Instructed over 100 new Soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers in individualized lessons, achieving a 100% pass rate
• Advised 40 Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers as the saxophone subject-matter expert in administering field assessments
• Coached 12 small and medium-sized ensembles
• Contributed to the development of curriculum, assessment tools, and regulations for career field of over 5,000 Soldiers resulting in 58% reduction in training cycle time
• Assessed 400 student performances
• Maintained training records for staff and faculty of 80 personnel

1st Armored Division Band

US Army | Wiesbaden, Germany

Saxophonist/Library Manager February 2006—June 2009

• Performed with 1st Armored Division Jazz Combo in support of official functions and host nation relations
• Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom '07

Voxman School of Music

University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA

Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2000—April 2004

• Jazz Studies Teaching Assistant: evaluated student assignments, managed class records for professor, presented lectures in absence of professor, conducted small group exercises in classes of 150 students
• Music Theory Teaching Assistant: prepared training materials, evaluated student assignments, conducted aural training classes, consulted with students in classes of 80 students