Dr. Timothy James Owen

South Puget Sound Area, WA 98327

(757) 502-5970 | timothy.j.owen@outlook.com | LinkedIn | GitHub

Timothy Owen

Objective

U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of leadership and a DoD Secret clearance, transitioning from a distinguished career in music performance and instruction to Information Technology. Holding CompTIA Network+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certifications, with hands-on Washington Vets-to-Tech training, I’m eager to deliver secure, compliant IT support in dynamic, mission-critical environments, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional customer service.

Skills and Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+ (Verification)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Verification)
  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (Verification)
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Linux: Bash
  • Network Administration (IPv4/v6, Subnetting, VPN)
  • Cybersecurity (MFA, TLS, Ethical Hacking)
  • Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting
  • Ansible (Basic VM provisioning)
  • DoD Secret Clearance
  • Leadership and Training
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Documentation and Compliance
  • Fluent in Russian (Verbal/Written)
  • Portfolio: timowen.me (HTTPS forthcoming)

Transferable Skills

Experience

Washington Vets-to-Tech | Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, WA

IT Trainee, Cybersecurity | August 2025–Present

Washington Vets-to-Tech | Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, WA

IT Trainee, Server and Cloud Administration | May 2025–August 2025

56th Army Band | US Army, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Saxophonist/Library Manager/Security Manager/Operations Manager | October 2013–June 2025

U.S. Army School of Music | US Army, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA

Saxophone Instructor/Writer | July 2009–October 2013

1st Armored Division Band | US Army, Wiesbaden, Germany

Saxophonist/Library Manager | February 2006–June 2009

Armed Forces School of Music | US Army, Virginia Beach, VA

AIT Student | 2005–2006

Voxman School of Music | University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Graduate Teaching Assistant | August 2000–April 2004

Olympia Musical Theatre | Olympia, WA

Volunteer | September 2016–Present

Education

Washington Vets-to-Tech Cybersecurity Certificate | Expected December 2025
Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, WA
Relevant Coursework: CSC 325 – Computer Security, CSC 364 – Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence

Washington Vets-to-Tech Server and Cloud Application Certificate | August 2025
Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, WA
Relevant Coursework: CSC 160 – Introduction to Computer Software, CSC 330 – Networking and Server Fundamentals, CSC 395 – Applied Network Concepts, CSC 331 – Windows Server Configuration and Management, CSC 235 – Introduction to Linux & Linux Administration, CSC 456 – Configuring & Deploying Cloud Technology

Doctor of Musical Arts, Performance | December 2005
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Master of Music, Performance | July 1999
Bachelor of Music, Performance and Pedagogy | April 1997
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Projects

Subnet Calculator | Python
Developed a Python tool to automate IPv4 subnet calculations, streamlining network troubleshooting tasks
Hosted on GitHub: Link
Demonstrates coding, documentation, and process optimization

Tempo Finder | Python
Developed a Python tool using a binary search algorithm to identify optimal practice tempos (30–240 bpm) for musicians, achieving O(1) efficiency and reducing trial-and-error
Planned web interface to input tempos and track progress, applicable to IT automation tasks
Hosted on GitHub: Link
Showcases algorithmic problem-solving and user-focused solutions

Additional Information