Calvin Scot VanRiper II

Information Systems Supervisor | Full-Stack Developer

Profile

Motivated full-stack developer transitioning from a distinguished military career in Information Systems and technical leadership. I bring a strong foundation in programming, process automation, and system administration. I've built practical automation tools using VBA, PowerShell, and Batch to streamline workflows, manage inventory, and simplify Active Directory account creation.

I'm actively expanding my software engineering skillset with modern web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Node.js. I focus on building scalable, efficient, and user-centered solutions. I learn quickly, adapt well, and have a proven record of leading teams in mission-critical environments. I'm ready to contribute as a developer who blends technical depth, operational discipline, and a passion for clean, reliable code.

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Projects

These projects showcase my work as a front-end developer, combining clean code, modern UI design, and interactive animations. Each card demonstrates my ability to create responsive, engaging, and reusable components while highlighting my personal brand and key technical skills.

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Developer Intro Card

A clean, responsive developer introduction card built with HTML and CSS. This project focuses on modern UI structure, accessibility, and personal branding while introducing my initials logo and professional links. It served as my first CodePen project and marked the beginning of my full-stack development portfolio, demonstrating foundational front-end skills, component layout design, and attention to visual detail.

  • Clean, responsive layout built with HTML and CSS
  • Introduces personal branding and professional links
  • Demonstrates reusable component structure
  • Focus on accessibility and modern UI design
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Animated Developer Intro Card

A dynamic, interactive intro card that introduces me as a developer in style. Built with HTML and CSS, this project combines clean code with smooth animations to create a visually engaging experience. It's designed to be responsive, lightweight, and playful, reflecting both technical skill and personal branding. This card demonstrates my ability to bring creativity and interactivity into front-end development projects.

  • Animated entrance and hover effects that add personality without sacrificing usability
  • Responsive layout optimized for all devices
  • Interactive elements to showcase name, role, and key skills
  • Clean, efficient code following modern web development best practices

Certifications & Professional Training

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CompTIA Security+

Valid through March 2029

Verification Code: K0P0RGQHDDEEY6BM

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Network Plus Logo

CompTIA Network+

Valid through March 2029

Verification Code: VGSJKCVPKGR457FY

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Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Logo

CCNA Routing and Switching

Expired December 2022

Cisco CCNA Security Logo

CCNA Security (Depreciated)

Expired December 2022

CEH Training

CBT Xpress, 2021 - Training Completed

Certification Exam not taken - Certification not obtained

CASP+/SecurityX Training

CBT Xpress, 2023 & 2024 - Training Completed

Certification Exam not taken - Certification not obtained

Technical Skills & Competencies

Scripting & Automation

  • PowerShell
  • Batch scripting
  • Excel VBA automation
  • Barcode scan workflows
  • Driver installation automation
  • Digital signature workflows
  • WinPE scripting
  • GhostCast imaging
  • Netsh configuration

Systems & Cloud Platforms

  • Windows server
  • Azure
  • Entra ID
  • Intune
  • VMware
  • Microsoft 365

Administration Tools

  • Active Directory (AD)
  • SCCM
  • Group Policy
  • NTFS Permissions
  • SharePoint
  • PrinterLogic

Network & Security

  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • RDP
  • VPN
  • CEH-aligned cybersecurity training (2021)
  • CASP+/SecurityX training (2023 & 2024)

IT Lifecycle & Asset Management

  • Hardware/software refresh cycles
  • Imaging & deployment
  • Enterprise IT asset accountability ($3.8M+)
  • Consumables management (controlled sensitive items)

Project & Program Management

  • Enterprise IT coordination
  • Office 365/domain migrations
  • Cloud service transitions
  • Infrastructure upgrades
  • Stakeholder engagement across multiple departments

Testing & Certification Systems

  • PearsonVue test center administration
  • Secured lab imaging
  • Certification exam server management

Mentorship & Training

  • Coaching and developing junior IT staff into technical careers
  • Ensuring annual compliance training requirements for system operators

Army Systems

  • ATCTS (Depreciated)
  • DEERS/RAPIDS
  • AVS
  • DEPRO/Record Brief
  • Personnel information management systems

Work Experience

Military Experience

Sergeant First Class Rank

Information Systems Supervisor

HQ 166th Regiment | Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA | March 2022 - Present

  • Led the successful migration of over 2 TB of data across 17 departments to a new cloud solution, creating and managing detailed migration timelines, coordinating permissions, and folder structures, without service interruptions during a 6-week period.
  • Developed a custom Excel/VBA program to automate hand receipt generation for equipment issuance, eliminating manual entry, saving over 300 hours annually, and improving data accuracy by 85%
  • Managed schedules and daily operations for a 3-person IT support team, ensuring uninterrupted IT services for an average 400 students on campus daily, supporting over 5,300 students annually, along with 140 instructors and 25 executive staff over a 300+ day training cycle.
  • Built autonomous GhostCst imaging solution with WinPE scripting and network lockdown to enable offline deployment.
  • Served as PrinterLogic admin for 50+ devices; manage print services, driver rollouts, and security configurations.
  • Mentored junior staff into system admin roles; coached three to certification and full-time employment.
  • Led IT operations supporting 400+ students and 150 staff across 19 different Army courses of instruction.
  • Acted as department head while the current department head was deployed, providing senior-level guidance, supervision, and project oversight.
  • Coordinated network, database, and helpdesk operations; supported 5+ department migrations to cloud-based services.
  • Created and maintained databases to monitor system connectivity and account health, reducing disabled accounts by 75%.
  • Managed lifecycle of $127K in IT assets and streamlined imaging procedures, improving deployment times across 800 systems.
  • Provided guidance to 7 junior team members and wrote letters of recommendation that helped 3 secure IT employment.
  • Serves as PrinterLogic administrator for 33 network printers and 18 RICOH MFDs; manages cloud-based print services, deployments, and printer lifecycle support across the organization.
Staff Sergeant Rank

Information Systems Staff Assistant

HQ 166th Regiment | Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA | September 2018 - March 2022

  • Implemented a streamlined ticket tracking system for IT support requests, resulting in a 30% improvement in resolution time and a 25% reduction in unresolved issues while supporting over 600 users across the organization.
  • Executed full computer lifecycle management for over 470 systems valued at $1M+, including planning, development, accountability, and decommissioning, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining operational readiness across the organization.
  • Streamlined account management for 5,200+ students/year by automating data entry with Excel/VBA and using PowerShell for account creation, eliminating human error and saving thousands of labor hours annually.
  • Served as interim Information Systems Supervisor during COVID-19, coordinating delivery of $3.8M in enterprise IT initiatives – including infrastructure upgrades, device rollouts, and cloud service migrations – without disrupting daily operations.
  • Expanded CCTV coverage by 40% through BOSCH server upgrade and deployment of 42 IP-based cameras across 8 geographically dispersed buildings. Designed a segregated LAN spanning three network nodes, implementing enterprise-grade routing and layered security to protect video traffic. Built a custom Active Directory domain to manage BOSCH Video Management System (BVMS) access, enabling secure credential-based login for administrators and users across monitoring stations.
  • Led hands-on migration of 500+ systems across departments; automated AD object creation with PowerShell.
  • Developed Excel/VBA and PowerShell tools used org-wide for asset tracking, compliance, and reporting.
Sergeant Rank

Technical Support Team Lead

Joint Force Headquarters | Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA | December 2016 - September 2018

  • Led Windows 10 migration and system refresh for over 70 users, managing lifecycle replacements and new hardware configuration.
  • Personally requested by the state’s central IT department to aid in deploying 100+ other systems due to staff shortages; found and resolved hardware/software compatibility issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Designed and executed an independent imaging and deployment plan for 150 laptops supporting pre-deployment medical processing for Soldiers, acting on behalf of an external organization without internal IT support; ensured system readiness and continuity for critical operations.
  • Maintained and imaged a secured 15-system lab used for proctored and PearsonVUE certification testing.
  • Upgraded the on-site testing server to Windows 10 and ensured proper configuration of certificates, software, biometric devices, and network security.
  • Coordinated directly with PearsonVUE to meet compliance standards and lock down the server to prevent unauthorized access.
Specialist Rank

Defense Manpower Data Center Site Security Manager

Joint Force Headquarters | Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA | February 2008 - Devember 2018

  • Led Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System / Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (DEERS/RAPIDS) and Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) operations for over 9 years, servicing thousands of personnel across the state.
  • Ensured system security, compliance, and operational readiness during periods of minimal staffing and high volume.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff while maintaining 100% mission continuity: authored security documentation.
  • Ordered, inventoried, and secured sensitive items used in the creation of military identification cards with 0 sensitive item loss over 8+ years of sensitive consumables management.
  • Compiled and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly reports of DEERS operations over 11 different sites to ensure accountability of transactions and equitable distribution of operations.

Honors & Awards

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Academic & Course Honors

  • Distinguished Honor Graduate - Senior Leader Course (2022)
  • Honor Graduate - Advanced Leader Course (2018)
  • Distinguished Honor Graduate - 25U MOS Transition Course (2018)
  • Honor Graduate - 25B MOS Transition Course (2015)
  • Commandant's List - Warrior (Basic) Leader Course (2010)
Army Commendation Medal

Army Commendation Medal (x3)

  • 2011: Leadership of Soldier Readiness Processing operations (2009-2011)
  • 2017: DEERS Site Security Manager (2009-2016)
  • 2018: 25U MOS Transition Course, 1 of 16 students (99.94% GPA)
Army Achievement Medal

Army Achievement Medal (x3)

  • 2008: Mission continuity during personnel transition
  • 2010: Commandant's List graduate of Warrior (Basic) Leader Course
  • 2015: Filled NCOIC (Supervisor) role, ensuring service quality
Army Good Conduct Medal

Army Good Conduct Medal

  • x6 Awards received
Meritorious Unit Commendation

Meritorious Unit Commendation

  • Operation Iraqi Freedom III (2004-2005)
Pennsylvania Governor's Unit Citation

Pennsylvania Governor's Unit Citation (x2)

  • 2006: 2nd Infantry Bridage supported security and democratic elections in Al-Anbar Province
  • 2023: 166th Regiment named #1 ARNG training institute; 12,300+ Soldiers trained

Education

Albright College - Reading, PA

B.S. in Information Systems

Graduated 2017

Summa Cum Laude Icon Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.89

Security Clearance

Secret Security Clearance (Active)

Periodic Reinvestigation Completed July 2024 (T3R)