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Reston, Va, Us

• Optimized virtualized environments with VMware ESXi and vSphere for high availability and performance.• Administered Windows Server environments, ensuring secure and reliable network operations.• Deployed and supported Windows Desktop environments and 10ZiG thin clients, resolving hardware and software issues for seamless productivity.• Collaborated on network solution design and implementation, improving system performance and minimizing downtime.• Maintained accurate CMDB records, reducing configuration errors and improving infrastructure visibility.• Implemented CMDB data integrity processes, streamlining change management and compliance reporting.• Ensured continuous power availability, managing critical infrastructure and responding to alerts.• Optimized power systems using Vertiv GUI, preventing downtime and improving efficiency.• Created detailed AutoCAD drawings for IT infrastructure, ensuring accurate documentation and facilitating maintenance.• Developed precise floor plans and rack diagrams, optimizing space utilization and streamlining equipment deployments.

Reston, Virginia, Us

• Operate fiber and copper trace, test and splice equipment• Monitor and evaluate low voltage cable equipment and systems to ensure reliable operations• Ensure adherence to strict low voltage cable installation techniques• Created and modified entries in CMDB per installations and inspections • Conduct testing, inspection, and monitoring of activities associated with low voltage cable installation • Provide network support to customers of USSTRATCOM on Offutt AFB• Operate/maintain all fiber splicing tools and equipment in accordance to manufactures specifications

Melbourne, Florida, Us

• Created complex signal and power connection diagrams for installation of Ethernet and power cables in data centers• Created cable data bases using BMC remedy software• Created data center floor layouts and IT rack layouts using Microsoft Visio 2007 Professional• Installation team member for 3 data centers consisting of 80 IT racks, 2000 cables, 80 work stations and 10 printers• Implemented Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system to ensure continuous and reliable power to data center infrastructure.• Helped design the GOES-R Rebroadcast Station that distributes real time weather data from satellite to meteorologists • Write test plans and procedures for factory and site tests based on specific customer requirements

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• I was the Information Security Officer for Information Assurance, Information Security and Knowledge Management• Developed policies and procedures to ensure secure information reliability and accessibility to data• Prevented and safeguarded against unauthorized access to automated information systems, networks and data• Managed and assisted in the Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of strategic and tactical networks• Developed and maintained emergency response plans to address power-related incidents promptly and effectively• Conducted regular drills to test the readiness of the team and the effectiveness of emergency protocols• Created communication system and Information Assurance training for more than 400 Soldiers• Maintained 100% accountability of 10 million dollars’ worth of equipment located throughout 5 different cities in Iowa

Arlington, Virginia, Us

-Planned, coordinated, and evaluated the logistical actions required to support a specified mission, weapons system, and other designated program-Performed periodic independent systems evaluations and develop recommendations for system improvements based on a thorough and comprehensive study and analysis-Monitored organizational compliance with milestone and system performance criteria -Performed duties involving request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, and preservation of expendable supplies and equipment-Prepared and maintained organizational supply records and forms-Received and inspected inventory for future deliveries

-Helped design automated systems that delivered final product, system included boxing, labeling, inventorying and palletizing -Documented automated meat production systems that were already in place-Documented intake and output pipe systems that were currently in place using Autodesk Inventor for a 3D view-Assisted in the structural documentation of a multi hundred million dollar addition to the South Sioux City plant-In charge of the egress plan for the new addition I calculate the distances for the shortest and safest escape route

Brookings, Sd, Us

-Designed electrical scoreboard schematics and electrical system risers using several types of drafting software-Drafted new parts to be added to the Share Point data base-Calculated complex power specifications for scoreboards and other electrical applications-Kept abreast of new technologies and attended professional development courses to maintain current in my field -Used several procedures, standards and technical material to obtain applicable electrical engineering information-Performed general engineering in support of projects and programs under the guidance of a senior engineer-Assisted in the management of projects and developed plans for engineering requirements-Independently volunteered for work assignments which gradually increase in difficulty and complexity-Prepared written technical documentation related to the projects that I worked on

Brookings, Sd, Us

-Served as the Information Security Officer for Information Security and Information Technology-Conducted systems security evaluations, audits and reviews and develops Automated Information Systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures-Designed IT programs to ensure controlled accessibility to AIS as well as to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems network and data -Monitored and tracked control access programs to ensure implementation and viability of appropriate systems security policies, as well as the acquisition of IT security tools-Imaged standard and special operator work stations, servers and other computer related devices-Installed software and hardware on operator work stations, servers and other media devices -Assisted employees with any type of troubleshooting involving operator work stations, hardware and software issues

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Electronics Engineering

Associate'S Degree, Cybersecurity

Master'S Degree, Strategic Leadership

Certificate, Six Sigma Lean Professional

Certificate, Change Management Specialist