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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.

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

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

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

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.

-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.

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.

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.

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