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San Diego, California, United States

On-site Consultant providing technical leadership and project management on large-scale infrastructure projects for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD). Responsibilities include interfacing with various stakeholders to define needs, procuring hardware and software, configuring, installing, and operationalizing infrastructure projects.• Led project to procure and implement Mitel Connect Voice over IP Phone system for GCCCD. This implementation supported nearly 2000 users across the District. The VoIP phone system replaced a dated Tadiran digital and analog system. • Managed the upgrade of the wireless network from HPE MSM to Aruba Wireless across GCCCD. This project included deploying 650 wireless access points, the Aruba Mobility Conductor, and 4 Aruba wireless controllers. • Managed the internet circuit upgrades and point-to-point circuit upgrades for GCCCD to 10Gbps. The process required working closely with the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) to upgrade the circuits from 1Gbps to 10Gbps.• Managed project to replace all HPE network switches throughout the GCCCD network with new Aruba switches. The new Aruba switches were configured and verified throughout the week and the switches were installed on the weekends over a six week period.

Poway, California, United States

Direct Information Technology Operations for an electronics manufacturing company. Directly oversee all aspects of the Information Technology Infrastructure including Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, and Helpdesk. Manage a team of 7 that provides support for all sites and users throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia offices.• Partnered with the leadership of the individual business units to ensure that local Information Technology objectives were being met while also ensuring that local IT objectives fit within the larger network architecture and the business plan. • Implemented IP Phone system across the enterprise with a common dial plan eliminating the cost of long-distance and international toll calls between sites. Negotiated new per minute call rates on long-distance and toll-free and removed redundant services resulting in a cost savings of $120,000 per year. • Design new Network Architecture for the enterprise and implemented it across all 6 sites greatly enhancing communication and collaboration while reducing costs.

Poway, California, United States

As the Information Technology Manager for Bridgepoint Education, a $500 million company that offers quality and affordable access to college education through online and campus-based programs, I was responsible for overseeing and managing the Network Engineering, Telecommunications, and Audio/Visual departments. I managed 9 direct reports in a Cisco-centric network that supported a ShoreTel VoIP phone system and Polycomm video conferencing.• Deployed a secure and seamless wireless network across the entire enterprise. This wireless network infrastructure allowed employees to travel to all sites throughout Iowa, Colorado, and California and seamlessly attach to the wireless network.• Managed data center build-out to accommodate the consolidation of the enterprise network resources.• Replaced core network infrastructure, deployed VoIP telephone system, and implemented a 100Mbps MAN at the company’s Iowa sites. This included the installation and configuration of OC12, DS3, and Ethernet data circuits.• Managed VoIP Telephone system with 200+ trunks that included DS3, DS1, and POTS circuits from multiple vendors. This VoIP Telephone System supported an average daily call volume of 220,000 calls and averaged 8,000,000 million minutes talk time per month.• As the IT Infrastructure Manager at Bridgepoint Education, I was responsible for driving the implementation of key IT projects, while ensuring smooth operation of the network and telecommunications infrastructure.

San Diego, California, United States

As Director of Information Technology, I directed and managed the enterprise information technology infrastructure, including all information technology projects, systems, and applications for a stand-alone, not-for-profit law school in San Diego, CA. I played a key role in the development and implementation of the technology infrastructure, systems, and applications and contributed significantly to WASC and ABA accreditations for the institution.Key Achievements:Managed the activities of 7 direct reports charged with the operation of the enterprise information technology infrastructure to ensure the 7/24 operation of all networking services, including but not limited to, Exchange e-mail, printing services, Windows, Novell, and Linux file services, MS-SQL database applications, and Mitel telephone system.Designed, implemented, and maintained information technology infrastructure which included the installation and configuration of all Cisco 3845, 2821, 1720 routers, Cisco 5500 and 4506 catalysts, Cisco 3560, 1900 switches, and Cisco 515E PIX firewall.Managed the law school’s database administration functions which included Great Plains and SCT Power Campus. Successfully migrated the law school’s academic management database from a UNIX based system to a Microsoft SQL Server solution.Designed, deployed, and managed the Law School’s wireless network to provide secure wireless access for students, staff, and faculty.As Director of Information Technology, I demonstrated strong leadership, technical, and project management skills to drive the success of the institution’s information technology infrastructure and contribute significantly to the institution's accreditations.

Juris Doctor, Law

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelors, Business Administration