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Identifies training deficiencies and recommends effective courses of action to correct deficiencies.Conducts training in the operation, configuration, and installation of assigned systems/subsystems and equipment/ancillary equipment. Participates in the preparation and review of all proposed network course-ware to ensure consistency with command architectural goals. Integrates subject training to real world scenarios within the network operating environment. Develops and assembles data for training purposes.

Lead Network Engineer for Base Information Transfer Infrastructure (BITI) upgrade of Air Force Base. Completed migration of over 8,000 users and systems from a Cisco based network to a new Juniper architecture. Designed networks for DOD installations with requirements up to 27,000 Ethernet ports. Reviewed site survey and network designs of junior network engineers.

Network Engineer supporting DISA Enclave Operations.* Management of IP address allocation, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, VPN's and firewalls.* Maintains configuration firmware, Operating Systems for Juniper, Cisco, F5, and Brocade devices.* Documents problems, solutions, and root-cause analysis on status reports to management. * Implemented firewall, DNS and network changes to support customers system failover testing.

* Performed site surveys on Air Force Bases for Combat Information Transport System (CITS).* Cataloged Network infrastructure/designed upgrade for AF Bases with 4,000 - 14,000 users.* Reviewed statements of work, requests for proposals, and vendor selection documents.

* Installed 33 sites for Next Generation Network (NGN) supporting FBI infrastructure upgrade.* Responsible for equipment installation, supervising and training of junior network engineers.* Cisco 3750 Switches, 2811, 7200 series routers, and hardware encryption "Taclanes".

* Managed 4 diverse sections including 24/7 help desk, Quality Assurance, Satellite Supply and Readiness supporting $1B Distributed Ground System 2 (DGS-2).* Mentored new unit training manager during 13 work center training inspections.* Supervised 25 personnel during set-up of $25 million communications relay site. Architect for system upgrades encompassing 43 circuits supporting C4ISR missions. Authored and implemented initial site security accreditation package.* Augmented Wing IG team inspecting 6 shops/12 programs at Langley AFB; including test equipment, tools, TOs and IMDS. Compiled and briefed technical analysis report to leadership.* Quality Assurance supervisor for 180 person unit maintaining DGS-2 weapon system.* Performed acceptance inspection of $750K communication systems facility upgrade.* Directed 24/7 maintenance on Common Imagery Exploitation System "CIES"and operational support and maintenance on $75M Deployable Ground Intercept Facility "DGIF".