• Provide comprehensive network support for both domestic and international offices, ensuring reliable connectivity, performance, and security.• Lead and participate in the planning and execution of network enhancement projects, from legacy hardware migration to the implementation of state-of-the-art Cisco solutions.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement Azure cloud regions and availability zones, enhancing our cloud infrastructure's performance… Show more • Provide comprehensive network support for both domestic and international offices, ensuring reliable connectivity, performance, and security.• Lead and participate in the planning and execution of network enhancement projects, from legacy hardware migration to the implementation of state-of-the-art Cisco solutions.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement Azure cloud regions and availability zones, enhancing our cloud infrastructure's performance, resilience, and scalability.• Act as a strong advocate for the company's cloud-first strategy, guiding teams towards adopting cloud solutions and reducing physical compute requirements.• Contribute to the design and implementation of Azure firewalls, VPN/Express Routes, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and various Azure products to ensure a secure and robust cloud environment. • Play a pivotal role in the successful migration of SolarWinds Network Management System (NMS) to LogicMonitor, enhancing team alerting capabilities and overall network visibility. Show less

• Secure Remote Desktop Solution Implementation: Successfully implemented the Bomgar secure remote desktop solution in response to a critical security audit, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This solution enhanced remote access while maintaining a robust security posture.• Enhanced Clinic Security: Implemented port-based security measures at remote clinics, fortifying network security and safeguarding sensitive data. These efforts contributed to a resilient network… Show more • Secure Remote Desktop Solution Implementation: Successfully implemented the Bomgar secure remote desktop solution in response to a critical security audit, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This solution enhanced remote access while maintaining a robust security posture.• Enhanced Clinic Security: Implemented port-based security measures at remote clinics, fortifying network security and safeguarding sensitive data. These efforts contributed to a resilient network infrastructure across distributed locations.• Storage Administration Expertise: Held the role of storage administrator, managing a complex Dell Compellent/Pure environment with multiple storage centers. Skillfully maintained and optimized storage resources, contributing to seamless data availability and reliability.• Cisco MDS Fiber Channel Switches: Led the implementation of new and redundant Cisco MDS Fiber Channel switches, bolstering network performance and redundancy for critical operations. These efforts supported enhanced data transfer speeds and high availability.• Cisco Call Manager/Unity Expertise: Served as the primary administrator for Cisco Call Manager and Unity systems, overseeing configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. These responsibilities ensured consistent and reliable communication infrastructure.• MDM Deployment with VMware AirWatch: Managed VMware AirWatch for Mobile Device Management (MDM) deployment, enabling efficient and secure distribution of mobile applications and resources.• Yearly Security Risk Assessments: Actively participated in yearly security risk assessments, contributing insights and recommendations to bolster the organization's security posture and risk management strategies.• Large-Scale WLC Migration: Orchestrated the migration of legacy Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) to Cisco 9800 hardware, spanning across all 60 locations. This migration ensured modernized wireless infrastructure and improved network capabilities. Show less

• Highly Available Network Infrastructure: Implemented a dual SonicWall High Availability (HA) cluster, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity and robust security measures, crucial for a reliable communication infrastructure.• Network Monitoring Excellence: Successfully deployed an open-source network monitoring system (Zabbix), providing real-time visibility into network performance, facilitating timely issue resolution, and proactive maintenance.• Enhanced Network Security:… Show more • Highly Available Network Infrastructure: Implemented a dual SonicWall High Availability (HA) cluster, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity and robust security measures, crucial for a reliable communication infrastructure.• Network Monitoring Excellence: Successfully deployed an open-source network monitoring system (Zabbix), providing real-time visibility into network performance, facilitating timely issue resolution, and proactive maintenance.• Enhanced Network Security: Reconfigured Brocade switches with a strong emphasis on security protocols, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry standards.• Streamlined Ticketing System: Created a bespoke help desk ticketing system, tailored for staff and agents, optimizing the resolution process and empowering efficient communication and support.• Virtualization Expertise: Architected and built a VMware virtualization environment, enhancing resource utilization, scalability, and reducing physical hardware dependency.• Knowledge Transfer and Training: Demonstrated leadership by training a Sysadmin on virtualization standards and best practices. Collaborated to perform successful physical-to-virtual (P2V) migrations, retiring outdated physical servers.• Innovative Cloud Solution: Pioneered the creation of a cloud-based domain controller utilizing Microsoft Azure, establishing secure remote domain management through VPN connectivity. Show less

• Multi-Site Management: Successfully managed IT operations across 11 remote sites, ensuring seamless technology support and consistent network connectivity.• Telecom and PC/Tablet Support: Provided comprehensive support for telecommunications systems, PC and tablet devices, addressing technical issues promptly to minimize downtime and optimize user experience.• Internet Management: Ensured reliable and high-speed internet connectivity across all sites, contributing to efficient… Show more • Multi-Site Management: Successfully managed IT operations across 11 remote sites, ensuring seamless technology support and consistent network connectivity.• Telecom and PC/Tablet Support: Provided comprehensive support for telecommunications systems, PC and tablet devices, addressing technical issues promptly to minimize downtime and optimize user experience.• Internet Management: Ensured reliable and high-speed internet connectivity across all sites, contributing to efficient daily operations and uninterrupted services.• Third-Party Copy Machine Support: Managed third-party copy machine services, resolving issues and coordinating maintenance to maintain smooth document workflows.• End-to-End Responsibilities: Skillfully handled a broad spectrum of IT responsibilities, ranging from troubleshooting printer issues to maintaining critical servers.• PBX System Decommissioning: Successfully decommissioned a previous PBX phone system, transitioning to a modern and efficient VoIP (Asterisk) solution to enhance communication capabilities.• VoIP Server Implementation: Spearheaded the implementation of two VoIP servers (Asterisk), facilitating advanced communication features, cost savings, and improved call management.• Streamlined Web Application Process: Innovated by implementing a streamlined web application process, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience for internal and external stakeholders.• Google Apps Environment: As a cost-effective solution for a non-profit organization, introduced and managed the adoption of Google Apps environment for email communication, enabling seamless collaboration.• Google AdWords for In-Kind Donations: Pioneered the utilization of Google AdWords to generate in-kind donations, resulting in a significant annual contribution of over $120k, further supporting the organization's mission. Show less

I partnered with an associate of mine to open a long-range shooting company. The focus we had been to teach classes at 600 and 1000 yards, as well as some merchandise. The firearms training and safety industry is great passion of mine. Just before we filed for the LLC I created our website. I built it from scratch on cloud based Linux VPS (Digital Ocean). I implemented this as a Secure e-commerce. This was the primary way which our customers would register and pay for classes. My partner and I… Show more I partnered with an associate of mine to open a long-range shooting company. The focus we had been to teach classes at 600 and 1000 yards, as well as some merchandise. The firearms training and safety industry is great passion of mine. Just before we filed for the LLC I created our website. I built it from scratch on cloud based Linux VPS (Digital Ocean). I implemented this as a Secure e-commerce. This was the primary way which our customers would register and pay for classes. My partner and I had split duties. I ran the business end and assisted with the courses. He worked on the courses, and designs for merchandise. Show less