Architecture and design, install and deployment, of enterprise secure wireless and 802.1x secure wired authenticated services in multi-dwelling residential, hospitality, and venue network implementations and retrofits. Deployment and implementation of RGNets virtualized PAN, Cisco ISE RADIUS and TACACS authenticated network services. Configuration and design of Cisco 9800 WiFi Controllers, Ruckus Smart Zone and vSmartZone, and Aruba wireless controllers. Setup and maintenance of Dell R series servers, iDRAC, ESXi, and VMs for virtualized deployments. Utilized custom and standard automation tools Ansible, Python, Powershell, RunDeck, and Git/GitHub to expedite and streamline deployments and lifecycle utilizing ITIL frameworks.

Owner and operator of a real estate property management and investment business. Specializes in real estate risk management, property management, residential and commercial real estate sales, along with real estate photography, survey, and inspection. Performed aerial surveys as a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot in Charge. Performs specialized real estate photography to assist listing agents and clients with marketing materials for real estate sales and leasing. Provides project management services to residential and commercial land survey and construction projects, enforcing timelines and addressing budget concerns and overruns to licensed contractors and employees.

Discovery, planning, design, deployment, and validation of secure, robust, and redundant data, wireless, and voice networks for clients in education, SMB, local and state government, and enterprise network campuses and data centers. Designed secure network data centers environments that support Dell server/storage product lines (VxRail/PowerEdge/PowerStore/PowerVault) with Dell, Cisco, Nexus, VxLAN, and SAN end devices. Designed and deployed secure edge and ISFW networks with Fortinet, SonicWall, Palo Alto, and Sophos appliances and virtual machines. Design and troubleshooting of network, wireless, and security issues on Dell, Cisco, Fortinet, Ruckus, Aruba, and many other product lines. Performed network assessments on existing networks and assisted in solutions role for account sales executives. Performed technical interviews to screen candidates for foundational proficiency in skill areas to expand workforce with effective candidates. Conducted classroom based technical training sessions and various network, wireless, and security topics to subsidize peer development and enhancement of my teams core technical foundational knowledge.

Lead Architect responsible for the design, configuration management, network management, and engineering support of assigned accounts in diverse data network environments and scenarios. Designed routing, switching, and security infrastructures for branch office level to primary data center level operations. Worked closely with client IT and Engineering staff to provide solutions and insight to suit business needs. Provided reports to senior and executive staff on design overviews and stewardship. Obtained and maintained appropriate federal security clearances necessary for accounts that support United States government departments and agencies. Notable and current accounts include: USDA, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and AgCredit. Designed and deployed enterprise networks that included multiple Data Centers, in hybrid cloud environments, along with FortiGate security devices, VoIP, HA infrastructures, MPLS, MTIPS, TIC, 10G Ethernet, BGP, OSPF, Wi-Fi controller based systems, and network management systems. Managed a team of engineers and held weekly meetings addressing active and upcoming network design implementation, verification, and validation on multiple projects running concurrently. Provided technical training and project assessments to the team.

Lead network eningeering consultant for AT&T Managed Router Service supporting USDA/Networx ($350 milllion) and Wal-Mart Stores. Designed and supported the USDA Data Center national structure and custom MTIPS design. Deployed, designed, and configured various network and data center elements include but not limited to: Cisco Enterprise level routing and switching platforms, ASR1000-1006, Cisco 7600 platforms, Big-IP F5 load balancer, Cisco ACE, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus line, OC3 and above, WiFi, Gigabit and Ten GigabitEthernet, SONET, VoIP, BGP, remote access, Office 365, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Salesforce, NetBond, IPSec, Fortigate firewall appliances. Obtained and maintains a current government security clearance.Deployed IP and VoIP managed services technologies to WalMart's in-store PCI and WiFi infrastructures. Designed WalMart VoIP infrastructure for all US regions.

Evening shift team leader for network engineering activations, enablement, and network operations support supporting 1100 clients. Performed data network activations of Ethernet, MPLS, Frame-Relay, ATM, ISDN, and PPP service technologies. Was responsible of configuring of Cisco and Nortel routing platform technologies such as but not limited to: TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, RIPv2, OSPF, IS-IS, IPX, SNA, and VoIP. Developed design and troubleshooting training programs and guides for the AT&T engineering community to ensure technical proficiencies and enforce standards.

Conducted advanced troubleshooting via data packet analysis for fault and software/hardware debugging utilizing Network General based Sniffer taps. Directly supported client assurance teams on chronic and high priority critical service issues. Worked directly with vendor software engineering to identify software bugs/faults and lab tested various resolutions. Provided Tier 3 support and above.

Network operations center engineer supporting WAN managed service clients in Cisco and Nortel deployments. Performed data circuit fault isolation testing and resolution of sub-rate DS1, T1/DS1, and T3/DS3 frame-relay, private line, and ATM deployments. Conducted device analysis of Cisco and Nortel routing platforms running TCP/IP, IPX, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, and ISDN.

Airborne Paratrooper assigned to 35th Signal Brigade (supporting 82nd Airborne Division). Deployed and repaired encrypted/secure microwave/satellite/mobile radio switching facilities for tactical communication for 18th Airborne corps VIPs and Command and Control Operations. Led a team of 6 technicians.