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Danbury, Connecticut, US

Las Vegas, NV, US

• Successfully designed and deployed a global network for the Space Force, enabling real-time satellite telemetry and control across three geographical regions. Utilizing Cisco FMC, ISE, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Completed ACAS scans for 100+ systems, identifying and remediating 200+ critical and high-risk vulnerabilities. My actions mitigated potential security threats and achieved a one-year IATT through the RMF process.
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in creating and maintaining accurate network drawings, ensuring alignment with network configurations, and supporting the RMF process
• Developed comprehensive evaluation criteria for network emulation devices, focusing on performance, scalability, and ease of use. Successfully implemented the Apposite traffic engine in 13 engineering labs and RF.
• Designed and implemented a scalable hybrid network with PoE switches and wireless access points, catering to the wired and wireless needs of 80+ users in a new office. The network integrates with existing systems and.
• Managed a diverse IT team of 15 with expertise in system administration, cybersecurity, and network engineering, fostering a collaborative environment that leveraged their unique skillsets to deliver a worldwide.

Beavercreek, Ohio, US

• Provided tier 3 support to development, integration, and operational networks. Detailed troubleshooting of firewalls, network packets, and routing issues.
• Maintained, troubleshot, and configured VMware hardware and software
• Configured KG175 multiple sub-models
• Completed STIGS on routers, switches, and firewalls, maintaining IA accreditation
• Coordinated with a multi-discipline team to support rapid, agile software development and implementation
• Identified process shortfalls and established a well-defined process to lessen confusion about what to do.

Dallas, TX, US

• Maintained the network from my previous position that was transferred to this contract.
• Converted network sites from traditional networking to SDWAN (Cisco)
• Provided tier 3 support for the Missile Defense Agency networks.
• Designed new sites from requirements for integration into SDWAN architecture.
• Configured and maintained OSPF routing protocol.

Reston, Virginia, US

• Planned, installed, configured and administered Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE).
• Administrated, configured and monitored network devices (Firewalls, Switches, Routers, etc) using Solarwinds. Solarwinds Products include Network Performance Monitor, NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, Network Configuration.
• Troubleshoot complex network (VRFs, LAN, WAN, DNS, etc) and firewall-related issues.
• Completed scans using ACAS and Nessus, then mitigated issues from the scan results.
• Assisted in Setting up Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, Group policy, Certificate Authority and replication for storage.
• Designed and set up a network timing solution, providing accurate network time to all devices.

• Hardware software integration for satellite components to RT Logic M&C program called Compass o Custom drivers written in C for hardware software integration
• Customer demonstrations of products
• Site surveys on customer sites for custom hardware software installations
• Creates environments using virtualization technologies such a VMware

Reston, Virginia, US

Exelis was bought by Harris Corporation Then my division was spun off to form Peraton. See entry for Exelis for total time and description.

US

• Installed, maintained and operated an Orion and Clearcom voice conference switches
• Performed daily function of Cisco equipment lifecycle: receiving, part identification, testing, RMA, upgrade, configure, storage, deployment, continued monitoring and troubleshooting to include routers, switches and.
• Provisioned and maintained long haul circuits (T1, DS3, 50M and 100M Ethernet)
• Researched, planned and presented conference switch redesign ($2Million Project)
• Responsible for the entire PRST Flight Test Terrestrial Communications Architecture, ensuring the mission requirements are met and are 100% ready to support the required mission(s)
• Administered, maintained, programed, configured, loaded, and troubleshot crypto equipment

Falls Church, VA, US

• Resolved technically challenging issues and proactively evolved system and software requirements
• Worked in an operational location with government (civilian and military) personnel

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Provide engineering, technical, and managerial skills in the execution of the USAFA built small satellite (FalconSAT)
• Designed, procured, tested and delivered first working copy of an RF flight experiment for FalconSAT-6
• Delivered upgraded ground station for FalconSAT-5, maintain and support hardware for 100+ cadet operations program
• Regularly mentor 40+ cadets on satellite operations, lab safety, electronics design, and electronics testing.
• Created purchasing tracking system to support 4 satellite science and research programs managed $350K in purchases

• Supported and provided technical guidance worldwide communications in direct support of the President
• Performed critical technical control and management of multiple digital networks ensuring full systems availability
• Installation, configuration, integration and testing of cryptographic equipment, to include the KIV-7M, associated cables and related ancillary equipment
• Managed 27MHz of Ku Bandwidth supporting over 40 worldwide presidential satellite missions, 100% mission success rate
• Operated and maintained six secure video teleconference (SVTC) systems used by the President and staff
• Deployed to remote sites independently to troubleshoot and repair faulted equipment to minimize system downtime

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Installed, maintained, repaired and operated >20 ground terminals and stations in support of UAV command and control
• Performed cross-team coordination, scheduling of system airtime and satellite link management
• Upgraded ground station radio system increased range by 30 miles facilitating 3 raids/capture of 15 insurgents
• Identified documentation shortfall added form showing all work completed increased shop manpower from 50 to 80 people

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Completed:· Satellite, Wideband and Telemetry Systems Course 2002· Air Force Electronic Principles 2001· Air Force Basic Military Training 2001

Bachelors Of Science, Electrical Engineering Technologies

Associate'S Degree, Electronic System Technology