My position as an Operations Portfolio Director is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the overall portfolio of operational initiatives within an organization. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and ensure seamless coordination across multiple projects. I collaborates with cross-functional teams, aligns business objectives with portfolio goals, and assesses project performance against key metrics… Show more My position as an Operations Portfolio Director is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the overall portfolio of operational initiatives within an organization. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and ensure seamless coordination across multiple projects. I collaborates with cross-functional teams, aligns business objectives with portfolio goals, and assesses project performance against key metrics. Exceptional organizational and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation. The role requires effective communication with stakeholders, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex operational projects within established timelines and budgets. Show less

Responsible for maintaining ownership of a program schedule, providing daily direction to staff, program personnel, and manage program financials. Daily duties include directing and coordinating program activities, present reports during business meetings, manage the program budget, control project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate business development efforts for the community and support IT development and architecture for over 50 developers, data scientists, and… Show more Responsible for maintaining ownership of a program schedule, providing daily direction to staff, program personnel, and manage program financials. Daily duties include directing and coordinating program activities, present reports during business meetings, manage the program budget, control project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate business development efforts for the community and support IT development and architecture for over 50 developers, data scientists, and business analytics. Interface daily with the JPEO customer to advise on whitepaper creation and DevSecOps guidance. Show less

Work directly with the Business Development team to assist with gaining work share, developing relationships, and increase margins.

Supporting a team of software developers and data scientists.

Support and Manage a technical group of folks in one of the most challenging environments.

Middle East Site Lead

Lead all aspects of on-site systems and network engineering and lifecycle support for over 3500 users in the Navy’s ONE-Net environment. Engage stakeholders to elicit requirements, design solutions, and coordinate configuration, testing, and integration of new systems. Facilitate seamless interoperability of ONE-Net with shipboard and U.S.-based network infrastructures. Evaluate and monitor performance of critical business systems and networks. Coordinate strategic troubleshooting and problem… Show more Lead all aspects of on-site systems and network engineering and lifecycle support for over 3500 users in the Navy’s ONE-Net environment. Engage stakeholders to elicit requirements, design solutions, and coordinate configuration, testing, and integration of new systems. Facilitate seamless interoperability of ONE-Net with shipboard and U.S.-based network infrastructures. Evaluate and monitor performance of critical business systems and networks. Coordinate strategic troubleshooting and problem resolution, rectify service interruptions and maintain network infrastructure. Train and mentor local teams. Show less

Responsible for the entire DISA-EUR GIG backbone. This includes all Juniper, CISCO, and crypto devices. Configure critical missions from the ground up. These missions are compromised of firewall, data, and voice services. Respond to trouble calls from the IP NOC floor. Assist in other engineering tasks to include BGP, ISIS, MPLS, L3VPN, QOS and upkeep of documentation/diagrams. I also ensured STIG compliance on all devices that I supported.

Responsible for over 4000 endpoints and 300 network devices. Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery. Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.Administered Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC) Identity Services Engine (ISE) – utilizing vMotion and VMware. Supported Cisco Nexus 5010s/1000V and… Show more Responsible for over 4000 endpoints and 300 network devices. Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery. Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.Administered Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC) Identity Services Engine (ISE) – utilizing vMotion and VMware. Supported Cisco Nexus 5010s/1000V and Fabric Extenders (FECs) 2232’s and 2248s. Manage multiple WAN links, dual 6509 collapsed core LAN infrastructures and DMVPN solutions. Implemented new network hardware device systems, associated software & telecommunication systems. Monitors the ongoing operation of the complex network environment ensuring optimal service is provided. Supported VoIP infrastructure that spanned several sites and remote locations. Show less

Provide Vendor Service support and technical consulting.

Maintained DISA SWA Tier 0 IP infrastructure. Provided tier 1 support for all DISA/DISN connections to the DISA IP backbone. Maintained detailed records of all circuits and equipment. Troubleshoot routing and crypto problems to resolution with both ends of the path. Monitored circuit health and provided reports to on site and off site DISA personnel. Assisted Tier 2 Analyst with adding new routes, ACL's and prefix lists to new and existing circuits.

Working in support of CSTC- A and NTMA NATO efforts to train and educate the Afghanistan Military and Police force. As a Network and VoIP Engineer I redesigned and aided in upgrading the infrastructure. This was done buy working with an Afghan microwave carrier and support from 48th Signal. CISCO AES256 IPSEC tunnels and TAC LANE 175 's replaced KIV encryption. Also CME (Call Manager Express) was removed and replaced with Centralized management and SRST was provided for local call management… Show more Working in support of CSTC- A and NTMA NATO efforts to train and educate the Afghanistan Military and Police force. As a Network and VoIP Engineer I redesigned and aided in upgrading the infrastructure. This was done buy working with an Afghan microwave carrier and support from 48th Signal. CISCO AES256 IPSEC tunnels and TAC LANE 175 's replaced KIV encryption. Also CME (Call Manager Express) was removed and replaced with Centralized management and SRST was provided for local call management. The AOR consisted of 14 isolated forward bases, the communications provided were the only communications available. Show less

As the project lead and coordinator I was tasked with communicating with all groups as well as keeping DISA and USCENTCOM CCJ-6 updated weekly of all progress. This involved working through all DISA, USCENTCOM, and Navy regulations. While completing the FRCB and a accurate inventory. My clearance upgraded to a Top Secret.As the Sr. System Admin my function was more of a Engineer then the Admin. Completing DISA approved diagrams, power requirements, and briefings created a solid foundation… Show more As the project lead and coordinator I was tasked with communicating with all groups as well as keeping DISA and USCENTCOM CCJ-6 updated weekly of all progress. This involved working through all DISA, USCENTCOM, and Navy regulations. While completing the FRCB and a accurate inventory. My clearance upgraded to a Top Secret.As the Sr. System Admin my function was more of a Engineer then the Admin. Completing DISA approved diagrams, power requirements, and briefings created a solid foundation to brief and present the updated architecture. Show less

Network Administration Lead / Voice Lead KNB/KuwaitInstalled and Configured Cisco Call Manager (CCM) 4.2(3) on NIPR and SIPR enclaves. Set up TFTP, DHCP, and VLAN access for servers and IP Phones. Built calling search spaces, partitions, trunks, and route patterns to meet CENTCOM standards. Integrated CCM with Active Directory. Followed DISA STIG checklist for the install.Installed and Configured Cisco Unity 4.2 on NIPR. Built custom call handlers for entrance… Show more Network Administration Lead / Voice Lead KNB/KuwaitInstalled and Configured Cisco Call Manager (CCM) 4.2(3) on NIPR and SIPR enclaves. Set up TFTP, DHCP, and VLAN access for servers and IP Phones. Built calling search spaces, partitions, trunks, and route patterns to meet CENTCOM standards. Integrated CCM with Active Directory. Followed DISA STIG checklist for the install.Installed and Configured Cisco Unity 4.2 on NIPR. Built custom call handlers for entrance devices and integrated Unity with Active Directory. Followed DISA STIG checklist for the installation. Implemented and configured the first REDCOM HDX in SWA theatre. Built all routes, trunks, and dial code tables to meet CENTCOM standards. Installed ADIMSS router and switch for CENTCOM. Managed over 300 layer 2 devices and 15 routers over three enclaves. Performed preventative maintenance, STIG compliance checks, and ensured all devices were secure. Updated and maintained CENTCOM approved Visio drawings and Excel SSAA packages of all voice and network devices. Installed and monitored NETCOP, Cisco Works, What's up Gold, and REDCOM TTMP to monitor the voice and data networks. Show less

Provided Tier III support to field technicians and helpdesks for all on-net Qwest switching issues. Troubleshot and maintained all DMS 250, SONUS NGS, CCP/SCP, and SS7 hardware, software, and upgrades.Provided call-through testing using Alcatel and Tellabs DCCS on DS0 to DS3 level. Responsible for the training, evaluation, and review of all technicians on shift

Assisted managing and monitoring of Lotus Notes, NT firewall servers for various applications.Used HP Openview to monitor systems and network