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Valdez, Ak

Wasilla, Alaska, United States

Currently, I serve as a dynamic strategist of IT initiatives for multiple and diverse clients to streamline IT and operational performance across organizations.• AV Streaming Engineer, Mid-Valley IBC and Clearkfork BC ◦ Designed and integrated a digital audio system that decreased cabling, simplifying system and equipment implementations. ◦ Ensured full system delivery to multiple streaming providers. ◦ Authored documentation for new and minimally trained users.• RF Engineer, Village of Chickaloon (MARA) ◦ Installed the emergency communications radio systems.• RF Network Engineer, MARA ◦ Delivered IP-level connectivity spanning a 40-mile radius. ◦ Aligned the public internet with FEMA-compliant communications by leveraging a highly specialized message passing system. ◦ Drafted and presented architectural project design documentation and associated processes for Board approval. ◦ Oversaw engineering plans and roll out plans for long-range emergency data networks for 100 radio operators. ◦ Developed Google Earth Pro overlays to pinpoint operator locations for emergency records, impacting more than 100 operators.• IT Specialist, Loy Thurman State Senate Campaign ◦ Secured almost 30% of the vote during a 3-month campaign. ◦ Bolstered technology utilization and capability by 200%. ◦ Mapped raw data from the state elections office into GIS tools, targeting voter locations and candidate campaigns.• IT Specialist, Loy Thurman State Senate Campaign ◦ Secured almost 30% of the vote during a 3-month campaign. ◦ Bolstered technology utilization and capability by 200%. ◦ Mapped raw data from the state elections office into GIS tools, targeting voter locations and candidate campaigns.

Miami, Az

At Globecasting, I am a proactive leader of solutions architecture and technical initiatives, driving technology implementation and a culture of continuous improvement. I analyze existing network implementations to determine opportunities to maximize operations and enhance workflow. I also assess equipment to devise solutions that address customer low-noise requirements.• Automated daily customer security reports that bolstered operational efficiency by 50%.• Outlined a multi-stage change plan that offered data-driven, real-time security recommendations.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

In this role, I was the primary overseer of life cycle planning for 900+ applications. I was recognized as a solutions expert to ITIL process issues between 50+ contractors and internal personnel. I helmed technical development for the mobile app, web browser, and terminal emulator. I also developed strategic action plans for technology integrations across over 40 platforms. Furthermore, I collaborated with industry leaders, software developers, and product managers to determine short and long-range plans, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).• Led, equipped, and empowered 30+ cross-functional personnel.• Served as interim CIO and ITIL Change Control Manager during absences.• Introduced as business process management system that saved $100K in costs and enhanced efficiency by 75%.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

In this position, I administered full life cycle project management of enterprise application initiatives that modernized the network and saved costs. I defined KPIs and additional metrics to ascertain project and system effectiveness. I enabled annual cost leveling based on expected equipment life cycles. I conceptualized GIS-enabled mapping during major wildfire events in Alaska and California. Additionally, I consistently ensured business continuity, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting support to at-risk employees.• Upgraded the network to secure $650K per year, propelling network reliability by 200%+.• Transitioned 95% of all systems between two data centers.• Rolled out ServiceNow modules and EA Management System (EAMS) to automate data compilation.• Spearheaded the data migration 2000 miles away, mitigating failover redundancy and streamlining synchronization.• Transitioned data centers from primary-backup to full coprocessing facility.

At Pathfinders, I was a proactive leader of solutions architecture and technical initiatives, driving technology implementation and a culture of continuous improvement. I analyze existing network implementations to determine opportunities to maximize operations and enhance workflow. I also assess equipment to devise solutions that address customer special requirements.• Reengineered corporate infrastructure to implement virtualization.• Outlined a multi-stage change plan that offered data-driven, real-time security recommendations.

Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

At Ketchikan, I was a trusted resource to customers on service orders, issue resolution, communications, and technical troubleshooting. I designed and rolled out a central monitoring server that enabled remote operations and simultaneous tracking across 10 network locations.• Engaged with clients to create additional sales and upgrade revenues resulting in an 15% growth in annual sales.• Deployed the first 10G fiberoptic ring network. Revitalized and revamped the video head end system.• Overhauled the local content delivery system from 7 computers to consolidate system delivery to a single server that bolstered channel availability from 15 to 300+ channels.• Decommissioned Nortel DMS100 by transitioning existing services to a Class 5 IP telephone switch.• Recognized by training class for the "best customer relations skills" for the ability to build rapport and deliver solutions.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

Battle Creek, Mi | Longmont, Co