• Member of team responsible for the deployment and maintenance of a multi-server environment and transitioned to a virtual server environment for 7600 users at 4 schools• Designed, installed and managed the network infrastructure including wired and wireless LAN installations.• Coordinated several small and large scale projects with internal support staff, external contractors, administration, end users, police / fire department and security officials• Trained network LAN support technician in daily tasks and projects.• Designed, managed and maintained security camera and keycard entry systems. • Documented network related projects and procedures • Managed and installed co-existing, multi-platform data backup systems• Conducted copper and fiber cabling installation • Designed the installation of UPS systems for data centers• Provided additional end-user support and assisted other IT staff as needed • Designed the district-wide, high density, high speed wireless network. Negotiated hardware and software prices with the wireless vendor which allowed funds to be redirected to upgrade 75% of the district’s switch infrastructure. Coordinated the rip-and-replace wireless and switch projects with multiple teams of contractors and internal staff while avoiding downtime for users.• Designed camera and key card security systems that saved the district over $100,000 by negotiating contractor fees, centralizing equipment, utilizing existing cabling and maximizing hardware potential.• Designed and installed a multi-layered network security solution involving Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls and Blue Coat caching/QOS devices while training network LAN support technician on the system installation and configuration procedures.• Established a positive and effective working relationship with tech staff, maintenance, contractors and end users that have allowed projects to be completed ahead of schedule and under budget.