Principal Network Engineer / Systems Architect on multiple Small Business Research Innovation contracts for the development and production of airborne networking devices and secure travel kits for multiple DoD clients.Chief Engineer focused on leading airborne communities with their adoption of virtualized routing solutions. Software defined networking, Network Function Virtualization, Cyber Security Risk Assessment, Mitigation Analysis and Planning (NIST Standards)Information Assurance (DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)Type 1 encryptor configuration/troubleshooting - Viasat KG 250X/XS.Voice over IP Architecture and Planning (Cisco Call Manager/Express, Asterisk)WAN/LAN Architecture (QoS, VLAN) Architecture, Troubleshooting of Cisco Equipment (Catalyst Switches, Routers, ASA Firewalls)Windows 2008/2012, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Management (v7), Disaster Recover, Business Continuity PlanningSafety, Security, and Response System DevelopmentArmy Executive Comms Team (ECT) and Training and Doctrination (TRADOC) mobile communications kit SDN architect.PMW 160 (Navy ADNS - Tactical WAN) SDN integration and interoperability support.Naval Tactical Grid 19 network engineer. Network Engineer/Test Director on Battle Field Tactical Network (BFTN) systems. - Test plan development and execution.- Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP) development and execution (Key Performance Indicators).- Team and resource allocation schedulingConfiguration/support of ADNS/Centrix/DISA connected devices.Manage internal infrastructure projects/licensing/hardware/configurations.IT Infrastructure Requirements development for Jordan Cove LNG Project.

Provide WRC with technological guidance for day-to-day issues and help create the agency’s overall vision for information systems. Hands-on configuration of servers, networking equipment and software for the agency. Oversee technology work performed by part-time staff and volunteers.Reducing overall support by standardizing server and desktop platforms - VMware VSphere, Windows 2012, and Windows 7 Pro.Effectively handled the consolidation of network services using Google Apps, the installation and configuration of Sage MAS90 ERP, and Wordpress website development.Consultant on migration project from standalone donor tracking system to Salesforce.com for Non-Profits.Coordinated the installation of server and office network cabling.Leading a phone system overhaul project in an effort to streamline business processes and reduce overall costs.Hands on configuration of Cisco L3 switches, Routing (OSPF), 2504 Wireless LAN Access Controllers, 1602 LWAP's, site-to-site VPN's, data, voice, and guest VLANs.

Responsible for all aspects of M&R's technology infrastructure operations. Provide a secure, compliant, robust, reliable, scalable and efficient infrastructure and direct infrastructure support strategy and operations. Oversee the day to day support of all production platforms and ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the network, servers, telecommunications services and information. Ensure that platforms are efficiently utilized, the cost to operate and support the platforms aligns with business requirements, and that all regulatory and compliance requirements are met for all platforms.Develop and track budgets for near, short, and long term planning.Approve purchase of equipment and supplies used for projects and operations.

- Create overall vision. Define strategies and tactics for accomplishing corporate IT initiatives.- Develop strong vendor partnerships, leading to successful technical projects.- Establish priorities within the confines of departmental budget.- Develop and monitor performance of Operational and Service Level Agreements based on system and customer requirements.- Define and manage scope, schedule, and resource allocation for IT projects.- Focus on waste reduction and increased productivity through quantitative analysis and business process mapping.- Expand employee capabilities through focused training, coaching, and mentoring.- Maintain oversight of day-to-day activities.- Track and analyze software/hardware/network purchases and maintenance agreements.- Implemented M&R's first helpdesk/ticketing solution, which provided better customer response time and exposed key performance indicators used in the tactical decision making process.- Managed Windows 2003 to Windows 2008 R2 Server Migration, Exchange 2003 to 2010 Migration, and Microsoft SQL 2005 to 2008 R2 Migration.- Championed company-wide conversion from PRI to SIP trunking. - Led Cisco Call Manager 6.x to 9.x upgrade.- Standardized on Oracle Enterprise Linux and Solaris 10/11 for business critical systems.- Technical architect of clustered virtual environment running VMware vSphere 5.- Technical architect of Linux backup solution for remote and critical internal employees.- Introduced and continually improve streamlined processes in 3 key areas: end-user support, project management, and system documentation.- Developed infrastructure and created standard procedures for team software development (Subversion, TortoiseSVN, WEBSVN)- Consolidated network equipment configuration files management using RANCID.- Increased resource utilization through standardization and consolidation. http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/customers/customersearch/mr-printing-1-storage-ss-1845297.html

- Managed co-located web hosting equipment including vendor contract and ongoing maintenance.- Delivered $200,000 yearly cost savings by developing requirements, researching, testing, analyzing and implementing an on-premise spam filtering solution.- Downloaded, installed, configured and customized a .NET forums application.- Successfully eliminated lost website communications by installing, configuring, reviewing and maintaining an application to track customer requests. - Developed, documented and implemented code standards and a collaboration environment for web development utilizing FogBugz, Subversion, TortoiseSVN and Microsoft Visual Studio.- Installed, configured and supported MS SQL 2000/2005 as a backend to company applications including FogBugz, company intranet, public website and forums. - Team leader in the successful migration of all corporate servers from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2003 Server and Microsoft Exchange 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange 2003.- Created, tested and maintained disaster recovery documents for business critical systems including Active Directory, Exchange Server, Database Servers, Routers, Switches and Firewalls.- Researched, reviewed and interviewed potential CRM software vendors including Sage, Netsuite, Siebel and Microsoft for integration with our Oracle ERP System.- Established and deployed wireless security standards utilizing WPA2, RADIUS and Active Directory.- Served as the technical liaison for the website and content management system redesign.

- Co-inventor of system and method for ensuring payment for sold or leased equipment (US Patent# 6,968,998).- Led systems integration team during the acquisition of two corporations.- Designed and led formal training sessions on the use of Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and Microsoft Office 97 for newly acquired employees.- Purchased, configured and installed Cisco networking equipment for LAN /WAN connectivity.

- Spearheaded major migration from Lotus CCMail to Microsoft Exchange 5.5.- Designed and constructed a wide-area network connecting satellite offices to corporate headquarters utilizing virtual private networking protocols.

- Installed and managed small local area network which provided file, print and internet sharing for Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 95 and Macintosh 9 machines.- Developed first database-driven website for the company using Active Server Pages technology and Microsoft Access.