IT Developer/Network Test Engineer supporting the Department of the Navy’s Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN), formerly Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Continuity of Service Contract (CoSC). • Lead the testing and certification of multiple end-of-life (EoL) network solutions to replace older switches and routers with newer ones, spanning multiple Transport Boundaries, and utilizing the latest Cisco and Next-Generation technologies.• Instrumental in the transition from a TDLC methodology to the Defense System Engineering Methodology (DSEM), identifying setbacks and ensuring information gathered was escalated through leadership and passed along to fellow team members, achieving little to no impact on delivery to the customer. • Configure, verify, and validate current and future network and security solutions through analysis, coding modification, testing & maintenance of network infrastructure and information systems.• Interface with developmental network engineers, operation teams, project and program managers as well as government representatives in order to evaluate and implement solutions which minimize IA risks to the NGEN network.

Senior Network & Systems Administrator of the Tactical Local Area Network (TACLAN) suite, responsible for installing, deploying, and managing numerous mobile networks utilizing Dell, NetApp, Cisco, and VMware technologies with Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Backup Exec, and several other services.• Expertly led installation, operation, and maintenance efforts of all information systems within the Command, including the integration of the TACLAN and satellite communications equipment during 10 deployment exercises and 2 deployments to Afghanistan. Result: Flawlessly managed more than $7 million worth of equipment including 300+ computers, while offering key data support for 300+ users during exercises and deployments.• Assisted executive management in the planning, optimization, and maintenance of both static and mobile Local Area Networks (LAN’s) and Wide Area Networks (WAN’s).• Supervised the development and integration of a replication data network infrastructure, transitioning the existing tactical network to new commercial system. Created both physical and virtual server environments, multiple CISCO switches and routers, as well as redundancy creation and backup performance. Result: Provided critical redundancy in the event of system or software failure, increased storage capability for mail and web servers, and allowed for a seamless commercial footprint after deployment with zero down time or impact to users.• Directed a team of 65 personnel, including training, mentoring and career development while managing more than 50 training and operational events across several states during a 25% growth in personnel.

• Guided user support efforts for the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) and National Security Agency network (NSA net) servers and workstations, and served as Unclassified and Secret Information Systems Coordinator (ISC) to guarantee highest level of Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified network communications available. • Drastically restructured methods of accounting for mission-essential equipment by masterminding a database and records with pictures and exact locations of over 260 items worth over $5 million. New database allowed for 100% item identification for any employee, as well as corresponding tagging and placement of items on shelves guaranteed a smoother inventory process. Result: Maintained 100% accountability of all communications assets valued at more than $5 million, and reduced inventory process from 2-3 days to 2-3 hours. • Targeted and troubleshot a hardware fault in all 70 Top Secret JWICS and NSA net workstations utilized by the command. Acquired and installed replacement motherboards for out-of-warranty parts to prevent further system outages. • Efficiently oversaw replacement of 160 desktop workstations across ten buildings over three-week period. Coordinated meetings and movements, and facilitated the replacements during down time to complete refreshment with zero user disruption. • Displayed superior customer service skills in subsequent follow-up with each user to ensure expectations were met.