Leveraging Cisco, Cisco Nexus, Cisco UCS, VMware, and specialized video hardware to provide video as a service cloud (VaaS cloud) offering, based on the Cisco Virtualized Multiservice Data Center architecture.Working with clients to provide redundant connectivity into the VaaS environment, via MPLS and IPSec/VPN options.Currently designing and building automation into our VaaS cloud, utilizing scripting.Managing network and firewall resources for a multi-tenant VaaS infrastructure.Responsible for support, configuration, change and design of firewalls, MPLS, IPSec, twelve global datacenters, BGP, OSPF, Solarwinds, complex NAT.Design and implement connectivity, answer security concerns and troubleshoot issues for national and international clients.Created a public cloud video conferencing solution designed to provide burst resources augmenting our traditional datacenter and global presence.Write statements of work, write documentation to support RFPs and RFCs, act as a presales technical resource, present the solution from a network and security point of view.Cisco UCS environment architect including network, compute and SAN storage.Manage and maintain Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor, Orion, Network Configuration Monitor, Netflow and Syslog services. Designed method to monitor and alert on the cloud environment, and corresponding support.Manage and monitor dedicated video enabled MPLS networks.Perform internal network security reviews and penetration tests

Consulting with commercial and government clients including Dakota County, Olmstead County, City of Corcoran, and numerous private sector, Fortune 500, and mid-sized companies, leading cross-functional Technical Teams, and architecting technical solutions for a leading technical services provider.Developing statements of work, defining design requirements, timelines, and milestones, responding to RFPs, and supporting the negotiation and contracting of 40+ annual projects ranging in value from $1000 to $70,000.Detailing/maintaining technical demonstration and presentation materials, delivering presentations in customer test lab facilities, presenting technical solutions, and earning account engagement and commitment.Leveraging IBM, Cisco (Nexus/UCS/MDS), NetApp, IBM Storage, and VMware virtualization technologies, troubleshooting/resolving post-sales account solutions, and assuring customer satisfaction and retention.Serving on Emerging Managed Services Team, developing managed services product sets and technical operations processes to accommodate small business entities, and creating and launching a new profit center.Leading Internal Solutions Team, co-developing and aligning operating procedures and protocols to meet Best Practices industry standards.Designing and prototyping reference architecture and in-house solutions for medium-sized technology groups, and creating a pre-designed software and hardware acquisition opportunity.Meeting with senior leaders and technology teams, detailing/presenting whiteboard product development strategy, delegating team assignments, and briefing senior leaders on project progression and status.Researching and evaluating new and emerging technologies, determining and communicating market relevance to senior leaders, and positioning company with new valued-added product offerings.

Messaging Engineer, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, & Exchange SolutionsLed Technology Team, interpreted and translated statements of work, delegated team assignments, and created customized Exchange e-mail systems for small to medium-sized corporate business entities.Implemented Metro-Area-based account-specific VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technologies in numerous office and manufacturing facilities, and assured system functionality and customer satisfaction.

Managed Microsoft Exchange 2010 upgrade project, provided Technical Team leadership, designed e-mail system, and achieved all targeted project objectives within 90 days.Developed and deployed scalable, expandable plant floor VMware infrastructure, provided 24/7 plant operations support for Rockwell Automation application, and maximized uptime and productivity.Partnered with technical team, implemented/mobilized Cisco ASA HTTP, HTTPS, EDI, and SMTP extranet resources, and provided support for a third-party provider.Collaborated with Network Team, implemented corporate office Cisco wireless communications and control systems, created PKI System, and deployed AP and Cisco AP controllers.Led Project Team and contributed to the development of a five-year strategic plan.Utilized FAST search, designed/implemented SharePoint farm, integrated reporting services and workflows, and facilitated a seamless document management process.

Developed/implemented disaster recovery plans and procedures, executed test plans, achieved zero failure rates, and presented program validations to disaster recovery project manager.

Administered server systems and network, provided desktop end-user support, and assured system uptime and connectivity.

Assembled, tested, and repaired large-format ink and wax-jet printers.