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Toledo, Oh, Us

Toledo, Oh, Us

Luckey, Ohio, Us

🔸Orchestrated the launch of an End-to-End Development Pipeline for Odoo ERP Software using Jenkins, Docker, and GitLab, boosting development and testing efficiency by 35%.🔸Implemented Puppet for automated configuration management across 100+ Linux servers, reducing maintenance time by 25%.🔸Transitioned servers from FreeBSD to Linux, enhancing system compatibility with future hypervisor technologies.🔸Deployed a VMWare vSphere cluster, enhancing VM capacity and management capabilities.Developed Python/Django plugins for Netbox IPAM from scratch, improving network management efficiency and enabling automation of network device configurations.🔸Established a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, cutting down security incidents by 40%through improved penetration testing and network security protocols.

🔸Enhanced performance and compliance of broadcast automation and video transcode servers, achieving a 25% increase in system reliability and a 20% reduction in security incidents.🔸Administered SonicWALL UTM appliance, enhancing network security by 30% while maintaining operational efficiency.🔸Managed and optimized VLANs with QoS strategies, leading to a 40% improvement in network traffic prioritization and efficiency.

🔸Developed and integrated comprehensive UI tests for the primary application using Sauce Labs, achieving a 30% improvement in test coverage and efficiency by integrating with CircleCI.🔸Automated cloud resource management, resulting in a 20% cost reduction while maintaining performance and scalability.🔸Implemented a comprehensive monitoring solution using Grafana, Prometheus, and Icinga, enhancing system reliability and uptime.

🔸Developed an online video platform and associated mobile applications, significantly increasing the accessibility of the company's content.🔸Collaborated with the IT department to create and deploy a new network infrastructure, integrating current production assets for enhanced efficiency.

🔸Developed a web application integrating multiple APIs for video platforms, subscription management, and content delivery, resulting in a 50% increase in user engagement and a 35%boost in content accessibility.🔸Authored a Roku application using BrightScript, significantly expanding content accessibility to a wider audience.🔸Improved the IT infrastructure, including servers and network devices, ensuring 99.8% uptime and seamless live streaming experiences for large-scale events.

🔸Supervised a team of four maintenance engineers, ensuring high standards of broadcast quality and system reliability.🔸Directed the update and maintenance of facility documentation, leading to a 30% improvement in operational efficiency and a 25% enhancement in safety compliance.🔸Administered the upgrade of broadcast equipment, resulting in a 40% increase in production capabilities and enabling the delivery of high-definition content.

🔸Built a new data center from the ground up. Integrated power, cooling, and racks. Rebuilt the station’s network infrastructure utilizing hardware including: HP Procurve Core Switching, SonicWALL IPS/IDS/UTM, and FTP Servers.🔸Oversaw installation, configuration and administration of 75+ computer-based systems (laptops, desktops, smart phones, tablets and servers).🔸Monitored and maintained the station’s Rhode and Schwartz digital transmitter and transmission line, and the tower strobe electronics.🔸Provided 24/7 technical support, and engineering support for both studio and remote productions.🔸Constructed two sports production trucks. Coordinated file-based delivery of content with distributors, ensuring proper format and delivery times.

Master Of Science - Ms (In Progress), Cyber Security

B.A, Corporate Communications

High School Diploma