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Minneapolis, MN, US

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Designed and optimized LAN and WAN infrastructures by architecting, developing, installing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining network systems, including LAN, WAN, VPN, IPSec, and TCP/IP, resulting in an increase.
• Administered and secured network hardware and protocols including Fortinet & Cisco firewalls, routers, switches, next-gen firewalls, WLAN, and HA clusters, ensuring robust security and seamless connectivity across all.
• Ensured network and infrastructure integrity by maintaining and safeguarding critical systems including Windows servers, Azure, and Microsoft 365, leading to a reduction in security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Leveraged advanced knowledge in enterprise wireless, cellular networks, Azure, server virtualization, and cloud technologies to implement cutting-edge solutions, enhancing network scalability and performance.
• Collaborated with security suppliers to integrate and configure video surveillance and access control systems, including network devices, enterprise video management systems, and permissions, which improved security.
• Managed IP surveillance systems and associated security technologies, including digital video recording, access control, intrusion alarms, and IP cameras, ensuring high reliability and performance in all security.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Directed the project management and deployment of enterprise IT systems including network and surveillance systems, NGFWs, servers, and virtual infrastructures. Ensured the stability and security of platforms like.
• Implemented and managed cutting-edge security and surveillance systems across 25 buildings, including badge swipe technology, intrusion alarms, and extensive video surveillance. Enhanced security infrastructure with.
• Collaborated with law enforcement to develop IT security awareness and response protocols during the 2020 Minneapolis riots, leading to improved incident management and a reduction in response time for security-related.
• Maintained and optimized complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks with expertise in Cisco, Extreme, Meraki, and SonicWall, leading to an enhancement in network performance and a reduction in downtime.
• Oversaw the management of multiple datacenters, MDFs, IDFs, and core production hardware, including SANs, switches, servers, VOIP systems, and fiber circuits, ensuring uninterrupted operations and an improvement in.
• Facilitated a seamless transition to a fully remote workforce during the pandemic by leveraging existing VPN capabilities, which supported uninterrupted communication and online activities, maintaining productivity.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Co-led the development and execution of a modernized web and digital media strategy significantly improving the organization’s online presence contributing to MPRB’s ranking as one of the top parks & recreation.
• Redesigned, rebranded, and reimaged the organization’s 1,500+ page website creating an accessible, modern, and mobile-enabled destination for over 8K visitors daily
• Created and implemented a robust digital media management process tagging and organizing over 3K images and videos
• Partnered with Clockwork Active Media to design and implement a best-in-class content management platform

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Secured senior-level commitment and expanded the IT budget from $900M to over $1.5M within two years, demonstrating effective financial stewardship and strategic influence that supported significant technology.
• Executed a comprehensive network overhaul across 70+ locations, implementing high-speed broadband and VPN technology. Achieved an increase in connectivity speed and a reduction in operational disruptions through.
• Negotiated and executed a strategic co-location contract with Lumen, relocating the data center to its premier facility in Minnetonka. Enhanced security, reliability, and performance to meet growing demands, resulting.
• Migrated and consolidated 50 physical servers into 40 VMware virtual servers and 10 physical servers, reducing the network footprint and achieving over $10K in savings on operating and licensing costs, while improving.

Shakopee, Minnesota, US

• Led the design and execution of a multiyear IT transformation providing leadership, direction, and coordination of infrastructure, maintenance, and support for a district of five elementary schools, two middle schools.
• Built a team of 11 and oversaw technology budget, establishing a case for growing district IT resources over two years
• Planned and executed a major physical move of over 85 servers and core networking switches to the high school establishing primary and secondary networks – improved reliability and minimized service disruption
• Championed and drove the integration of advanced classroom technology, including Smartboards, overhead projectors and providing students with mobile devices
• Implemented a new and upgraded wireless network enabling the transition of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) from paper to digital delivery and providing secure and safe access to more than 8000 students
• Centralized the technical support center, developed modernized ticket tracking metrics, enabled remote support tools, and cross-trained technicians improving ticket resolution time

Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, US

• Planned and led a complex migration from Novell NetWare to Windows Active Directory for the university’s Academic Health Center, a population of over 7K students across six colleges, including dentistry, medical.
• Seamlessly managed 24/7 operations throughout the multiyear implementation and beyond implementing tools to ensure timely management of any disruptions – successfully stabilized the environment while expanding file and.
• Developed strategy, identified user populations, defined permissions and controls, scrubbed the existing directory, and executed plans gaining buy-in from key stakeholders and coordinating through a cross-functional team
• Partnered with the server operations team to build, configure, and implement and upgraded server technology including P2V migrations and adding four new domain controllers
• Implemented and integrated the Academic Health Center’s first Mac server into the network enabling faculty members to use Mac as a primary technology platform

Ba, Economics/Management Studies

Certification, Executive Development Program