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United States

Lead high-profile cybersecurity initiatives, enhancing global enterprise network security through projects such as dormant firewall rule cleanup, network privilege reduction, and adherence to Cyber Security standards during device migrations. Implement and design network infrastructure for manufacturing services, utilizing industry-leading tools (CheckPoint, Cisco ASA, FirePower, FMC, SkyBox, and CygnaLabs IP Control).▪ Led three 6-month cycles security engineering projects optimizing firewall utilization by removing 13,890 dormant rules and 18,830 unused objects, an operation periodically repeated to yield continued efficiency.▪ Played a critical role during onset of COVID-19 pandemic by monitoring and delivering bi-hourly utilization reports for global VPN infrastructure over a challenging two-week period, enabling swift traffic adjustments to high-availability pairs and maintaining network stability in face of rapidly increasing remote work demands.▪ Passed 3 core certification exams (350-701 SCOR, 200-301 CCNA, and 700-765 ASAESE) within constrained timeline, maintaining top-tier partnership and retaining millions of dollars in annual partnership discounts.▪ Instrumental in restructuring rulesets on isolation domain firewalls, improving future troubleshooting and BAU support through enhanced sorting of rules based on type and purpose.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Took ownership of LAN network design, documentation, implementation, and technical training and provided Level IV incident management for global network issues. Managed standardization of Global IPAM and DNS, enforced design guidelines on technical review board, and fortified security via manufacturing control systems (MCS) designs across numerous global sites.▪ Headed decision-making in subnet sizing, utilization, naming, and global DNS standards for devices, defining guidelines for consistency across production, services, business, and infrastructure VLANs optimizing for growth and expansion.▪ Strengthened manageability by standardizing network diagram designs and streamlining updates for business-as-usual changes like device replacement, new VLANs/networks, and new connections.▪ Completed essential network management functions across England, Belgium, and Germany, executing network design analysis, optimization, and upgrades to guarantee customer satisfaction and confidence

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Selected to provide Level IV engineering support, project discovery, maintenance, disaster recovery recommendations for Procter & Gamble's global network, and managing DNS and IP/Subnet. Executed onsite network transformations across North American manufacturing sites using Cisco Catalyst switches and routers and NetBrain network automation.▪ Managed team of onsite network engineers across North America, systematically organizing work schedules and maintaining detailed records of network designs and subnets, streamlining troubleshooting processes.▪ Key "A-Team" member in a 2-year network transformation project, replacing all layer 2 and layer 3 devices and executing comprehensive rewiring of data infrastructure across multiple sites, with excellence in minimizing downtime and overcoming obstacles.▪ Selected by customer as deputy to Director of North American Operations, the go-to engineer for resolving non-standard issues outside ticket and project processes.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Oversaw and managed 802.1x wireless network design, configurations, and maintenance for over 80 North and South America facilities. Delivered Level 2 help desk support for end-user wireless connectivity, ensuring seamless network access and user satisfaction.▪ Established on-demand mobile command center, installing LAN and WLAN devices at an off-campus location within a two-day deadline, enabling global employees to access company network during a high-level conference.▪ Earned recognition as 'Wireless Guru,' demonstrating unwavering commitment to troubleshooting and resolving wireless network issues, reinforcing reliability and network stability.▪ Advanced network standards by deploying Wireless LAN Controllers across a major campus, improving wireless connectivity and performance.

Computer Science

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