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Morgan, Ut, Us

Morgan, Ut, Us

Utah, United States

Network manager with focus on data center, core, and Cloud infrastructures. Manager over engineering and implementations of SD-Data center, firewall, VPN, routing and switching services applicable to the Network core, data center, and Cloud environments. Manager over DevOps projects related to engineering and implementing direct Cloud connections to AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle using point to point connections as well as Cloud on-ramp services. Collaborate with various vendors and data communication carriers on data transport, encryption, and strategic planning for my focused areas of responsibility. Plan for and manage budget to ensure current and future projects are funded appropriately.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

The Network Engineering team is focused on strategically planning/engineering voice and networking services to align and integrate with government initiatives as well as industry standards through automation and scalability. In collaboration with the Security and Network Operations team, plan and design a SD-WAN solution for our customer network that will provide increased uptime with end to end encryption. Plan for and manage budget to ensure current and future projects are funded appropriately.

United States

Network Operations Director for a fast-growing Telecommunications Company that provides cellular, wireless, wireline, and high-speed internet services. Build from the ground up two geo-diverse Network Operation Centers, including facilities, staff, Standard Operational Procedures, training, and the design and management of all tools to appropriately maintain the critical services consumed by our customers. I manage a team of highly skilled network engineers from various locations. Design and implement a more robust/scalable core including a DDoS detection and mitigation solution. Served as a member of the Cybersecurity Committee. Plan for and manage department budget to ensure current and future projects are funded appropriately.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Manage Network Operations, Network Management, Routing, Switching, Firewall management, VPN management, DNS, Web Filter management, Wireless management, VoIP, QoS, Network Security, Telecommunication.

Network Management, Routing, Switching, Firewall management, VPN management, DNS, Web Filter management, Wireless management, VoIP, QoS, Network Security, Telecommunication.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

I supervised the Field Technicians for Salt lake, Davis, and Weber counties. Studied and instructed employees on RF and wireless microwave internet technologies as well as equipment. Generated performance reports, conducted interviews for new employees, processed payroll, and conducted employee evaluations.

I configured and installed wireless internet, VoIP, network, and hardware solutions for residential and business accounts. Researched and studied RF technologies and equipment. Tested and provided feedback to top wireless internet companies on beta equipment. I diagnosed and repaired faulty computer components. Worked with Operation Engineers to install and fine tune microwave equipment.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Emergency Medical Services

Associate Of Science (As), Human Biology

Activities and Societies: Baseball