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Baton Rouge, La, Us

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

- Developed network flow monitoring systems to visualize traffic flows via sFlow, Apache Kafka, InfluxDB, and Grafana- Implemented packet generation applications via Cisco TRex & dnsperf to perform stress tests on new network infrastructure components- Created network automation scripts to reduce time spent on routine network management tasks

Houston, Texas, United States

- Integrated automation platforms with Azure DevOps and ServiceNow via ASP.NET Core to create a secure automation workflow for future OT automation efforts- Developed new and refactored existing Ansible playbooks to enable efficient automation within OT administrative zones, providing future scalability as part of a large automation initiative- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design CI/CD pipelines, facilitating a transformation to infrastructure as code and enabling efficient automation of OT environments through streamlined provisioning and deployment- Participated in architectural design workshops for OT automation and standardization- Deployed virtualized infrastructure to OT environments, enhancing cybersecurity posture by providing monitoring, logging, anti-virus, and LDAP user authentication

Houston, Texas, United States

- Formed an understanding of process control network (PCN) architecture (zones & conduits/Purdue Model) to ensure solutions comply with defined network standards and architectural guidelines- Configured and deployed networks for remote Chevron sites using Cisco IR-829 LTE routers and Verizon's machine-to-machine network- Developed applications using Microsoft PowerApps, PowerAutomate, and SharePoint for an internal job board to be used by new-grad Chevron employees

-Worked with network engineers to maintain LSU's wired and wireless network-Created and maintained network documentation, port descriptions on access switches, and network diagrams-Created DNS records for core-layer links to campus buildings-Configured and deployed network switches as part of lifecycle upgrades-Troubleshooted WAPs for a wide range of issues; improper cable termination, interference from rouge devices, etc.-Replaced and upgraded WAPs

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

-Assisted admission counselors in day-to-day office operations-Created a new streamlined communications platform for student workers to communicate with professional staff members-Designed, implemented, and supervised a new data processing team to assist in the transfer admissions process-Oversaw technology needs for student workers; troubleshoot computer issues, maintained computer space in call center, maintained AV equipment for campus tour presentations-Provided backend support during on-campus admissions events to ensure a smooth event