Contractional Systems Engineer providing Management and Technical solutions and consultation for clients. Backed by over ten years of enterprise-level Infrastructure and Security experience. Includes understanding of technology to non-technical users to provide highly technical outcomes. Integrates technology into infrastructure and networks to increase security, functionality and effeciency.

Provides Technological and organizational leadership and consulting for Covenant House of Alaska and Covenant House International.• Manages and oversees the organizations hybrid cloud infrastructure.• Manages and directs the budgeting and procurement of IT assets for the organization.• Participates in the Planning, structuring and implementation of Organizational Strategic Goals.• Administers, directs, manages and oversees Technological requirements and infrastructure for eight remote sites within Alaska.• Authors and implements organizational Policies and Procedures for Information Technology.• Coordinates with technology vendors both locally, nationally and internationally to accomplish Information technology objectives.• Develops and maintains inter-departmental and inter-organizational relationships that propelled the overall technological capabilities of Covenant House Alaska to better protect and provide for the Youth of Alaska.• Adheres to Industry best practices to secure and protect information Technology throughout the organization.• Oversees the adherence to industry best practices to protect PII of both homeless youth and staff.• Directs and oversees the implementation of multimillion-dollar technology Grants for Covenant House Programs.• Provides Technical proficiency training to staff to better utilize technology.

Maintains and improves Infrastructural Information Systems to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the current Philanthropic mission of the Kansas State University Foundation. Maintains and analyzes Information Security controls and monitors host-based security for end-users. Assists with Systems testing and implementation to ensure little to no downtime,Inspires and leads a team of Student PC Assistants to provide world class, human element driven Support to all users within the Foundations network.Inspires students to learn more advanced skills and to grow their understanding in the ever changing world of Information Technology.Maintains Testing and Monitoring Servers by utilizing effective Patch Management, providing updated systems with effective security measures.Manages and secures company-wide Desktop Infrastructure utilizing Unified Endpoint Management.Configures and maintains Virtual Infrastructure utilizing VMware suite of Virtualization tools.Manages Services throughout the organization and provides quick, and accurate resolutions within 48hrs. Yielding a 92% success rate in 48 hour resolutions.Analyzes Spam emails to determine originating IP and other information that serves to block inbound Emails from Geographical Regions to ensure the security of the Organizations end-user.Administrates MFA and troubleshoots MFA issues to ensure users can access company resources securely.Collaborates with other departments to deliver effective solutions to improve business workflow and optimize effective inter-company communications.Assists in implementing security controls and processes into the current infrastructure.Utilizes automation to help with user creation, user deletion and other account management tasks.

Served with the 1st Infantry Division as an Information Systems Analyst. Assisted in troubleshooting Warrior Information Network-Tactictal systems and Cisco Certified Call Manager. Helped to integrate VOIP and Classified/Unclassified Network for 1st Infantry Division. Assisted in ttoubleshooting Information Systems for use in a feild environment through Satellite Communications and fiber cabling. Analyzed information flow and attempted to implement better connectivity, end user interface, and better security for all information systems, In accordance with RMF guidelines set by higher echelons.

Maintains, processes and troubleshoots military computer systems and operations.Installs, operates, and performs unit maintenance on multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems and peripheral equipment and auxiliary devices. Performs input/ output data control and bulk data storage operations.Transfers data between information processing equipment and systems. Troubleshoots automation equipment and systems to the degree required for isolation of malfunctions to specific hardware or soft ware. Restores equipment to operation by replacement of line replaceable unit (LRU). Installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Assists in the design, preparation, editing, and testing of computer programs. Drafts associated technical documentation for program reference and maintenance purposes.Modifies existing application packages using application and operating system software and appropriate computer language commands and files.Configures information processing equipment into required operating configurations. Performs senior operator and systems administrator duties and unit level maintenance functions on assigned computer systems. Compiles production report data and quality control information. Assists less experienced soldiers in the installation, operation, and maintenance of information processing equipment. Writes, analyzes, edits, tests, and modifies computer programs. Drafts program operation manuals and technical program requirements documents. Troubleshoots software using established debugging procedures.

Served overseas in Korea in USAG Humphreys as the Area 3 Information Managment Officer at the Network Enterprise Center under 1st Signal Brigade. There I worked with 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade 2nd Infantry Division Assets, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Units, United States Forces Korea Elements as well as many support Battalions and Groups in managing and planning mass computer imaging for well over 4000 End User devices. and Account Integrations for NIPR system access.-Helped integrate all rotational units coming to the Area 3 Operational Area and ensuring their systems were in compliance with set policies under 36th ICAN and NEC policies for current missions. -Coordinated with Regional Cyber Command Korea with quarterly Information Security Scans called Q-Tip scans, and assisted all units that were affected by the scans with immediate remediation of all devices that were not in compliance.-Specialized experience with Active Directory and Army Training Certification Tracking System and Domain Host Configuration Protocol Filters for all Systems under the Area 3 domain. -Customer Service experience for all Area 3 units and elements Including Special Forces Psychological Operations Group.-Served as a Information Systems Technician for JCISA-P(Joint Command and Information Systems Activity-Pacific) during Operation Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2015 With Eighth US Army and USFK Under General Dynamics. Primary duty included troubleshooting and repairing Joint communication systems(CENTRIX-K) and Secret US/ROK Joint Communications Systems(GCCS-J).-Was awarded an Army Achievement Medal for involvement in the Command Cyber Rediness Inspection. I helped coordinate with units under the Area 3 footprint to remediate their systems and bring them in compliance under RCC-K guidlines. Resulting in the best CCRI Area 3 has received in 5 years.

Served As an Ammo Team Chief In an Artillery unit under 1SBCT 25th ID in Alaska-2 Years combined Infantry/Artillery Arctic Training in -40+ degree temperatures-1 year Combat Maneuver deployment To Afghanistan from March 2011 to April 2012,-Team Leader to 4 subordinate soldiers -Used Frontline Communication systems(SINCGARS) and Simple key Loaders (SKL) to establish and maintain Radio communication with Fire Direction Control(FDC)-Tasked with accountability of over 500 various Artillery rounds(High Explosive, Illumination, XCALIBUR GPS Guided, Infared Illumination) and Fuses (Point Detonate, Quick Time, Multi Option Fuze Artillery(MOFA), Delay Timed)-Awarded Combat Action Badge for engaging/being engaged by the enemy while in Afghanistan.