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El Cajon, Ca

Engineered and sustained high-performance IT and telecom infrastructures while leading a team of Systems, Network, and Computer Support Specialists, ensuring seamless operations and optimal system reliability.Led the design and construction of two state-of-the-art data centers in collaboration with District Facilities, strategically choosing $2.5M in HPE GreenLake Private Cloud services to address the district's evolving needs, optimize operational efficiency, and future-proof IT infrastructure.Implemented a district-wide wireless network, deploying over 1,400 access points across ten schools to support the one-to-one Chromebook initiative for 18,000 students. Oversaw the management of 20,000+ Chromebooks, including the annual deployment of 4,500 new devices, while ensuring seamless maintenance and repair for all units.Designed and implemented a comprehensive student safety video surveillance system with over 350 cameras, enhancing campus security and monitoring capabilities.Developed a custom network management tool to efficiently monitor servers, services, WAN, and Internet links, ensuring real-time visibility.Led the deployment of Aruba and Cisco network infrastructure, including IP-based intercoms, clocks, wireless access points, and VoIP phones, as part of district-wide modernization projects, enhancing communication and connectivity across all facilities.Installed two high-capacity internet connections, delivering a combined 12 Gbps bandwidth and integrated DDoS protection, significantly enhancing network speed, reliability, and security.Integrated the NFHS/PlayOn Sports network across nine high school sports facilities, offering students, faculty, and the community seamless digital access to live sporting events.Completed 14 Generative AI Coursera specializations from leading institutions, covering key topics such as AI integration for leadership, cybersecurity, data analysis, software development, and project management.

Directed a team of Information Technology engineers and analysts in the strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department's computing infrastructure and data networks, ensuring robust performance and seamless operational support.Managed the daily operations of a diverse computing environment, overseeing 350 Windows, Macintosh, and Linux desktop systems, along with 23 Unix/Linux servers and 6 Windows/Macintosh servers, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and support.Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the MAE server management processes and computing infrastructure, identifying critical gaps and implementing strategic improvements to enhance IT efficiency. Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategy to enhance system reliability, scalability, and security, optimizing overall performance while future-proofing the infrastructure. Additionally, utilized VMware to consolidate six legacy servers, significantly reducing operational and maintenance costs while further strengthening system security and efficiency..Developed comprehensive Departmental Instructions for the Information Technology team, clearly defining roles, goals, and priorities to ensure alignment and focus, driving the team toward achieving departmental success and operational excellence.Successfully transitioned the Undergraduate Course Evaluations process from a paper-based to an online system, significantly improving data accuracy, accessibility, and reporting efficiency.Efficiently managed the annual IT operating budget, ensuring optimal resource utilization while aligning expenditures with organizational goals and strategic priorities.

Led and directed a team of Information Technology engineers and technicians in the strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance of NU's distributed computing infrastructures and its voice, video, and data networks, ensuring seamless performance and reliability across all systems.Managed the systems and programming efforts of the MIS departments, ensuring seamless compatibility and architectural integration across all functional application areas and technical components while driving efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.Developed and executed the University's long-term Technology Plan, identifying and evaluating emerging technologies to enhance IT efficiency, drive innovation, and support future growth and sustainability.Administered annual departmental budgets exceeding $4 million, optimizing resource allocation to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities while maintaining financial efficiency and accountability.Researched, procured, and implemented the Oracle Relational Database Management System for data warehousing and student services, significantly improving data accuracy, accessibility, and overall system efficiency.Proposed and implemented innovative web-based services, such as class add/drop, classroom resource scheduling, budget actuals reporting, and budget planning tools. These enhancements streamlined administrative processes, improved operational efficiency, and improved user experience.

Led a team of telecommunications engineers, analysts, and technicians in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of UCSD's voice, video, data, and wireless networks, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and availability across all systems.Managed annual budgets exceeding $10 million, strategically allocating resources to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities while maximizing efficiency and impact.Collaborated with campus experts to design a strategic direction and topology for the Next-Generation Network and a sustainable cost-recovery model, establishing the foundation for a cutting-edge, future-proof network infrastructure.Managed desktop computer and network server support for Administrative Computing & Telecommunications, ensuring a seamless user experience and optimal system performance across all platforms.Operated and maintained an 11,000+ line PBX system, delivering reliable and secure voice communications with analog, digital, and ISDN connectivity support.Maintained and upgraded a 200-foot antenna tower on Mt. Soledad, supporting eleven tenants and ensuring optimal network coverage and performance for enhanced communications reliability.Managed a cable TV communications system serving over 5,000 customers, which also delivered high-speed internet connectivity through cable modem technology, ensuring seamless and reliable service to the campus community.Developed comprehensive 5-year strategic plans encompassing voice, video, data, wireless, infrastructure, desktop computing, emergency communications, and internal processes & automation. These plans ensured alignment with organizational goals, fostered innovation and drove continuous improvement across all technology areas.

Led a team of network analysts and technicians in planning, implementing, and maintaining SDSU's FDDI backbone network and Ethernet, AppleTalk, and Novell LANs, ensuring optimal network performance, reliability, and availability across all systems.Managed faculty and staff microcomputer repair services and consulting, delivering prompt and practical support to ensure a seamless user experience and minimize downtime.Planned and implemented a campus-wide email system for staff, faculty, and students using Qualcomm's Eudora, significantly improving communication and collaboration across the campus community.Conducted a comprehensive assessment of campus network security, developed a robust security policy, and implemented an internet firewall system, significantly enhancing protection against external threats and strengthening overall network security.Spearheaded a strategic planning initiative in collaboration with five vendors to enhance the campus backbone with ATM services, driving innovation, ensuring continuous improvement, and aligning infrastructure upgrades with organizational goals and priorities.

Led a team of network engineers and technicians in the planning, implementing, and maintaining San Diego General Dynamics' local and wide area networks, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and availability across all systems.Managed a 3,200-user email system for San Diego General Dynamics Divisions, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among stakeholders and maintaining reliable system performance.Negotiated a $3.9 million contract for data processing services with General Dynamics, successfully managing vendor relationships and optimizing resource utilization to ensure maximum efficiency and value.

1990-1991 Manager of Telemetry Data Processing Department 1988-1990 Manager of Computer Systems Engineering Department 1979-1988 Software Engineer and Design Specialist 1977-1979 Electronic Technician Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of Voyager I aboard the Titan-Centaur expendable launch vehicle on August 20, 1977, contributing to one of the most iconic missions in space exploration history.Led a team of software and hardware development engineers and computer lab operators in managing a multi-vendor distributed processing network, ensuring peak performance and high availability across all systems.Oversaw and managed annual budgets exceeding $6 million, strategically allocating resources to optimize efficiency while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.Streamlined processes and reduced annual distributed processing costs by $1.79 million by implementing software control measures, optimizing configuration management, and consolidating hardware requests, significantly improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Achieved a 24.91% reduction in minicomputer lab data processing costs ($824,910) in 1989, followed by an additional 30.29% savings ($757,250) in 1990 by applying process improvement techniques to optimize resource utilization and enhance operational efficiency.Spearheaded developing and implementing a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan for Information Systems hardware and software, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term goals and priorities.

Bsee, Electrical Engineering

Msse, Software Engineering