Engineered & implemented ad-hoc network architecture to enable command and control for DoD missions:- Optimized local switching by provisioning VLANs, bandwidth allocation, IP space, and subnets- Established internal & external routing via BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP- Maintained backbone WAN uplinks through integration with military radio & satellite communication assets- Implemented network security measures like ACLs, network level encryption, VRF segregation, DMVPN & IPsec encryption.- Employed VMware ESXi to virtualize infrastructure for resource efficiency and enhanced performance.- Integrated Windows Server infrastructure (AD, Exchange, File & Storage, DNS) with military proprietary servicesLed a team of 15+ administrators and technicians to ensure seamless IT operations:- Defined project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with operational goals- Oversaw personnel assignments, technical training, and performance evaluations- Optimized overall workflow by skill-based task allocation

Configured, maintained, and secured ad-hoc networks to enable command and control for Department of Defense missions

Provided IT management & consulting services to 50+ Bay Area companies with 2000+ total users:- Administered and integrated Microsoft on-premises domain services (ADDS, GPOs, File & Storage, Exchange, RDS), Azure SaaS & IaaS solutions (Entra ID, Microsoft 365, SharePoint/OneDrive, Outlook, Teams), and various business productivity software (Intuit Ecosystem, Adobe Suite, DropBox, Zoom) to ensure high availability and reliability of enterprise systems- Ensured timely trouble ticket resolution through causal analysis and systematic troubleshooting of hardware constraints, operating system health, application behavior, network connectivity, compatibility issues, access permissions, etc.- Programmed and deployed hardware infrastructure appliances, including workstations, server hosts, NAS devices, firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless APs, - tailoring their functionality to align with organizational objectives- Guaranteed endpoint, network, and data security through implementation and monitoring of hardware & software firewalls, endpoint malware protection, email spam filtering, data backups & disaster recovery solutions, and user education

Developed a comprehensive understanding of IT operations by reviewing technical documentation, shadowing systems engineers, working through low-level projects, and training independently.