I am a C2C Infrastructure Project Manager

Worked on large project team at Northrop Grumman (NG) in El Segundo, CA. Created & executed remediation plans to bring production computer systems into compliance with latest government regulations for private sector contractors (DFARS). • Led team of 2 system engineers to remediate critical NG Space Park chip manufacturing labs.• Coordinated project plans, scheduling & remediation using modified Agile/Scrum techniques.• Worked with NG stakeholders & staff to coordinate activities of compliance team and NG personnel.• Executed status meetings, communication plan, risk registers & other project management related activities & deliverables.

IT Project Manager for NIST DFARS Compliance projects at Northrup Grumman.

Managed a US-wide project to replace end-of-life Cisco switches. Also participated in WAN update, wireless and other IT network-related projects.

Managed IT projects large and small, both for government and the privater sector. Projects overeen included network installations, wireless installations and storage solutions.

• Oversaw project plan and changes to original charter and other project documents.• Monitored and allocated Aruba resources and tracked LAUSD hardware affected by project.• Interfaced with LAUSD project management team for project status reports, design and change meetings, and deliverables handover.• Directed additional ad hoc projects from LAUSD as needed.

Large California state university with more than 35,000 students and 3,000 employees.; Promoted to this critical second-in-command position to leverage extensive networking experience and technical acumen in maintaining the campus-wide system. Optimizes the efficacy of the network through expert administration including design, configuration, implementation, management, and maintenance of the infrastructure. Ensures ongoing operational efficiency and security by introducing process improvements that increase infrastructure performance and resolve security vulnerabilities. Takes ownership of various system-wide projects as required by business needs, including network monitoring and equipment upgrades. Key Highlights Building on past success and experience at CSU-Channel Islands, introduced CSU-N's first network monitoring system to comply with the standards of the entire university system.Enabled critical VoIP phone functionality during emergencies by upgrading or installing new uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in all network closets, each providing 10 minutes of power.Directed all phases of the campus-wide project to upgrade or replace all obsolete Cisco equipment, consisting of more than 70 switches.

The newest university in the CSU and California four-year university systems, with more than 3,500 students and 300 employees.; Brought on board to design a new Cisco network to replace an outdated Cabletron/Enterasys network; later promoted to lead the management of the networking and VoIP infrastructure for the entire campus. Trained, guided, and managed two professional staff in designing, installing, and maintaining all network infrastructure and connectivity devices including switches, routers, access points firewalls, and servers. Key Highlights Laid the technical foundation supporting long-term growth by upgrading the small Enterasys network to a campus-wide, layer three Cisco network.Dramatically improved connectivity by architecting and deploying a campus-wide wireless system.Coordinated the successful university-wide network and VoIP expansion, including directing all vendor selection, construction, and installation across the system.Introduced the University's first outside firewall system, personally designing and installing the infrastructure as well as authoring the operating policies.Hands-on management of all phases of student housing network installation including design, policy writing, security device implementation, and compliance monitoring.

Large, private university with nearly 9,000 students and several hundred staff.; Co-managed the entire campus-wide network and security infrastructure including design, management, and ongoing system maintenance.Key Highlights Collaborated on several mission-critical projects to enhance the network, including a major, campus-wide upgrade from 3Com network equipment to Cisco.Greatly expanded and improved the campus firewall and network security systems.Enhanced connectivity and productivity by upgrading dial-up access to a Cisco VPN system.