Spencer Morris-Taylor Email & Phone Number

A Systems Engineer working with Microsoft Azure, VMware, and many other cloud technologies. Collaborating with a dynamic IT team to provide comprehensive monitoring and management of complex networks and systems with a commitment to client delight.

Albany, New York, United States

- Racked, mounted, and performed full stack cutover of Fortinet switches, APs, firewall, failover, and WIP to increase network speed by 25%- Diagnosed Cradlepoint wired signal issues using clamp meter and Digital Multimeter to decrease likelihood of network outage by 10%- Crimped and terminated CAT5e data cable at source of signal loss to increase data transfer rate by 55%- Decommissioned Cisco Meraki suite of UTM, switches, PoE device, wireless APs, and cellular failover device to allow for full stack replacement and improved network performance of up to 40%- Troubleshot layer 3 connectivity for Cisco ATA VoIP device and configuring remote access to reduce management times by 15%

Glens Falls, New York, United States

- Deployed endpoint security through configuration of firewalls and exploit detection software, decreasing security risk by 50%- Designed, rendered, and maintained a client SOHO computer network to industry standards at 15% under budget- Enhanced network throughput by 70% through design and configuration of a secure LAN mesh topology with Cisco APs.- Installed security policy upgrades and a password manager to reduce likelihood of personal data loss by 25%- Conducted wireless site survey and WiFi RF heat mapping to improve network performance by 35%

Hudson Falls, Ny

- Managed state-sponsored program with over 300 participants and secured permanent funding through data collection, reporting, advocacy, grant writing, and collaboration with partner agencies- Implemented marketing campaign to increase program participation by 60% in first two years as coordinator- Liaised regularly with 6 partner organizations to promote community awareness and improve crisis response times by 30%- Developed survey method to track participants longitudinally which led to reduction in recurrence of behavioral sanctions by 20%- Analyzed over 2,500 client data points to improve program efficacy, leading to a 40% average improvement in overall client satisfaction

Kattskill Bay, Ny

From 2015 to 2017, I taught and led a team of educators at an outdoor education center in Lake George. Within one year, I was promoted to senior educator, where my focus turned to staff development, program evaluation, and capacity building. During this time I became an effective leader, teacher, and mentor, applying my knowledge of education theory and program management to the practice and nuance of teaching.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

I spent the summer of 2014 interning as a VISTA associate. The United Way brought me on specifically to analyze and strengthen their education initiatives. I aided in the construction of a system of community indicators that would allow the organization to create policy targets and measure local initiative impacts. My other duties included grant writing, nonprofit auditing, and web research.