Contributed to the effectiveness of the marketing function by delivering optimal sales support during customer demonstrations, tradeshows and meetings. Leveraged innate technical expertise to add value to customer system integration solutions. Tested the performance of client applications using the company’s satellite/terrestrial-based products and services. Configured and tested numerous Cisco routers/switches and Fortigate firewalls. Formed beneficial relationships with… Show more Contributed to the effectiveness of the marketing function by delivering optimal sales support during customer demonstrations, tradeshows and meetings. Leveraged innate technical expertise to add value to customer system integration solutions. Tested the performance of client applications using the company’s satellite/terrestrial-based products and services. Configured and tested numerous Cisco routers/switches and Fortigate firewalls. Formed beneficial relationships with vendors.Performed detailed reviews and conducted comparative analysis of designs, applications and other industry data. Analyzed network traffic for systems engineering. Developed system-level prototypes for new application services. Interacted with customer contacts on a regular basis. Fine- tuned diverse applications and wrote test scripts to measure application performance at the system level.- Secured multi-million-dollar contracts as a direct result of proof-of-concept testing efforts for over 50 Enterprise accounts.- Led a team to modernize the Executive Briefing Room while introducing innovative solutions that contributed directly to capturing interest from Fortune 500 companies as prospective clients.- Played a key role in business development initiatives by bringing in new customers and clients, as well as providing expertise during sales meetings.- Delivered engaging presentations on innovative networking solutions at national conferences throughout the U.S.- Remained current with emerging networking technologies (hardware, software, OS, utilities).- Resolved complex issues with hardware, software and cabling. Executed a wide range of network engineering tasks on an ad-hoc basis.- Honored with multiple awards including the Outstanding Team Effort Awards for Blockbuster Account in 2003, Pilot Projects in 2006 and Best Team Win Conoco in 2008, Awarded the discretionary Presidential Award on 3 separate occasions for outstanding performance. Show less

Collaborated with team members in the IT department. Supported end user PCs. Monitored the company wide network, servers and PC infrastructure and maintained performance at optimal levels. Remained current with emerging networking technologies (hardware, software, OS, utilities and applications) and determined their value throughout the enterprise. Resolved complex issues with hardware, software and LAN cabling. Executed a wide range of network administration tasks on an ad-hoc basis.

Delivered help desk and PC support as a contracted employee of Hughes Network Systems. Routed or responded to trouble tickets received via email or phone calls for a host of internal PC support issues.

Served as primary point of contact and delivered on-site support at dozens of trade shows. Directed the set-up of a Novell network at trade shows in support of registration processes. Utilized external vendors, internal departments and other resources to execute a wide range of activities, including programming, production, collation and data entry. Managed computer hardware inventory.- Directed the installation of a comprehensive onsite computer networks for trade shows, facilitating… Show more Served as primary point of contact and delivered on-site support at dozens of trade shows. Directed the set-up of a Novell network at trade shows in support of registration processes. Utilized external vendors, internal departments and other resources to execute a wide range of activities, including programming, production, collation and data entry. Managed computer hardware inventory.- Directed the installation of a comprehensive onsite computer networks for trade shows, facilitating seamless attendee registration and lead retrieval. - Sales and contract negotiations.- Technical training. Show less