Summary
I love Information Technology. From Servers to Websites, PC to Mac and Cell Phones to Routers, I love it all.
As a result I have amassed a lot of hours working with wide and various PC and networking technologies such as servers (Windows, MacOS and some Linux), networking equipment (Cisco and HP predominantly) and client devices (PCs, handhelds, laptops, printers, etc.) As I have grown as an Technology Professional, my responsibilities have grown as well, moving from simply a PC tech, responsible for simple break/fix and new PC installations, to a full Sr. Network Engineer, responsible for the design, implementation and support of small to mid-size (2-10 servers) networks. In undergrad I earned an art/design background which has come in quite handy in my career, by teaching me new ways to look at situations. I have applied these skills on a consistent basis to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to problems that I have encountered during my time as an Engineer.
My skills and experience have prepared me to move into the next stage: the higher-level positions in IT/MIS, such as IT Project Lead/Manager, and then subsequently Director/Manager of Information Security.
Ultimately my professional goal is twofold - first, to be an IT decision-maker for a company (CTO, CIO or IT Manager). Second, when I retire, I would like to pass on all of my skills and knowledge to the next generation of technology professionals in the role of University Professor.
Specialties:
Windows Server design, build, support and integration
Mac OS X design, build, support and integration
VMWare virtualization technology
SAN (IBM and PureStorage)
LAN network technologies
LAN security (firewalls, anti-virus, spam guards, etc.)
Project Planning/Management
Experience
Information Security Engineer at True Value Company
December 2015 - Present
Monitor logging through IBM QRadar SIEM
Monitor vulnerabilities through Tenable Nessus
Monitor network access through Cisco ASA, Cisco FirePower, and Radware WAF
Create, review, and implement security policies
Work with business to maintain the highest security standards
Adjunct Faculty at DeVry University
September 2012 - Present
I teach all manner of technology, specifically server operating systems and networking design.
Sr. Systems Engineer at LanzaTech, Inc.
August 2014 - October 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Design, implement, monitor and maintain network backups
Design, implement, monitor and maintain WSUS server
Design, implement, monitor and maintain Microsoft Systems Center
Design, implement, monitor and upgrade network infrastructure, including Cisco switches (Nexus and
distribution-layer switches) and SonicWall firewalls
Monitor and upgrade Cisco wireless network utilizing 5500 wireless controller
Design, implement and maintain network security
Monitor network and devices using OpManager
Implement and maintain virtual environment using Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 R2/Hyper-V Server R2 and MS
Virtual Machine Manager
Project leader
Build of Ubuntu Linux servers hosted in a Hyper-V environment
Some desktop support
Sr. Network Administrator
May 2014 - July 2014 (3 months)
Maintain Internet and LAN/WAN connections, manage site and application servers
Administer testing and web site management, including connectivity, server capacity testing and site
performance tuning in a high availability web server environment
Manage all aspects of telephony for offices and call center environment
Ensure the safety of the organization’s website and transactions across the Internet
Apply Internet Firewall technologies to maintain security
Educate user community regarding security issues
Manage user community, provide user support and develop best practices for desktops and servers
Maintain extensive Virtual Machine environment
After hours support and pager duties. Some weekend/nights work required
Network Administrator at SurePayroll
September 2011 - May 2014 (2 years 9 months)
Maintain Internet and LAN/WAN connections, manage site and application servers
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Administer testing and web site management, including connectivity, server capacity testing and site
performance tuning in a high availability web server environment
Manage all aspects of telephony for offices and call center environment
Ensure the safety of the organization’s website and transactions across the Internet
Apply Internet Firewall technologies to maintain security
Educate user community regarding security issues
Manage user community, provide user support and develop best practices for desktops and servers
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