Software Engineer

• Oct 2020 - Present

IT Consultant

• Jan 2010 - Present

Consult on new computer purchases. Rebuild and deploy new computers. Provide support relating to desktops, printers, and networking. Consult on new computer purchases. Rebuild and deploy new computers. Provide support relating to desktops, printers, and networking.

Audio / Visual Engineer

• Feb 2012 - Present

Run the sound system for Sunday services and other events upon request. Assist with setting up screen visuals for services and other events when requested. Provide desktop, server, and networking support. Run the sound system for Sunday services and other events upon request. Assist with setting up screen visuals for services and other events when requested. Provide desktop, server, and networking support.

Software Developer

• Jul 2017 - Oct 2020

• Design and develop a system for being able to trigger automated DMS10, DMS100, and 5ESS switch trunk group changes for rerouting 911 PSAP calls utilizing Vue.js, Laravel (PHP) and MSSQL. • Design and develop a system for monitoring customer ordering and provisioning tasks to meet SLA agreements utilizing Laravel (PHP), Oracle, and MSSQL. • Design and help develop a distributed application running as a multi-service stack within docker swarm for performing network discovery, inventory management, change management, and change automation utilizing Docker, python, redis, rabbitmq, postgres. Flask, celery, and Vue.js. • Develop a solution for being able to monitor multiple types of server environments from Virtual Machine to docker containers running in a swarm environment utilizing Prometheus and Grafana. • Develop a solution for managing multiple Virtual Machines as Infrastructure-as-Code utilizing Ansible. • Establish an on-premise GitLab instance for being the source of truth for all application developments. • Develop multiple CI/CD pipeline solutions utilizing GitLab from building docker images, deploying docker applications, establishing code deployments for non-containerized applications, and maintaining all server environments through scheduling Ansible. Show less

Contractor

• Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

Worked as a contractor at Frontier Communications. Worked as a contractor at Frontier Communications.

Web Developer

• May 2013 - Jun 2015

Redeveloped the back end website utilizing the PHP framework Laravel as the driving force for its simplified MVC framework structure. Complete redesign of client website utilizing HTML5 and CSS3 web standards. Integrated jQuery for seamless JavaScript inclusion. Utilized MySQL data storage solutions. Respond to and provide continued support/updates relating to website requests. Interfaced with third party hosting company to address security related issues. Redeveloped the back end website utilizing the PHP framework Laravel as the driving force for its simplified MVC framework structure. Complete redesign of client website utilizing HTML5 and CSS3 web standards. Integrated jQuery for seamless JavaScript inclusion. Utilized MySQL data storage solutions. Respond to and provide continued support/updates relating to website requests. Interfaced with third party hosting company to address security related issues.

Mac Support Technician

• Feb 2009 - Mar 2009

Provided support for various Mac, Windows, and Printing devices. Provided support for various Mac, Windows, and Printing devices.

IT Support

• Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

Established an error tracking system utilizing PHP to bring daily error rates down by 80%. Process through XML errors to categorize and resolve issues so billing department could bill clients. Devised and executed multiple Windows terminal server consolidation. Planned and executed a network change for isolating pick-to-display devices to prevent network congestion and provide constant high level of data connections on a low power/bandwidth network. Restructured Windows Active Directory users to provide ease of support and increased security where limited security existed before. Worked with other IT personnel to stabilize a production critical server environment to provide a more proactive instead of reactive in support cases. Helped to resolve production critical issues involving digital phone systems, T1 data connections, and in the administration of Windows system environments. Provided help desk support for desktop, printer, and networking related devices. Show less

Systems and Network Administrator Intern

• May 2006 - Oct 2007

Created a third party plug-in for SugarCRM Community Edition utilizing Google Maps API to display custom data points of interest in surrounding area to selected client locations. Created and modified Crystal Report's for client's Primavera Expedition web application for report generation. Established client VPN access via RADIUS Authentication to Windows Active Directory utilizing a Cisco PIX 501. Configured MRTG to monitor Cisco routers and switches utilizing SNMP and PHP to display usage graphs for providing better network administration support. Established a backup system utilizing rsync and rsnapshot. Helped maintain Linux server environment running Apache, MySQL, and various other open source applications. Provided help desk support for desktop, printer, VoIP phone system(s)/devices, and networking related devices. Assisted in the development of client websites utilizing a proprietary PHP library and MySQL database systems. Show less