Information Security Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Network Engineer

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

• Assist with all Network/Data Center operations in a 24/7 environment with a 100% uptime. • Experience making changes in a Nexus Core environment. • Configuration of Switches and routers as needed for new hardware additions, changes and upgrades.• Regular upkeep and upgrades to meet and exceed todays standards for performance and security. • Experience and growing knowledge of SD-WAN in a Silverpeak environment.• Deployment and administration of Meraki's for end users as well as utilization for routing/security appliances.• Assist with wifi administration and upgrades• Some experience with Cisco ISE.

Data center Engineeer

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2022

• Assist with all Data Center operations in a 24/7 environment with a 100% uptime. • Regularly rack and stack equipment, SFP/QSFP installation, upgrade network and SAN hardware and infrastructure as needed.• Perform all physical cabling including Cat6, Fiber, Twin-ax, etc. • Assist with device configuration, network needs, asset management, documentation, and records keeping. • Assist with management of Critical infrastructure (HVAC, UPS, Generators) This includes maintenance and overseeing contractor activities in a live environment.

Data center technician

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

• Complete rack and stack of all network and SAN devices in a 24/7 environment.• Perform all physical cabling including Cat6, Fiber, Twin-ax, etc.• Test, certify, and troubleshoot physical network errors and infrastructure as needed.• Regularly complete hardware maintenance and upgrades as needed on Data Center equipment.• Documentation and asset tagging of all incoming and outgoing equipment in the Data Center, cable runs, project completion lists, etc.• Regular communication with outside network/NOC team via ticketing system to keep A high level of efficiency and satisfaction.

Lead Technician

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2017

• A Lead Technician managing up to 20 technicians for all RF, and low voltage systems on the 1.2 million square foot VA replacement hospital, Denver CO.• Regular installation, termination, and testing of all forms of low voltage cabling. This includes copper, fiber, coax etc. Horizontal and riser.• Installation of Data Center low voltage infrastructure. This includes Data cabinets, ladder racking, patch panels, fiber runner, and more.• Rack and stack network routers, and switches.

Railroad engineer

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

• Started as a brakeman and quickly excelled and passed multiple exams to become Engineer• Managed a 3 man crew as we carried out all BNSF switching operations building and disassembling inbound and outbound trains.• Properly trained on how to operate and mechanically maintain millions of dollars’ worth of equipment• Trained and mentored new brakemen and Engineers out in the field. • Started as a brakeman and quickly excelled and passed multiple exams to become Engineer• Managed a 3 man crew as we carried out all BNSF switching operations building and disassembling inbound and outbound trains.• Properly trained on how to operate and mechanically maintain millions of dollars’ worth of equipment• Trained and mentored new brakemen and Engineers out in the field.