Experience

Eccalon, LLC

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cloud Architect

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Hughes Foods, Inc.

• Owner

  • Aug 2014 - Present



Converge Networks Corporation

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enterprise Architect

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2023

  Supports enterprise network modernization effort for a large public organization, developing as-is network artifacts and the architecture roadmap to support operations and architecture organizations. Focuses on creating and developing to-be architectures to integrate Zero Trust principles, support IPv6 transition, leverage emerging network technologies, and aligning with new contract vehicles. Manages the development of project plans, operating plans, and supporting budgets, determining the… Show more Supports enterprise network modernization effort for a large public organization, developing as-is network artifacts and the architecture roadmap to support operations and architecture organizations. Focuses on creating and developing to-be architectures to integrate Zero Trust principles, support IPv6 transition, leverage emerging network technologies, and aligning with new contract vehicles. Manages the development of project plans, operating plans, and supporting budgets, determining the scope, methods, and resource requirements, and schedules for projects; determines the impact of current/existing technologies on the project. Leads and defends technical and programmatic decisions, develops, manages, and defends cost and schedule. Conducts acquisition planning and source selection. Develop Use Cases to describe how technology modernization applies to current operation concerns and future operations. Streamline and simplify decision-making processes to accelerate technology review, integration, and adoption Supports stakeholders and executive requirements related to governance, tracking progress, technology recommendations, and solution implementation. Show less



Fusion PPT

• System Engineer

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  Vienna, VA Served as solution and infrastructure architect, capturing as-is architecture, and developed a to-be architecture for migrating enterprise workloads to the cloud. Designs and develops architecture (integrated process, methodology, framework, software/applications, data, information, and technology) scalable solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. Participated in independent verification and validation for web-based applications at… Show more Served as solution and infrastructure architect, capturing as-is architecture, and developed a to-be architecture for migrating enterprise workloads to the cloud. Designs and develops architecture (integrated process, methodology, framework, software/applications, data, information, and technology) scalable solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. Participated in independent verification and validation for web-based applications at a government health organization. Contributed to managing and adding to the reference architecture repository, including continual communication and feedback from other stakeholders. Partnered with project managers to analyze and break down solution designs into executable tasks. Show less



OpsVision Solutions, LLC

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enterprise Management Problem Solver

  • Dec 2015 - Oct 2017

  Virginia Managed the design and oversight of applications for an assigned team, monitoring the uniformity of application implementations under their influence, proper performance of those applications, and the team’s developed solutions are aligned with enterprise direction. Provided network management support to a public financial organization while improving operational performance by extracting information from enterprise data sets, automating service requests and provisioning, and improving… Show more Managed the design and oversight of applications for an assigned team, monitoring the uniformity of application implementations under their influence, proper performance of those applications, and the team’s developed solutions are aligned with enterprise direction. Provided network management support to a public financial organization while improving operational performance by extracting information from enterprise data sets, automating service requests and provisioning, and improving documentation. Worked closely with multiple business line leaders, middle managers, and technical personnel to report progress, translate requirements, and coordinate strategic vision. Motivated technical personnel and middle managers through the practice of servant leadership and shared vision committed to the success of the organization and personnel. Show less



Eat and Smile Catering

• Line Cook

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



Fusion PPT

• Modernization Consultant

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

  Served as an enterprise system engineer and architecture consultant for telecommunications companies and public organizations. Worked closely with customer, engaged standards organizations and industry leaders to develop a Cloud Interoperability and Portability Reference Architecture. Provided network management subject matter expertise to telecommunications companies, strengthening their ability to reach desired outcomes. Identified strategies for growth and value creation. Develop the… Show more Served as an enterprise system engineer and architecture consultant for telecommunications companies and public organizations. Worked closely with customer, engaged standards organizations and industry leaders to develop a Cloud Interoperability and Portability Reference Architecture. Provided network management subject matter expertise to telecommunications companies, strengthening their ability to reach desired outcomes. Identified strategies for growth and value creation. Develop the appropriate business models, operating models, and capabilities to support their strategic vision. Show less



B A Hughes Group, Inc

• Various

  • Mar 2008 - Mar 2014



LightSquared

• United States
• Wireless Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Engineer

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2012

  Utilized expertise in integrating control systems networks, high-level managerial skills, and advanced project management skills to fulfill organizational goals and outcomes. Conducted, tracked, and managed tests for all new and modified designs including, but not limited to, feature enhancements and/or code upgrades while developing integration and testing procedures for a variety of network equipment. Served as lead engineer tasked with overseeing network management suite of applications… Show more Utilized expertise in integrating control systems networks, high-level managerial skills, and advanced project management skills to fulfill organizational goals and outcomes. Conducted, tracked, and managed tests for all new and modified designs including, but not limited to, feature enhancements and/or code upgrades while developing integration and testing procedures for a variety of network equipment. Served as lead engineer tasked with overseeing network management suite of applications and supporting processes. Improved operational efficiency by retraining staff, developing tools and integrations and supplying actionable intelligence to management. Show less



Carlena Consulting Group

• Consultant

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

  Led the understanding of client business requirements while qualifying opportunities and creating designs to match the requirements with appropriate products, managed, and professional services. Drove business transformation as the technical lead of a satellite-terrestrial communications company. Focused on the improvement of business operations by upgrading and integrating systems, processes, staff training, and management reporting.



Library Bar and Grill, DC

• Cook

  • Nov 2009 - Mar 2010



Euphoria Bar and Lounge

• Owner/General Manager

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009



Sprint

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Project Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Mar 2008

  Helped internal customers monitor and maintain network availability, performance, and achieve operational goals. Served in several roles and improved effectiveness and efficiency by improving the fault management system, related processes, and supporting systems. Responsible for managing and mentoring junior engineers and business analysts.



Windward Consulting

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • 2000 - 2002

  Design, support, and modernize enterprise management systems for telecommunications providers and public sector clients. Provided IT Service Management subject matter expertise for leveraging tools and business processes to support organizational goals.



GTE

• Telecommunications
• 200 - 300 Employee

• New Recruits Development Program

  • Aug 1997 - Sep 2000

  Matriculated through a multi-divisional executive training program and transitioned to an internal customer-facing role in the Network Operations Center. Promoted to Tier-3 broadband support and simplified device and network management with automated inventory, management, and reporting tools.