Experience

Telos Alliance

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer II

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Having worked for Telos for over a decade already on a contract basis, I'm now coming on as an employee. I'm working on multiple products, including MPX Node, but I'm also working in DevOps and Security capacities. MPX Node is a product that takes in the composite audio signal from an audio processor, encodes the signal in IP packets, and sends it to a decoder at the transmitter site. This allows most of the on-air chain equipment to stay at the studio rather than at the transmitter… Show more Having worked for Telos for over a decade already on a contract basis, I'm now coming on as an employee. I'm working on multiple products, including MPX Node, but I'm also working in DevOps and Security capacities. MPX Node is a product that takes in the composite audio signal from an audio processor, encodes the signal in IP packets, and sends it to a decoder at the transmitter site. This allows most of the on-air chain equipment to stay at the studio rather than at the transmitter site. I am working on low-level hardware/software integration, Linux kernel, u-boot, and Buildroot integrations with the applications that make this product what it is. I'm also working on some products still in development to replace aging products that haven't been publicly announced yet. In addition to the above projects, I'm also maintaining our DevOps servers and infrastructure, and forming our product security activities and responses. My focus is to move into product and project security activities as the need for various levels of security activites have become much more important. Show less Having worked for Telos for over a decade already on a contract basis, I'm now coming on as an employee. I'm working on multiple products, including MPX Node, but I'm also working in DevOps and Security capacities. MPX Node is a product that takes in the composite audio signal from an audio processor, encodes the signal in IP packets, and sends it to a decoder at the transmitter site. This allows most of the on-air chain equipment to stay at the studio rather than at the transmitter… Show more Having worked for Telos for over a decade already on a contract basis, I'm now coming on as an employee. I'm working on multiple products, including MPX Node, but I'm also working in DevOps and Security capacities. MPX Node is a product that takes in the composite audio signal from an audio processor, encodes the signal in IP packets, and sends it to a decoder at the transmitter site. This allows most of the on-air chain equipment to stay at the studio rather than at the transmitter site. I am working on low-level hardware/software integration, Linux kernel, u-boot, and Buildroot integrations with the applications that make this product what it is. I'm also working on some products still in development to replace aging products that haven't been publicly announced yet. In addition to the above projects, I'm also maintaining our DevOps servers and infrastructure, and forming our product security activities and responses. My focus is to move into product and project security activities as the need for various levels of security activites have become much more important. Show less



Elevated Networks LLC

• Cleveland, OH

• President

  • Dec 2010 - Present

  Formed a company to offer wired and wireless network engineering and consulting services. Picked up several contracts including playing a central role in designing and supporting a business and government focused Internet Service Provider, providing occasional networking support to a Wireless ISP, and providing Satellite and Terrestrial RF systems and Linux server support to a previous employer. Designed and currently maintain the entire back end server infrastructure for one… Show more Formed a company to offer wired and wireless network engineering and consulting services. Picked up several contracts including playing a central role in designing and supporting a business and government focused Internet Service Provider, providing occasional networking support to a Wireless ISP, and providing Satellite and Terrestrial RF systems and Linux server support to a previous employer. Designed and currently maintain the entire back end server infrastructure for one ISP utilizing Ubuntu Linux and including services such as email, FTP, SSH, DNS, MySQL, web, and network monitoring. Installed and maintained multiple Linux servers based on Fedora, CentOS, and Ubuntu for varying needs, such as email, file serving, large high-bandwidth high-latency satellite file transfers, and Asterisk VoIP PBX. Designed and rolled out some changes to a wireless ISP to convert their network from completely bridged to fully redundant routed links utilizing OSPF to help the network respond to changes automatically which greatly increased network speed and reliability and reduced customer complaints significantly. BGP was deployed to enable multiple upstream ISP circuits, providing survivability in the event of a failure of one upstream ISP. Show less Formed a company to offer wired and wireless network engineering and consulting services. Picked up several contracts including playing a central role in designing and supporting a business and government focused Internet Service Provider, providing occasional networking support to a Wireless ISP, and providing Satellite and Terrestrial RF systems and Linux server support to a previous employer. Designed and currently maintain the entire back end server infrastructure for one… Show more Formed a company to offer wired and wireless network engineering and consulting services. Picked up several contracts including playing a central role in designing and supporting a business and government focused Internet Service Provider, providing occasional networking support to a Wireless ISP, and providing Satellite and Terrestrial RF systems and Linux server support to a previous employer. Designed and currently maintain the entire back end server infrastructure for one ISP utilizing Ubuntu Linux and including services such as email, FTP, SSH, DNS, MySQL, web, and network monitoring. Installed and maintained multiple Linux servers based on Fedora, CentOS, and Ubuntu for varying needs, such as email, file serving, large high-bandwidth high-latency satellite file transfers, and Asterisk VoIP PBX. Designed and rolled out some changes to a wireless ISP to convert their network from completely bridged to fully redundant routed links utilizing OSPF to help the network respond to changes automatically which greatly increased network speed and reliability and reduced customer complaints significantly. BGP was deployed to enable multiple upstream ISP circuits, providing survivability in the event of a failure of one upstream ISP. Show less



MorganFranklin Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Network Engineer

  • Apr 2006 - Oct 2010

  Performed as the lead network engineer for a complete end-to-end satellite-based voice, video, and data communications solution from Afghanistan to various points within the Continental United States. Travelled to Afghanistan to install and configure satellite and IP network equipment and train the deployed team on how to properly maintain and operate the deployed system. Trained several teams of people deploying to various locations throughout the Middle East in the proper usage… Show more Performed as the lead network engineer for a complete end-to-end satellite-based voice, video, and data communications solution from Afghanistan to various points within the Continental United States. Travelled to Afghanistan to install and configure satellite and IP network equipment and train the deployed team on how to properly maintain and operate the deployed system. Trained several teams of people deploying to various locations throughout the Middle East in the proper usage of GATR inflatable satellite antennas and associated satellite terminal equipment. Integrated, managed, and assisted in the design of a unique satellite-based communications truck for the City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communication to handle 911 call processing and Police, Fire, and EMS dispatching in the event of a massive failure of the primary 911 communication center. Created training materials and trained city staff on the capabilities and proper operation of the emergency communications truck. Installed and maintained a Ku-band iDirect shared satellite hub for the City of Chicago, and integrated many disparate networks into the satellite architecture. Managed Chicago's Computer Aided Dispatch network for their 911 call center. Performed as the lead network engineer to bring existing satellite communication capabilities to Chicago Fire. Trained as a Facility Security Officer and COMSEC custodian. Participated in DIACAP reviews and activities. Show less Performed as the lead network engineer for a complete end-to-end satellite-based voice, video, and data communications solution from Afghanistan to various points within the Continental United States. Travelled to Afghanistan to install and configure satellite and IP network equipment and train the deployed team on how to properly maintain and operate the deployed system. Trained several teams of people deploying to various locations throughout the Middle East in the proper usage… Show more Performed as the lead network engineer for a complete end-to-end satellite-based voice, video, and data communications solution from Afghanistan to various points within the Continental United States. Travelled to Afghanistan to install and configure satellite and IP network equipment and train the deployed team on how to properly maintain and operate the deployed system. Trained several teams of people deploying to various locations throughout the Middle East in the proper usage of GATR inflatable satellite antennas and associated satellite terminal equipment. Integrated, managed, and assisted in the design of a unique satellite-based communications truck for the City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communication to handle 911 call processing and Police, Fire, and EMS dispatching in the event of a massive failure of the primary 911 communication center. Created training materials and trained city staff on the capabilities and proper operation of the emergency communications truck. Installed and maintained a Ku-band iDirect shared satellite hub for the City of Chicago, and integrated many disparate networks into the satellite architecture. Managed Chicago's Computer Aided Dispatch network for their 911 call center. Performed as the lead network engineer to bring existing satellite communication capabilities to Chicago Fire. Trained as a Facility Security Officer and COMSEC custodian. Participated in DIACAP reviews and activities. Show less



Infinite Global Infrastructures, LLC

• Cleveland, OH | West Chicago, IL

• Technologist

  • Jun 2001 - Apr 2006

  Performed as the network lead for a testbed to test and evaluate various TCP congestion control and error detection algorithms for use in satellite IP networks. Performed as part of a team to research, model, and evaluate various air- and ground-based communications and intelligence systems for use on commercial aircraft in direct response to the 9/11 terror attacks. Performed as part of a team to evaluate Mobile IP networks for suitability in aircraft in flight, including… Show more Performed as the network lead for a testbed to test and evaluate various TCP congestion control and error detection algorithms for use in satellite IP networks. Performed as part of a team to research, model, and evaluate various air- and ground-based communications and intelligence systems for use on commercial aircraft in direct response to the 9/11 terror attacks. Performed as part of a team to evaluate Mobile IP networks for suitability in aircraft in flight, including downlinking of live black box data and live cockpit video. Installed and managed various customer satellite-based networks critical to the success of each program. Show less Performed as the network lead for a testbed to test and evaluate various TCP congestion control and error detection algorithms for use in satellite IP networks. Performed as part of a team to research, model, and evaluate various air- and ground-based communications and intelligence systems for use on commercial aircraft in direct response to the 9/11 terror attacks. Performed as part of a team to evaluate Mobile IP networks for suitability in aircraft in flight, including… Show more Performed as the network lead for a testbed to test and evaluate various TCP congestion control and error detection algorithms for use in satellite IP networks. Performed as part of a team to research, model, and evaluate various air- and ground-based communications and intelligence systems for use on commercial aircraft in direct response to the 9/11 terror attacks. Performed as part of a team to evaluate Mobile IP networks for suitability in aircraft in flight, including downlinking of live black box data and live cockpit video. Installed and managed various customer satellite-based networks critical to the success of each program. Show less



Alltel Information Services

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Telecom Analyst II

  • Apr 2000 - Jun 2001

  Responsible for installing and maintaining X.25 and IP networks related to phone switch provisioning, billing, and accounting systems. Migrated X.25 networks over to IP networks for significant cost savings, and ease of management. Part of a team managing a global network of over 2300 routers and switches. Responsible for installing and maintaining X.25 and IP networks related to phone switch provisioning, billing, and accounting systems. Migrated X.25 networks over to IP networks for significant cost savings, and ease of management. Part of a team managing a global network of over 2300 routers and switches.



Exchange Network Services

• Cleveland, OH

• Network Engineer

  • 1996 - 2000

  Provided phone technical support to customers. Joined the network operations team to assist in the daily operations of the network and systems, including maintaining dial-up modem pools, BSD servers for email, web, ftp, shell, and UUCP. Tasked with running the entire network and server operations solely after a temporary departure of a key individual. Led a team of people in technical operations. Provided phone technical support to customers. Joined the network operations team to assist in the daily operations of the network and systems, including maintaining dial-up modem pools, BSD servers for email, web, ftp, shell, and UUCP. Tasked with running the entire network and server operations solely after a temporary departure of a key individual. Led a team of people in technical operations.