IT Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

Manage IT department personnel, hiring, training and coordinating roles and responsibilities.Research, source, procure and implement technologies supporting corporate expansion, engaging new technologies and advancements on the Information Technology.Deploy, refresh and manage Barracuda firewall solutions and cellular network devices.Manage internet solutions for 21 sites.Manage the logistical components of the IT Department, including inventory, tracking, and replacement of software and hardware.Track, manage, and mitigate end user problems across all sites.Implement infrastructure to support virtual collaboration with modernized video-teleconference units and remote work scenarios.Engage vendors to perform contracted work, defining scope of work and supervising project progress to completion.Identify network components requiring update, then coordinate the project through completion.Manage Microsoft environments such as Windows Server 2016/2019, Azure, Endpoint management Windows Defender, access points, and third party virtual desktop solutions to include Viewpoint for Cloud and Viewpoint Remote Link ERP Construction and Finance solutions. Show less

Senior Systems Administrator

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2021

Information Systems Network Administrator.Deploy, refresh and manage Barracuda firewall solutions and cellular network devices.Manage internet solutions for 10 sites.Troubleshoot end user and network issues as they arise. Perform regularly scheduled maintenance of IT infrastructure.Manage Microsoft environments such as Windows Server 2016/2019, Azure, Endpoint management Windows Defender, access points, and third party virtual desktop solutions.

It Intern

• Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

Day to day network maintenance, troubleshooting and correcting end user issues, installing and updating software and hardware.

Sonar Technician / Information Systems Technician Submarines

• May 1996 - May 2016

Sonar Technician Submarines

• May 1996 - Nov 2011

Administrative

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

ITS1 Information Technology Submarines

• Feb 2011 - Feb 2014

LAN Maintenance and System Administration Administration and maintenance of 50 Windows Server 2008 and Redhat Linux ESX Servers, 77 Windows 5 client workstations and 23 tablets,13 Windows Server 2003, Linux servers, 150 Windows XP Pro client workstations. Experience in VMware virtual server administration. Administration of host intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanning and USB detection systems. Perform preventative maintenance. Monitor and verify backups and restorations. Show less

Sonar Technician Instructor

• Jul 2007 - Oct 2010

Certified Master Training Specialist (MTS) Taught various Sonar courses. Instructed and evaluated Acoustic and Tactical Team Trainers. Mentored junior sailors. Certified Master Training Specialist (MTS) Taught various Sonar courses. Instructed and evaluated Acoustic and Tactical Team Trainers. Mentored junior sailors.

STS1 Sonar Leading Petty Officer

• 2003 - Jul 2005

Sonar Technician Submarines Leading Petty Officer. Lead a division of 15 personnel. Sonar Technician Submarines Leading Petty Officer. Lead a division of 15 personnel.