Professional Summary
Motivated and disciplined U.S. Army veteran with 10+ years of experience in network operations, engineering, and systems administration. Passionate about leadership, troubleshooting, mentoring teams, and solving complex technical issues. Strong background in both public and private sector infrastructure projects, network monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
Core Skills
- Leadership, Team Management, Mentorship
- Network & Systems Engineering (Cisco, Juniper, ALU/Nokia)
- Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Optimization
- SIEM, Private Cloud Management, Linux
- Python, Node.js, SQL, Automation/Scripting
- Structured Cabling (Fiber/Copper), Layer 2/3, Service Provider Networks
Experience
Team Lead, Network Operations Engineer
Verizon – Cary, NC
June 2021 – Present
- Led outage recovery, maintenance, and monitoring of enterprise networks.
- Mentored junior engineers and promoted knowledge sharing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership to drive results.
Network Field Engineer
Acuative – Fayetteville, NC
Nov 2014 – May 2021
- Installed, configured, and maintained routers, switches, access points, and Cisco UCS.
- Executed structured cabling projects and compliance checks.
IT Infrastructure Engineer (Contract)
Ampcus Inc – Fort Bragg, NC
Mar 2014 – Nov 2014
- Conducted site surveys and led modernization of DS3/IT systems at Army Reserve sites.
Network/Systems Field Engineer
Netorian LLC – Afghanistan
Mar 2011 – Jul 2013
- Deployed Microwave Line-of-Sight systems, integrated remote video encoders.
- Managed logistics, training, and safety across high-stakes deployments.
Network Support & Structured Cabling
U.S. Army – Active & Reserve
Sep 1996 – Mar 2011
Certifications & Education
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (In Progress)
- Linux and Private Cloud Admin on IBM Power (In Progress)
- CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate (Valid Until 2027)
- CCT Data Center / CCT Routing & Switching (Valid Until 2027)