• Oversee the architecture and operation of the Network Integration Lab staging area for Air Force Network configuration/validation
• Designed, supported, and reviewed 29 individual base’s network topologies to support new equipment requirements for the Air Force Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) 2018 project to upgrade Base Area Networks
• Designed new IP/VLAN structures for 29 Air Force and National Guard bases for BITI 2018 Project.
• Review, verify and redesign enterprise-level base area networks to support future growth and network transitions according to industry standards via Technical Requirement Document (TRD) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) directives
• Simplify and automate manual processes via scripting and templated configuration systems
• Automated Visio Stencil creation to speed up network design and documentation
• Provide training and onboarding of new contract network personnel
• Install, maintain and operate SolarWinds monitoring system for the lab

Co-Founder

• Provide network contract services to Oil / Gas Companies
• Design and deployment of greenfield as well as brownfield network solutions in oil/gas fields
• Palo Alto firewall design, installation, configuration, and design for field security

• Lead Architect and manager of all field communications for SCADA data collection and field secured Wi-Fi
• Co-designer of Data Center core routers/switches as well as distribution systems for corporate offices
• Administrator for company-wide network monitoring and alerting via SolarWinds Orion suite of tools including NPM (Network Performance Monitor), SAM (Software & Application Monitoring), NTA (NetFlow Traffic Analysis), and NCM (Network Configuration Manager).  Monitored 18,500+ nodes (9+ years exp)
• Developed field SCADA security system, separating corporate users from SCADA networks.  (Palo Alto)
• Developed SandRidge Field Communications budget to be able to better track and allocate spending.
• Directed field personnel to preform network equipment installation and troubleshooting; provide Tier 3 troubleshooting escalation assistance to resolve wireless/network/server issues in the field
• Worked closely with business units to ensure network connectivity prior to well first flows
• Evaluated project proposals from multiple vendors, presenting a quantitative vendor selection to the business as well as an implementation plan.  Examples: Tower construction bids, VoIP phone solutions, Network equipment
• Developed and provide network training for all field network technicians to prepare them for working with corporate SCADA Systems
• Established field network documentation standards, creating custom stencils in Visio to assist in the creation of accurate documentation
• Designed, implemented, and maintain over 2,900 wireless devices utilizing Motorola/Cambium network equipment
• Designed and administrated the Aruba Networks Wireless controllers and access points companywide (1200+ Access Points) for both Corporate and Field use

• Directed General Dynamics personnel on Air Force Bases
• Surveyed, designed, configured, and implemented multiple 300+ building, multi-vendor network systems for USAF
• Architected improved network topologies and implemented a cutover solution to minimize downtime
• Facilitated development of project schedules, manpower oversight to reach target milestones and complete projects on time
• Directed the selection of primary network vendors by evaluating technical specifications, creation of statements of work, and review of bids for each base
• Chief customer relations liaison and engineering troubleshooter
• Trained base personnel on newly deployed network systems
• Evaluated MTBF studies to improve and implement optimum systems designs

BA in General Studies completed with all coursework for Computer Science completed.