AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and experienced network engineer who is eager to learn and seeking an opportunity to apply my passion for developing and implementing cloud solutions to improve operations, reduce costs, and drive efficiencies. Navy veteran with Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Expert in network system investigation and problem-solving based on data and research. Strong communication skills to facilitate cohesion and a productive work environment.
• Manage firewalls/ACLs, both ASA and those managed in FMC on the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) live tactical training network.
• Operates within a network operations center environment providing customer support, trouble
ticketing, and issue resolution using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Expert knowledge in Cisco routing and switching while managing VRF's and
IPSEC/GRE tunnels.
• Maintains and implements static routes to facilitate ships' IP connection when they are in port or at sea.
• Use Cisco ISE and call manager to deploy and configure Cisco VoIP phones and other network devices.
• Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise WAN/LAN networks, including DISA WAN circuits,
supporting the Navy's live and virtual exercises, primarily using SolarWinds Orion.
• Conducted basic server and windows administration on virtual servers. This was done using tools like Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) and vSphere.
• Determined equipment allowance, researched, and identified supplies and equipment requirements.
• Established facility safety and security, policy implementation, and legal compliance.
• Computed and accumulated data for use in analysis; analyzed reports and recorded activities,
reported inefficiencies to supervisors and recommended corrective actions to improve operations.
• Gathered and processed data to support informed decision-making; pinpointed inefficiencies,
proposed solutions, and boosted operational efficiency by 30 percent.
• Supervised the work in conjunction with NMCI and other enterprise technicians to troubleshoot
user complaints, and verify documentation before submission or turnover of equipment.
• Coordinated resources including personnel scheduling, materials procurement, and inventory control
for the entire IT Department.
• Used PuTTy to troubleshoot and resolve network and switch related issues, including proper port security, routing, and trunk configuration for classified and unclassified networks.
• Managed numerous VLANS for Dell and HP hardware, Cisco IP phones, and printers for multiple MAN's to
ensure proper network function and communication.
• Corrected network malfunctions to restore connectivity to individual users and entire facilities by replacing or
re-tipping cable, replacing hardware (SFP's) or suggesting configuration changes.
• Configured and maintained network hardware, Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points across four
geographical sites.
• Used Active Directory in order to verify workstations and users were in their correct OU’s and groups,
allowing them to receive the proper group policy and additional software.
• Handled troubleshooting tasks for Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and voice systems to reduce
network connectivity problems.
• Installed and maintained VoIP and VTC devices, checking customer availability for various networks.
• Verified router and switch running and saved configuration, correct 802.1q encapsulation settings, OSPF
neighbor states, and correct DHCP pools/ranges for VLANS.
• Coordinated software installations using SCCM and RDP, ensuring seamless onboarding for new staff and uninterrupted maintenance for existing customers.
• Prepared workstations and initiated IT system installations and images for new employees.
• Deployed and maintained Windows operating system images for 5,240 computers using SCCM OS Deployment feature and PXE.
• Performed periodic maintenance activities such as running hardware and software inventory scans, updating
client information.
• Handled troubleshooting tasks for Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and voice systems to reduce
network connectivity problems.
• Cable management skills include tipping and running various types of cables such as Cat5, Cat6, and Fiber.
• Isolated faults by coordinating with commercial and military satellite service providers and depots to test system components, configurations and assemblies.
• Removed, repaired, and replaced assemblies and sub-assemblies to optimally sustain voice, data, and video
networks.
• Handled the quality assurance for over 500 voice and data communication systems, and IP circuits
internationally.
• Implemented agile logistics support channels to sustain continuous network operations.
• Conducted periodic inspections of system installations and repair activities, interpreted inspection reports, and
implemented corrective actions.
While attending the IT Professional 6 course, I was able to challenge myself, learn new skills and advance my expertise in cloud computing. I was able to set up an at home lab to gain practical expierence with AWS accomplishing goals I set for myself such as:
• Managed multiple AWS accounts using AWS organizations and implemented SCP's.
• Configured, maintained, and monitored virtual machines in the cloud environment.
• Managed user access control across AWS IAM Identity Center, including SSO and MFA.
• Configured CloudTrail logs and cloud watch to monitor users and services in the cloud.
• Built and maintain static website hosted on S3 that contains my current resume (AWS Resume Challenge).
• Designed, implemented, and managed cloud-based architectures using Amazon Web Services technologies such as S3, CloudWatch, and VPC.
• Conducted research into emerging cloud and on-premises technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and career development.
• Provided technical leadership during the design, implementation, testing, and deployment phases of projects.
Managed the imaging, retrieval, and destruction of 2,122 computers with a team of 7 sailors and 8 SAIC contractors with no significant downtime during ongoing naval operations and fleet exercises at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Italy.