Brian Wool
Longview,WA
Summary
Results-oriented IT professional with over 25 years of cumulative experience, including 14+ years in IT/network support, systems engineering, network administration, and software implementation. Recognized for expertise in building and optimizing mission-critical network systems and implementing best-in-class IT infrastructures. Skilled in network design, project integration, and delivering solutions for complex challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT/OT Network Analyst
TekSystems Inc.
Portland, OR
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Contract was with Georgia-Pacific at Wauna, Or
- Managed 150 switches, 600 wireless access points and 75 UPS's in a IT-OT environment
- Site uses Cisco C9x, C3850, C2960, C5520, C1562 and C2802 devices
- Utilized LogicMonitor to analyze the health of the network and mostly VM servers with several onsite physical servers
- Produced updated wireless heatmaps using Ekahau software
- Contract was with Georgia-Pacific at Wauna, Or
Fleet Systems Engineer
Subsidium Inc.
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Liaised with the battle group communications officer continuously on any communication condition that could limit the capabilities of day-to-day operations of any ship within the battle group
- Served as a technical representative between deployed US Navy ships and Naval Information Warfare Command in matters of shipboard network and ship to ship and ship to shore communications
- Supported system integration, system administration, configuration, and management of network systems
- Instrumental in resolving an issue with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter on-ship network (Autonomic Logistics Information System) that had hampered the three previous Amphibious Ready Group deployments to the point they had to suspend flight operations until their backlog of outgoing data had cleared
Network Engineer
Intellectechs Inc.
Naval Base Point Loma, CA
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Sub under AT&T on the Navy Next Generation Network
- Network engineer for the Navy NMCI/NGEN contract providing services for Commander Third Fleet, Naval Base Point Loma, Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center, Space and Naval Warfare Center (SPAWAR) Old Town and Pt
- Loma, Naval Facilities Taylor Street, and two other Prime Contractor sites
- Initiated an inventory while waiting for my Common Access Card (CAC) of all excess equipment held in local office storage - which encompassed $2 million in technical assets and processed (restoring to factory default) for secondary non-military use
- Assisted with the certification and accreditation (C&A) of the network presence in 40 buildings at Point Loma Naval Base
- Due to the time constraints of the inspector, I was asked to complete 12 building inspections by myself and report back
- Assisted with the move, add, change in the network configuration for desktops, printers, VTC consoles covering nearly 500 Cisco (35xx, 38xx, 45xx, and 65xx Catalysts), Brocade FCX/ICX switches, Aruba 300 series WAPs, and 7000 series controllers
- Assisted in the upgrades of transport links including chassis’, blades, GBICs, fiber, and copper
- Extensive use of HP Service Manager ticket system
- Conducted wireless surveys with Ekahau HeatMapper
- Collaboration with two Network Operation Centers and various local branch/team heads on the status of the network or their section of the network
- Monitored and provided quick solutions to VLAN over-crowding and bottlenecks on a DoD network
- Sub under AT&T on the Navy Next Generation Network
Network Technician
APEX Systems
Camp Pendleton, CA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Sub under the AT&T for the Navy and Marine Corps Internet contract
- Main duties include configuring 3500/4600 Cisco Switches
- Troubleshooting network connectivity issues with standard cable testers, lasers, OTDR equipment
- Enabling and disabling switch port security, sticky MAC, and error-disabled ports
- Patching open ports and improving cable management systems
- Recommending Base TELCO to make improvements to existing infrastructure
- Replaced switches and malfunctioning power equipment
- Maintaining appropriate security training as a Network Administrator for contract requirements
- Extensive use of the BMC Remedy Ticketing system for documentation of work
- Sub under the AT&T for the Navy and Marine Corps Internet contract
Computer Lab Administrator
Serco NA, Inc.
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center Twenty-nine Palms, CA
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Hired to be a SharePoint administrator
- While waiting for security clearance to be re-instated, assisted in maintaining 3 servers and 20 workstations using Active Directory (GP) and WSUS for a battlefield simulation learning center
- Repaired workstations using cannibalized parts as needed
- The company lost rebid for contract is the reason for the short duration of employment
Network Lab Technician, Internship
Clark College
Vancouver, WA
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Responsible for network evaluations, troubleshooting a variety of network problems, and implementing various software and hardware upgrades
- Consolidated storage space of 2 rack servers using open source NAS software and iSCSI to provide storage space to students
- Provided dedicated support to other students with Cisco Network Lab Activities
- Documented network problems and resolutions for future reference
Afloat Fleet Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Information Technology
San Diego, CA
04.2001 - 11.2004
- Company Overview: Contracted with Space and Naval Warfare Systems – San Diego
- Reported as needed to the Admiral’s N6 Staff Officer
- Afloat/Underway technical advisor/technician, follow on support and trainer for various networking and communication systems and sub-systems supporting the USS John C
- Stennis Carrier Strike Group and USS Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group
- Supported ships’ Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Digital Wideband Transmission System (DWTS), Global Command and Control System –Maritime (GCCS-M), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS), Coalition Wide Area Network (COWAN), Battle Force Email (BFEM-66), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS) and on the smaller ships Inmarsat
- Contracted with Space and Naval Warfare Systems – San Diego
Education
Bachelors of Science - Applied Technology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2020
A.A.S. - Data Networking & Telecommunications
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06.2010
Skills
- Network Administration
- Systems Administration
- IT/Technical Support
- IT Security Management
- Creative Problem-Solver
- Six Sigma
- ATT&CK
- Cisco 29xx/37xx/38xx/9xxx/WAP
Certification
Security+, 11/01/20, COMP001020778356
Awards
Civilian Letter of Commendation, From Admiral Robert Natter for supporting the USS Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group Command, Control, Communications (C4I) operations during Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom (2003)
Timeline
IT/OT Network Analyst
TekSystems Inc.
03.2022 - 12.2023
Fleet Systems Engineer
Subsidium Inc.
02.2019 - 10.2019
Network Engineer
Intellectechs Inc.
02.2017 - 06.2018
Network Technician
APEX Systems
08.2016 - 02.2017
Computer Lab Administrator
Serco NA, Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2014
Network Lab Technician, Internship
Clark College
04.2010 - 06.2010
Afloat Fleet Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Information Technology
04.2001 - 11.2004
Security+, 11/01/20, COMP001020778356
Bachelors of Science - Applied Technology
Eastern Washington University
A.A.S. - Data Networking & Telecommunications
Clark College
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