Analytical Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience supporting DoD WANs by diagnosing and restoring software/hardware issues, conducting network performance analyses and trending, developing operations process documentation and training materials. Strongly advocates knowledge sharing with peers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integration Engineer
Tyto Athene
Collinsville, IL
03.2022 - Current
Developed systems and processes to improve product supportability or overall support productivity.
Leveraged third-party applications and middleware to develop integrations.
Collaborated with functional management team and business users to refine scope and requirements for major projects.
Liaised with production support team to coordinate production issues and opportunities for improvement.
Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
Established and implemented policies, procedures and technologies to support system integrity.
Researched and studied Vendor specific documentation in order to produce action and test plans.
MI Systems Maintainer/Integration Engineer
337th MI BN (Army Reserves)
Fort Sheridan, IL
02.2021 - Current
Integrated Intelligence Fusion Server (IFS) Stack to ingest and share data with overseas Brigade IFS Stack.
Utilized Puppet to ensure systems stability; identified and corrected deficiencies on both Window and Linux virtual machines (VM).
Performed administration on Linux, Various Windows platforms, VMWare, and LDAP.
Performed installs, updates and patches for the operating systems and other installed software.
Configured multiple software platform systems in a virtual environment.
Diagnosed and resolved software/hardware related issues.
Imaged new or updated existing workstations with Windows or other intelligence specified system.
Helped develop scripts to automate common troubleshooting commands.
Professional Network Design Engineer
Tyto Athene/AT&T
Scott AFB, IL
10.2019 - 03.2022
Technical lead for on-boarding multi-site projects for customer with over 20,000 Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) users.
Provisioned Call Managers, Unimax, Firewalls, and routers with new and updated IP schemes and phone numbers.
Performed troubleshooting for Juniper and Cisco devices using packet analysis.
Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
Analyzed and interpreted complex data from multiple sources.
Backed up call manager and unity data to redundant network area storage devices to avoid massive data loss in event of device failure.
Performed installs, updates and patches for the operating systems and other installed software.
Performed add/remove/modify actions of users in Active Directory.
Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
Religious Affairs NCOIC
648th Regional Support Group
St Louis, MO
12.2011 - 02.2021
Traveled to and conducted on-site evaluations and internal audits of nine down trace Battalions.
Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
Hosted and conducted various suicide prevention classes.
Scheduled use of rooms, equipment, and vehicles.
Performance Management Engineer
AT&T
Scott Air Force Base, IL
01.2016 - 10.2019
Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improving DISN network performance.
Worked extensively with eHealth and Splunk to schedule, store reports, and display useful dashboards.
Applied knowledge of data modeling and statistical analysis to note trends and draw conclusions to have parts replaced prior to an outage.
Monitored network performance and provided network performance statistical reports for both real-time and historical measurements.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Generated comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations.
MI Systems Maintainer/Systems Integrator
Special Operations Joint Task Force (Deployment)
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
09.2018 - 08.2019
Installed and configured new devices and system components.
Assembled communication equipment such as wiring, switching equipment and power apparatus.
Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
Planned and implemented tech refresh upgrades for system hardware, resulting in a more productive environment with reduced lag.
Performed System Administrator tasks for all classified systems.
Diagnosed and resolved software/hardware related issues.
Maintained Active Directory to modify/add users and systems.
Performed installs, updates and patches for the operating systems and other installed software.
Network Controller/Operator Intermediate
AT&T
Scott Air Force Base, IL
02.2013 - 01.2016
Performed day-to-day network monitoring, maintenance and support.
Developed and refined build processes and configurations that improved network automation.
Provided detailed reporting on performed maintenance and repairs to support overall network health and recovery efforts.
Performed necessary maintenance to support network availability.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components.
Assessed and responded to network system alerts, prioritizing serious faults to rapidly address downtimes.
Completed DISN Authorize Service Interruptions (ASIs) by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
MI Systems Maintainer/Systems Integrator
305th Military Intelligence Battalion
Fort Huachuca, AZ
12.2010 - 11.2011
Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
Assembled communication equipment such as wiring, switching equipment and power apparatus.
Installed and configured new devices and system components.
Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
Post-clone Common Ground System using VMware.
Stand up and subnet new IP Scheme.
Implemented firewalls, two-factor authentication and antivirus software to maintain network integrity.
Built and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Windows, Linux and virtual products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ
11.2011
Skills
TS/SCI
Technical Analysis
Technical Support
Problem-solving
Troubleshooting
Network support
Equipment upgrades
Software updates
System upgrades
User Support
Certification
CompTIA Security+ CE
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters"
Colossians 3:23
Timeline
Integration Engineer
Tyto Athene
03.2022 - Current
MI Systems Maintainer/Integration Engineer
337th MI BN (Army Reserves)
02.2021 - Current
Professional Network Design Engineer
Tyto Athene/AT&T
10.2019 - 03.2022
MI Systems Maintainer/Systems Integrator
Special Operations Joint Task Force (Deployment)
09.2018 - 08.2019
Performance Management Engineer
AT&T
01.2016 - 10.2019
Network Controller/Operator Intermediate
AT&T
02.2013 - 01.2016
Religious Affairs NCOIC
648th Regional Support Group
12.2011 - 02.2021
MI Systems Maintainer/Systems Integrator
305th Military Intelligence Battalion
12.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
McKendree University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology