- Cooking
- Gardening
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Outdoor Recreation
- Volunteering
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Music
- Designing and Printing 3D Models
Dylan Sanford
Lancaster
Summary
Dedicated technology and operations professional with 4+ years of leadership experience as a Director of Operations and hands-on experience as a USAF Network Technician. Skilled in managing personnel, streamlining operations, and supporting secure network environments while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. Possesses a strong foundation in networking, cybersecurity principles, systems administration, and technical support, complemented by proven leadership, project coordination, and strategic planning capabilities. Seeking to leverage operational leadership and technical expertise to contribute to IT, cybersecurity, network administration, or technology management roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Technician
US Air National Guard
Zanesville, OH
04.2025 - Current
- Installed and configured network equipment to ensure optimal performance across communication systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance on network infrastructure, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in the development of network documentation for compliance and operational efficiency.
- Monitored network performance using diagnostic tools, identifying areas for improvement and enhancements.
- Collaborated with team members to implement security protocols protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- Ran cabling and installed data drops for new node installations.
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
Director of Operations
Ravens Roost ATV Club
Nelsonville, OH
07.2017 - Current
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance club event efficiency and member engagement.
- Optimized resource allocation for club maintenance, reducing operational costs while improving service quality.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
Kennel Technician
Petland
Lancaster, OH
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered daily care routines for animals, ensuring health and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kennel environments to promote hygiene.
- Assisted in monitoring animal behavior, identifying signs of distress or illness.
- Provided nutritional support by preparing and distributing food according to dietary needs.
- Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the care of their pets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, OH05-2025
Skills
- Hardware installation
- Network configuration
- Network troubleshooting
- Wireless networking
- Switches and routers
- Network security
- VoIP systems
- Hardware inventory management
- IP addressing
- Switch installation
- Network installation
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Business management
- Process improvement
- Risk mitigation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Staff management
- Sanitation protocols
- Patience and resilience
- Care monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Safety monitoring
- Medical assessment
- Veterinary assistance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 24 staff members.
- Achieved Network Reliability by completing Configuration/troubleshooting with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of SIPR/NIPR Network Creation.
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
Interests
Timeline
Network Technician
US Air National Guard
04.2025 - Current
Kennel Technician
Petland
02.2024 - 08.2024
Director of Operations
Ravens Roost ATV Club
07.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
BMT/AIT Graduation
Successfully completed U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) and Network Systems Operations Technical Training, developing expertise in military leadership, cyber operations, network infrastructure, communications security, and mission-critical information systems support. Trained to install, configure, troubleshoot, secure, and maintain voice, data, and network systems supporting Air Force operations worldwide.