Josh Gibson
Fern Leaf Community Charter School
Fairview,NC
22
years of professional experience
Diligent Systems Administrator and Network Engineer experienced in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network systems. Enhanced network performance and security while leading large-scale infrastructure projects and optimizing network protocols and architectures. Committed to cultivating team members' skills to improve overall team performance and efficiency.
Work History
Sous Chef
5 Years 1 Month- Built a School lunch program from scratch in support of my wife's career goals.
- Prepped, cooked and served local, high quality food to 150-300 students per day.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in culinary techniques and menu execution.
- Developed seasonal menus focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to create balanced meal plans for students.
Senior Network Engineer
1 Year 2 Months- Led network design and implementation projects to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Developed and enforced network security protocols to protect sensitive data from cyber threats.
- Analyzed network performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and optimizing configurations.
- Established best practices for backup and disaster recovery procedures, safeguarding critical data integrity and accessibility.
- Reduced downtime with proactive system monitoring and timely issue resolution.
- Maximized resource utilization by consolidating servers using virtualization technologies such as VMware or HyperV.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detections. Deployed cloud-based network infrastructure, reducing on-site storage and hardware maintenance costs.
- Asure, VMware, Hyper-V, Cisco, Ubiquiti, Netgear Pro, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, ADDS, DNS.
Project Manager
7 Years 3 Months- Managed estimation processes by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages and coordinating material procurement, contract reviews, and action list preparation.
- Oversaw installation and management of critical network systems, including networking, switching, and routing operations. Managed Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server to optimize user access and communications. Directed VPN implementation and established robust network security measures.
- Delivered technical assistance for workstation software and hardware to enhance user productivity.
- Oversaw user support across Windows XP to Windows 10 platforms. Managed server operations from Server 2003 through Server 2016.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Orchestrated planning, design, and scheduling of project phases for large-scale initiatives.
Network Administrator
6 Years 8 Months- Diagnosed performance issues and implemented troubleshooting methods, preventing potential system failures.
- Oversaw system upgrades, including patches, service packs, hot fixes, and new configurations, ensuring timely completion.
- Managed nightly data backups, preventing data loss after a malware incident.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering
- Infantry 2 years of service
Skills
Experienced Sound Engineer
Computer Engineer
IT Management
Network Security
Photography
Lighting automation
Video production
Home Theater Installation
and Electrician.Specialties:
Lighting Design and Automation
Endpoint configuration
Team development
Photography
Project management
Infrastructure management
Relationship management
Detail orientation
DNS and DHCP administration
Load balancing
IP addressing
Interests
Gardening
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking
Camping
Cooking
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
Committed to maintain a healthy family environment for my wife and kids
Timeline
Sous Chef
Fern Leaf Community Charter School
2021.01 - 2026.02Read More
Senior Network Engineer
Image Solutions LLC
2018.12 - 2020.02Read More
Project Manager
Gibson Technologies
2010.10 - 2018.01Read More
Network Administrator
T.R. Network Systems
2004.02 - 2010.10Read More
U.S. Army
from Infantry 2 years of service
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Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Electronics Engineering
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Contact
joshrgibson@gmail.com
828.774.0899