Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Professional Certifications
Prometric/SCRUM Alliance
09.2024 - 09.2024
Instructional Aide II
Sidney H. Pointer Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learners, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
Substitute Teacher
Crowley ISD
01.2023 - 05.2023
Served as a substitute teacher for elementary grades 1 - 5
Taught students in accordance with teachers lesson plan
Ensured students are in compliance with dress code
Coach and mentor students
Dock Supervisor
Compass Group USA, Canteen Warehouse
08.2018 - 08.2022
Checked all Canteen and vendor trucks into the canteen loading Dock.
Directed trucks to designated dock locations for loading and unloading.
Inspected Canteen trucks for cleanness, safety and adherence to the Food Safety requirements.
Ensured timely shipments by closely monitoring loading and unloading processes.
Collected and disposed of all trash and recyclable items that are in the warehouse..
Returned unused product to warehouse inventory.
Loaded trucks and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
Generated reports for upper management utilizing excel workbooks.
Manager Infrastructure Engineering and Operations
ACE Cash Express Inc.
04.2016 - 05.2017
Overseen and managed Infrastructure engineering and operational teams.
Developed strategy and implemented TDM to SIP conversion of corporate telephony, resulting in a monthly savings of 14,000 in telecommunications cost.
Migrated approximately 520 users to the new VoIP Network.
Implemented Active Directory for access, authorization and authentication of wired, wireless and remote access VPN users.
Created and implemented End Of Service Life, Capacity planning, Performance management and Asset management processes.
Designed and implemented a new secure, PCI compliant datacenter in 3 months
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Network Systems Solutions Architect
ACE Cash Express Inc.
09.2015 - 04.2016
Overseen and managed Infrastructure engineering and operational teams.
Developed strategy and implemented TDM to SIP conversion of corporate telephony, resulting in a monthly savings of 14,000 in telecommunications cost.
Migrated approximately 520 users to the new VoIP Network.
Implemented Active Directory for access, authorization and authentication of wired, wireless and remote access VPN users.
Created and implemented End Of Service Life, Capacity planning, Performance management and Asset management processes.
Designed and implemented a new secure, PCI compliant datacenter in 3 months
Director of Network Systems and Engineering
ZeOmega
03.2013 - 08.2013
Assisted in the planning of data center migrations to accommodate rapid business expansion without disrupting services.
Improved network performance by implementing advanced monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques.
Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance, regular updates, and prompt resolution of technical issues.
Reviewed current networking trends regularly to implement cutting-edge innovations that enhanced the organization''s competitiveness.
Overseen activities associated with corporate unified communications network implementation interconnecting Bangalore and Frisco voice and data network infrastructure.
Negotiated all procurements for software and hardware acquisitions.
Managed Information Systems operational budget.
Deployed DevOps tools in AWS and SunGard cloud environments.
Established monthly network vulnerability scanning schedule, allowing us to mitigate security deficiencies in hardware and software security implementations.
Performed Applications penetration testing in conjunction with new hardware and software deployments.
Improved security awareness by holding workshops for all corporate employees
Manager Information Systems and Security
ZeOmega
01.2010 - 03.2013
Interfaced with legal counsel to preside over service delivery contracts and vendor negotiations.
Identified and solved technical issues using a variety of diagnostic tools and tactics.
Deployed Windows, Red hat, Tomcat and Apache on virtual servers.
Manage 2.4 million dollar operations budget
Implemented secure wired and wireless network infrastructure.
Utilized Agile methodologies for program management
Developed security policy and taught Security awareness and HIPAA/HITECH training for all Omega staff Employees.
Created training videos utilizing Camtasia.
Successfully passed a SSAE16, SOC2, Type II security audit.
Solutions Architect
DTS
10.2009 - 03.2010
Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations.
Performed as liaison between customer and DTS technical services.
Developed functional requirements and functional specification for a WIFI enabled application for cellular phones.
Created statements of work and contract deliverables.
Deployed Server application that provided order fulfillment functionality
Developed comprehensive documentation for technical specifications, project plans, and user guides, streamlining communication across teams.
Collaborated with development teams to design scalable and efficient applications tailored to client requirements.
Managing DirectorSystems Software Development
Sabre Decision Technologies
06.2006 - 08.2009
Director Infrastructure and Systems Engineering
EDS an HP Company
09.2001 - 08.2009
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
Overseen and managed infrastructure Engineering team, composed of server systems engineers, telecom engineers, LAN/WAN and data center network engineers.
Managed operational support team in accordance with industry best practice while maintaining and meeting service level agreements.
Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
Facilitated data consolidation and migration from Novell-E Directory services to Microsoft Active directory.
Planned and scheduled desktop software distribution to more than 15,000 United Airlines desktop computers.
Performed incident, change, problem and configuration management in accordance with the ITIL framework
Reached conformity with product quality specifications by suggesting strategic, versus tactical corrective actions.
Lead organization that consisted of Network Engineering and Capacity planning.
Facilitated relocation of over 800 personnel and technology associated with facilities change.
Migrated 39 development labs, 900 IP phones to Sabre's new campus.
Managed engineering team that deployed secure remote access VPN connectivity for American Airlines crisis center, allowing immediate connectivity following the 911 attacks on NYC
Provided Network Service Delivery functions for American Airlines, Sabre, Altria and Bimbo Bakeries network requirements.
Manager
Sabre Decision Technologies
04.1995 - 05.1997
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground..l
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Designed communications methods and orchestrated conformance testing of gateways, protocol converters, API's and terminal emulation software.
Set strategic direction and develop technology roadmaps associated with implementation and deployment of American Airlines reservations and POS communications systems
Designed and deployed Sabre terminal and printer emulation running on a Windows 95 platform.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
Developed Java applications for Windows, SUN Sparc and MacIntosh Operating Systems.
Systems Engineer
American Airlines
04.1984 - 03.1995
Collaborated with Bell Northern Research to develop, test and implement and patent a Sabre Proprietary protocol on American Airlines, DPN packet switched network.
Developed VPN networking strategies, while supervising network migration of international travel consortium's to the Sabre computer reservations system.
Authored Sabre communications protocol test scripts utilized to ensure compliance to Sabre protocol specifications.
Designed and collaborated on ALC, X.25 and TCP IP communications specifications that governed communications to/from the Sabre host.
Lead network technical teams that migrated US Airways, Southwest Airlines, Alaskan Airlines and TACA Airlines from their previous CRS to Sabre.
Performed certification and compliance testing of all devices and systems connected to the Sabre Network.
Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
Telecommunications Systems Control Specialist
United States Air Force
08.1979 - 03.1984
Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation and corrective action on all anomalies associated with radio systems and AUTOVON switching systems.
Performed Preventative Maintenance on 9 microwave radio links in the largest radio relay and AUTOVON switching facility in Europe for the US military.
Utilized frequency selective voltmeters, spectrum analyzers, oscillators, oscilloscopes and data analyzers to facilitate troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities.
Perform and coordinate manual cryptographic key exchanges.
Fulfill reporting requirements as defined by the Defense Communications Agency.
Resolved voice and data communications problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.