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Richard Mavec

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Versatile Network Engineer & IT Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact infrastructure and telephony projects across banking, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Proven expertise in routing/switching, VoIP systems, network modernization, and cloud migrations. Skilled in managing multi-site rollouts, vendor coordination, and crossfunctional teams from planning through execution. Combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership and
communication to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance IT environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
8
8

Certifications

Skills

Networking & Infrastructure

  • Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, 6500, 4500, 3000 Series),
    Meraki, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, SonicWall, Extreme Networks,
    HP Procurve
  • Routing & Switching: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, Static
    Routing, MPLS
  • Layer 2: VLANs, Trunking, STP/RSTP, VTP,
    EtherChannel, MAC Filtering
  • High Availability: VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, VSS
  • Network Design & Summarization, QoS for VoIP, VoIP
    Deployment & Troubleshooting (ShoreTel, Cisco, Mitel)
  • DNS, DHCP, NAT, Subnetting, Network Monitoring
    (SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, Wireshark)
  • Cabling, Racking, Wireless Network Design & Controller
    Deployment, Data Center Buildouts

Security & Compliance

  • Endpoint Security: CrowdStrike, Symantec
  • Firewall Configuration, ACLs, VPN (IPSec, SSL,
    DMVPN)
  • Network Segmentation, Security Policies, Basic
    Compliance Awareness (HIPAA, PCI-DSS)


Cloud & SaaS Platforms

  • Microsoft 365, Azure AD, AWS (IAM, EC2), Google
    Workspace
  • Cloud Migrations, SaaS Integrations, Hybrid
    Environments
  • SSO & Identity Management (Okta, Azure, AD Sync)


Systems & Servers

  • Windows Server (2008–2019), Active Directory, Group
    Policy
  • VMware, Hyper-V, PowerShell
  • File Server Migrations, Patch Management, Backup &
    DR Solutions


Project & Operations Management

  • Project Tools: Wrike, Jira, Evernote
  • ITIL Foundations, SOP Creation, Procurement, Vendor
    Management
  • Budgeting, Help Desk Operations, Ticket Escalation &
    Resolution


Soft Skills

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Client
    Communication
  • Process Improvement, Remote Collaboration, Technical
    Documentation
  • User Training, Stakeholder Coordination, Problem
    Solving

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core, 12/01/20
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate – CCNA, 01/01/02
  • CompTIA Network+, 01/01/04
  • Microsoft 2008 Active Directory, 01/01/11
  • Extreme Certified Expert, 01/01/16
  • CompTIA A+, 01/01/99

Education

BBA - Business Administration & Management

University of Phoenix
Warrenville, IL
01.2007

Associates Degree - Computer Science

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
01.2002

Work History

IT Consultant & Managing Member

PLP Holdings / Memo Investments
Rockford, IL
04.2018 - Current
  • Provided technical consulting and infrastructure support across real estate and investment projects
  • Maintained small business networks, oversaw vendor coordination, and managed IT operations as needed
  • Continued hands-on engagement with cloud platforms and networking technology during business leadership

Managing Member / Technologist

Rockford Neuromonitoring Group
Rockford, IL
11.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw IT systems design and support for neuromonitoring operations
  • Provided part-time network and infrastructure guidance to ensure uptime and HIPAA compliance
  • Bridged healthcare operations with secure IT support in a small-business medical setting

Senior Network Systems Engineer

Sound Incorporated
Naperville, IL
01.2009 - 11.2016
  • Delivered full-stack network and telephony deployments for enterprise and municipal clients
  • Led infrastructure modernization projects including VoIP cutovers, switch installs, MPLS routing, and BGP/OSPF
    configurations
  • Acted as lead engineer on 30+ engagements across banking, education, healthcare, and government sectors
  • Created documentation, trained junior staff, and served as escalation point for complex deployments

Systems Coordinator

Home Tech Management
Yorkville, IL
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Supported server, network, and endpoint environments for residential and small business clients
  • Implemented Windows Server, Active Directory, and file sharing systems
  • Handled help desk operations, vendor relations, and hardware/software procurement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

IT Consultant & Managing Member

PLP Holdings / Memo Investments
04.2018 - Current

Managing Member / Technologist

Rockford Neuromonitoring Group
11.2016 - Current

Senior Network Systems Engineer

Sound Incorporated
01.2009 - 11.2016

Systems Coordinator

Home Tech Management
01.2005 - 01.2009

BBA - Business Administration & Management

University of Phoenix

Associates Degree - Computer Science

Joliet Junior College

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Have a diverse handyman portfolio, including HVAC repair, Carpentry, Welding, Plumbing, etc

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time off

Languages

English
Native language

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Wrike

Evernote

Multitude of specialty softwares

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

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