Tony Brucke
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dynamic instructor with a proven track record at LNO, specializing in curriculum development and student engagement. Expert in cybersecurity and network troubleshooting, I foster effective communication and innovative teaching strategies, achieving high success rates in student outcomes. Committed to enhancing learning experiences through tailored instructional methods and practical applications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor/Trainer
LNO
Augusta, Georgia
11.2025 - Current
- Compiled and presented essential networking fundamentals, including A+, Net+, Sec+, and CCNA.
- Developed training materials tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated LAD/LAR support while fostering a productive classroom environment.
- Created custom deliverables to enhance student engagement in networking education.
- Maintained learner motivation through effective instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with teams to design impactful curriculum frameworks.
- Coordinated professional development initiatives across multiple departments.
- Utilized current educational research to inform curriculum design and presentations.
Instructor/Writer
Chitra Productions
Augusta, Georgia
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Instructed networking fundamentals and Cisco technologies, emphasizing routing, switching, and security.
- Facilitated engaging lectures and practical labs for CCNA exam preparation.
- Cultivated skill acquisition using Cisco Networking Academy materials within a supportive environment.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills combined with technical expertise.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching methodologies.
- Adopted innovative teaching strategies to promote creativity and critical thinking.
Network Branch Instructor
United States Army
Fort Gordon, GA
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Served as Information Technology Specialist for virtualized training network, focusing on current and emerging virtualization technologies.
- Named servers for virtualization, created test environments, and validated server conversions.
- Designed, managed, and enhanced IT environment and testing architecture for improved performance.
- Coordinated classroom instruction to align with educational requirements for entry-level IT Specialists.
- Developed innovative methods and procedures while providing guidance on complex IT issues.
- Evaluated and recommended adoption of new approaches to enhance IT service delivery.
- Validated technical abilities of over 200 AIT Soldiers, achieving first-time success on all Network Branch Annexes.
- Redesigned grade tracking systems to improve productivity for team members.
Various Technical and Leadership Positions
United States Army
Fort Detrick, MD
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained specialized infrastructures for planning, installing, operating, and defending C4 and visual information systems for National Military Command Center.
- Directed Information Management at Raven Rock Mountain Complex to support Warfighting Combatant Commanders and federal agencies during wartime and peacetime.
- Served as KOAM/CAM for over 2,500 lines of classified COMSEC material ensuring compliance.
- Conducted inspections on hand receipt holders to enforce physical security and proper key management.
- Managed organizational accounts through three CSLA inspections, achieving zero deficiencies.
- Led Battalion S-2 Security Cell, overseeing all physical security policies and practices.
- Excelled as Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager utilizing ACAS/Nessus scanners for continuous system protection.
- Mentored 11 civil servants and over 20 Soldiers in a comprehensive training program integrated into daily operations.
Detachment and Crew NCOIC
United States Army
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Planned, integrated, synchronized, and executed global theater ballistic missile warning and space operations support.
- Developed new training standards, achieving unprecedented mission and crew operation success rates.
- Conducted frequent worldwide exercises with allied nations, enhancing SATCOM operations and integrations.
- Completed extensive training in MIGS, EMI fundamentals, SATCOM theory, and various certifications.
Technician
United States Army
Grafenwoehr, Germany
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed above peers while imbedded in 1-2 Inf BN and training junior Soldiers on install, configure, maintain, and monitoring Network Operations at BN and BDE level C4 Operations.
- Technician during 2 year-long deployments during combat operations, directly supporting Base Defense Ops, ISR, Tact. Ops. Centers, Combatant Commanders, with secure and unsecure voice and data IT and transport services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security, Digital Forensics
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Facilitation and instruction
- Policy application
- Customer service
- Software configuration
- Practical troubleshooting
- Implementation strategies
- Information technology
- Effective communication
- SATCOM operations
- Cybersecurity
- Network troubleshooting
- Curriculum development
- Technical writing
- Communication skills
- Student engagement
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Academy Instructor, CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+CE, Tenable Nessus
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, MS Teams, Azure Virt Desktop, VMware, Cisco Packet Tracer, Cisco Modeling Labs, SolarWinds, SNMPc, CME/CUCM
Specialized Military Training
- Common Faculty Development Course
- Cadre Training Course
- Tenable/Nessus
- Senior Leadership IT Management Course
- COMSEC Account Manager Course
- KMI/MGC Course
- SATCOM EMI Fundamentals
- MIGS Phase I & II
Timeline
Instructor/Trainer
LNO
11.2025 - Current
Instructor/Writer
Chitra Productions
01.2025 - 04.2025
Network Branch Instructor
United States Army
01.2021 - 09.2024
Various Technical and Leadership Positions
United States Army
01.2018 - 01.2021
Detachment and Crew NCOIC
United States Army
01.2012 - 01.2016
Technician
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security, Digital Forensics
American Military University