Network Engineer | Technical Explorer | Professional Tinkerer
Hello! I’m an I.T. Systems Administrator and former U.S. Army Signal Specialist with over a decade of experience in networking, systems management, and secure communications. I've worked with a broad set of technologies, continually expanding my expertise to become a well-rounded IT professional. Driven by a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to innovation, I’m passionate about building resilient solutions that adapt to evolving needs and effectively tackle complex challenges.
Built a custom automated cloud backup solution for a local business using AWS S3 and Python scripts to monitor changes on their on-premises server. The scripts detected and uploaded only new or modified data, optimizing AWS storage costs by minimizing data transfer. Leveraged AWS KMS for server-side encryption at rest and SSL/TLS for encryption in transit, ensuring secure, efficient backups that met the client’s need for cost-effective, off-site redundancy.
Developed and implemented an on-premises web application to streamline tracking of employee productivity and activity metrics. Previously, employees could only clock in and out at shift start and end, limiting operational insights. Using a LAMP stack, I built a system compatible with both mobile scanners and desktop workstations, allowing employees to log time against specific business units and tasks. This application captures real-time data on productivity, activity flow, and efficiency across the warehouse. The resulting data now supports seasonal workload forecasting and enables accurate project quotes based on historical project metrics.
St Anne's Academy
2008-2012
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
2012-2013
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
2014
CompTIA
2021
CompTIA
2021
CompTIA
2015
ECC
2019
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
2020-2027