EXPERIENCE
Advanced Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
May 2022 - August 2024
Collaborated with multiple IT teams to deploy infrastructure changes enabling remote sites to access
Azure Government Cloud resources from on-premises
Developed and deployed device staging areas supported by console servers, allowing for rapid mass
configuration of new network equipment
Implemented text-based configuration scripts for Cisco hardware, streamlining manual CLI input for faster, more reliable device provisioning
Deployed and maintained Cisco network infrastructure while ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 standards and DISA STIG hardening requirements
Mentored junior-level network administrators in enterprise architecture and troubleshooting
strategies
Developed life cycle strategy for remote site LAN equipment
Intermediate Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
September 2020 - May 2022
Became a trusted resource for resolving cross-team technical issues by quickly identifying root
causes and working with other IT admins to deliver
fast, reliable solutions
Maintained a large-scale multi-network enterprise environment consisting of 1200+ Cisco routers and switches across 150 sites globally
Deployed infrastructure changes to support 802.1x
certificate-based authentication at remote sites, enabling the network team to meet project
deadlines
Supported replacement of 16 aging Windows servers across 8
sites by completing required network changes before, during, and after hardware upgrades
Pioneered process for remotely converting network switch
uplinks from access mode to trunk mode with little to no network disruption
Pioneered process for remotely converting network switches
from Layer 2 to Layer 3 operating modes, reducing the need for physical access to complete this
change
Lead the migration of DHCP services from network routers to
Windows servers, reducing troubleshooting times by 50%
Developed enterprise standards for DHCP server
configurations hosted on network routers
Associate Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
August 2016 - September 2020
Took ownership of Cisco network switches at remote sites within the first 90 days on the job
Ensured continuous operation of two networks consisting of
200 Cisco routers and 50 switches for 120 offices
Collaborated with end users at remote sites and IT groups
to identify and resolve connectivity issues
Maintained SolarWinds Orion enterprise monitoring tools, ensuring
accurate inventory, reporting, alerting, and dashboard functionality
Accomplished migration of multiple SolarWinds Orion
enterprise monitoring instances to supported Windows Server OS versions
Devised and presented a strategy for overhauling network
traffic optimization through updated implementation of Cisco QoS
PC Technician
TEKSystems
October 2015 - January 2016
Supported office move by inventorying and packing user
workstations
Deployed user workstations at the new office building,
maintaining a clean setup and aligning with preferred desk arrangements
Trusted with executive relocations and Avaya VOIP
deployments based on consistent performance and professionalism
Network Support Intern
Big Heart Pet Brands
June 2014 - April 2015
Continued internship throughout the school year via extension due to performance
Accomplished migration to SolarWinds Network Performance
Monitor and IP Address Manager
Led e-waste cleanup effort, securely disposing over $250k
in deprecated assets
Maintained TVs that displayed IT monitoring dashboards by
checking for and correcting issues via VMWare
Configured and deployed new UPS units to replace aging
power backup equipment
Configured and deployed out-of-band management appliances
Installed router hardware components and software licensing
Performed tier 1 troubleshooting for networking and server
devices
Maintained MDF by racking, cabling new devices, and
decommissioning old devices
Coordinated with co-location provider, ensuring timely
shipping and receiving of equipment
PROJECTS
Personal Website
The Cloud Resume Challenge
December 2024
Completed The Cloud Resume Challenge in Azure to develop new skills and gain exposure to cloud technologies to pivot into cloud-focused roles
Developed and deployed this static website on Azure Storage with GitHub Actions CI/CD and a Python Function app & CosmosDB powering the visitor counter