About
Work experience
Wisper ISP —— Network Reliability Engineer
- October 2022 — Present
Responsibilities
Coming soon
Garmin —— Technical Analyst
- May 2021 — October 2022
Responsibilities
- Provide root-cause analysis and deep-dive troubleshooting for broad issues affecting Mac, Windows and Linux devices remotely and face-to-face.
- Systematically test problems and solutions in virtual and hardware environments to ensure the reliability of solutions.
- Stay up-t0-date on best practices and carefully document troubleshooting steps and root-cause analysis to ensure a thorough knowledge base.
- Troubleshoot and if necessary, escalate systemic issues affecting multiple users to the appropriate teams and strive to achieve a long-term resolution for the affected users.
- Serve as a SME to the support team in Linux systems and provide knowledge and training to associates to help them provide more effective support to Linux users.
- Create Bash and PowerShell scripts and Ansible playbooks to help my fellow associates and me efficiently complete repetitive or complex tasks. Utilize git source control to centralize and maintain these scripts.
- Work closely with other teams to provide feedback and ideas on processes, and efficiency improvements.
Rocket Connect —— System & Network Administrator
- April 2020 — May 2021
Responsibilities
- Configure, deploy, monitor and maintain several production and test servers running a variety of Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Use automation tools (including Ansible and Unimus) to make configuration changes to 1500 fixed-wireless devices.
- Create bash and Python scripts to make repetitive tasks easier and less time consuming.
- Manage network-wide projects that involve upgrading and maintaining switches, routers, and wireless equipment at more than 80 network sites.
- Deployed two Bind9 DNS servers on RHEL 8 and worked closely with the network engineer to ensure full functionality and security.
- Have a strong working knowledge of networking concepts.
- Maintain careful documentation of all network and server changes. This includes Netbox, spreadsheets, Google Docs and flow charts.
Notable projects
- Deployed logging and monitoring solutions for more than 1,500 WAN devices using Graylog, Grafana & Prometheus.
- Implemented Ansible to help configure new server deployments and Unimus for deploying routers and other networking equipment.
Radford Media Group —— Board Operator, System Administrator
- February 2014 — May 2021
Responsibilities
- Upgraded old network infrastructure to be fully-managed and secure.
- Migrated from a consumer NAS to an enterprise NAS for business use.
- Implemented file management policies that enabled efficient use of space and enabled broadcast systems to integrate into end-user workflow.
- Created PowerShell scripts to process large batches of audio files
- Created thorough documentation and diagrams for RF broadcast systems.
Tandem IT —— IT Generalist
- October 2015 — October 2016
Responsibilities
- Started a Managed Service Provider with my friends that supported a local school district and other local businesses.
- Installed and maintained new infrastructure including wireless access points, new computer labs, and all new cabling and drops.
- Deployed systems and provided remote and on-site end-user support for workstations and printers.
Clinton School District —— IT Technician
- June 2014 — August 2014
Responsibilities
- Run cables through drop ceilings and install APs and VoIP phones in classrooms
- Organize and manage assets and inventory
Personal projects
Home lab
Details
Coming soon