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My Story

I turn complex networks into
reliable systems.

I'm a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer with over a decade and a half of hands-on experience designing enterprise-grade environments. I've built networks from the ground up — from cabling through the core switching layer all the way to cloud integration.

My background spans corporate data centers, healthcare IT, government infrastructure, and fast-moving tech startups. I believe the best networks are ones you never have to think about — because they simply work.

When I'm not deep in a rack or reviewing firewall policies, I'm studying emerging technologies and finding smarter ways to connect systems that matter. This includes alot of home labbing, just ask my Wife.

Network Engineering Cisco IOS Palo Alto Firewalls Checkpoint Firewalls Azure VMware vSphere Proxmox Virtual Environment Zero Trust SD-WAN BGP / OSPF
Technical Skills

Depth across the stack.

Cisco Routing & Switching 95%
Network Security & Firewalls 90%
Cloud Networking (AWS / Azure) 83%
VMware vSphere / NSX 80%
Linux / Unix Administration 85%
Structured Cabling & Fiber 92%
SD-WAN & MPLS 78%
Network Monitoring (PRTG / Zabbix) 88%
Certifications

Credentials that back the work.

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CCNP Enterprise

Cisco Certified Network Professional

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CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

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CompTIA Security+

DoD 8570 compliant

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CompTIA Network+

Vendor-neutral networking

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AWS Solutions Architect

Associate level

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VMware VCP-DCV

vSphere Data Center Virtualization

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Palo Alto PCNSA

Network Security Administrator

CompTIA A+

Core IT hardware & software

Experience

Where I've built things.

2021 — Present

Senior Network Engineer

Apex Data Systems — Los Angeles, CA

Lead architect for multi-site enterprise WAN redesign serving 3,000+ endpoints. Deployed SD-WAN across 12 branch offices, reducing circuit costs by 40%. Oversaw migration from legacy Cisco MPLS to Meraki-managed hybrid cloud topology.

2018 — 2021

IT Infrastructure Engineer

MedCore Health Systems — San Diego, CA

Designed HIPAA-compliant network segmentation for 6 hospitals and 22 clinics. Implemented zero-trust access model using Palo Alto NGFWs and Cisco ISE. Reduced mean time to resolution (MTTR) for critical incidents by 35% through improved monitoring with PRTG and custom alerting automation.

2015 — 2018

Network Administrator

ClearPath Technologies — Phoenix, AZ

Managed a 500-node enterprise LAN/WAN environment on Cisco Catalyst and ASR platforms. Handled daily operations, patch management, VPN provisioning, and vendor coordination. Led structured cabling project for new 4-floor headquarters build-out.

2013 — 2015

Help Desk & Systems Technician

TechForce Solutions — Tempe, AZ

Tier 1/2 support for SMB clients across networking, hardware, and software. Configured routers, switches, wireless APs, and workstations. Built a foundation in real-world troubleshooting and client communication.

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