Resume

Test Engineer
Aug 2019 – Present
Booz Allen Hamilton |San Diego, CA

  • Utilized Python to automate document creation processes, reducing the time required to create and deliver accurate mission critical documents to the client.
  • Leveraged PowerShell to automate required system verification tests to instantaneously provide results.
  • Authored over 81 technical documents over 14 months.
  • Coordinated daily with team members while remaining in a fully remote stance to promote cooperative behavior and discover ways to increase team effectiveness.
  • Created Azure resources to test automation solutions and provide a shared environment for my team.
  • Generated and ensured the accuracy of applicable test cases responsible for the reinstallation of enterprise solutions in a proactive approach to emergency situations.
  • Conducted complete rebuilds of various solutions to verify the precision of engineer generated documentation.
  • Lead client meetings for future installations of solutions to assist clients in becoming more familiar with my team’s processes and solidify the needs of the client.
  • Employed the use of Jira to keep team leaders up to date on solutions and their progress.

Network Administrator
Jan 2017 – Feb 2019
US Marine Corps | San Diego, CA

  • Configured and deployed eight Windows 2012r2 Severs in support of 1075 personnel.
  • Coordinated with three separate organizations on the policies and procedures required to install Windows equipment and ensure a better secure network.
  • Implemented redundant systems to maintain continuous network connectivity during an executive leadership program which lasted 336 hours and supported 1200 personnel.
  • Increased network security by implementing four General Dynamic high assurance IP encryption (HAIPE) devices.
  • Consolidated two inventories totaling over 550 principal items worth $9 million dollars.
  • Decreased time required to inventory and perform preventative maintenance by 50%

IT Supervisor
|Apr 2016 – Jan 2017
US Marine Corps | San Diego, CA                                                         

  • Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for the expedited installation and upgrade of over 70 classified HAIPE devices across 68 separate agencies resulting in zero impact to end user availability.
  • Managed 70 classified local area networks (LANs) and 300 directly connected end devices supporting 10,000 users local and remote.
  • Responsible for the documentation of General Dynamic (HAIPE) devices and their installation.
  • Allocated network resources and assets for an executive brief supporting over 1,000 personnel.
  • Supported 50 classified video teleconferences which allowed executives to coordinate with multiple global organizations with a success rate of 100% for a total uptime of 150 hours.

Interim IT Director
Nov 2015 – Apr 2016  
US Marine Corps | San Diego, CA

  • Lead the relocation of 70 HAIPE devices with 68 separate agencies with zero impact to end user availability while also increasing overall network reliability and security.
  • Taught 12 direct reports on the operation and troubleshooting of classified HAIPE devices to increase the availability of support personnel and lower customer contact time from six hours to 30 minutes.
  • Directed the installation of a controlled cryptographic room to include networking resources and assets, decreasing the time to administer remote support from four hours to 15 minutes. 

Network Administrator
Feb 2015 – Nov 2015
US Marine Corps | San Diego, CA

  • Ensured 100% accountability of the 60 cryptographic and classified items worth over $700,000
  • Rectified a severe network degradation that impacted 25,000 personnel by troubleshooting a repairing a network configuration discrepancy.
  • Executed the installation and support of network resources to sustain an executive brief that supported 1000 employees.

NOC Supervisor
July 2010 – Feb 2015
US Marine Corps | San Diego, CA                                                                  

  • Directed and performed all daily network operations and maintenance aspects for three networks, 20+ servers, 7,500+ devices and more than 2,500+ users.
  • Restored services to the Air traffic Operations and Control (ATOC) center allowing ATOC Operators to detect and direct traffic over the 22,619-mile radius of the Helmand province in Afghanistan.
  • Coordinated with over fifteen agencies to ensure clear communication of each individual agency’s professional needs.
  • Utilized SolarWinds to monitor network resources and react to network outages swiftly.
  • Administered the installation and ensured connectivity of Cisco networking equipment.