IT Engineering professional with deep experience in system implementation
and IT infrastructure installation.

My strengths include adapting to change and setting priorities in demanding environments. I have achieved success as a liaison between product, engineering, and corporate IT management while supporting 600 employees in three facilities. I'm interested in building my IT managerial and project management skills in my next role.

Skills

With nine years comprehensive experience planning, designing, and implementing complex end-to-end computer networks I've gained expertise with networking concepts, TCP/IP protocol, and network security; skilled with firewall setup and administration, VPN, bandwidth management, and quality of service.

Proven diagnostic abilities with attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated abilities to set strategic direction while obtaining superior results.

I've got expansive Business and Technical Skills inlcuding Cisco Meraki Networking gear, Mac, Windows, and Linux OSes, MS Office 365 and Google G-Suite Administration, MS Active Directory, SCCM, and WSUS, JAMF Pro 10, and Sophos Cloud

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (2019)

Professional Employment History

Fullscreen, Inc - Playa Vista, CA

Network Engineer
01/2016-12/2018




Designed, installed, and implemented LAN and WAN, configured and managed Cisco Meraki routers, firewalls, switches and WAP, diagnosed and resolved issues, and conducted daily maintenance and monitoring of the network infrastructure.
  • Resolved daily outages and Wifi dead zones in an inherited, misconfigured network.
  • Saved hours of weekly hands-on preparation time of computers and mobile devices for new hire onboarding due to minimally configured deployment and management services.
  • Realized over $300,000 in new Branding Group revenue by providing a secure production site for pre-release content per client requirements.
  • Strengthened network security against attacks in concert with Security Team.
  • Worked with clients to ensure compliance with Security, DLP, and MPAA content protection standards.
  • Reconfigured JAMF deployment to automate management, following best practices.

    Frame Machine - Santa Monica, CA

    Systems Administrator
    01/2016-12/2016




    Enabled employees with systems, applications and IT issues to execute their best work for valued clients. Collaborated with IT team on complex technical deployment projects.
    • Decreased cloud storage costs by building studio storage with nightly rsync to archive media.
    • Configured repository mirror over IPsec tunnel to ensure secure access to client Unreal Engine builds.
    • Slashed time image artists spent imaging by installing MDT to workstations according to job function.
    • Troubleshot all artist issues related to Windows, Adobe, Unreal, and Autodesk software.
    • Cut studio cloud storage costs 30% after rebuilding storage as new FreeNAS array with daily rsync to cloud backup services.
    • Fulfilled client request of a secure connection to their SVN server to allow nightly studio downloads of their nightly Unreal engine builds.

    RGH Entertainment - Woodland Hills, CA

    Jr. Systems Administrator
    01/2012-01/2016




    Assisted Senior Systems Administrator with VMWare ESXi, AD User, GPO, SCCM, and WSUS administration. Provided technical software, hardware, and network problem resolution to end users.
    • Managed 450-node render farm, ensuring uptime of nodes to provide artists with the maximum amount of render power.
    • Administered 250TB Isilon cluster ensuring data access to all lines of business.
    • Directed a project to transfer 250 TB of show data to shareholders in Amman, Jordan.

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