Experience

Ten years in IT, seven in network infrastructure. Current role first.

Career
  1. Oct 2021 – present

    Senior Network Engineer

    Open Technology Solutions

    Promoted to senior in May 2026. National network support for five partner organizations. Palo Alto and GlobalProtect daily, FTD/FMC, Meraki, Cisco ISE (802.1X EAP-TLS, TACACS+, with the supporting AD GPOs and CA trusts) and Python automation. Took over support of the Silver Peak SD-WAN environment in 2026.

  2. Nov 2019 – Oct 2021

    Network Operations Center

    CommonSpirit Health

    Network Operations Center and data center support: Layer 1, hardware lifecycle, VLAN port work, SolarWinds, Active Directory and ISP change control.

  3. Jun 2018 – Nov 2019

    IT Service Desk Tier 2

    CCS IT Pros / Colorado Computer Support

    Escalated tickets across Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Group Policy, JAMF, SCCM and the Meraki dashboard. Installed Cisco equipment, backed up configurations and performed IOS upgrades.

  4. Aug 2016 – May 2018

    IT Support Technician

    Region 16 Education Service Center

    Onsite and remote support for education agencies, basic Cisco network administration, and copper and fiber cable runs. Managed workstation lifecycle for Windows and Apple devices.

  5. Jan 2016 – Jul 2016

    Desktop Technician

    Westgate Computers

    Repaired and built PC and Apple systems, removed malware, and installed Cisco equipment and cabling at customer sites.

Credentials

CCNA

Cisco · ID 1955496191

CompTIA A+

COMP001020987459

PCEP

Python Institute · fLD7.g3i9.tpwa

Microsoft Official Course 20741, Networking with Windows Server (2021) · Computer Network Essentials, Amarillo College (2016) · A.A.S., South Plains College (2012)