Technology oriented consultant with 25+ years of technical experience as a systems architect, team leader, presenter, and trainer. Extensive experience in many different environments supporting both large enterprises and SME customers in the role of trusted advisor. Demonstrated ability to design complex solutions and explain highly technical concepts in clear, concise terms that are tailored to the audience. Customer-centric with a consultative philosophy and approach to projects. Ability to work in both individual and team environments as needs dictate. Trained in business finance, providing an understanding of the effect that information technology initiatives have on other business functions. Core competencies include:
Founder/Principal Consultant (2018 - )
Offer network and computer consulting services to customers of all sizes including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Voice over IP, Wireless networking, computer hardware and software support and vendor management. Additional responsibilities include marketing and sales roles, executive decision making, service and product development and vendor partnership acquisition.
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Lead Technical Design Architect (2017 - 2018)
Primary responsibility for all aspects of BT’s technical architecture delivery and ongoing management for the US group of a Global 500 financial company under a 360 million Euro contract. Worked with global team in support of the global solution. Influenced customer personnel as a trusted advisor. Supported initiatives including SD-WAN, Voice over IP, trading turrets, MPLS, and Wireless LAN redesign.
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Sales Support Manager (2008 - 2017)
Design Local Area and Wide Area Networks in a consulting role. Supplied technical support and guidance for a portfolio of customers varied in size and industry. Assist sales account managers to drive incremental business through identification of opportunities by meeting with customers, presenting the company’s service offerings, and closing business.
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Senior Consultant (2006 - 2008)
Performed consulting services on a contract basis for short term engagements of less than six months. Engagements included services such as troubleshooting, security audits, installation of equipment, project management, network assessments, business needs analysis, and best practices gap analysis.
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Network Engineer (1997 - 2006)
Recognized as a leader in the consulting organization and was identified by management as a “go-to” consultant for the difficult projects assigned to the group. Served as a specialist in emerging technologies for the consulting group. Maintained customer relations with customers while onsite in both long-term and short-term projects. Delivered professional services on a contract basis to many customers in a wide variety of environments.
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Network Engineer (1996 - 1997)
Supplied the configuration files for new devices to connect new customer sites into the IBM Global Networks Wide Area Network. Supplied remote, second-level technical support to customers during implementation.
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Computer and Switching Systems Technician (1993 - 1996)
Designed and implemented fully redundant networks for mission critical use under the most hostile of conditions. Isolated and corrected critical network faults under pressure from executive level time constraints. During technical school, was one of four student leaders in charge of a flight of fellow airmen consisting of over 100 enlisted personnel.
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