Background & Proof

Built networks that actually stay up.

Military network admin, enterprise contractor, and home-lab builder. I’ve run cable, configured switches, segmented VLANs, and fixed broken networks in environments where downtime wasn’t optional.

4+ years Hands-on network admin across military and enterprise
$50M+ Equipment accountability in secure DoD environments
30+ techs Trained and led teams during live network operations
Home lab Full-stack server environment built and maintained daily
Timeline

Work history

Where I've worked, what I did, and why it matters for your network.

Beacon Hill / Trace Systems · Network Support (LAAFB & Fort Mac)

Contract network support on Department of Defense installations. Deployed switches, activated ports, ran cable, and resolved outages on production networks serving hundreds of users.
enterprise installs routing/switching
  • Installed and configured Cisco switches, patch panels, and structured cabling on-site.
  • Activated ports, trunked VLANs, and troubleshot connectivity issues across multiple buildings.
  • Diagnosed recurring outages to root cause instead of swapping hardware and hoping.

NWN Carousel · Network Support

Ticket-based network support for enterprise clients. Learned the operational rhythm of real production environments — escalation paths, change windows, and documentation standards.
support ops troubleshooting
  • Resolved network issues through structured troubleshooting — not trial and error.
  • Worked in a team environment with SLAs, ticketing systems, and accountability for resolution quality.

United States Marine Corps · Network Administrator (0631)

Built and maintained network infrastructure in garrison and deployed environments. Responsible for comms equipment, secure configurations, and keeping networks up when it mattered most.
secure field ops leadership
  • Set up, configured, and maintained tactical and garrison network infrastructure.
  • Led a team of 30+ technicians during field exercises and live operations.
  • Accountable for $50M+ in communications and electronic equipment.
  • Graduated top of class at MOS school. Meritorious promotion for technical performance.
What you get

What this experience means for your network

Clean installs

Labeled cables, organized racks, documented configs. Work that looks right and holds up over time.

Wi-Fi that works

I fix drops, dead zones, and interference by tuning what you have — not selling you gear you don’t need.

Network segmentation

Staff, guests, and IoT on separate VLANs with firewall rules. Keeps your business traffic isolated and safe.

Real troubleshooting

I isolate the problem, test the fix, and verify it holds. No rebooting things until it accidentally works.

Reliable infrastructure

Networks that run the same way every day. Predictable, documented, and easy to maintain or hand off.

Straight answers

I’ll tell you what you need, what it costs, and what you can skip. No upselling, no jargon walls.

Ready to fix your network?

Tell me what’s going on and I’ll give you a straight assessment — no commitment, no pressure.