Supposedly an I.T. Professional
Virtualization, Cloud Platform, & Infrastructure Engineer
2017-PresentVMWare - vSphere, ESXi, vSAN, vCloud Director, vROPs, Identity Manager, etc
Nutanix - AHV & Storage platforms -- NCA certified
Zerto Disaster Recovery - Deployment, Management, Failover
Networking - Cisco and Juniper experience
Windows - yes.
Unix/Linux - a slightly lesser yes.
Security best practices - CompTIA Sec+
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology
2014-2017United States Air Force
Cyber Transport Technician 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
2010-2013Maintained and repaired aircraft and flightline communications systems (antennas, cabling, LRUs) to support Global Hawk mission readiness.
Performed preflight/postflight checks and troubleshoot/isolated comms and data‑link faults using TOs and test equipment, enabling rapid launch recovery.
Installed, configured and repaired IP/Ethernet transport equipment, routers/switches and ground-side interfaces that carry mission data.
Coordinated with AMXS maintenance control and 9th Communications Squadron to resolve network or base‑side issues and expedite parts/support.
Documented maintenance actions, closed discrepancies in maintenance logs, and complied with TCTOs, TOs and COMSEC procedures.
Operated in a flightline environment with FOD controls, PPE, and adherence to safety and aircraft handling standards.