Passion driven and detail oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced environments. Visionary with a knack for seeing the bigger picture and keeping the plates spinning despite chaos. Early adopter of technology with over 30 years computer related experience. Excellent and effective troubleshooter with skills in cyber security, information systems, service delivery, project management, IT strategy, and website development. Lifelong learner with an aptitude for rapid digestion of new material.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience
System Administrator
Choose Networks
(
Wichita, KS
)
2019 - 2020
The System Administrator’s role is to manage computer software systems, servers, and network connections to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications. Participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with college goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Note: Choose Networks acquired the managed IT department from Pixius Communications.
The IT Support and Web Developer is responsible for supporting our clients IT and Web needs. The IT Support and Web developer performs a variety of duties according to the established policies and procedures such as troubleshooting, configuration, database administration, and repair for server, network, infrastructure, Data Center, email, file shares, and other infrastructure issues.
Signal Officer
Kansas Army National Guard
(
Kansas
)
2013 - Present
The signal officer leads the Signal Corps, which is responsible for the Army’s entire systems of communication. Officers plan and execute all aspects of communication on a mission and are critical to the Army’s continued success.
Job Duties
Maintain the Army’s voice, data and information systems
Making tactical decisions
Coordinate employment of Signal Soldiers at all levels of command
Group Fitness Instructor
Genesis Health Clubs
(
Hutchinson, KS
)
2017 - Present
Group Fight™ is a gripping hour that burns a ton of calories and builds total body strength. Tap into the hottest mixed martial arts movements done at a rapid-fire pace to smash your cardio fitness! From the boxing ring to the fighting cage, Group Fight combines cutting-edge moves with thrilling
music. This electric experience is addictive! FIGHT FOR IT!
Education
MS Cyber Security w/ a focus in IT Management
Southern New Hampshire University
(
Manchester, NH
)
2016 - Present
The master’s in cyber security online program provides an in-depth learning experience, with a core focus on network management and security, knowledge management and web fundamentals. The cyber security and information assurance component includes information security management, intelligent agents and distributed decision-making, information security and assurance and an introduction to multisensory data fusion. Additional electives offer opportunities in web security and privacy, computer and cyber forensics, and crisis, disaster and risk management, among other vital choices.
BS Computer Information Systems, Magna Cum Laude
Florida Institute of Technology
(
Melbourne, FL
)
2009 - 2012
The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems focuses on practical applications of technology to support organizations while adding value to their offerings. In order to apply technology effectively in this manner, a broad range of subjects are covered, such as communications, business, networking, software design, and mathematics.
Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Florida Institute of Technology Alumni Association
Founding member of the first online fraternity - Theta Omega Gamma.