Summary
Experienced Independent Information Technology Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry for over 25 years. Skilled in Servers, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux,, Virtualization, and Networking. Strong information technology professional with an Associate's Degree focused in Computer Network Systems from ITT Technical Institute. Also having a background in construction trades (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical)
Employment History
HWCSeptember 2019 - Present
VoIP Engineer / Technician / Electronics Engineer / Programmer, responsible for building custom hardware and writing, modifying software to customers needs, and maintaining and installing new VoIP Services.
Oasis Bath and LifestyleJanuary 2020 - July 2023
Programmer, responsible for building custom hardware and writing, modifying software to customers needs, Maintaining Network and infrastrucure.
Hyper Wave TechnologiesAugust 2014 - September 2019
Network Engineer/Technician/Installer. responsible for building and maintaining network and installing Internet and VoIP services.
DCTech2010 - 2013
Network Engineer/Technician/Installer. responsible for building and maintaining network and installing internet and VoIP services.
Independent I.T. ConsultantNovember 2009 - 2018
Building Computer Networks, Setting up VoIP Solutions, and updating Customer Networks, Implementing Backup Solutions to save Customer Data. Writing scripts and apps.
Starke County GovernmentKnox, Indiana
I.T. DirectorDecember 2007 - July 2011
Worked to shrink the County I.T. Budget from 500k to just above 300k, by switching phone services to VoIP, updating infrastructure to save on Internet Fees.
Also built S.A.N.'s in house at the time saving 30k over other S.A.N. Solutions. Designed and Implemented Programs.
Knox ComputersKnox, Indiana
Systems AdministratorDecember 2001 - October 2008
Computer Repair both Onsite and in house, built router using Linux and shorewall saving hundreds if not thousands at the time, later re-built using pfsense to make managing it simpler, built a new web server using linux saving a few hundred in licensing. Created Scripts in Windows and Linux to save time working on PC's.
Modular BuildersRochester, Indiana
PlumberFebruary 2001 - November 2001
Building walls for Bathrooms & Kitchens, installing Toilets and Urinals.
Ameri-Can EngineeringArgos, Indiana
PlumberMarch 1998 - June 2000
Designed and Implemented Plumbing solutions for Portable Restroom Units.
Henkels & McCoyElkhart, Indiana
General LaborJanuary 1996 - February 1998
Keeping the yard looking neat and clean, moving large equipment (Backhoe, trackhoe, bulldozer, outdoor forklift).
GopherWood Construction
Mentone, Indiana
Carpenter / General LaborerApril 1995 - December 1995
General carpentry work, stick building homes (including a Hexadome House in Warsaw), as well as remodeling, roofing, additions etc.
