Independent IT Consultant and Engineer with over 25 years of hands-on experience spanning network infrastructure, VoIP systems, server administration, custom hardware builds, and software development. Proven track record of delivering cost-saving infrastructure solutions — including reducing county IT budget from $500K to $300K and building in-house SANs at a fraction of vendor cost. Equally comfortable racking servers, scripting automations, designing VoIP deployments, or swinging a hammer. Holds an A.S. in Computer Network Systems and CompTIA A+ Certification.
Designs and builds custom VoIP hardware and software solutions to meet specific client requirements. Writes and modifies software, installs and maintains VoIP services, and handles electronics engineering tasks across a range of customer deployments.
Built custom hardware solutions and developed software tailored to business needs. Maintained and managed the company's network infrastructure and IT environment.
Built and maintained network infrastructure; installed and supported Internet and VoIP services for residential and business customers across the region.
Responsible for network installation, maintenance, and support for Internet and VoIP services.
Delivered end-to-end IT services including network design, VoIP deployments, backup solutions, and custom scripting/application development for a diverse client base.
Reduced the county IT budget from $500K to $300K by migrating telephony to VoIP, optimizing internet infrastructure, and building cost-effective in-house SAN solutions (saving $30K over vendor alternatives). Also designed and implemented custom internal software programs.
Handled on-site and in-house computer repair, built a Linux/Shorewall-based router saving hundreds in licensing, later migrated to pfSense for simplified management. Deployed a Linux web server reducing licensing costs. Wrote automation scripts for both Windows and Linux environments.