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I am a Cisco CCIE Wireless and CWNA certified Wireless Network Architect with experience designing and deploying enterprise class networks supporting hundreds of APs and multiple controllers for Voice, Data, and RTLS. Particularly interested in integrating Wireless technologies and Location Aware systems to provide enhanced experiences.
Considered an integration expert being able to piece together APIs to develop a full solution. Proficient in creating web applications utilizing PHP, Perl, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, and AJAX using vendor APIs and custom created APIs.
Skillset
Wireless Architect
Designing and deploying mission critical 802.11 Wireless Networks for various verticals. Ensuring employee mobility and network security.
RTLS Architect
Designing and deploying Real Time Location Services utilizing 802.11 Wireless Networks to enhance efficiencies and workflows.
Network Guru
Designing and deploying core network infrastructures to support increased mobility with Wireless technologies.
Podcaster
Experienced online personality running podcasts and roundtables.
Blogger
Experienced blogger developing content for community sites.
PHP Developer
Created multiple PHP based web applications for day to day productivity enhancements.
JavaScript (and jQuery)
Enhancing user experience for PHP based web applications using JavaScript and jQuery.
Education & Experience
No Strings Attached Show
Founder, Blogger, Podcaster
Produce podcast focusing on wireless technologies and run a community driven website.
Minneapolis, MN
2012 – Present
AllCom Global Services
Chief Wireless Architect
Develop growth opportunities and research new technology areas. Architect Cisco Unified Wireless Networks for Voice, Data, and RTLS solutions. Architect AeroScout RTLS networks. Create bill of materials for customers. Maintain and develop opportunity bidding web application.
Lake St Louis, MO
2011 – Present
Enventis
Network Engineer II
Designed and deployed Cisco Unified Wireless Networks for Voice, Data, and RTLS solutions. Designed and deployed AeroScout RTLS networks. Developed web based applications for Cisco IP Telephones, AeroScout MobileView API, and Cisco MSE API.
Plymouth, MN
2007 – 2011
Taylor Development (Taylor Corp)
Server Administrator
Provided wireless management and setup of BlueSocket Wireless APs and controllers. Setup and maintained Microsoft Windows 2003 Servers in an Active Directory environment. Maintained an EMC CX300 SAN infrastructure. Designed and maintained a VMware ESX 4 node cluster supporting over 100 virtual servers.
Mankato, MN
2006 – 2007
Current USA Inc (Taylor Corp)
Network Administrator
Provided wireless management and setup of BlueSocket Wireless APs and controllers. Setup and maintained Microsoft Windows 2003 Servers in an Active Directory environment. Setup and maintained an EMC CX300 SAN infrastructure. Designed and maintained a Citrix Metaframe server farm consisting of 7 Dell PowerEdge 1855 Blades. Created network equipment and fibre connection maps. Created web applications to manage Active Directory user properties, Citrix client printers, server management, network management, and a book library.
Colorado Springs, CO
2005 – 2006
Academic Distributed Computer Services
Info Tech Professional
Provided first level tech support for data and telecom customers. Maintained and developed websites and web applications using PHP, MySQL, and Perl. Assisted with streaming video/audio and teleconferences using PolyCom’s. Created an online support document editing and management system with MySQL, Perl, and XML. Provided Linux desktop and server support.
Minneapolis, MN
2001 – 2005
University Computer Services
Computer Tech / Programmer
Performed software and hardware troubleshooting of computers for the University and general public in house and onsite. Assisted customers with used computer purchases from our show room. Developed replacement billing and service desk software for internal use using Perl and MySQL. Maintained Microsoft Windows computers with Norton Ghost Server. Researched and developed a two-way video communication solution for Pocket PC and Desktops for Fairview University Hospital.
2001 – 2004
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
B.A.S Information Technology Infrastructure
1999 – 2004
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