Network Engineer
Python/Django Developer
Data Science Enthusiast
Aspiring Entrepreneur
Project Management/Process Automation

I am a military veteran with over 15 years of professional experience and a background in Network Engineering,
Electronics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain support, Warehouse, Project Management and Programming.
I specialize in all things IT related with a focus primarily on project management,
network engineering, process automation & data analytics.

About Me

I was born and raised in Texas but now I live in Nevada where I work as an
IT Service Delivery, Senior Specialist at Emerson Electric for a manufacturing plant.

I have a passion for programming and learning about new technologies for all industries that would benefit/aide in providing efficiency, safety and operational improvements in how the business functions or operates day to day.

I earned my Associates of Science in Computer Science degree (2013-2017) from Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada.

I also attended the University of Nevada-Reno for my Bachelors of Science in Computer Science where I worked from 2016 to 2018 at the Disability Resource Center in the Alternative Media department.

  • An expert in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SQL Server with manipulating large amounts of data.
  • Expert in converting forms and digital text into accessible formats such as Microsoft Word & Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Operational experience in process improvements and implementing automation wherever possible.
  • Strategically business and IT oriented for implementing & completing all types of projects.
  • Impeccable financial acumen for determining cost-savings and ROI.
  • Ability to step in and quickly learn any role or task given to support business initiatives.
  • Enjoy mentoring & managing others with the focus not always being about KPIs but also the ability for employees to improve/learn new skills that benefit the business.
  • In the future, I hope to improve my skills in areas such as LAN & WAN configuring and knowledge in ERP systems.
  • I also plan to improve my programming skills by starting a SAAS business in the near future.
  • Finally, my overall intent is to gain knowledge in all areas of certain industries such as manufacturing, warehouse and IT.

The below skills have been acquired over 15 years of IT and Business Operational Experience.



Python & Django
Office 365, SharePoint & Power Platform
Project Management
Data Management & Analysis
Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence
Network Engineering & Cybersecurity
Server & Client Troubleshooting/Repair
Mentoring & People Management
Business Startup
A/V Integration & S2 Security Systems

Work Experience

All work experience below spans approximately 20 years.
Emerson Electric
IT Service Delivery, Senior Specialist (salaried)
Working as the sole IT PoC for a Manufacturing Plant in Nevada, supporting over 80 employees onsite, with dozens of on-going projects and multiple Emerson sites along the coast of California. This position is the equivalent of an IT Manager with direct financial and managerial roles & responsibilities for the plant.
J.C. Penny
IT Technician
Gap Explanation: I went back to college over the course of 6 years (2013 - 2019) and completing my associates degree at a community college and attending a university for 3 years while working at the University of Nevada-Reno as an Alternative Media Technician/IT Consultant at the Disability Resource Center.
TEKSystems - contractor for Microsoft Licensing
IT Program Manager - Microsoft Licensing
Gap Explanation: Took approximately 3 months to find employment before finding a contract job which entailed improving processes and cost-saving analysis for Volume Licensing within Microsoft Licensing department.
Arvato Digital Services
Data Management - Program Specialist/Project Manager
Gap Explanation: After getting out of the military, I went back to several colleges but suffered from military injuries over the course of 2 years.
Moved to Nevada in May 2008 and started working for Arvato Digital Services.
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell, KY - 101st Airborne Division - Avionic Radar Repairer
Gap Explanation: Graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene, Tx in May 2004.

Projects

The below projects are being worked on.