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25+ years of networking, AI engineering, and leadership
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Professional Experience
AI & Full-Stack Engineer (Solopreneur)
Independent Consulting
Independent consulting and product development. In 12 months, went from zero AI experience to shipping 12+ production applications spanning LLM orchestration, computer vision, full-stack SaaS, client websites, and drone software.
- Built Skyforge: production drone footage CLI with AI vision (Claude, GPT-4o, YOLOv8, CLIP) for automated scene analysis
- Architected FlightDeck: full-stack drone operations SaaS (FastAPI + Next.js + PostgreSQL/pgvector + Stripe)
- Reverse-engineered Potensic drone control protocol via ADB for programmatic waypoint missions
- Created Switchboard: LLM routing middleware with 83+ agent profiles across Claude, GPT-4, Gemini
- Shipped Claude Command Suite (148+ commands, 54 AI agents) for development workflow automation
- Delivered HQG v4: production client website (headless WordPress + React 19 + WPGraphQL)
- Built FullstackAgent: AI-generated web apps with Claude Code + Kubernetes sandboxing
- Processed 224,000+ emails via Terraform + GCP + Gmail API automation
Senior Wireless Network Engineer
Pyramid Consulting (at Kaiser Permanente)
Lead wireless device testing and certification for healthcare environments, ensuring compliance with industry security standards using advanced network analysis tools.
- Automated Aruba Remote Access Point provisioning through ServiceNow integration, reducing administrative overhead by 75%
- Decreased transaction error rates by 7% through process optimization, saving tens of thousands of man-hours annually
- Led enterprise-wide VR headset deployment project ensuring wireless security compliance
- Maintained 99.9% uptime for mission-critical patient care devices through expert troubleshooting
- Managed wireless infrastructure supporting 50,000+ devices across Kaiser facilities
Senior Resident Network Engineer
HPE Aruba
Primary technical liaison for major enterprise customers including San Francisco International Airport, UCLA, and Northwestern University, leading complex wireless infrastructure deployments.
- Pioneered cutting-edge mobility solutions through comprehensive testbed development and validation testing
- Led SFO airport wireless infrastructure supporting millions of annual passengers
- Managed UCLA campus-wide wireless network serving 70,000+ users
- Facilitated customer technical workshops and design reviews for Fortune 500 clients
- Contributed to revenue growth through strategic account management and quarterly business reviews
- Developed best practices documentation adopted across the organization
Senior Systems/Sales Engineer
Extreme Networks, Inc.
Led technical sales initiatives across Western US markets, executing complex installations and delivering specialized training programs for enterprise clients.
- Demonstrated measurable ROI for prospects through technical presentations and proof-of-concept deployments
- Maintained 95%+ customer satisfaction ratings through proactive support and rapid issue resolution
- Coordinated alignment between customer requirements and headquarters capabilities
Principal Network Engineer
Smartwave Tech, Inc.
Managed complete system development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation, testing, and ongoing support for municipal and enterprise wireless deployments.
- Contributed to $500,000+ in new business acquisition through innovative wireless solution implementations across major Bay Area cities
Principal Network Engineer (Technical Assistance Center)
Aruba Networks, Inc.
Provided comprehensive pre/post-sales technical support for enterprise customers and channel partners, specializing in complex wireless infrastructure troubleshooting.
- Conducted lab simulations of customer environments to facilitate rapid issue resolution and bug fixes
- Collaborated with QA and development teams to enhance product serviceability and customer experience
- Created knowledge base content and best practices guides adopted company-wide
Network Engineer / NOC Manager / Sales Engineer
Early Career (Multiple Organizations)
Built comprehensive networking expertise through progressive roles in telecommunications, wireless internet services, and enterprise networking across multiple industry sectors.
- Managed large-scale ISP operations for AT&T Enhanced Network Services
- Pioneered point-to-point wireless broadband deployments and NOC operations
- Led city-wide wireless mesh network designs integrating CCTV, VoIP, and RFID applications
- Doubled company revenue through $500,000+ in new wireless solution sales
- Deployed wireless guest networks across all Westfield malls nationwide
- Led technical teams at Google optimizing global data traffic for YouTube and Web Apps
- Managed 24/7 NOC operations for 1,000+ device networks with 99.9% uptime requirements
Education & Training
Education
Bachelor of Science
Network Operations and Security
Western Governors University (2021)
Associate Degree
Computer Information Science
Coleman College (2004)
Certifications
Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE)
Ekahau
HPE Aruba ClearPass and Mobility Certification
HPE Aruba
Mist Networks Certified
Juniper / Mist
Live Action Omnipeek Training
Live Action
Vendor Training
Aruba Mobility Expert (AMX)
HPE Aruba
Aruba ClearPass Advanced
HPE Aruba
Ekahau Site Survey Pro
Ekahau
Omnipeek Advanced Packet Analysis
Live Action
Mist AI / Juniper Wireless
Juniper Networks
Self-Directed & Courses
AI Engineering (Self-Directed)
Self-Directed
LLM Application Development
Self-Directed
Computer Vision (YOLOv8, CLIP)
Self-Directed
Terraform on GCP
HashiCorp / Google Cloud
Docker & Kubernetes
Self-Directed
Skills Overview
Wireless & RF
Networking
Cellular & 5G
AI & Machine Learning
Cloud & Infrastructure
Programming & Automation
Drone & Robotics
Tools & Platforms
Security
Leadership
Honest Gaps (Areas of Growth)
Embedded Firmware
Have not written device firmware; strong at testing and debugging firmware behavior from the network side
Minstrel-HT Rate Control
Studying the algorithm; understand rate adaptation concepts deeply from operational experience
ns-3 / Network Simulation
Learning; have built Python-based link simulators as stepping stone
NVIDIA Jetson / Edge AI
Understanding architecture and telemetry; building toward hands-on development
Part 107 Certification
Studying for FAA drone pilot certification; operational knowledge from building drone software
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
Lance Corporal (E-3)
Focus: Secure, mission-critical communications
Affiliations
Wi-Fi Alliance
Member (via employer)
2015-2023
CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional)
Community Member
2012-Present
United States Marine Corps
Veteran (Honorably Discharged)
1995-1999
References
Available Upon Request
Professional references from enterprise wireless, AI engineering, and client delivery engagements available on request.