Pete Hoffswell is a highly experienced Senior Cisco Architect and Engineer with over 20 years of experience in Network Engineering. With a degree in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University and additional studies at Curtin University of Technology, Pete has focused his career on the design, deployment, and maintenance of large-scale networks. Formerly employed as Network Manager at Davenport University and Network Engineer at ITS Communications, Pete also offers experience as an Independent Consultant at FiveNets. Pete's refined skills in network monitoring and troubleshooting lead to high-performance and reliable networking. He is a multitasking, process-oriented individual capable of performing in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Additionally, Pete is an active builder of local, regional, and national networking professional communities with a proven talent for interdepartmental communication and public speaking.