UC San Diego

Security NCE at Cisco / CCIE

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Cisco

Security NCE

McFarlin Tech Consulting

Network Consultant

NetCraftsmen

Sr Engineer I

Implementing the next generation JRSS network architecture across the Army.

STG Inc.

Routing & Switching SME

Task Force 236 (Bagram, Afghanistan). Senior engineer. Planned and executed the integration of new TCF datacenters. Provide subject matter expertise to decision makers. Planned and designed the transfer of strategic network services to the tactical network. Provided escalation support in emergency situations.Major Projects- Designed and implemented base re-architecture- Tested and implemented a Cisco VSS solution- Implemented a Riverbed WAN optimization solution from theater to stateside- Designed and implemented a FOB closure plan to ensure continuity of communications

Trace Systems

Sr Network Infrastructure SME

SME on Cisco technologies supporting the US Army tactical WAN network in Iraq. Providing technical training on networking technologies.Accomplishments include: Assisted in the Division HQ relocation in determining the network requirements, designing a new, improved LAN network architecture, to include full dual-stack redundancy. Currently in the implementation phase.Performed a network design/implementation evaluation for MND-C to include routing/switching on the LAN and WAN, QoS, multicast, BGP routing policy. Designed and a comprehensive, end-to-end QoS architecture across the Divsion. Assisted in updating and improving network documentation. Oversaw work on a fiber infrastructure upgrade on a small FOB. Provided technical training and guidance for soldiers, warrant officers, and Signal officers. Assisted warrant officers in the implementation of a vehicle based mobile satcom technology.Mentored a junior LAN engineer.

Apptis

Senior Network Engineer

Performed day to day network maintenance, and change request implementation. Responsible for the pre-production development network. Accomplishments include: Implemented a default ACL across the entire network amounting to over 60,000 lines total Implemented an F5 BigIP load balancing solution. Executed 134 change requests over a 3 month period.

Intuit

Network Engineer

Performed network implementation services for the following areas: Security, Wireless, and Routing/Switching. Implemented the following Cisco gear: ASAs, Cisco Wireless LAN, NAC, 6500 series switches.

FusionStorm

Network Implementation Engineer

Provided Tier 3 support and troubleshooting. Monitored theater NIPR/SIPR WAN using Solarwinds. Also acted as a field service engineer for LANs across Iraq. Maintained the DMVPN overlay network. Accomplishments include: Re-engineered a base-wide LAN in Iraq. It now meets network security standards and conforms to best network practices. Trained the Army network technicians to be self-sufficient in LAN management. Created a network migration plan to merge two separate administrative network domains.

Raytheon Technical Services Company

Network Engineer, LAN/WAN

Managed a NIPR/SIPR US Army LAN in a NOC. Performed SNMP based network availability and capacity monitoring using Solarwinds and What's Up Gold. Provided WAN interface troubleshooting, assisted in VOIP troubleshooting. Responsible for switch configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrade maintenance. Accomplishments include: Encountered a network security threat from rogue DHCP servers. Found solution, and trained the rest of the team on proper procedures. Mapped the network, and built a network documentation scheme using Microsoft Visio. Built a network monitoring solution with What's Up Gold management software. Assisted in a network wide address migration.

ITT Systems Division

Network Administrator

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a mobile tactical communications center. Provided secure voice service to remote customers. Accomplishments include: Deployed to a remote Army base in Iraq during OIF-2004. Provided secure tactical voice communications.

Michael McFarlin

Michael McFarlin