U.S. Navy Veteran · Secret Clearance · Cloud & Network Engineer
20 years operating under pressure.
Now I build the infrastructure.
About
Two decades in the U.S. Navy built something most engineers don't have: the ability to stay precise under pressure, lead complex systems with zero tolerance for failure, and make decisions with incomplete information. I led ASW certifications across Littoral Combat Ships, managed mission-critical sonar systems, and trained hundreds of sailors in high-stakes technical environments.
Now I'm applying that same discipline to cloud infrastructure and network engineering — building toward Azure architecture, hybrid networking, and federal-grade secure systems. Active DoD Secret clearance. WGU BS in Cloud and Network Engineering underway.
Azure-focused cloud architecture. VLAN design, IPsec VPN, hybrid networking. CompTIA A+ and Linux Essentials certified. Network+ and AZ-900 in pipeline.
Active DoD Secret clearance. 20 years enforcing classified access control, physical security, incident response, and zero-discrepancy compliance protocols.
Led ASW certification for 4 Littoral Combat Ships. 1,598 preventive maintenance checks at 100% compliance. Real-time tactical data analysis and threat reporting.
Experience
Led Atlantic Fleet's first LCS Anti-Submarine Warfare mission certifications across four Littoral Combat Ships. Conducted 28 training events under new ASW curriculum. Delivered 17 divisional safety inspections with zero discrepancies. Installed physical security infrastructure and managed controlled access for 381 assets.
Managed classified database for 145 personnel supporting testing, trials, and mission operations. Supervised 14 personnel across two work centers executing 1,598 preventive maintenance checks at 100% compliance. Led USW Basic Phase certification with 92% functional score. Supported cybersecurity-relevant systems testing and real-world tracking of foreign naval vessels.
Progressive technical roles in sonar operations, system fault resolution, and tactical maritime threat analysis across multiple naval platforms. Built the operational foundation in secure systems, risk management, and high-pressure decision-making that defines the career.
Credentials
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Contact
Open to cloud engineering roles, federal contractor opportunities, and conversations about Azure infrastructure and secure systems.