Infrastructure work tagged Networking — networks, servers, firewalls, and the hands-on IT operations that keep sites and stores running.
Implemented the first MultiWAN and multi-firewall configuration for enterprise redundancy. Coordinated with ISPs to secure IP assignments and validated failover reliability. Established the template for future deployments across all store locations.
Following a lightning strike at the Greenville store, led an emergency response to replace damaged phones and network equipment.
Led the migration of MySQL from a traditional LAMP stack to Google Cloud SQL, optimizing both database performance and network architecture.
Installed and integrated Starlink at the Rock Hill location to establish a seamless backup internet solution, addressing the need for redundancy. Coordinated the purchase, installation, and network tie-in, ensuring smooth operation and significantly reducing downtime risks.
In this ambitious project, I led the creation of a data center hosted on the Microsoft Azure platform. This state-of-the-art facility was designed to host a variety of client applications and websites, along with managing my own web properties.
In this project, I spearheaded the creation of a sophisticated Wi-Fi system for both guests and employees, leveraging PFsense captive portal and the UniFi system.
In the Lexington Store Renovation initiative for La-Z-Boy, I undertook the leadership of a comprehensive refurbishment project, drawing on my experience from the Evans store renovation.
In my role at the Augusta Office Relocation project for La-Z-Boy, I was responsible for overseeing the transition of the office in Augusta, GA.
I played a vital role in a transformative project, the Evans Renovation, focused on remodeling the La-Z-Boy Evans GA store. This remodeling effort entailed managing low voltage technicians, ordering, and installing new equipment, including PCs, printers, and network devices.
In a critical and time-sensitive project at Carolina Christian Academy, I led the comprehensive restructuring of their network infrastructure. This project was crucial to ensure the academy’s network was fully operational and optimized for the upcoming school year.
Networks, servers, firewalls, and migrations — designed to just work. Let’s harden what you’ve got.
