Secure Passage - Systems Administrator

November 2025 - Present

Kansas City, MO

NeuAnalytics - Systems Administrator

January 2024 - October 2025

Overland Park, KS

• Configured and maintained UniFi gateways, switches, APs, cameras, and facial recognition systems
• Deployed Isonas building access control systems and configured Blue Iris camera monitoring
• Configured Palo Alto firewalls for threat prevention; managed VLANs and GlobalProtect VPN
• Managed and optimized Brocade and HP switch stacks across multiple data centers
• Administered Dell Data Domain backups; deployed and supported Dell PowerStore and VxRail clusters
• Built and maintained VMware clusters and Windows/Linux servers for enterprise applications
• Integrated logs into Rapid7, deployed CrowdStrike EDR, and used SolarWinds for monitoring
• Managed IAM in Active Directory and Microsoft 365; enforced BYOD policies with Intune MDM
• Configured SAML and other third-party SSO integrations in Azure AD to secure user access
• Migrated 3CX phones to Microsoft Teams phone system, setting up call flows and auto attendants
• Implemented Thales CipherTrust DSP to protect data; automated tasks with PowerShell and Python
• Developed and tested disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity across data centers

Cyderes - Cloud Systems Engineer

May 2022 - December 2023

Kansas City, MO

• Administrated internal servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and security devices
• Maintained Milestone camera systems, building access controls, and SOC facial recognition systems
• Automated employee onboarding/offboarding workflows by integrating HRIS systems with IT processes
• Consolidated applications and migrated data from multiple legacy systems into one unified platform
• Configured and managed VMware environments for internal servers and applications
• Supported Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Okta for identity and access management
• Managed Kandji MDM for Mac devices; deployed and supported CrowdStrike EDR across endpoints
• Coordinated with vendors to source and procure new hardware and software

Fort Hays State University - Audio Visual Support

August 2019 - May 2022

Hays, KS

• Installed, configured, and maintained campus AV and security camera systems
• Resolved support tickets and documented solutions for campus AV and security camera systems

Fidelity Bank - Information Technology Intern

May 2019 - August 2019

Wichita, KS

• Imaged/deployed Windows devices
• Resolved hardware and software issues

Thales CipherTrust DSP Professional Engineer

June 2025

This certification validates expertise in CipherTrust DSP functions, device architecture, and usage schemes.

Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications

August 2018 - May 2022

Concentration in Cybersecurity; Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

I attended FHSU from August 2018 to May 2022. While on my path to obtaining my degree I took classes in Big Data, Cyber Operations, Firewalls, Networking, Programing, and Operating Systems Security. As part of my senior capstone project, I created documentation for Midwest Energy to harden the security of their Cisco devices.

Cybersecurity Club, FHSU

January 2019 - May 2022

President: January 2021 - May 2022

I joined the FHSU Cybersecurity Club in January 2019 as one of the founding members before taking over as President in January 2021. While in the club I participated in National Cyber League and other competitive capture the flag events. As president, I was in charge of coordinating our Oktoberfest fundraiser that raised over $4000 for the club in Fall of 2021. I also organized a trip to BSides in Kansas City where members were able to learn more about the Cybersecurity industry.

NCL Results:

• Fall 2021 Individual Game: 79th percentile
• Fall 2021 Team Game: 88th percentile
• Spring 2022 Individual Game: 78th percentile
• Spring 2022 Team Game: 92nd percentile

Eagle Scout

April 2017

For my Eagle Scout project I built 5 Little Free Libraries for StepStone Ministries in Wichita, KS. I also served as Senior Patrol Leader from August 2015 to August 2017.