About Me
I'm a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who transitioned into information technology, bringing discipline and attention to detail to every system I manage.
With over 31 years of experience in IT, I've built a career spanning database administration, software development, project management, and infrastructure engineering. My journey started with Sybase SQL Server at Stanley Associates, followed by nearly a decade of SDLC project management and back-end development at CitiStreet.
I spent several years at Kennedy Space Center with Space Gateway Support, managing Windows Server infrastructure and IT security for one of the world's most iconic aerospace facilities. From there, I moved to Sentia (formerly Jitscale) as a Continuity Engineer, supporting mission-critical private cloud solutions in an ISO 27001-certified environment.
Currently, I'm the Lead System Administrator at Steamroller Animation, where I manage the infrastructure that powers the creation of feature films and animated content.
I studied Computer Science at the College of Charleston and am a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
Outside of work, I'm passionate about self-hosting, homelab infrastructure, and automation. My homelab serves as both a learning platform and a production environment, hosting over 20 services that I use daily.
Skills & Expertise
Infrastructure
- ▸VMware
- ▸Proxmox
- ▸Docker
- ▸Xen
- ▸Data Center
Networking
- ▸DNS
- ▸Active Directory
- ▸Traefik
- ▸Cloudflare
- ▸Cisco
Databases
- ▸SQL Server
- ▸MySQL
- ▸Sybase
- ▸IBM DB2
Automation
- ▸Ansible
- ▸n8n
- ▸Bash
- ▸PowerShell
Monitoring
- ▸Zabbix
- ▸Grafana
Development & Platforms
- ▸PERL
- ▸Python
- ▸Windows Server
- ▸Linux
- ▸SharePoint
- ▸Software Documentation
Career Timeline
U.S. Marine Corps — Sergeant (E-5)
MOS 1345 Engineer Equipment Operator, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor. Desert Storm / Desert Shield veteran, stationed at Camp Lejeune. SW Asia Service Medal w/ 3 Bronze Stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, Rifle & Pistol Expert. Honorable Discharge (Feb 1989 – Mar 1994)
Database Administrator — Stanley Associates
Data replication across multiple global sites, Sybase SQL Server administration, custom reporting (Mar 1994 – Nov 1998)
Project Manager / Software Developer — CitiStreet
SDLC project management, back-end database development with stored procedures, PERL data extraction tools (Nov 1998 – Aug 2007)
Multimedia / Network Site Manager — The Church Group Worldwide
Network infrastructure, live streaming multimedia, VOIP, desktop support (Aug 2007 – Jan 2008)
IT Consultant — Inspired Recruiting
Web and MySQL database development, client relations management (Jan 2008 – Nov 2008)
Contractor — TEKsystems
Computer Technician (Aug 2009 – Oct 2011)
IT Technician — U.S. Census Bureau
Secure PC, Cisco VOIP, and network printer deployments under zero-defect constraints for the 2010 Census
Level II Tech / IT Security / Windows System Admin — Space Gateway Support
Kennedy Space Center — Windows Server infrastructure, security, patching 16+ servers, IT support (Dec 2010 – Feb 2013)
Continuity Engineer — Sentia (formerly Jitscale)
Mission-critical private cloud solutions, technical application management, ISO 27001/9001 certified environment (Feb 2013 – Mar 2019)
System Administrator — Steamroller Animation
Infrastructure management for animated feature film production (Apr 2019 – Jun 2023)
Lead System Administrator — Steamroller Animation
Promoted to lead role, managing all IT infrastructure for the studio (Jun 2023 – Present)
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing infrastructure, automation, and homelab projects. Feel free to reach out on GitHub or LinkedIn.