As an experienced Systems Engineer with nine years of expertise in systems engineering, administration, and help desk support, I bring a wealth of experience to the organization/contract. My journey includes a pivotal 14-year tenure with the U.S. Marine Corps, seven of which were in IT. I navigated diverse data systems from the lowest to enterprise levels, seamlessly integrating with multiple communication frameworks. Notably, while attached to the National Capital Region of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network, my role in vulnerability mitigation significantly bolstered the security posture when my team mitigated over 1 million vulnerabilities in a single year.
My expertise is in automation, where, in my current position, I've been instrumental in developing solutions that mitigate human error and elevate efficiency. My mastery of PowerShell scripting stands as a testament, directly translating into real-world solutions that have revolutionized reporting accuracy and streamlined implementations, consistently delivering heightened efficiency and reduced margin for error.
In case you were wondering, it's pronounced Reese.
From my start fiddling around with computers all the way to building PowerShell scripts to automate complex and repetitive tasks, I have loved working with computers. My favorite part is the hunt for the perfect solution and the satisfaction of knowing I've found it.
My skills include working with and deploying Windows in a Domain Environment, PowerShell, Advanced Troubleshooting, Advanced Security, applying DISA STIGs, Virtualization Platforms, including Microsoft HyperV, VMware vSphere, and Linux KVM, LXC, and Docker. I have worked with the McAfee HBSS suite and the DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) from Nessus. I also have experience using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and HCL BigFix (at the time IBM BigFix).
Please take a look at my ePortfolio for more details!
I built this very site using a tool called Mobirise, and it is self-hosted on my home server on a KVM Virtual Machine with Nginx.
Nov 2022 - Present
System Engineer
Employed by Peraton in support of The U.S. Senate
Washington D.C.
June 2019 - Oct 2022
Data Systems Chief
3d Network Battalion and Combat Logistics Battalion 3
Kailua HI
September 2018
Disaster Recovery
Participated in IT Disaster Recovery team sent to Camp Lejeune, NC, in response to Hurricane Florence
(Received Navy Achievement Medal)
Dec 2016-June 2019
Data Systems Chief
Marine Air-Ground Task Force IT Service Center - National Capital Region
Quantico, VA
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Cyber Network Operator
2d Marine Division G-6
Camp Lejeune, NC
Sep 2008 - Jan 2015
Marine Musician
Quantico, VA & Camp Lejeune, NC
Old Dominion University
2023 - Present
Declared Major: Cybersecurity
Norfolk, VA
Data Systems Chief's Course
Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School
Twentynine Palms, CA
Data Systems Chiefs support a myriad of technologies to include Systems, Virtualization, Unified Communications, Cloud Support, and Disaster Recovery
Cyber Network Supervisor's Course
Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School
Twentynine Palms, CA
Advanced training in Data Networks and Systems including BGP, Data Redudancy and Failover protocols.
Cyber Network Operator's Course
Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School
Twentynine Palms, CA
Basic training in Installation, Configuration, and Management of Data Networks and Systems in a standalone or client-server environment.