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Recently returned to creative work, which sits alongside my engineering and consulting. I offer my services as a freelance artist across multiple mediums, with a focus on audio work including editing, restoration, mixing, presentation/voice acting, music production, and podcast production.
I am a highly accomplished Linux administrator and VoIP engineer with over 14 years in the field and 20 years deploying Linux-based solutions. I design and implement infrastructure, assess and resolve issues, manage changes, and monitor performance, with deep expertise in Asterisk, OpenSIPS/Kamailio, Freeswitch, SIP, and related open-source tools.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Artist at Massive:Ronin
August 1, 2019 - PresentCustom blade design, forging, and related services. Responsible for all stages of blade creation, from annealing and forging to sharpening and tempering and everything between.
Linux Consultant at Sherwood McGowan Consulting Services
January 1, 2004 - PresentAssembled hardware/servers; analyzed client requirements; architected, implemented, and tested VOIP/telecom infrastructure; expanded functionality and updated Linux systems; created binary distribution packages; performed VM deployments; set up security, monitoring, and log analysis; documented data flows for VOIP solutions.
Producer at Vagrant Samurai Media Co
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Production of documentary series 'SOS: Save Our Southside' with production partner Benjamin Thomas; project momentum faced scheduling conflicts and apparent loss of interest; potential revisiting as a short to mid-length documentary.
Podcast Producer at Everydata
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2023Produced episodes of The Everydata Podcast; project ended after cease and desist letter related to employer NDA.
Teaching Assistant at Cybrary
April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020Uploaded new courses, reviewed and graded course videos, answered student questions, moderated Cybrary Live sessions.
Information Technology Business Partner at MassiveSporting.com
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Specified hosting, site platform; created product lines; managed day-to-day operations; analyzed traffic and analytics; guided IT strategy for the business.
Application Support Engineer at CoreDial, LLC
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018Designed and implemented proof-of-concepts for future upgrades of applications within the CoreDial VOIP infrastructure; provided Asterisk SME support to developers and engineers.
Linux / Windows Administrator at Pentius
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015Re-architected F5 BIG-IP load balancing; deployed RHEL VMs; administered Kamailio, WebRTC2SIP, MySQL, Monetra; utilized vCenter; wrote BASH scripts; managed ESXi and monitoring.
Manager at Rally Point Bar & Grill
July 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011Managed operations, inventory, promotions, training, and POS/inventory systems.
VOIP Consultant at iDotMind, LLC
February 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Design and implementation of VOIP PBX solutions; backup systems; monitoring; MySQL database integration.
VoIP Support Technician (Tier III) at Voxitas
August 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Handled advanced VoIP connectivity and quality issues; managed internal PBX; trained support staff.
Telecommunications Consultant at MTek
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008Planned and implemented complete analog and VoIP telecom systems using Asterisk, including call recording.
Telecommunications Consultant at Fonlight
February 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007Developed real-time Least Cost Routing, Account Verification, and Billing solutions using Asterisk and MySQL.
Network Administrator at American Mortgage Corporation
October 1, 2002 - September 1, 2003Administered email, web, file servers; implemented data backup program; trouble-ticket system; wiring.
Security/Event Staff at The Firehouse (The Spotted Dog Cafe & Inferno Sound Room)
May 1, 2000 - May 1, 2001Security for live events; later programmed lighting for events.
Graphic Artist at KTVI
September 1, 1999 - May 1, 2000Produced graphics on demand for news production teams (5:30, 6, and 9 PM).
System Operator at Western Union
December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1997Initiated daily AS/400 processing jobs; scanned and corrected OCR; managed imaging and backups.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE (MIW) at Make It Work Engineering
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Linuxgruven Linux Certified Administrator (LCA) at Linuxgruven
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Computer Programming at National Radio Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Qualifications
Fing IT Professional
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Digium Switchvox Support Engineer (dSSE)
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Digium Certified Asterisk Administrator (dCAA)
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Digium Certified Sales Engineer (dCSE)
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Digium Certified Sales Professional (dCSP)
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Digium Certified Sales Engineer v2 (dCSE)
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Manufacturing
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