I spent the first 20 years of my professional life as a restaurant kitchen manager. I went back to college at the age of 34 and obtained a Master's π in Cybersecurity in 3.5 years. I landed as a Senior Network Engineer at NASA ππ for almost 7 years before pivoting into a Senior Network DevOps Engineer role focused on automating every network function possible with Ansible and Python. I am a network ninja π₯·, a self taught coder and an innovative network automation geek of the higest order.
With a strong focus on automation innovation, I thrive on building high-performing automation workflows and delivering scalable, innovative solutions that drive real impact. My passion lies in customer experience and network automation, where I turn complex challenges into opportunities for growth.
π Network engineer turned Network DevOps engineer through necessity and love of coding.
π Leading teams on transformative projects to reshape industries.
π± Continuously learning and empowering others through mentorship and collaboration.
π Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology while fostering a culture of excellence.
π Currently Studying for the Cisco Devnet Associate Certification