As a dynamic and innovative technology solutions architect, experienced systems engineer, and Blockchain, Web3, and DePIN evangelist, I specialize in helping professionals and organizations navigate their evolving technological journeys. With 20 years of hands-on experience in building and optimizing ISP and telecom infrastructure, I blend strategic insights with advanced tools to empower individuals in shaping their career paths with clarity and confidence. My expertise lies in designing personalized frameworks that enable sustainable growth, future-focused development, and the adoption of decentralized technologies.
With a strong emphasis on adaptability, I guide clients in harnessing their potential and seizing opportunities in a rapidly changing technological landscape. I am passionate about solving complex challenges in DevOps, cloud, and distributed systems engineering while advancing blockchain and Web3 technologies to foster a more connected, secure, and decentralized world. Whether architecting resilient networks or mentoring the next generation of engineers, I approach every task with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence, empowering individuals to define their unique value, build highly successful teams, and leave lasting professional legacies.
Missoula, Montana
January 2024 - August 2024
- Led the successful integration of two distinct ISP networks, overseeing engineering and strategic planning to ensure seamless merging with minimal downtime.
- Identified and addressed vulnerabilities within legacy infrastructure, developing and executing comprehensive migration strategies to enhance network reliability and performance.
- Designed and implemented future-proof solutions for core network infrastructure, advancing wireless ISP and decentralized DeWi technology to meet evolving customer demands.
Missoula, Montana
November 2019 - June 2024
- Led the non-profit organization in engineering and deploying community-owned and operated ISPs in underserved rural communities in Montana.
- Secured grants and community funds to deliver broadband-quality service to areas outside traditional ISP profit models.
- Collaborated with DePIN projects like Althea, Nym, and Helium to deploy distributed internet, IoT connectivity, and privacy infrastructure.
Missoula, Montana
July 2019 - November 2019
- Built a high-availability, cloud-based eCommerce platform, optimizing security and performance for a grocery store chain in Hawaii.
Remote
June 2018 - February 2019
- Provided consulting on DevOps best practices, Ansible automation, and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for national and international telecom providers.
Bellevue, WA
June 2016 - December 2016
- Led a team to establish DevOps best practices and transitioned siloed teams to a unified model. Automated infrastructure on VMware and AWS.
Seattle, WA
June 2015 - March 2016
- Managed pre-production environments and production deployments on AWS, supporting online educational courseware.
- Developed CloudFormation scripts, Puppet modules, and Jenkins pipelines for automated software builds and deployments.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
University of Montana — Missoula, Montana
Graduated: May 2004
- Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, BGP, SNMP, DNS, SSH, SSL, VPN, QoS.
- Systems Engineering: Linux/UNIX, Cloud Platforms (AWS, OpenStack), Virtualization (KVM, VMware), Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, Bamboo), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Blockchain/Web3: DePIN projects, Althea, Nym, Helium, Cryptocurrency Mining (ASIC, GPU), Automated Trading.
- Leadership: Technical Mentoring, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Project Management.
Presented an overview of how the DePIN platform Althea could be applied to serve Mission Valley residents with a community-owned wireless ISP solution. Funded by a grant from the Mission Valley Community Development Partners.
Watch Presentation
Featured on KPAX News for launching the Missoula Valley Internet Co-op network, providing broadband service to underserved areas in Missoula, MT.
Watch News Segment
Authored and freely published an online guide to assist rural communities in forming local ISPs and constructing community-owned internet infrastructure.
Read Handbook
Developed software components for integrating the NYM mixnet privacy network into OpenWRT-based routers under a Nymtech grant-funded project.
Explore Project
Available upon request.