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Network Operations Specialist

I am a solution-driven IT professional with experience in managed network services, device provisioning, and change management. I troubleshoot complex issues, coordinate turn-ups, and improve processes to reduce downtime and strengthen service delivery.

Network Operations

Change management, turn-ups, and incident triage.

Device Provisioning

Router configuration, firmware updates, and staging.

Security & Compliance

Government customer support and clearance-driven handling.

WORK_HISTORY

Network Operations Specialist III

Major Telecom Provider
2024 - PresentUnited States (Hybrid)
  • Manage customer change requests through a centralized change distribution list.
  • Assign tickets, track progress, and report metrics to leadership.
  • Conduct turn-up and change calls, troubleshooting service-impacting issues.
  • Configure FortiGate and Meraki devices to meet customer requirements.

Network Operations Team Lead

Major Telecom Provider
2022 - 2024United States (Hybrid)
  • Led multi-site changes by delegating tasks and coordinating across teams.
  • Conducted change windows and government customer turn-ups with rapid issue resolution.
  • Maintained compliance for government equipment handling and documentation.
  • Produced reports for management and escalated urgent requests.

Senior Provisioning Specialist

Telecom Services Provider
2020 - 2022United States
  • Managed configuration lab operations and device provisioning for multiple projects.
  • Performed firmware updates, staging, and equipment readiness checks.
  • Coordinated urgent equipment requests and logistics with internal teams.
  • Served as on-site support during remote-work transitions.

Provisioning Specialist

Telecom Services Provider
2018 - 2020United States
  • Processed equipment sales orders with accuracy to meet turn-up timelines.
  • Responded to internal and external inquiries while maintaining service levels.
  • Trained new hires on team procedures and documentation standards.
  • Troubleshot internal ticketing and business systems.

Technical Skills

Network & Systems

Network administrationRouter configurationTurn-up coordinationChange managementIncident troubleshooting

Device Provisioning

Firmware updatesDevice stagingEquipment readinessOrder processingService activation

Tools & Documentation

Ticketing systemsTechnical documentationReporting & metricsCross-team coordinationEmail collaboration

Security & Compliance

GSA clearanceGovernment customer supportAccess control basicsCompliance-driven handling

Currently Experimenting

A few areas I'm actively exploring.

Multi-Model AI Workflows

Testing how different AI models support ideation, validation, and implementation.

Edge API Security

Evaluating request filtering, validation, and protection closer to the edge.

Knowledge Extraction

Turning complex conversations into clear summaries and actionable takeaways.

AI-Assisted Architecture

Exploring AI support for early system design and technical planning.

Human-in-the-Loop Systems

Designing workflows where automation helps and human judgment stays central.

Prompt Reliability

Refining prompt structures that improve consistency and reduce ambiguity.

Certifications

Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity

Fortinet

Completed 2024

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity

Fortinet

Completed 2024

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

Management & Strategy Institute

Completed 2020

ADTRAN Technical Solutions Associate

Adtran

Completed 2020

Get in Touch

Open to thoughtful technical conversations.