About Me
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 improve business operations and 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 strategic adoption of decentralized technologies.
With a strong emphasis on adaptability, I guide businesses, teams, and individualss in harnessing their potential and seizing opportunities in a rapidly changing technological landscape. I am passionate about working with technical teams in solving complex challenges in telecommunications, DevOps, cloud, and distributed systems engineering while advancing blockchain, DePIN, 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.
Skills
Networking
- OSI Model
- Layer 2 Protocols: ARP, (R)STP, LLDP, LACP, 802.1Q/VLAN tagging
- IP Protocols: TCP, UDP, ICMP
- Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRRP
- Layer 3 Protcols: DNS, SSL, SSH, SNMP, VPN (IPsec, OpenVPN, Wireguard)
Systems Engineering
- Linux/UNIX
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCE, Azure, OpenStack)
- Virtualization (KVM, Xen, VMware, Proxmox)
- Containerization (Docker, LXC)
- Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
DevOps
- CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, Bamboo)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Container Orchestration (Kubernetes)
Blockchain/Web3
- DePIN projects
- dVPN (Sentinel, Mysterium)
- dStorage (Filecoin, Storj, Sia, Arweave)
- dCloud (Akash, Flux Network)
- Mixnets (Nym, AnyOne Network)
- DeWi (Helium, Althea, Nodle)
- Cryptocurrency Mining (ASIC, GPU)
- Automated Trading
Leadership
- Technical Mentoring
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Publications, Presentations, and Projects
Authored and freely published an online guide to assist rural communities in forming local ISPs and constructing community-owned internet infrastructure.
Developed software components for integrating the NYM mixnet privacy network into OpenWRT-based routers under a Nymtech grant-funded project.
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.
Featured on KPAX News for launching the Missoula Valley Internet Co-op network, providing broadband service to underserved areas in Missoula, MT.
Experience
Centric Internet Services
Director of Network Operations
January 2024 - August 2024
- Led the successful integration of two distinct ISP networks, ensuring seamless merging with minimal downtime.
- Identified and addressed vulnerabilities within legacy infrastructure, enhancing network reliability and performance.
- Developed and implemented future-proof solutions for core network infrastructure, advancing wireless ISP and decentralized DeWi technology.
Pacific NW Rural Broadband Alliance
President, Co-Founder, Head of Operations
November 2019 - January 2024
- Led engineering and deployment of community-owned 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.
SolluCIO
Linux System Engineer
July 2019 - November 2019
- Built a high-availability, cloud-based eCommerce platform, optimizing security and performance for a grocery store chain in Hawaii.
REW Consulting Services
Solutions Architect & Technical Consultant
June 2018 - February 2019
- Provided consulting on DevOps best practices, Ansible automation, and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for telecom providers.
goMoxie
Lead DevOps Engineer - Cloud Services
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.
McGraw-Hill Education
Senior DevOps Engineer
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.
CDK Global
Senior Linux Systems Automations Engineer
October 2014 - June 2015
- Automated cloud provisioning and scaling with Puppet in a multi-datacenter environment; developed a distributed monitoring platform using Icinga.
Clearwire (7 years)
DevOps Release Manager
October 2011 - October 2013
- Led deployments for high-traffic e-commerce sites and managed pre-production environments, migrating to VMware virtual servers.
Linux Systems Administrator
January 2010 - September 2011
- Administered 200+ Linux servers in a 24x7 environment, corporate Asterisk PBX phone systems, automated configurations with Puppet, and implemented Nagios monitoring.
IT Production Support Engineer
June 2008 - January 2010
- Supporting operations of web-based CRM systems for supported sales staff, managing geo-coding services, indirect dealer systems, and coordinating system-wide outage responses.
Lead Network Operations Engineer
December 2006 - June 2008
- Led NOC operations for a nationwide OSI level 2 network, coordinating site provisioning and network outage repairs.
Logistic Systems, Inc.
Record Management Systems Engineer
June 2005 - October 2006
- Provided remote support for custom record management software and managed IBM AIX and Windows Server systems for municipal departments.
University of Montana
OS X Systems Administrator
June 2004 - August 2005
- Managed a computer lab and server environment for the university’s newspaper, supporting journalism students and upgrading the website backend.