Expert Details
Government Technology
ID: 738024
Florida, USA
His parallel experiences in government and information technology provides him with a specialized skill set that enables him to develop organizational embedded processes and procedures that leads to greater ROI and performance.
Application Experience
Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Windows Server, Google Workspace Admin, Knowbe4 platform, BMC Track-IT Helpdesk, Meraki MDM, SeeClickFix, VMware, hosted VOIP, Barracuda Network applications, CentralSqaure ERP, CentralSquare one Solution Public Safety applications
Hardware Experience
Cisco ASA, Cradlepoint Routers, RF Point-toPoint wireless, EMC VxRail, EMC & Cisco Switches, Barracuda appliances, Motorola Watch Guard Body Worn Cameras, Avigilon Security products
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2015 | Degree: BS | Subject: Computer Engineering | Institution: Nova Southeastern University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2022 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Solutions Engineer II | Department: Sales Operations |
Responsibilities:Technical expert on solutions such as CMS, Mobile App, permitting, planning, licensing, code enforcement, and more. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2022 | Employer: City of Opa-locka | Title: Information Technology Director | Department: Information Technology |
Responsibilities:Created the city's first Information Technology Policy Manual and Disaster Recovery Plan including governance to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements for CJIS, HIPPA, PCI, and in accordance with the GFOA standards.Migrated the city's enterprise physical servers to Dell EMC's hyper converged product, VxRail Implemented a 1GB wireless RF backbone to connect all city owned facilities Maintain city’s ERP, CMS, and work management systems utilized by all members of staff to raise productivity, increate transparency, and promote public engagement. Implementing a city wide VoIP solution to remove the dependence of circuits while providing the required failover of copper lines Brought about a single sign on and identity management solution to coordinate the logins of all employees Oversee the city's public space wireless access and public computer labs Collaborate with other departments to develop policies/procedures and maintain hardware/network/software Implemented numerous internal IT applications which assist in reducing down-time by predicting possible failures Plan and coordinate instructional technology professional development for employees Write and secure funds from grants for technology initiatives Serve as the chair of the Police Department technology team which brainstorms new technology in policing prior to recommendation Act as the Local Agency Security Officer (LASO) for the Opa-locka Police Department, reporting to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2010 | Employer: City of Opa-locka | Title: Information Technology Specialist | Department: Information Technology |
Responsibilities:First line of technical support for all City personnelResponsible for all updates and maintenance on City networks, systems, and technology devices Implemented a ticket system that tracks all calls and work orders that the IT Department handles Project liaison for implementation of OSSI Record Management System Designed and implemented secure VPN networking, allowing Police patrol vehicles network connectivity to the station |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2010 to 2022 | Agency: City of Opa-locka | Role: Information Technology Director | Description: |
| Years: 2017 to Present | Agency: Miami-Dade County | Role: Vice Chair - Nuisance Abatement Board | Description: The NAB provides the community a tool to encourage owners to take responsibility for preventing recurring nuisance activities on their property in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Florida Local Government Information Systems Association - Member 10+ years |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board - Vice Chair 5+ years |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Served as an expert witness on multiple cases for the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Professional Development Academy - Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Have selected over 30 vendors in the past specifically dealing with government technology. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Native |
| Spanish | Fluent |