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What I do in my job
Network Engineering
Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices on a statewide backbone network and local area networks.
Research Engagement
Help university researchers to plan and troubleshoot research dataflows within the state and across the country. Occasionally write (or assist in writing) grants. Have served on a couple of grant review panels for national funding agencies.
Optical Networking
Configure and troubleshoot CWDM and DWDM optical gear from 1G/s all the way up to multiple 100G/s. Fiber optic testing and planning.
Testimonials
Henry McDonald
New York, NY
“Never heard of him, now I’ve got to go”
Gene Nguyen
Jacksonville, FL
“Is that the guy who does the balloon animals down on the Pier?”
Jordan Murphy
Houston, TX
“Really? I didn’t even know Les HAD an older brother”
Allison Morgan
Los Angeles, CA
“Who are you, and why do you have a microphone? Am I going to be on TV?”