Preston Vance
Kennesaw
Summary
Dynamic Senior Network Engineer with extensive experience at Lockstep Technology, excelling in firewall implementation and team training. Proven track record in optimizing network performance and enhancing security protocols. Adept at automating processes and managing equipment upgrades, driving efficiency and collaboration within cross-functional teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Lockstep Technology
08.2019 - 09.2025
- Configured and maintained network devices to optimize system performance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting network issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Supported implementation of security protocols to safeguard data integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to document network configurations and procedures.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for network management.
- Participated and Led training sessions to enhance knowledge of networking technologies for self and team
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls, L3 Switching and intrusion detections and mitigation tools.
Network Engineer
Horizon River Technologies
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Monitored network traffic and resolved issues to maintain optimal system functionality.
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Boosted system availability by conducting regular maintenance tasks, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.
- Streamlined network management with automated monitoring tools.
- Identified means to reduce and control expenses by conducting cost, schedule and contract performance analysis and improving resource allocation.
Web Developer
Atlanta Technical Group
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance user experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Optimized website performance through effective debugging, testing, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Developed custom web applications, resulting in tailored solutions for client needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
Woodstock, GaNo Degree - Business
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Firewall Implementation
- Switching
- Routing
- L2/L3 Design and Implementation
- Upgrade Implementation
- Licensing Management
- Client Communication
- Documentation Standardization
- MFA configuration
- Wireless network design
- Automation Scripting
- Team Training
Accomplishments
- Led hardware replacements for multi million dollar projects
- Worked on scales of a single school upward to entire county governments
- Performed Network upgrades for colleges and school systems throughout the country.
- Performed Network recovery for governmental entities during cyber attacks that saved emergency services from going down.
- Created scripts to allow for updates to thousands of devices at once, allowing projects to be completed weeks before their initially suggested deadline
Certification
Extreme Control
Extreme Wireless Design
Extreme Cloud XIQ
Cisco CCNA ( exp. 2021)
Meraki CMNA ( exp. 2020)
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
Lockstep Technology
08.2019 - 09.2025
Network Engineer
Horizon River Technologies
08.2016 - 08.2019
Web Developer
Atlanta Technical Group
03.2013 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
No Degree - Business
Kennesaw State University