I am a Sales Engineer specializing in edge security solutions for security appliance vendor Celestix Networks. I have been working with Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) 2010 and its predecessors for more than 12 years. I have designed and deployed network security solutions using TMG and ISA for SMB’s, military and defense organizations, and Fortune 500 companies around the world.
Over the years I have obtained several industry certifications, including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional – Enterprise Administrator (MCITP:EA), and Websense Certified Engineer – Web Security (WCE-WS).
In 2009 I was awared Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Forefront Edge Security, and I am currently a contributing author for TechGenix’ ISAServer.org.
I live and work in beautiful, sunny Southern California.
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