Larnel Hight
Details
Bethune-Cookman University
1994 : 1995
2017 : Present
RenderDefense Group
Consultant in Information Security and Enterprise Architecture
In response to a communication disconnect between the business and IT departments, I stepped into the role of Solutions Delivery Manager. My objective was to bridge this gap and enhance project delivery efficiency. As a technical liaison and project manager, I ensured timely project delivery, aligning IT capabilities with business needs.
o Increased business to IT communications.
o On-time project completion rose by 25%
o Oversaw development of enterprise wide IT standards and strategies
o Supervised all OEM IT requirements and deployments
o Determined design, implementation parameters and support of IT initiatives to the business
o Evaluation of new product lines to ensure that our dealership technology always led the industry.
o The most recent evaluations (SD WAN(Cloudgenix), cloud based wireless products, collaboration tools to improve team communications
2016 : 2017
Sonic Automotive
Solutions Delivery Manager
o Oversaw the establishment of 120 dealership networks country wide.
o Managed a cross-functional team of engineers comprising of telecom, network, wireless, servers, and mobility
o Developed and oversaw multiple projects simultaneously.
o Developed enterprise wide IT standards and strategies.
o Liaison between the business and IT
o Oversaw all OEM IT requirements and deployments
o Determined design, how to implement, and support of IT initiatives to the business
o Instrumental in working with business units to properly convey needs to IT
o Instrumental in One Sonic One Experience and EchoPark technical advances and design.
o Vendor & Contract Management – Cisco, F5, Verizon, AT&T, 3rd party vendors
o Projects Management : Data Center migrations - LAN Infrastructure refresh - Enterprise Wireless Deployment - One Sonic One Experience technology research and migration– EchoPark technology research and migration
o Managed IPT installation for President of company personal home
o In an effort to raise business CSI scores, I successfully developed the relationship and solution with AT&T to migrate 120 dealerships to an enterprise ready guest-wifi, while keeping costs low by utilizing our current wireless infrastructure.
o Created technical solution to integrate 3rd party solution E-Car Tag into our corporate infrastructure, while maintaining a strict security protocol. This has allowed Sonic Automotive to change all car prices for each dealership remotely and at one time.
2013 : 2016
Sonic Automotive
Network, Telecom and Mobility Engineering Manager
o Critical Assessment & Resolution Network Engineer
o Successful migration of multiple enterprise leading technologies :
3000 centrally managed lightweight access-points w/ 8500 redundant wlc’s
Frame-relay to MPLS
Cisco WAAS to Riverbed migration
Cisco ACE to F5 migration
* Monitors and controls network performance in the areas of utilization, latency, throughput and availability.
* Provides tier llI support for internal users and business partners
* Ensures 24x7x365 operation of internal and client systems.
* Fully skilled in management, implementation, and support of the following
Cisco : Nexus 7k, 5k, 1000v, 2821, 2921, 3650, 2960, WLC(5508, 8500), WCS, NCS, Prime,
WAPs(Autonomous & Lightweight), Meraki, ASA, WAAS, CA Tools( Spectrum, CAPC, NFA, ADA)
Knowledge of routing protocols(EIGRP, BGP), TCP/IP
Riverbed, F5 Load-Balancer, Forcepoint Security
2006 : 2013
Sonic Automotive
Network Engineer III
2004 : 2006
Everdream-Dell
Engineer
Skills
Builds Relationships, Business Process Improvement, Cisco IOS, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Systems Products, Cisco Technologies, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure Projects, IT Audit, IT Infrastructure Design, IT Infrastructure Operations, IT Management, IT Risk Management, IT Strategy, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Management, Network Infrastructure, Networking, PingID, Process Improvement, Project Management, Risk Assessment, Routers, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Switches, Vendor Management, Vendor Relations, Voice over IP (VoIP), VoIP, Wireless, Wireless Technologies, WLAN
About
With 25 years in IT, I've navigated roles from Network Engineering to Security Analysis and Enterprise Architecture. My career began in network engineering, transitioning to Infrastructure Management where I honed technical and leadership skills.
I concurrently serve as a Security Analyst and Enterprise Architect consultant for two different companies as a consultant. This not only keeps me engaged in cybersecurity technicalities but also in strategic planning of enterprise IT. Balancing these roles, I've honed my time management and prioritization skills.
I am working towards earning my CISSP and TOGAF certifications to bolster my cybersecurity and enterprise architecture understanding. I am passionate about integrating secure, scalable technology solutions with business strategies and strengthening organizations' security posture.
As an industry veteran, I'm committed to staying on the cutting edge of cybersecurity trends and threats, and eager to share insights and learn from others in this dynamic field
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