Rook Standing
Principal Network Architecture
Principal Network Architecture
Providing network escalation and infrastructure design for MSPs and small businesses that need things done right the first time. With 15+ years solving complex technical problems—from enterprise operations to high-stakes environments— focusing on building systems that actually work when you need them.
Executed full-stack transition from aging Meraki infrastructure to high-performance UniFi ecosystem. Architected and deployed 9 distinct VLANs ensuring strict traffic segmentation between Cardholder Data Environments (PCI DSS compliance), manufacturing (OT), and guest networks.
Outcome: Seamless cutover for site managing distillery operations and restaurant POS systems with zero revenue interruption.
Designed comprehensive wireless solution for residential estate with integrated business operations. Implemented enterprise-grade mesh with fine-tuned roaming thresholds to prevent dropped VoIP and Wi-Fi calls.
Security: Zone-based firewall policy isolating non-secure IoT and guest traffic from internal business LAN.
Performed predictive RF modeling for 24,000+ sq. ft. warehouse facility with 22ft ceilings. Strategically placed 9 Fortinet access points to optimize signal-to-interference ratios across complex industrial floor.
Performance: Achieved balanced 2.4/5GHz coverage ensuring signal reliability for mobile logistics equipment in high-density environment.
Navy Service Former Information Systems Officer (US Navy); managed mission-critical shipboard communications and physical infrastructure.
Executive Leadership Former Director of IT Operations for a large nonprofit organization; lead architect for multi-site infrastructure serving 2,000+ users across distributed operations.
Technical Focus Enterprise network architecture, security infrastructure, and high-availability systems design. Fortinet and Cisco trained.
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