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Daniel Merrill

@danielmerrill

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I coordinate cybersecurity and enterprise network deployments from planning through client activation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead and coordinate cybersecurity, network, or IT deployment projects where I can improve delivery, manage risk, align cross-functional teams, and provide clear client communication.

I've coordinated managed cybersecurity deployments at SilverSky, partnering with engineering, security operations, and client teams to improve onboarding, mitigate risks, and keep delivery aligned with compliance standards. Previously at Verizon, I progressed from Project Coordinator to Project Manager delivering enterprise LAN, WAN, and SDN deployments.

I also bring extensive operational leadership from restaurant, culinary, and catering environments, where I led teams of 25+ and executed events serving more than 1,500 guests. I combine project planning, stakeholder communication, quality assurance, and technical deployment support to turn complex requirements into actionable delivery plans.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Coordinator - Cybersecurity Deployment

SilverSky

Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)

Coordinated end-to-end deployment of managed cybersecurity solutions across client environments, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Managed project schedules, risk mitigation, and communication workflows to support high-quality service delivery.

Project Management Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Communication Documentation Task Coordination

Restaurant & Culinary Operations Leader

Terra Bistro

Jan 1995 - Jan 2022 (27 years)

Progressive leadership career spanning culinary arts, restaurant operations, and hospitality management, including roles as Executive Chef, Restaurant Manager, Catering Manager, and Consultant. Directed high-volume food service operations and large-scale event execution.

Culinary Arts Restaurant Operations Hospitality Management Event Management Staff Supervision Training Quality Control Customer Satisfaction

Project Coordinator / Project Manager - Network Deployment

Verizon Communications Inc.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Progressed from Project Coordinator to Project Manager, delivering LAN/WAN/SDN network deployments across enterprise client environments. Coordinated cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to execute complex telecommunications projects on time and within scope.