Valerie Cook

Demonstrated exceptional work habits and outstanding performance as a Senior Network Engineer, showcasing expertise in electrical installations and wireless LAN controllers. Served as a Lead Abatement operations, performing full risk mitigation reduction standards in homes across the Baltimore Metropolitan area, adhering to M.D.E. and HUD guidelines.

Strengthened NOAA Data Center’s infrastructure, accelerating data processing by 45% through advanced load balancing on F5. Diagnosed and mitigated network vulnerabilities across 10+ sites, ensuring 99.9% uptime with fore-sighted risk assessments.

Engineered resilient network architectures spanning 1,200+ properties, cutting downtime incidents by 40%. Deployed cloud-driven firewall policies securing $200M+ in global transactions, achieving full PCI-DSS compliance.

Configured and hardened 500+ Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, mitigating breach attempts by 90%. Enhanced disaster recovery frameworks, reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) from 8 hours to under 2 hours.

Led firewall migrations across 30+ enterprise locations, elevating data protection standards and cutting intrusion rates by 50%. Directed 24/7 NOC operations, optimizing network response times by 35% through AI-driven monitoring.

Spearheaded electronic inspections ensuring ISO compliance across 1,000+ components, slashing defect rates by 20%. Designed parts-tracking database boosting inventory efficiency by 60% and reducing procurement delays.

Developed sales training boosting regional revenue by $3M annually and surpassing benchmarks by 15%. Conducted product demonstrations across 50+ locations, increasing adoption rates by 40%.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Networks & Cybersecurity. Focused on advanced network infrastructure, security protocols, and threat mitigation strategies. Developed expertise in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring network integrity.

Earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity. Developed foundational skills in securing digital assets and protecting against cyber threats. Gained practical knowledge in risk assessment and compliance.

Completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. Acquired practical knowledge in electronic systems, circuit design, and technological applications. Focused on hands-on skills for maintaining and troubleshooting electronic equipment.