Milton Bliss
Woodburn, OR 97071
Network Engineer
Strategic, resourceful, results-driven technologist offering expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network infrastructures, configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, access controllers, and other network devices. Innovative business partner, effective communicator, and problem-solving project manager known for cultivating and maintaining positive, productive relationships to drive network performance optimization, security protocols, and seamless integration of emerging technologies. Collaborative leader and team contributor with demonstrated success in directing diverse, cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of networks to meet organizational objectives, implement best practices, and enhance overall network functionality.
Core Competencies
- Network Requirements Assessments
- Network Design, Implementation, Monitoring, Support, and Maintenance
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Best Practices
- Documentation
Technical Proficiencies
H3C Comware | ArubaOS-Switch | ArubaOS-CX | Aruba ClearPass | Cisco switches | Fortinet firewalls | HPE Synergy servers | OneView | Local Area Network (LAN) | VLAN | WiFi | Switching | Routing | OSPF | MP-BGP | SNMP | VRF | MPLS | Internet Protocol (IP) | IPv6 | OSPFv3 | IP Technologies | SSL | Network Security | Troubleshooting | Risk Identification / Mitigation | Quality Assurance | Compliance Adobe Audition | TechSmith Snagit | TechSmith Camtasia | Microsoft Office | Microsoft Visio |
Certifications View verified certifications and digital badges on Credly
- Arista Cloud Engineer: Level 2
- Aruba Certified Instructor 2020
- Aruba Certified Switching Associate
- Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) expired
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Accredited Solutions Expert, Networking
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) expired
Experience
Hewlett Packard Incorporated, Corvallis, OR (Contractor) 07/2024 – Present Instructor – PageWide Industrial Printing
Delivered technical training to HP employees, partners, and customers on HP PWP industrial printer operation and maintenance. Instructed 123 participants through week-long programs conducted in Corvallis, OR, nine U.S. locations, and two sites in Mexico. Presented five curricula spanning three competency levels across four industrial printing models.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Spring, TX 02/2014 – 10/2023 Developer | Instructor – Technical Learning Solutions
Trained HPE employees, partners, and customers on H3C Comware, ArubaOS-Switch, ArubaOS-CX, Aruba wireless and ClearPass product implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Created OneView and OneView Global Dashboard new product introduction training videos. Delivered training in-person and online, with physical equipment present and utilizing a remote, virtualized lab environment. Developed training presentations and lab guides, developed remote lab environments.
Sunwest Management, Salem, OR
IT Manager
Managed all IT operations, including a 20 person staff, growing the company from 80 to 300 locations. Formed an IPSec SD-WAN from FortiGate 60 firewalls to a FortiGate 300 at the Salem Oregon corporate office. Built and managed the corporate data center.
Captus Networks, Woodland, CA
Tech Support
Led technical support for the distributed denial of service (DDoS) blocking device developed by the company.
Pacific Netcom, Portland, OR
Telecomm Consultant
Consulted on the installation of an ATT PBX for Consolidated Freightways in Portland Oregon, and Nortel for the City of Forest Grove.
American Telecom, Portland, OR
Sales Representative
Sold and installed Nitsuko phone systems.
Portland Adventist Medical Center, Portland, OR
Telecommunications Technician
Completed in-house telephone installation and maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Automated Manufacturing, ITT Technical Institute, Portland, OR