Cisco

- Technical advisor responsible for pre-sales coverage, design and demonstration of Cisco infrastructure solutions

- Collaborated with Account Managers and leveraged additional resources (e.g. consulting specialists, demo labs, etc.) to recommend, develop, and propose appropriate customer solutions and services offerings

- Provided an architectural perspective across the Cisco product portfolio, including software and services

- Authored monthly customer facing newsletter for the Commercial East Area containing product updates, webinars, and educational blogs to keep customers up to date with Cisco solutions

- Connected customers with solutions to transform their business and ensure adoption/value throughout sales lifecycle

- Supported 31 customers across all verticals on the Capital Select Commercial Sales Team

Solutions Engineer - Potomac Select Region

- Developed skills to engage customers through technical bootcamp, simulated meetings, and sales team shadowing opportunities

- Obtained Cisco certifications (CCNA and CCNP) to increase knowledge of networking fundamentals

- Supported GVE Enterprise Networking Team in aiding internal and Partner SE’s with BOM creations, product info, and demos

Associate Solutions Engineer - Cisco Sales Associate Program

Boeing

- Reviewed and dispositioned Simulator Data Support Requests (SDSR) to capture unincorporated document clarification and aero-model updates to Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD)

- Performed Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP)  event research and analysis for events identified as potential safety issues on all models of out of production 7-series aircraft

- Provided incremental weight and center of gravity estimations for service bulletins of post-production aircraft modifications

Flight Sciences Intern

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

- Identified recurring structural damage on the TH-57 and created widely applicable standard repair using equivalent stress

- Completed Life Cycle Analysison T-6 On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) valve using Weibull software to estimate product reliability and identify where inspection requirements may be added to prevent future failures

- Designed drawing tracker tool using Microsoft Excel VBA to aidteams in the support ofTH-57 and OH-58 helicopter platforms

- Authored multiple Temporary Engineering Instructions (TEIs) permitting Fleet maintainers to fabricate various aircraft components to repair damage found during inspections; supporting seamless TH-57 contractor production.

Structural Engineering Intern

GE Aviation

- Collaborated with artisans to implement Six Sigma methodologies in a GEnx exciter build cel lto pass site inspections

- Launched site wide effort to identify and prevent infant mortality of GE9x parts using Weibull Analysis

- Supported product test efforts through Unigraphics part design and drawing production

Integrated Electronics Engineering Intern

National Science Foundation (NSF)

•	Widening Implementation & Demonstration of Evidence-Based Reforms (WIDER) is a project funded by the National Science Foundation, whose chief goal is to transform universities into supportive environments for STEM faculty members, to substantially increase their use of evidence-based teaching and learning practices. I assisted Dr. James Pembridge in collecting footage of lectures throughout several engineering class sessions, and analyzed the data in Microsoft Excel to identify and describe characteristics of evidence-based learning observed during the class. By analyzing and identifying which methods of evidence-based learning were actually being utilized during classroom instruction, we were able to advise instructors on how to use these methods more effectively, or advise them on which methods to implement more frequently, to help improve student learning.

Project WIDER

ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM RESEARCH PROJECT

•	Engineering Study Abroad opportunity working with leading researchers in Thessaloniki, Greece on the first known analog computer, used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses; dating back to 87 B.C. When turning the input gear of the device, researchers found that gears farther in the train were shearing off, presumably due to high torque. While in Greece, I manually completed a torque analysis of the 37 gear-long train to determine exactly how much torque was being produced at each interface. Upon returning to the United States, I designed a software program in Java to use the results and predict the outputs of the device digitally, so the researchers could test individual input gears and unique gear combinations of the device, and readily see how much torque would be produced on each gear in the train using varying inputs. As a result, researchers found that changing the input gear to the device produced less torque on the overall system; consequently, the model of the mechanism was modified, solving the issue with sheared gears.

Research Assistant

Sales Engineer 🤓🌁 | IT Advocate 🗣️| Tech Enthusiast 👩🏻‍💻 | Internet Big Sister 💅🏻

Technical advisor responsible for pre-sales support of Commercial Enterprise customers across all verticals in the DMV metro area. 

Dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by providing exceptional service throughout the entirety of the sales lifecycle, from solution design to ensuring successful adoption and value.

Sometimes I also make TikToks 🤓

**all thoughts shared are my own and do not represent my employer in any way** 

Network diagrams are essential documentation.

They help to show visually how your devices, connections, protocols, and services are configured and interact with each other.

Having up to date documentation helps with:
- team collaboration
- adding upgrades
- expansions
- security
- audits

They should be updated and maintained regularly to reflect the current state of your network.

One of my favorite free diagramming tools is draw.io.

You can use the online version by going to draw.io in your browser, or the integrations with Confluence or Jira.

Try it out for yourself using the link below:
https://linktr.ee/draw.io


P.S. Are your network diagrams up to date????

Alexis Bertholf ✨

I've lived in 9 cities in the past 9 years.

and I still haven't found one that feels like home.

Moving sucks.
- it's stressful
- it's expensive
- it's a TON of work

But when I feel like I've settled into a place...
Something tells me it's time to go.

Changing your environment directly affects:
The opportunities you get
The people you meet
Your creativity
Your mood
The vibe

New city
New habits
New mindset
New experiences

Our lives are shaped by the environments we exist in.

Change your environment - change your life.


P.S. move to Charlotte is officially done!! 🤩🤩

99% of people don't know how the internet works.

But we use computers to work every single day.

Out of the many protocols and systems running behind the scenes, these are a few of my favorites:


- ARP (Address Resolution Protocol):
Helps devices on the same Wi-Fi or network talk by matching their IP addresses to MAC addresses

- DNS (Domain Name System):
The translator of the internet. It turns web addresses into numbers computers can understand.

- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol):
The language websites use to chat with your browser. Helps text, images, videos be sent between web servers and clients.

- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol):
Makes sure your emails, messages, and videos arrive safely and in the right order.


Which one do you use the most?
(trick question)


P.S. LinkedIn has felt really serious lately. I thought Friday deserved a good meme 🥳

As much as everyone preaches about consistency...

Sometimes real life stuff takes priority.

The truth is, I've been MIA the past few weeks online.

- Cross country move to Charlotte (finally!!)
- Gearing up for Q4 (sales folks iykyk)
- On-going search for a new role
- Cisco Live presentation prep
- Travel for wedding season
- My actual day job

It feels like life is moving at a million miles an hour.

For how much I write online, I definitely struggle to open up and share what's going on in my day to day.

I tend to default to tech stuff cause it's STILL crazy to me that people on the other side of the planet would care.

Thanks for following along this crazy journey of mine.

I'm so happy you're here 🫶🏼


P.S. food recommendations in Charlotte???

I've built a community of 100k followers in under a year.

At Cisco Live, I'll be teaching you exactly how I did it.

Whether you're

- early in career
- mid level engineer
- subject matter expert
- leader in your organization

Your personal brand can be a game changer in the opportunities you're exposed to.

I will be teaching you

- how to advocate for yourself on social media and IRL
- ways to distinguish yourself technically
- mapping your career path
- finding mentors

If you don't advocate for your career, no one else will. 

Link to register is here:
https://lnkd.in/esSgubmC


P.S. comment a 🥳 if you're coming!!

9 of the most common scenarios for multicloud design:

(it doesn't have to be scary)

When designing a highly available, resilient, budget friendly, hybrid multicloud architecture....

You have a lot to consider:

- moving data between CSPs
- deciding where to add resiliency
- balancing resiliency with budget restrictions

Megaport has broken down nine of the most common design scenarios for multicloud architectures. 

- single vs multi DC to multicloud
- high availability vs non-HA
- cloud native multicloud

AND Visio diagrams are included so you don't have to start from scratch 🤩 

Take a look at the guide below:
https://lnkd.in/epsHjXi9

Which multicloud design would you choose?


P.S. do you have a favorite cloud??

There was something weird about the solar eclipse...

Did anyone else notice this???


P.S.  friendly reminder to check your smart account and make sure nothing is about to expire 🫶🏼

Solar Eclipse

Want 16 free credits towards your CCNA renewal?

Rev Up to Recert is a monthly program where you can earn FREE continuing education credits towards any Cisco certification by taking an online class.

This month's topic is Network Assurance using Cisco's Catalyst Center.

You get:
- 7 interactive hands-on labs
- 10+ hours of comprehensive content
- 35 days to finish the course and earn 16 CE credits

AND it’s hosted on Cisco’s learning platform - Cisco U.

Check it out here, and let me know what you think!
https://u.cisco.com


P.S. Have you used CiscoU before? What did you think?

TAC can be your best friend or your worst nightmare.

I've compiled all my tips to make sure your experience working with TAC is a breeze.

How to navigate:
- re-queuing cases
- severity escalations
- engineer reassignments

Make sure you save this guide!


P.S. Is there anything you would add?

TAC Best Practice Guide

Want to make a real difference in someone’s life?

You need to take action.

- a phone call
- a handwritten note
- a bouquet of flowers

The smallest gestures can make a world of difference.

(it’s not always about the thought)

Huge thank you to my dear friend and mentor Lara Acosta for always supporting me, encouraging me, and making me feel seen.

Don't be afraid to go the extra mile.


P.S. What are your favorite small thoughtful actions?

What would it look like to have access to a global network on demand?

Here's 7 spoilers:

1. Immediate scalability
2. More reliable app performance
3. Eliminate waiting for telco links
4. Instant connection to any CSP's
5. Connect from 800+ data centers
6. Simplified hybrid multicloud architectures
7. On-demand connectivity to service providers

Megaport’s network as a service gives you all the benefits of a private link ✨on demand✨

Letting you get back to the important things -

like finishing your cloud deployments & deciding what's for lunch.


P.S. Wegman's subs are my fav for lunch, iykyk

Don't let squatters take over your conference rooms.

(the solution is easier than you'd think)

If you've ever had to fight over a conference room, you know how frustrating it can be.

"I was here first!"
"My meeting is really important."
"Why does Outlook show the room free?

Settle the fight with Room Booking with Cisco Devices.

Cisco devices let you book ad-hoc meetings directly from the device without having to navigate to your Outlook calendar.

These ad-hoc meetings will auto update in the room booking system, and display on a shared calendar.

Check out this article to learn more!
https://lnkd.in/g9-FhkyR


P.S. have you ever had to fight over a room?

What did Cisco send me this time?

(wrong answers only) 


hint: it’s not blinky light fluid

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