Mike Wyatt

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Experienced IT professional with 8+ years of expertise in network security, infrastructure deployment, and cloud management. Proven track record managing enterprise-grade Cisco environments, Azure cloud infrastructure, and SD-WAN implementations.

Hiram, GA 30141 · 678-901-7625 · [email protected]
Willing to relocate: Chattanooga, TN · Atlanta, GA · Hiram, GA

Work Experience

Network Administrator

September 2023 – Present

The Carter Center · Atlanta, GA

  • Set up and managed multiple Cisco Firewalls across various locations using Firepower Management Center (FMC)
  • Oversaw network infrastructure including servers, switches, and Azure cloud environments, ensuring efficiency and security
  • Deployed and maintained high-availability VPN equipment for secure remote access via hairpinning
  • Implemented SD-WAN solutions to improve network performance, reduce costs, and enhance reliability across multiple locations
  • Led universal print rollout across the organization, streamlining printer management and reducing support overhead
  • Developed scripts to automate routine network administration tasks, improving operational efficiency
  • Led network upgrades ensuring minimal downtime and measurable performance enhancements
  • Managed security policies, monitored network activity, and performed proactive threat mitigation
  • Performed regular network audits to identify vulnerabilities and implemented necessary patches and updates
  • Monitored network traffic using Wireshark to troubleshoot issues and ensure optimal performance
  • Migrated legacy systems to modern networking technologies including SD-WAN and cloud-based solutions
  • Configured VLANs, ACLs, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) to optimize network performance
  • Implemented network monitoring stack via Docker (Prometheus, Grafana, Node Exporter) to proactively monitor server workloads and bandwidth anomalies
  • Created detailed documentation of network configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and SOPs

Desktop Administrator

August 2018 – September 2023

Vista Metals Georgia · Adairsville, GA

  • Managed users, passwords, and permissions via Active Directory, Google Admin, and Office 365
  • Installed and configured networking equipment including Cisco switches and Dell servers
  • Supported desktops, copiers, tablets, phones, and industrial scale systems
  • Gained expertise in VLAN, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, and OS environments (Windows, Linux, RHEL, VMware)
  • Diagnosed and resolved IT support tickets efficiently, ensuring seamless system performance
  • Maintained network security through malware protection and Sophos antivirus solutions
  • Resolved LAN/WAN connectivity issues and configured TCP/IP settings
  • Provided remote support via RDP and VPN; guided end-users on backup and recovery best practices

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

September 2014 – May 2018

Shorter University · Rome, GA

Skills

Networking

Cisco Firewalls (FMC/FTD), SD-WAN, VPN (including hairpinned / high-availability), VLAN, ACL, OSPF, BGP, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN, Meraki, Wireshark

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure Administration, Azure AD, Azure IaaS, ARM Templates, Azure Resource Manager, Cloud Networking, Load Balancing, Hyper-V, on-prem server rooms

Security

Network Security, Endpoint Security, Identity & Access Management, Encryption, Log Analysis, Threat Mitigation, vulnerability audits

Containers & Orchestration

Docker (multi-arch builds, read-only hardening, rootless), Kubernetes, Talos Linux, ArgoCD (GitOps), Longhorn, Prometheus, Grafana, Node Exporter, Helm

CI/CD Pipelines

GitHub Actions (matrix builds, OIDC, scoped PATs, image retention), multi-arch image publishing to GHCR and Docker Hub, semantic-version tag policies, lint-and-build gates

Reverse Proxy & Web

nginx (incl. nginx-unprivileged, read-only root filesystem hardening), Caddy, static-site delivery, Astro / Vue 3 frontends, TLS termination, header-based routing

Agentic & AI Infrastructure

Built Lethe — a persistent memory layer for AI agents (Go + SQLite + SSE). OpenClaw plugin development, sub-agent orchestration, prompt and tool-design, deterministic and LLM-driven benchmark harnesses (HOTK-Bench, knowledge-transfer runs)

Automation & Scripting

PowerShell, Bash, Go, Vue 3 / TypeScript, REST and WebSocket APIs, cron / LaunchAgent scheduling, SOP-grade documentation

Systems

Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu, Alpine, VMware, Virtualization, Active Directory, Office 365, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365

Other

SD-WAN, Universal Print, SQL, Leadership, Mentoring, Capacity Planning, SOP Documentation