James Richardson

Network Engineer • Infrastructure Specialist • AI Orchestration Architect

CompTIA A+ & Network+ Lifetime Certified • Rockford, IL

Professional Summary

Network Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, supporting, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure across healthcare, MSP, and hybrid cloud environments. Strong background in multi-VLAN design, secure remote access, Cloudflare Tunnel deployments, Microsoft 365 administration, and Linux systems. Now extending infrastructure expertise into AI orchestration — operating distributed multi-agent systems, LLM operations, and automated workflows that integrate AI into real engineering pipelines. Known for structured troubleshooting, full-stack visibility, and delivering stable, long-term solutions. Holder of rare CompTIA A+ and Network+ lifetime certifications.

Professional Experience

Network Engineer

2021 – Present

Entre Computer Solutions — Rockford, IL

  • Support enterprise clients across networking, servers, hybrid cloud, and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Design and deploy multi-VLAN networks, secure remote access, and firewall configurations.
  • Implement Linux and Windows-based infrastructure solutions for cost-effective modernization.
  • Lead troubleshooting for complex issues involving DNS, DHCP, VPN, and cloud identity.
  • Document infrastructure, create SOPs, and guide clients through modernization initiatives.

PC/Network Support Technician

2017 – 2021

Mercy Health — Rockford, IL

  • Supported clinical hardware, desktops, peripherals, and enterprise applications across hospital sites.
  • Performed Cisco switch configuration, patching, and network closet maintenance.
  • Coordinated hardware rollouts including Surface tablets and Motorola PDAs.
  • Provided rapid-response troubleshooting in high-pressure clinical environments.

Field Engineer

2011 – 2017

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

  • Delivered on-site support for enterprise document scanners across a multi-state region.
  • Performed hardware repair, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
  • Managed scheduling, reporting, and customer relationships independently.

Earlier Roles

2002 – 2010

Various

Held roles including Field Technician, Support Manager, and Team Member, building foundational skills in IT support, networking, cabling, POS systems, hardware repair, and logistics.

Technical Skills

Networking & Infrastructure

Systems, Cloud & Virtualization

AI Orchestration & Agent Systems

Documentation & Operational Excellence

Certifications

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