Brian Leung
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Experienced IT professional and military veteran with a strong background in operational excellence, network troubleshooting, and resource management developed over 10 years with the United States Air Force. Demonstrated ability to improve project delivery metrics significantly, manage high-value assets, and lead teams effectively in dynamic settings. Skilled in telecommunications, cryptographic security, and strategic resource allocation, with a history of driving efficiency and enhancing team collaboration. Holds an Active Top Secret security clearance and seeks to leverage extensive technical and leadership expertise to deliver superior technology solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Advisor
United States Air Force
02.2024 - Current
- - Enhanced communication channels between departments, increasing collaboration efficiency by 40% in resource planning efforts.
- Established strong vendor relationships, securing advantageous pricing structures that reduced resource costs by 15%.
- Aligned departmental objectives with overall business strategy, reallocating resources to increase focus on high-priority initiatives by 25%.
- Reduced budget overruns by 20% through implementation of stringent financial controls and close monitoring of expenditures.
- Monitored ongoing projects for adherence to budgets and timelines, reducing risk exposure by promptly addressing deviations.
- Provided expert guidance on best practices in resource management, fostering overall culture of continuous improvement that increased overall efficiency by 30%.
- Conducted training sessions on efficient resource management techniques, empowering staff to make decisions that improved bottom line by 10%.
Group Communications Security Manager
United States Air Force
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed multiple teams of security personnel, enhancing performance and professional growth through over 50 structured training sessions annually.
- Maintained detailed records of over 100 security incidents per year, enabling thorough analysis and targeted preventative measures.
- Ensured 98% compliance with security protocols and appearance standards across team evaluations.
- Proactively updated knowledge on evolving security trends and best practices, integrating these insights to maintain and improve security for high-risk facility.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Addressed end-user concerns, resolving over 500 connectivity, system access, and device compatibility issues annually.
- Enhanced security by implementing robust firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, protecting sensitive data across entire organization.
- Mentored 15 junior engineers, promoting skill development and fostering collaborative environment.
- Designed scalable network infrastructures, enabling seamless integration of new devices and systems.
- Evaluated and selected vendor proposals, achieving cost-effective solutions that provided maximum value without compromising quality or performance.
- Conducted regular audits, identifying and improving areas in both hardware and software aspects of network infrastructure.
Network Administrator
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2017 - 01.2019
- - Installed, configured, and supported LAN, WAN, and Internet systems across 30+ office locations.
- Administered daily LAN and WAN maintenance and support, ensuring continuous network uptime.
- Rapidly identified and resolved issues with network devices, reducing downtime by 40%.
- Monitored system performance, responding promptly to alerts, and maintaining 99% system uptime rate.
- Maintained network hardware and software, supporting consistent network availability for 65,000+ end users.
Junior Network Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Recommended network security standards and upgrades, influencing adoption of 10+ enhanced protocols and system updates.
- Managed IP address allocation for organization’s LAN/WAN environments, optimizing DHCP efficiency and reducing conflicts by 30%.
- Provided end-user support for connectivity issues, maintaining user productivity with 95% issue resolution rate within first-contact.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring network issues, implementing solutions that reduced future disruptions by 40%.
- Supported disaster recovery efforts by maintaining accurate records of offsite backup locations, facilitating swift data restoration within 24 hours of incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD08.2024
Undergraduate Certificate - Computer Networking
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD08.2024
Undergraduate Certificate - Cyber Threat Hunting
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD08.2024
Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2024
Skills
- Budgeting expertise
- Compliance inspections
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Conducting technical audits
- Systems Analysis
- Resource Management
- Network Troubleshooting
- Customer Support
- Wireless Networking
- Safety and security regulations
- Incident Reports
- System Administration
Accomplishments
- Achieved Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout - June 2006
- Manages and documents training for 59 motorcycle riders
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)- Dec 2023
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - Nov 2023
- CompTIA Security+ - Feb 2014
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resource Advisor
United States Air Force
02.2024 - Current
Group Communications Security Manager
United States Air Force
04.2022 - 02.2024
Network Infrastructure Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2019 - 03.2022
Network Administrator
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2017 - 01.2019
Junior Network Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Undergraduate Certificate - Computer Networking
University of Maryland Global Campus
Undergraduate Certificate - Cyber Threat Hunting
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Community College of The Air Force
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