Aage Tengesdal  CSM,  CISA,  CISSP
Technical Consultant at Ad-Hoc Technical Consulting
Technology Leader • IT Operations/Portfolio Management • IT Architect
 •  Strategy  •  Cybersecurity •  Network Design • Scrum Master • CISA  • CISSP • Veteran Advocate
I'm passionate about technology.  As a Veteran, I'm also passionate about supporting Veterans and supporting organizations that help the Veteran community.  When I get to do both at an organization, it makes it all that much better.

I've been a tinkerer most of my life.  Solving puzzles & taking things apart have enhanced my tech skills & makes me question how to make something better or how to fix something broken. I deliver value by building engaged teams that build infrastructure, applications and cloud services.

Specialized Skills:
• Technology Architecture and  Solution Delivery
• Network Design & Implementation
• Cloud Services
• Cybersecurity Operations, Governance & Policy
• Agile Development Processes - SCRUM

LEADERSHIP: senior technology leader that has built complex Infrastructure and applications architectures; deployed virtualized technologies and advanced functions to hybrid cloud data centers; designed and implemented multiple advanced types of networks and systems.  Integrating solutions and architectures isn’t easy, but I translate business requirements into tangible results. I simplify the complex.

TALENT MANAGER: get things done through great technology teams, I lead people to do their best and hire the team members that fit the role and the culture of the organization.  I believe in getting the right people in the right roles, then getting out of their way so they can accomplish great things; providing the needed course correction or guidance to achieve the goal.

CHANGE: Change Agent.  Leads and embraces change processes; linking with IT Governance,  streamline processes to manage risk assessment and functional deployment.  Change management has helped me become a better strategic thinker.

SERVICE: Retired Sevrice member. I’m a leader in my company’s employee resource group. VFW & American Legion member. I look for the opportunities to help a veteran or an active duty service member.  I support Honor Flight Chicago (honorflightchicago.org); bringing WWII veterans to Washington DC; having served as a Guardian escorting veterans.

Specialties: Technology Architecture & Integration • Data & Network Design • IT Business Mgmt • IT Strategy • Data Center • Wireless/ WiFi • IT Security • SOX/PCI-DSS • Cisco Networking • Cisco Firewalls and Security • MPLS • SD-WAN • VPN •  SSL • VOIP • Avaya Telecommunications • Avaya PBX Systems • Emerging Technologies • RFI/RFP/Contract Management • Project & Budget Mgmt • Six Sigma • MOF • ITIL • Agile and Scrum processes • Certified Scrum Master • IT Audit • Cybersecurity • CISSP • CISA •
Ad-Hoc Technical Consulting
Technical Consultant
Doing short-term project based work on an ad-hoc basis, including:
- Developing the Program Manager role for the definition of a contract bid to the US Government, for a Women Owned Small Business Defense Contractor for virtual Contact Center services:
	> Created contract bid presentation materials
	> Defined Agile development options and requirements for follow-on projects
	> Evaluated Support Desk functions, staffing and costs
- Network design and review projects:
	> Evaluated connectivity and security solutions for local small business
	> Field measurement and evaluation of wireless technologies to improve coverage
	> Evaluation of RFP responses for multi-site SD-WAN project
- Security risk management project:
	> Software platform evaluation of risk scoring tools
- Technical writing project:
	> Reviewed, updated or developed security policy and procedure documents
- Non-profit support:
	> Developed project plan and several requirements documents for local NFP web development need
TIAA Bank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiaabank
Director - Network & Telecommunication Infrastructure Services
Formerly EverBank
Lead infrastructure technology groups:
- Provide Network Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering functions to Florida's premiere banking institution
- Develop a robust LAN, WAN and Internet architecture, focused on survivalist, flexibility and security
- Align infrastructure to strategic directions and client needs
- Support voice, data, video and Internet across a large-scale enterprise
_ Develop strategies and designs to migrate to cloud infrastructure
- Design and define on-premise and cloud based call center technologies
Jacksonville, Florida Area
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Komplete Systems Integrators (KOMPSYS)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/komplete-systems-integrators
Senior IT Architect (Networks and Infrastructure)
Contract to USMEPCOM: responsible for designing,  architecting and deploying extensive MPLS WAN and NIPRNET connection for large scale DOD enterprise. Leading design and implementation of WAN and LAN systems; wireless networking, VOIP, VPN systems and other networking solutions in DOD MAC II secure environment. Other Infrastructure work involved design and implementation of fiber SAN fabric, SAN configuration, virtualized server environments on VMWare ESX and Microsoft Hyper-V; application design and deployment; security analysis, implementing and managing large-scale NETSCOUT and OPNET deployments to perform detailed analysis and troubleshooting of complex application systems; administration, design and implementation of SharePoint 2007 and 2010 solutions
USMEPCOM (North Chicago)
United States Navy
https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-navy
Chief Petty Officer
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McDonald's Corporation
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US Solutions Architect
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McDonald's Corporation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcdonald%27s-corporation
Manager, Network Engineering/ US Architect
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United States Cellular
https://www.linkedin.com/company/uscellular
Senior Network Data Engineer
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SpaceCom Systems
Manager, Telecommunications Engineering
BS
Roosevelt University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/roosevelt-university/
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AS
Prairie State College
veterans
Veterati
https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterati
Volunteer
Veterati is a unique program supporting veterans with one on one mentoring services that allow veterans to connect with established professionals, like me, to discuss their experience and personal advice on military transition, new opportunity roles and many other topics. Mentees choose one or many mentors to help them solve  issues and improve their lives.
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veterans
Hire Heroes USA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hire-heroes-usa
Volunteer
Hire Heroes USA is a veteran support organization that provides mentoring, interviewing skills, resume and LinkedIn profile reviews and other related support services that help Veterans transition form military service, get access to valuable skills and resources, provide training and find opportunities.
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veterans
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivmfsyracuseu
Volunteer Instructor - Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Onward to Opportunity (O2O) is a veteran's training program that provides education and certification opportunities in HR, Project Management and IT for veterans and spouses. I am an ad-hoc instructor teaching the IT Capstone class for transitioning veterans learning about IT opportunities and certifications.

https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/o2o-locations/jacksonville/
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veterans
Operation New Uniform
https://www.linkedin.com/company/operation-new-uniform
Volunteer Instructor
ONU is a veteran's support organization that provides training and mentoring to its attendees.  Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, the organization supports transitioning service members with education and services to help them find new opportunities in the civilian workforce.  I am an ad-hoc instructor providing training in technology, LinkedIn and other related topics.
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CYBERSECURITY - Foundations of Purple Teaming
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AttackIQ
Veterans at Work Program Certificate
SHRM
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-python-2
Learning Python
www.linkedin.com
LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/chief-technology-officer-career-guide
Chief Technology Officer Career Guide
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LinkedIn
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Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)
21171702
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ISACA
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
864793
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(ISC)²
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
990841265
www.youracclaim.com
Microsoft
https://certification.scrumalliance.org/dashboard
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
001102972
certification.scrumalliance.org
Scrum Alliance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldrusso
Michael Russo
InfoSec & IT Human Capital Consultant
Jacksonville, FL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-costanzi-941384b8
Trevor Costanzi
Senior Cloud Security Engineer, DevSecOps
Scottsdale, AZ
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
🥓 Josh Mason
I lead and empower others! 💥 Let's fight cybercrime together 🥷🏻 Click👇 Connect!  🌈 You can succeed in cybersecurity! 🔥
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-short-82345323
Joe Short
Principal Consultant at feature[23]
Metro Jacksonville
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldclauss
Gerald Clauss
IT / Marketing Project Manager at Cork Industries
Metro Jacksonville
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-james-a08b652a
Luke James
IT Manager at NEFMLS
Metro Jacksonville
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbuchtel
Kevin Buchtel
IT Manager at Polaris Automation Inc.
Columbus, OH
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-oliva-b3744a61
Luis Oliva
Software & System’s Engineer
El Paso Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-cole-pmp-csm-a27b0147
Kristi Cole, PMP, CSM
IT Project Manager
Fort Worth, TX
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Stephen Cortez
IT Manager at eDriving LLC
San Diego, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayavery
Jay Avery
Manager of Information Technology (IT Manager) at Boxer Capital, LLC
San Diego County, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-o-connor-8a058a53
Steven O'Connor
Director of IT at ACI Specialty Benefits
San Diego, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbird
Brian Bird
Director
Mooresville, NC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/w6tcp
Ian Parker
Director, Communications Technology at Stanford Health Care
San Jose, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/targioni
Marc Targioni
Head of IT Infrastructure, Fitbit at Google
Belmont, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-sabharwal-12a61121
Sim Sabharwal
Global Director, Network Infrastructure
Greater Chicago Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysabin
Jeff Sabin
Experienced Information Technology Leader and All-Around Good Guy
Des Moines, IA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimlipski
Jim Lipski
IT-Infrastructure, Operations & Engineering
Greater Tampa Bay Area
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        Aage's attention to detail and diligence to work through often difficult issues would be an asset to any company considering hiring him.  He brings a broad knowledge base to the table and, with it, is able to look at things from multiple angles and provide valuable insight. Pasquale D'Agostino
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        It was a pleasure working with Aage. He is an excellent leader and is well-respected, reliable, dedicated, and a consummate team player. I would recommend Aage any day and would love to work with him again!
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ISACA (Official)
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Azure Data Factory User Group
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VetsInTech
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TAG FinTech
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Information Security Careers Network (ISCN): CEH/CISSP/CCNA/PCI/Data/Network/Hacking/cloud training
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IT Security Insights: Cyber Threats | Breaches | Ransomware |  Data Protection
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Chief Petty Officers
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LHH Jacksonville, FL
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PMI-NEFL (Project Management Institute - North East Florida)
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The Fortinet Veterans Program (FortiVet) Community
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Network After Work - Jacksonville - Business/Professional Networking Events
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Hiring Our Heroes
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Veteran Mentor Network
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United States Navy Chief
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