Jeffrey Van Cobb
About Jeffrey Van Cobb
Jeffrey Van Cobb is a Senior Network Operations Engineer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in network engineering, having previously held positions at MGM Resorts International and other organizations.
Work at Madison Square Garden
Jeffrey Van Cobb has served as a Senior Network Operations Engineer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing network operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of network systems. His expertise in network management contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current role, Jeffrey worked at MGM Resorts International as a Senior Network Engineer from 2015 to 2019. He also held the position of IT Architecture Sr Engineer at the same company for one year, from 2019 to 2020. His experience in the Las Vegas area includes working as a Network Engineer at Pinnacle Entertainment and as an IT Administrator at the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Education and Training
Jeffrey attended Lansing Community College, where he studied Computer Network Communication from 2005 to 2007 and again from 2011 to 2013. He also completed an Associate's degree in Biblical Theology at St. Thomas Christian College from 2011 to 2013. His foundational education includes a college prep curriculum at Everett High School, where he focused on Computer Network Communication.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jeffrey possesses extensive skills in configuring and managing various network technologies. He is experienced with Juniper network technologies and has expertise in Cisco Nexus and ACI technologies. Additionally, he is skilled in implementing and troubleshooting Aruba and Cisco wireless solutions, as well as managing A10 and Citrix load balancers for network traffic management. His proficiency extends to deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure platforms.
Career Progression
Jeffrey's career began at the State of Michigan, where he worked as a School Support Help Desk from 2005 to 2007. He then transitioned to UPS Supply Chain Solutions as a Tier II Technician from 2007 to 2012. His diverse experiences in various roles and organizations have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of network operations and engineering.