Jason Rakers
About Jason Rakers
Jason Rakers is a Senior Network Security Engineer at Kohl's with extensive experience in network engineering and security.
Title
Jason Rakers holds the position of Senior Network Security Engineer at Kohl's since 2023.
Previous Experience
Jason Rakers has a wealth of experience in the field of network engineering. He served as Lead Network Engineer at DICK'S Sporting Goods from 2013 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked at Youngstown State University as Senior Network Technology Architect from 2006 to 2013. He also held the position of Senior Network Analyst at Allegheny Energy from 1999 to 2006. Early in his career, from 1998 to 1999, he was a Network Integrator at Keystone Financial.
Education and Expertise
Jason Rakers completed his higher education at Robert Morris University. He earned a D.Sc. in Information Systems and Communications from 2005 to 2008, and an MS in Information Systems Management from 2003 to 2005. He also holds a BS in Management/Management Information Systems from Saint Francis University, completed between 1994 and 1998. Additionally, he briefly attended Greensburg Central Catholic in 1970.
Publications and Contributions
Jason Rakers has made several significant contributions to his field. He authored the book 'On the Network,' published in July 2005. His research has been published in the ACM, including papers like 'Managing professional and personal sensitive information' in October 2010, and 'Measuring wireless network success: An analysis of a University in Ohio' in October 2009. In 2017, he contributed to the '2017 Palo Alto Networks Best Practices' booklet by Barry J. Stiefel and authored a related blog post for the Fuel User Group.
Conferences and Presentations
Jason Rakers presented 'API Automation Journey' at the 2022 Palo Alto Networks FUEL User Group Conference. His presentation showcased his expertise in network security and automation.