Calvin Smith, M.S.
About Calvin Smith, M.S.
Calvin Smith, M.S., is a Network Engineer at The National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in network installations and support, having previously interned at CyberPoint International and Travelers, and worked in IT roles at Stevenson University and Under Armour.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Calvin Smith has been employed as a Network Engineer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2016. In this role, he has installed and configured over 100 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices and their associated APC network interface cards across various NIH buildings. He has also mounted over 500 Cisco Access Points, enhancing the network infrastructure within the organization. Smith has resolved more than 200 support tickets related to local area network (LAN) issues and other network devices, demonstrating his technical capabilities. Additionally, he manages inventory for access points and Ethernet cables, ensuring efficient operations within the network.
Education and Expertise
Calvin Smith holds a Master's Degree in Business and Technology Management from Stevenson University, which he completed from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems at the same institution, graduating in 2016. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of information technology, equipping him with the skills necessary for his role as a Network Engineer.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the NIH, Calvin Smith gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as an IT Intern at Travelers for two months in 2016 and completed a three-month internship at CyberPoint International in 2013. Additionally, he served in the Career Services IT department at Stevenson University from 2014 to 2016. Smith also interned at Under Armour for seven months from 2009 to 2010. These roles provided him with practical knowledge and skills in IT and network management.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current position at the NIH, Calvin Smith has demonstrated proficiency in managing network infrastructure. He has organized Excel spreadsheets for data sharing using Microsoft SharePoint and tracked access point installations with updated spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. His contributions include effective troubleshooting of network issues and maintaining an organized inventory of network devices, which supports the overall efficiency of the NIH's IT operations.