Colin Egan
About Colin Egan
Colin Egan is a CCNA Network Administrator with over a decade of experience at SDI Presence in the Greater Chicago Area, where he provides 24/7 support for a vast network of Cisco devices. He holds a B.S. in Network and Communications Management from DeVry University and has previously worked in various IT roles, including IT Coordinator and Help Desk positions.
Work at SDI Presence
Colin Egan has been employed at SDI Presence as a CCNA Network Administrator since 2012. In this role, he provides 24/7 support for over 1000 Cisco devices located across various sites, including corporate offices, field sites, and rail stations. His responsibilities include managing port provisioning and VLANs to facilitate third-party managed hardware integration within the corporate network. Egan's extensive experience in network administration contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization's technology infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Colin Egan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Network and Communications Management from DeVry University, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His education has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in network administration, particularly in managing Cisco devices and network security protocols. Egan's academic background supports his professional capabilities in providing technical support and network management.
Professional Background
Before joining SDI Presence, Colin Egan held various positions in the IT field. He worked as an IT Coordinator at Brewer Investment Group from 2009 to 2010. He also served as a Help Desk technician at Phonak for a brief period in 2011. In 2012, he was employed as a CCNA IT Assistant at Divane Bros. Electric, where he was responsible for setting up and deploying switches and routers at maintenance facilities and rail stations. Earlier in his career, he worked as a PC Technician at Illinois Action for Children from 2008 to 2009, where he configured the company's networking access control system.
Technical Responsibilities
In his current role as a CCNA Network Administrator, Colin Egan is responsible for managing a large network of Cisco devices. His duties include providing continuous support and ensuring the operational integrity of the network across multiple locations. Egan's work involves managing port provisioning and VLAN configurations, which are critical for supporting third-party managed hardware. His technical expertise ensures that the network operates smoothly and securely.