Mark Willenbring
About Mark Willenbring
Mark Willenbring is a Network Engineer at Walman Optical in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he has worked since 2005. He specializes in IT administration, server maintenance, and web development, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from St. Cloud State University.
Work at Walman Optical
Mark Willenbring has been employed at Walman Optical since 2005, serving as a Network Engineer for 19 years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, he provides tier 2 IT administration and support specifically for SQL server and Exchange email systems. His responsibilities also include managing corporate billing and vendor support for all cell phones and iPads. Willenbring maintains and supports various server environments, including Apache, MySQL, Linux, cloud VM, Hyper-V, and IIS web servers.
Education and Expertise
Mark Willenbring studied at Hennepin Technical College from 2015 to 2016, where he achieved CCNA 4. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from St. Cloud State University. His expertise extends to web development using ASP.NET with a SQL server backend, in addition to extensive experience in managing and configuring Meraki access points, MX60, switches, and MDM.
Background
Before joining Walman Optical, Mark Willenbring worked as a Desktop Support Specialist for the City of Minneapolis from 2001 to 2003. This role provided him with foundational experience in IT support within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His career has been characterized by a focus on network engineering and IT administration.
Technical Skills
Mark Willenbring possesses a diverse set of technical skills relevant to his role as a Network Engineer. He has extensive experience in managing and configuring various server environments and network devices. His proficiency includes working with Meraki access points, MX60 switches, and mobile device management (MDM). Willenbring's capabilities also encompass tier 2 support for SQL server and Exchange email systems.