Avery Sharper
About Avery Sharper
Avery Sharper is a Project Manager with extensive experience in information technology and project coordination, currently working at Black Box in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a background in aerostat technology, security operations, and combat engineering, with a history of managing significant technical upgrade projects and network systems administration.
Work at Black Box
Avery Sharper has been employed at Black Box since 2016, serving as both Project Manager and Information Technology Project Coordinator. In these roles, Avery has led technical upgrade projects, coordinating with consultants and developers to ensure successful client integrations. Avery has managed significant projects involving Avaya and Cisco systems, specifically overseeing the relocation, refresh, and troubleshooting for over 3000 associates at Bank of America. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has been conducted remotely.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Black Box, Avery Sharper worked in various roles that contributed to a diverse skill set. From 2010 to 2012, Avery served as an Aerostat Technician at ACET, Inc. in Afghanistan. Before that, Avery was a Security Officer at Wackenhut from 2008 to 2010 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Additionally, Avery worked as a Cable Installer at CTIS from 2007 to 2008 in the Charleston, South Carolina area and served as a Combat Engineer in the Army National Guard from 2008 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Avery Sharper has a background in engineering, having studied at Tuskegee University where an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering was achieved from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, Avery attended the Combat Engineer School from 2008 to 2009, focusing on engineering principles. This educational foundation supports Avery's expertise in project management and technical coordination within the information technology sector.
Technical Skills and Projects
Avery Sharper has demonstrated technical proficiency in network systems administration and maintenance. Responsibilities have included overseeing operational and security requirements for numerous computers. Avery has planned and executed network hardware teardowns for remodeling network rooms, which involved the installation of new equipment and racking systems. Furthermore, Avery has traveled to remote office locations to install nodes and implement client software rollouts.