Luke Tesch
About Luke Tesch
Luke Tesch is a Senior Network Engineer with extensive experience in network security and management, currently employed at SDI Presence since 2020. He has previously held positions at various companies, including Zones, Inc., Burwood Group, and Walgreens, and possesses expertise in Fortinet, Cisco, and Palo Alto technologies.
Current Role at SDI Presence
Luke Tesch serves as a Senior Network Engineer at SDI Presence, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network solutions. His work focuses on enhancing network performance and security for clients in the Greater Chicago Area. Tesch applies his extensive knowledge of networking technologies to ensure efficient operations and optimal user experiences.
Professional Experience
Luke Tesch has held various positions in the networking field, beginning as a Remote Technician at Smart Computer Solutions from 2008 to 2010. He then worked as a Network Analyst at Advanced Networks for 11 months in 2007. Tesch transitioned to GSA/Federal Data Systems as an Operations Engineer from 2010 to 2011, followed by a role as a Network Engineer at Walgreens/Sierra ITS from 2011 to 2013. He continued his career at Dart Container as a Network Engineer II for three months in 2016, before joining Zones, Inc. as a Solutions Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He then served as a Network Consultant at Burwood Group from 2018 to 2020.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Luke Tesch possesses expertise in configuring and managing Fortinet products, including Fortigate, Fortiswitch, FortiAP, FortiExtender, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer. He is skilled in managing and deploying Aruba/HPe wireless controllers and switches. Tesch has a strong background in Cisco technologies, encompassing routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points. Additionally, he is experienced in handling Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls, showcasing a diverse skill set in network security solutions.
Educational Background
Luke Tesch began his education at Round Lake High School, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He later pursued further education at the College of DuPage, focusing on Computer Science since 2008. His educational background has provided him with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to his career in network engineering.