William (“Bill”) Speers
🗂️ Directory
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🧭 Summary • 💪 Strengths • 🧰 Security & Cloud Skills • ☁️ Technical Proficiencies • 💼 Experience • 🎓 Education • 🏅 Certifications • 🏆 Awards
Links are added where strong public references exist (Wikipedia where available). Where no Wikipedia page exists, the company site is linked.
🧭 Summary
Solutions consultant with 20+ years of experience delivering secure, reliable IT services across consulting, enterprise, and MSP environments. Known for aligning technology to mission outcomes, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and building repeatable operations (runbooks, standards, and practical controls).
💪 Strengths & Expertise
🏛️ Leadership & Delivery
- Program execution: scopes, milestones, change control, handoff
- Documentation-first operations (runbooks that survive turnover)
- Stakeholder communication: concise updates and decisions
- Incident posture: logging, response readiness, and restoration drills
🛡️ Security & Risk Reduction
- Identity-first security (MFA / Conditional Access / least privilege)
- Network security & segmentation (firewalls, VLANs, VPNs)
- Vulnerability remediation for regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA)
- Security architecture concepts aligned to Zero Trust
🧪 Key Skills Snapshot
Experienced technology consultant with a focus on network security. Certifications and hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks, WatchGuard, and Sophos. Working knowledge across modern security patterns including SASE-style approaches (vendor examples: Zscaler), and practical network defense across mixed environments.
🧰 Security & Cloud Skills
- Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), VMware-based virtualization
- Security platforms: Palo Alto Networks, WatchGuard, Sophos; identity-first controls; baseline hardening
- Networking vendors: Cisco, Juniper; routing/switching fundamentals; VPN design
- Regulatory awareness: HIPAA remediation; “SEC compliant clients” work aligned to common security expectations and audit readiness (see SEC reference)
☁️ Technical Proficiencies
Extensive experience with cloud onboarding, migrations, and project delivery across Azure, AWS, and VMware. Recent work includes virtualization modernization (vSphere), cloud-hosted systems development, and security remediation.
- VMware vSphere upgrades and platform modernization
- Cloud systems migration and optimization in Azure and AWS
- Operational hardening: patching, standards, vulnerability remediation, and documented handoff
💼 Professional Experience
Solutions Architecture Consultant
- Upgraded VMware vSphere servers and services to v8.x to improve compatibility, stability, and performance.
- Developed and migrated systems in Azure and AWS for external customers, supporting smooth transitions and efficient cloud operations.
- Led vulnerability and pen-test remediation efforts supporting regulated environments (including HIPAA-aligned controls).
Network Consultant
- Provided network consulting and engineering services to external customers, delivering tailored solutions and performance improvements.
- Supported firewall / routing initiatives and troubleshooting efforts across mixed vendor environments.
Senior Network and Systems Engineer
- Provided consulting services to venture capital firms and Fortune 500 clients; supported strategic planning and execution for infrastructure and security initiatives.
- Delivered reliable operations and engineering support in fast-moving, high-expectation environments.
IT Manager
- Managed IT operations and service delivery in a legal-media enterprise environment.
- Built and maintained documentation and operational discipline to support reliable services.
Technical Coordinator
- Supported enterprise systems operations, troubleshooting, and internal customer support in a production environment.
Senior Computer Operation Specialist / NOC Team Leader
- Led NOC operations; reduced downtime through strong technical triage and coordination with senior engineers.
- Recognized for rapid incident resolution and proactive issue tracking.
Technology Consultant & President
- Delivered consulting and small business IT solutions (services, support, and systems coordination).
PC Technician
- Hardware/software troubleshooting, repair, and customer support.
PC Technician & Web Designer
- Early-career technical support and web design work supporting small business needs.
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🎓 Education
- South Hills School of Business & Technology — 2004 (CompTIA Network+ preparation) (School reference: State College, PA entry mentions South Hills)
- Pennsylvania State University — 2002 (coursework: Web Servers and Streaming Media)
- Delaware County Technical Schools — 1998 (Electronics and Computer Repair, 2-year program; honors)
🏅 Professional Training & Certifications
- 🛡️ Sophos: Sophos Central Endpoint (2024) — Wikipedia
- 🧱 WatchGuard ONE: WatchGuard Cloud Network Security Technical Certification (2022) — Wikipedia
- 🏥 DLC Technology: HIPAA & Cybersecurity Certification (2022) — HIPAA
- 🔥 Palo Alto Networks: Certified Network Security Administrator (2020) — Wikipedia
- 🪟 Microsoft: MCSE (Windows Server 2003) + related coursework (AD, Exchange, Virtualization)
🏆 Honors & Awards
- 🥇 2-Time “Iron Employee” — AccuWeather (2001–2003)
- ⭐ Employee of the Month — AccuWeather (2003): recognized for reducing extended network outage impact and proactive issue resolution