Paul Osborne
IT Operations & Infrastructure Engineer | Network & Systems Administration | Multi‑Site Support | Cisco • VMware • Windows • Azure • POS • Fortinet
- Role
- IT Project Network Engineer at Field Nation
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Osborne
IT Operations and Infrastructure Engineer with 28 years of experience supporting enterprise, commercial, and retail environments across the U.S. I specialize in stabilizing complex systems, improving network performance, and delivering high‑quality technical support across multi‑site environments.My background spans network engineering, systems administration, cloud‑integrated infrastructure, POS systems, and large‑scale deployment projects. I’ve supported organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to nationwide retail chains, airports, manufacturing facilities, and medical centers.What I’m known for:Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues across diverse environmentsLeading multi‑site IT operations with a focus on uptime, reliability, and securityExecuting nationwide deployments with precision and 98% on‑time completionStrengthening infrastructure through proactive maintenance and optimizationSupporting users, teams, and leadership with clear communication and dependable serviceI bring a hybrid skillset that blends hands‑on engineering with operational leadership — ideal for organizations that need someone who can stabilize systems, modernize infrastructure, and keep mission‑critical operations running smoothly.
Experience
IT Project Network Engineer
Jan 2012 — Present · US
Executed nationwide IT deployments including network upgrades, POS installations, and infrastructure rollouts. Configured Cisco routers/switches, supported biometric airport systems, and maintained 95%+ SLA compliance across retail, commercial, and enterprise clients.
Education
Alameda College & University Bachelor of Science Information
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Information Technology
1998 — 2003
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
1989 — 1993
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Trading
- Software Installation
- Business Strategy
- Troubleshooting
- Windows System Administration
- Vmware
- Microsoft Access
- Technical Support
- Computer Hardware
- Network Administration
- Project Management
- International Sales
- Management
- Team Building
- Networking
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Cisco Systems Products
- Budgets
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Strategic Planning
- Windows 10
- Office 365
- Security
- Petroleum
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Servers
- Help Desk Implementation
- Windows 7
- International Business
- Investments
- Active Directory
- Windows Server
- Strategy
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
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