Jeremy Godfrey

Network / Automation Engineer

3501 Gilmore Ave., Gadsden, AL • 256-553-9405 • jeremy@armortech.dev

Professional Summary

Hands-on Field Network and Automation Engineer with extensive experience solving real-world technical problems across IT, electrical, and mechanical systems. Strong in routing and switching, hardware deployments, sensors, controls, and field integration work. Thrives in travel-heavy roles supporting installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical operations. Known for work ethic, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced field environments.

Work Experience

Technical Specialist | Self-Employed

March 2025 – Present • Hokes Bluff, AL

Focused on network automation, Python development, DevOps workflows, and cloud integration following completion of computational sciences and information systems studies.
Conducted extensive research into major AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Meta Llama, and small model architectures) to understand their capabilities, differences, and real-world integration points.
Studied CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools (GitHub Actions, Docker) to understand how automated deployments and version control improve network reliability.
Built hands-on experience through small contracts and personal lab projects using Python, REST APIs, Git, and automation frameworks to streamline network tasks and explore NetDevOps workflows.

Network Engineer | Koch Foods

August 2022 – March 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Led on-site installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and structured cabling across multi-site environments.
Served as the primary technical resource for resolving complex routing and switching, VLAN, DHCP/DNS, and connectivity issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high service quality.
Took ownership of field deployments by conducting site surveys, installing hardware, validating network performance, and coordinating solutions with engineering teams.
Provided customer-facing technical support, documentation, and guidance, often mentoring junior technicians and improving overall project execution in the field.

IT Specialist | Department of Defense (Anniston Army Depot)

May 2005 – August 2017 • Anniston, AL

Served as Lead Administrator for SCADA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), overseeing system integration from a standalone production network into the secure NIPRNet environment.
Managed core infrastructure as Lead Systems and Network Administrator, including Oracle servers, Solaris platforms, VMware environments, and multi-vendor CNC machine controller networks.
Held secondary administrator responsibilities for both NIPRNet and SIPRNet systems, ensuring compliance, security, and operational integrity across classified and unclassified networks.
Provided advanced troubleshooting, system upgrades, and cross-team technical leadership supporting large-scale manufacturing, automation, and production operations.

Earlier Technical Experience

Sales Technical Assistance Team (STAT) Manager – ITC^Deltacom
Regional Pre-Sales Engineering Manager – ITC^Deltacom
IT Technician – Sylvest Farms
Process Control Engineer – Gulf States Steel
Technical Support – Gulf States Steel

Military Experience – Alabama Army National Guard

Served in multiple capacities including Logistics NCO, Electronics Maintenance NCO, and Mission Data Communications NCO, supporting mission planning, equipment sustainment, and technical operations.
Led soldiers in maintenance tasks, inspections, communication system support, and equipment readiness, ensuring strict adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and mission timelines.
Managed technical troubleshooting, repair coordination, and readiness reporting for mission-critical communication and electronic systems in both field and garrison environments.
Recognized for reliability, discipline, and the ability to maintain high technical readiness and operational performance across personnel, equipment, and mission-support systems.
Completed 24 years of service with deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror, demonstrating operational resilience and field readiness.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies – Computational Science & Business Administration

Minor in Information Systems

Liberty University • Graduated July 2024 • Lynchburg, VA

Relevant Coursework:

Computational modeling, algorithms, and data structures
Systems integration and automation fundamentals
Network design, security principles, and information systems management
Python programming and applied computing workflows
Cloud concepts, distributed computing, and DevOps foundations
Business operations, project management, and process optimization

Skills

Training & Professional Development

CCNA Certification – In Progress (Target: January 2026)
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate – In Progress (Coursera)
AWS Cloud Practitioner Pathway – Studying Cloud Foundations, IAM, and networking basics
Network Automation & NetDevOps Track – Python, REST APIs, Git, Infrastructure as Code
DevOps Fundamentals – Studying CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Docker, and automation workflows
AI Systems & LLM Integration – Independent study of OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, and Llama models and API usage
Completed multiple independent projects involving Python automation, network scripting, REST API integrations, Docker, CI/CD workflows, and cloud-based lab environments to build hands-on NetDevOps proficiency.