I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.
-Albert Einstein
Results-driven and innovative IT professional with a strong background in server, network, and security technologies. Known for implementing cutting-edge solutions to maximize business continuity, efficiency, and security. Skilled in both front-end and back-end development, creating exceptional user experiences. Passionate about driving technological advancements and delivering impactful results. Committed to fostering collaboration and leveraging cross-functional expertise to achieve organizational goals.
- Age . . . . . 36
- Residence . . . . . MAUI, HI
- Job Status. . . . . EMPLOYED
- Rank (Jiu-Jitsu). . . . . PURPLE BELT
Serves as the information Technology (IT) leader for Hawai‘i's most Hawaiian Hotel; responsible for developing and executing short-term and long-term technology plans and goals..
Skilled and pragmatic full-stack programmer, experienced in providing web application development using the Microsoft ASP.NET framework.
The curious technical assistant who resolved problems via research (google).
Graduated with Honors in Computer Engineering while working part-time as a Technical Assistant at the University of Hawai‘i (USGS). Participated in annual IEEEXtreme 24-Hour Programming competition; placing within the top 20% of competitors.
Graduated with Honors in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology.
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Microsoft Enterprise Systems
(AD, Exchange/O365, Windows OS) -
Switching, Routing, Firewalls
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Virtualization Technologies
(VMWare, Hyper-V) -
Storage Area Networks
(HPe Nimble Storage, QNAP) -
Network Design and Implementation
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ASP.NET Framework / SQL
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Bootstrap / HTML / CSS
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PHP / MySQL
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LINQ
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Wordpress
Design and implement a more robust backup and storage infrastructure to enhance response to latest cybersecurity threats and disaster situations.
Sub-Projects
Implementation and management of cybersecurity tools to provide enhanced visibility, protection, and threat response for company assets and data.
Sub-Projects
Assisted with the implementation of a comprehensive hotel software that integrates property standard operating procedures into its proprietary system, leading to more efficient back-of-house operations, asset management and guest engagement.
Sub-Projects
Managed and assisted with the $65 million property renaissance to provide technology solutions that enhanced opportunities in providing a rich guest room and Hawaiian culture experience. Designed and deployed secure, yet scalable network solutions for Huihui, the hotel's new signature restaurant. Provided a platform to host Building Management system to provide a visual representation and status of all equipment.
Sub-Projects
- overhaul of COAX to GPON networking alongside Envisionns to provide scalable bandwidth to in room guests
- modernization of guest room entertainment and high speed Wi-Fi system
- deployment of secure interfaces with the hotel's property management system
Planned, managed, and migrated over a 100 users of the hotel to Office 365. Executed a staged migration by departments to minimize downtime and increase productivity.
Sub-Projects
Implemented the AlienVault Unified Security Management (USM) platform to provide hotel-wide security capabilities and improve visibility of the network infrastructure. Configured AlienVault Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) and vulnerability scanning to enable log monitoring and collection, rootkit detection, and file integrity monitoring for enterprise assets.
Sub-Projects
Deployed Veeam Backup & Replication software to simplify backup management, increase Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) / Recovery Point Objects (RPO) and complement VMware with image-based backups and replications. Integrated with VMware vSphere and HPe Nimble SAN to improve availability and seamlessly maintain the 3-2-1 rule of backups.
Sub-Projects
Undertook a complete modernization of the outdated analog security video system. Implemented a centralized, network-based video security solution utilizing FortiRecorder, FortiCameras, Nimble Storage Area Network, and Juniper PoE switches.
Sub-Projects
Upgraded the previous Firewall, Web Filter, and Spam Filter security solutions with a unified Fortinet system. Implemented an advanced next-generation firewall solution using Fortinet technologies, including IPS, Web Filtering, Email/Spam Filtering, WAP, SSL inspection and sandboxing. Consolidated Barracuda Web Filter and Sonicwall firewall into a single management interface through FortiOS solutions.
Implemented Phase 2 of the server virtualization to address issues with End-of-Life software and hardware. VUtilized virtualization technology to optimize IT infrastructure capabilities and eliminate physical limitations. Designed a solution that provides server redundancy using VMWare and a centralized SAN to provide instant VM and data snapshots, as well as array-based replication for improved disaster recovery with Nimble's Cache Accelerated Sequential Layout (CASL) architecture. FReduced data center footprint by fully virtualizing all physical servers.
Sub-Projects
Deployed PSMS Secure Payment Solution (SPS) and integrated Shift4 True P2PE and 4Res to provide a simple, seamless, and secure payment solution that is PCI-validated. With SPS, sensitive cardholder data is not stored in memory or within the application, reducing overall PCI scope. The solution also introduced support for EMV, NFC, and Apple Pay processing capabilities.
Sub-Projects
Undertook a comprehensive redesign and upgrade of the flat-network infrastructure to handle the growing number of network devices, such as EMV and IP security cameras. Adopted a two-tier hierarchical network design (collapsed core) that offers high availability switching (Virtual Chassis/LACP) and network segmentation utilizing VLANs to isolate and manage access to sensitive traffic, thereby reducing overall PCI scope. The infrastructure is designed to be scalable, allowing for easy replacement of 1GbE to 10GbE optics, making it future-proof for potential increased bandwidth requirements.
Sub-Projects
Implemented server virtualization to address issues with outdated software and hardware. The virtualization technology was selected to eliminate physical limitations and optimize IT infrastructure capabilities. The solution includes server redundancy using VMWare and a centralized SAN that allows for instant VM and data snapshots for improved disaster recovery using Nimble's CASL architecture. Reduced the data center footprint by more than half and minimized overall IT costs by eliminating hardware vendor lock-in.
Sub-Projects
Complete front-end redesign and performance optimization of Hawai‘i Weed Risk Assessment (HPWRA) web application to Bootstrap 5, utilizing .NET framework, HTML5, CSS and Javascript. New feature implementation includes (but not limited to) advanced popup diaglogs, textbox autocomplete, customize popovers, and dashboard.
Private and public data dashboard design and implementation to provide aggregate reporting and queries using AdminLTE bootstrap template. Optimized site for mobile viewing. Bug fixes and feature enhancement for Hawai‘i Invasive Species Report Management System. Features include but not limited to theme upgrade and redesign of password reset, partner report view, and partner feedback.
Bug fixes and feature enhancement for Hawai‘i Invasive Species Report Management System. Features include but not limited to theme upgrade and redesign of password reset, partner report view, and partner feedback.
Bug fixes and feature enhancement for Hawai‘i Invasive Species Report Management System. Features include but not limited to user management refinement/restriction based on user type, user type redesign based on HDOA involvement, report tags redesign, and pest report activity.
Bug fixes and feature enhancement for Hawai‘i Invasive Species Report Management System. Features include but not to advanced popup dialogs, location validation, textbox autocomplete, and recipient selector.
Sharing and collaboration implementation and feature enhancement for Hawai‘i Invasive Species Report Management System. Features include but not limited to one click report sharing and email notifications, user management, search functionality and bootstrap controls improve end user experience.
Complete overhaul of existing Hawai‘i Invasive Species report management system to the latest .NET 4.5 framework and Bootstrap 3 (HTML, CSS, Javascript) framework. DB redesign to accommodate new features such as report sharing, report email threads and notifications, report archiving, and role-based restrictions, and report activity. Implemented javascript features to allow input validations, dynamic image gallery, and google maps API.
Design, development, and implementation of an inter-agency rapid notification system for Hawai‘i pest reporting. Asynchronous web development utilizing .NET Framework. Database modeling and design with Windows Identity Foundation and Entity Framework 4.5 code first migration.
Full-stack web development converting existing Hawai‘i Invasive Species reporting system to the latest .NET 4.5 framework and Bootstrap 3 (HTML, CSS, Javascript) framework. Implemented javascript features to allow input validations, multiple file uploads, email notifications, google maps API geolocation, and google maps API Recaptcha.
Conversion of an existing Hawai‘i Weed Risk Assessment (HPWRA) database data entry application to an asynchronous web application utilizing .NET framework, HTML5, and Javascript. Front-end and back-end web development, providing a dashboard for assessment overview, one-click assessment reports (PDF, Word), and an advance query system.
Portable run-time executable widget that allows users to view incoming "Feeds" (Pest Reports or Interagency Notifications) in near real-time.
Public facing web application for the Cricket Crawl DC Baltimore Area community for measuring, censusing, and accounting for the status or health of the cricket and katydid populations. Application features real time data mapping of cricket and katydid sightings which can be submitted via Twitter mobile application, Google Voice transcription, and secured manual entry. Data array consisting of an image, geolocation, sound, and species description can be exported in JSON, CSV format using UMongo GUI app.
- Email:
brylian.foronda@gmail.com - Phone:
+1 702 527-2795