Shawn Kendig is a seasoned professional in network and solution architecture, currently serving as the Managing Director of Solution Architecture at MetTel since August 2020, following a role as Senior Solutions Architect. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Systems Engineer at VMware and various positions at CenturyLink, where Shawn was involved in federal sales engineering and post-sales support. Early career roles included network and customer service positions at AT&T and Ameritech, emphasizing installation and maintenance of communication circuits. Shawn holds a CCNA certification in Network Engineering from TechSkills and has foundational education from Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University.