Mike C.

Mike C. serves as a Principal Network Engineer at WaFd Bank, leading the migration from legacy Cisco Firewalls to Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls and architecting robust AWS infrastructure to enhance cloud performance. Previously, Mike C. held the position of Senior Network Engineer, contributing to the deployment of SD-WAN solutions across over 270 remote sites. Prior to WaFd Bank, Mike C. worked as a Senior Network Engineer at Washington State Patrol, where network infrastructure for 911 call centers was architected and maintained, and as a Senior Telecommunications Specialist focusing on Cisco VoIP systems. Mike C. has extensive military experience, having served in various network operations roles with the US Army, including Network Operations Supervisor and Network Administrator, with responsibilities ranging from network architecture to secure communications. Mike C. is pursuing a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Studies at American Military University, following a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management from the same institution.