Summary
Gary Mckinney is an independent IT consultant and seasoned network security professional with over a decade of hands-on experience spanning government, enterprise and print-production environments. He designs, installs and secures complex LAN/WAN architectures—having managed Cisco switching, WatchGuard/Cisco firewalls, VOIP systems, and Active Directory migrations while supporting mission-critical services for Brevard County and multiple enterprise clients. Gary blends deep practical knowledge of legacy and modern network technologies (DS0–DS3, Frame-Relay to T1) with ongoing server and device administration across Windows and Linux platforms. Known as a "jack of many trades," he also supports large digital printing systems and production monitoring infrastructure, demonstrating an uncommon mix of IT, operational and hardware expertise. Active in the field since the 1970s, he brings institutional knowledge of network security best practices, vulnerability testing and disaster recovery planning that few consultants maintain. Based in Titusville, FL, he is valued for pragmatic solutions that minimize business disruption during upgrades and migrations.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
working on AS Degree, Engineering Technology, General, Not completed - have 68 Credit Hours towards the degree, working on AS Degree, Engineering Technology, General, Not completed - have 68 Credit Hours towards the degree at Eastern Florida State College
High School Diploma, Electronics, A+ (Top of Electronics Class with 97.5 Average for 3 year class), High School Diploma, Electronics, A+ (Top of Electronics Class with 97.5 Average for 3 year class) at Titusville High School, Titusville Florida