Summary
Jeffrey Herbel is a senior network engineer with nine years of recent experience designing and managing complex vendor, product, technology, and protocol ecosystems for government and enterprise clients. Based in Sterling, VA, he currently supports mission-critical programs at Raytheon while also teaching introductory IT courses as an adjunct faculty, blending hands-on engineering with clear communication and mentorship. His background spans network architecture, capacity planning, and security policy development for organizations like the World Bank, DISA contractors, and Level 3, with deep familiarity in Cisco/Juniper routing, DWDM/SONET, and lab validation tooling. Jeffrey has led vendor integration and outside-plant fiber projects, and he brings practical troubleshooting experience from lab management through large-scale deployments. A former Army combat medic and entrepreneurial property owner, he pairs disciplined operational rigor with a practical, people-focused approach to technology delivery. He is particularly adept at translating complex network requirements into auditable designs and measurable infrastructure improvements.
10 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Technology Management, MS Technology Management, Technology Management, MS Technology Management at George Mason University - School of Business
West Springfield High School
Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science at George Mason University
Computer Networking, Computer Networking, Honors, Computer Networking, Computer Networking, Honors at Stratford University