This site is aimed at providing valuable resources and insights for wireless LAN engineers of all skill levels, technology managers, and enthusiasts wishing to keep abreast of the fast-paced world of wireless technologies.
I am currently in the Wi-Fi industry, where I serve as a customer advocate, evangelist, and industry expert. Previously, I was a Technical Architect Consultant at Target, Corporation, a Fortune 50 retail company, focusing on infrastructure strategy and architecture. I also held roles as a Senior Engineer and the technical team lead responsible for wireless LAN architecture, design, deployment, verification and troubleshooting of a large wireless LAN deployment. In addition, I collaborated with business partners to drive mobile solutions within our organization that improve business services, applications, operations, and efficiency for our guests and team members. Previously, I have worked in the K-12 education industry and have experience in both the education and retail vertical markets.
With over 13 years in the networking industry, I have extensive background in wireless, traditional routing & switching, security, server technologies, small data center management, IDS/IPS and various core services such as DNS, RADIUS, and directory services.
Above all, I am a Wi-Fi enthusiast. I am blessed by working in a field that I enjoy and have a true passion for.
I also hold certifications in the following areas:
- CCIE #28298 (Wireless) - Cisco Systems, Inc.
- CWNE #84 - CWNP Inc.
- Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) - Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) - CWNP Inc.
- Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP) - CWNP Inc.
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) - CWNP Inc.
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) - SANS Institute / GIAC
- GIAC Auditor of Wireless Networks (GAWN) - SANS Institute / GIAC
- GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW) - SANS Institute / GIAC
- Packeteer Certified Expert (v7.0) - Packeteer
Outside of work, I am an avid bicyclist and enjoy motorcycle riding, camping, hiking, reading (both technical publications and literature), and baseball. I enjoy the outdoors and travelling, two aspirations which my wife and I have made a priority in our life together.
You can find me on Twitter at @revolutionwifi
Cheers,
Andrew von Nagy
