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<title>Daniel LaForce | Enterprise IT Solutions Architect & Security Expert</title>
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<h2 class="cta-title">Transform Your Business with Enterprise-Grade IT Solutions</h2>
<p class="cta-description">Whether you need to enhance your cybersecurity posture, modernize your infrastructure, or seek a seasoned IT leader for your team, I deliver proven results:</p>
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<span>Reduced security incidents by 83% for enterprise clients</span>
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<span>Improved system performance by 60% through optimization</span>
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<span>Decreased operational costs by 30% with automation</span>
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Schedule a Free Consultation
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Discuss Employment Opportunities
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<h1 class="resume-name">Daniel LaForce</h1>
<h2 class="resume-title">Enterprise IT Solutions Architect & Security Expert</h2>
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Colorado Springs, CO
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<a href="tel:7203100064">720-310-0064</a>
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daniel@laforceit.com
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linkedin.com/in/danlaforce
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www.laforceit.com
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www.argobox.com
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git.argobox.com
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<h2 class="resume-section-title">Professional Experience</h2>
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<h3 class="resume-job-title">Freelance IT Consultant Infrastructure, Security & GIS Solutions</h3>
<div class="resume-job-company">Inovin LLC</div>
<div class="resume-job-period">April 2023 Present | Colorado Springs, CO</div>
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<span>Developed TerraTracer, a GIS mapping platform used by independent mining claim prospectors to automate boundary plotting, terrain-informed site selection, and BLM/state compliance, reducing manual research by 85%.</span>
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<span>Consulted on virtualization and DevOps projects for SMB clients, implementing Proxmox/VMware solutions, containerizing legacy apps with Docker, and orchestrating microservices with Kubernetes.</span>
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<span>Built secure cloud environments integrating Azure AD, SSO, and VPN/firewall solutions, increasing operational resilience while aligning with HIPAA and zero-trust principles.</span>
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<span>Automated infrastructure tasks via PowerShell, Python, and Bash, optimizing system deployment, backup routines, and monitoring pipelines.</span>
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<span>Administered Azure AD security policies and MFA enforcement, reducing monthly vulnerabilities by at least 20% across client environments.</span>
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<span>Served as Interim Virtual Chief Security Officer for 11 clients, conducting penetration testing using BURP Professional and managing enterprise security stack deployment including Blackpoint & Webroot (Endpoint), DNSFilter (Network), and ThreatLocker (Application Control).</span>
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<h3 class="resume-job-title">Project Engineer</h3>
<div class="resume-job-company">Anchor Point IT Solutions</div>
<div class="resume-job-period">December 2023 - June 2024</div>
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<span>Executed 5 Microsoft 365 and SharePoint migrations with downtime reduced by 60%.</span>
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<span>Implemented comprehensive security stack including BlueMira & DUO (Identity), SentinelOne (Endpoint), ConnectSecure (Network), and Email Mesh Security.</span>
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<span>Reduced security incidents by 83% through security implementations and improved system updates by 60%.</span>
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<span>Managed approximately 235 clients with environment sizes ranging from 30 to 1000 people.</span>
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<h3 class="resume-job-title">Network Engineer II</h3>
<div class="resume-job-company">NOVUS Professional Services, Inc.</div>
<div class="resume-job-period">August 2022 - March 2023</div>
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<span>Designed and implemented a WiFi testing cage for remote firmware testing of router models (Wave2, WiFi6).</span>
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<span>Developed Python automation for Plume device registration and Ansible scripts for network tasks.</span>
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<span>Managed RF testing and signal verification across 9 headends and maintained network connectivity for ~100 routers across two sites.</span>
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<h3 class="resume-job-title">Field Engineer</h3>
<div class="resume-job-company">COMPUTEK Dental Systems</div>
<div class="resume-job-period">December 2021 - August 2022</div>
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<span>Managed IT infrastructure for 300+ dental practices (3700+ workstations, ~300 Windows Servers).</span>
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<span>Developed VSA Deployer application (Kaseya VSA RMM) for agent installation, reducing deployment time by 80%.</span>
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<span>Maintained server, Hyper-V VM, and MySQL/MSSQL backups using N-Able Backups, Windows Server Backups and AIS.</span>
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<h3 class="resume-job-title">End-to-End Systems Engineer</h3>
<div class="resume-job-company">Lockheed Martin</div>
<div class="resume-job-period">June 2018 - December 2019</div>
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<span>Maintained 2 IRON databases (AIMS and RAPID) with ~1800 configurations each, ensuring 100% database accuracy.</span>
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<span>Collaborated with engineering team to implement Remote Tracking Station (RTS) configurations.</span>
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<span>Identified and documented an average of 27 critical defects every month.</span>
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<h2 class="resume-section-title">Technical Skills</h2>
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<h3 class="resume-skill-title">Cloud & Infrastructure</h3>
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<span class="resume-skill">Microsoft Azure</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Azure AD</span>
<span class="resume-skill">SharePoint</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Teams</span>
<span class="resume-skill">AWS</span>
<span class="resume-skill">EC2</span>
<span class="resume-skill">S3</span>
<span class="resume-skill">GCP</span>
<span class="resume-skill">VMware ESXi/vSphere</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Hyper-V</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Docker</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Kubernetes (K3s)</span>
<span class="resume-skill">ProxMox</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Traefik</span>
<span class="resume-skill">CI/CD</span>
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<h3 class="resume-skill-title">Networking</h3>
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<span class="resume-skill">LAN/WAN</span>
<span class="resume-skill">VPN</span>
<span class="resume-skill">OSPF</span>
<span class="resume-skill">EIGRP</span>
<span class="resume-skill">STP</span>
<span class="resume-skill">HSRP</span>
<span class="resume-skill">VTP</span>
<span class="resume-skill">IPv4/IPv6</span>
<span class="resume-skill">ACLs</span>
<span class="resume-skill">NAT/PAT</span>
<span class="resume-skill">DNS/DHCP</span>
<span class="resume-skill">VLANs</span>
<span class="resume-skill">QoS</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Cisco Routers</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Catalyst Switches</span>
<span class="resume-skill">ASA Firewalls</span>
<span class="resume-skill">UniFi Systems</span>
<span class="resume-skill">pfSense</span>
<span class="resume-skill">OPNsense</span>
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<h3 class="resume-skill-title">Programming/Scripting</h3>
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<span class="resume-skill">Python</span>
<span class="resume-skill">JavaScript (Node.js)</span>
<span class="resume-skill">PowerShell</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Bash</span>
<span class="resume-skill">C/C++</span>
<span class="resume-skill">SQL</span>
<span class="resume-skill">MySQL/MSSQL</span>
<span class="resume-skill">AutoHotkey</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Ansible</span>
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<h3 class="resume-skill-title">Security</h3>
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<span class="resume-skill">Penetration Testing</span>
<span class="resume-skill">BURP Professional</span>
<span class="resume-skill">SentinelOne</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Blackpoint</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Webroot</span>
<span class="resume-skill">ThreatLocker</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Zero-Trust Architecture</span>
<span class="resume-skill">HIPAA Compliance</span>
<span class="resume-skill">BlueMira</span>
<span class="resume-skill">DUO</span>
<span class="resume-skill">DNSFilter</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Email Mesh Security</span>
<span class="resume-skill">MFA</span>
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<h3 class="resume-skill-title">Operating Systems</h3>
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<span class="resume-skill">Windows Server</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Active Directory</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Group Policy</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Exchange Server</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Linux</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Ubuntu</span>
<span class="resume-skill">CentOS</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Debian</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Fedora</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Kali Linux</span>
<span class="resume-skill">Cisco IOS</span>
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<h3 class="resume-education-title">Bachelor of Science, Computer Science</h3>
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<div class="resume-education-period">June 2019 - April 2023</div>
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<span>Activities and societies: Sigma Alpha Pi Honors Society (The National Society of Leadership and Success)</span>
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<strong>Skills:</strong> Python (Programming Language) · Project Management · Machine Learning · Team Leadership
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<div class="resume-education-period">2018</div>
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<strong>Skills:</strong> Networking · Cyber-security · Cisco Technologies
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<div class="resume-education-institution">University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)</div>
<div class="resume-education-period">January 2017 - December 2017</div>
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<strong>Skills:</strong> C++ · Team Leadership
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<div class="resume-education-institution">Front Range Community College</div>
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<strong>Skills:</strong> Virtual Server · C++ · Networking · Wireless
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<h3 class="resume-project-title">Full-Access Wi-Fi Testing Cage</h3>
<p>Designed and implemented a comprehensive testing environment for router firmware validation with remote access capabilities. Engineered cable modem/SONU configurations for MAP-T and dual-stack testing with automated relay and RF switcher control.</p>
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<p>A GIS mapping platform used by mining claim prospectors to automate boundary plotting and compliance verification, reducing manual research by 85% and improving claim success rates by 40%.</p>
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<p>Custom application for streamlining Kaseya VSA RMM agent installation, reducing deployment time by 80% across dental practice environments. Implemented for 300+ practices with 3700+ workstations.</p>
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<p>A production-grade Kubernetes homelab environment featuring zero-trust architecture, complete automation, and enterprise-class infrastructure. Running 32+ CPU cores, 64GB RAM, and 12TB storage, hosting 16+ containerized services.</p>
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