James McKenna
(704) 477-9108 | jmck2134@gmail.com | LinkedIn | GitHub | Credly | Personal Website
Education
B.S. in Computer Science, Concentration in Software, Systems, and Networks
Skills
Languages and Tools: SQL, Java, Python, AWS, Ubuntu, Git, Jira, Service Now, SecureCRT
Certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Enterprise Product Management Fundamentals
Experience
Network Analyst
- Execute and coordinate enterprise network lifecycle initiatives across a 20,000+ device telecom infrastructure, managing hardware refreshes, software upgrades, and patch management for critical substation environments.
- Managed network devices via Cisco CLI and SSH to execute lifecycle maintenance procedures, presenting change requests to the Change Advisory Board for approval and performing pre/post-change validation to ensure network stability across substation infrastructure.
- Partnered with Network and Telecom Engineers on lifecycle projects, serving as a peer reviewer to validate change accuracy and compliance within Duke Energy's regulated enterprise governance framework.
Network Technician
- Delivered and picked up network hardware across 20+ campus locations, hand-delivering equipment before scheduled installs while coordinating pickup, palletizing, and disposal of retired equipment with supervisors and teammates.
- Led installation of 15+ environmental sensors across campus facilities, training and overseeing a team member on procedures while communicating serial numbers to a senior technician for activation and registration.
- Verified 100+ incoming AP shipments against serial number lists, unboxed and organized units, and updated inventory records to reflect received equipment.
- Conducted compliance audits across 30+ campus facilities, including IDF closet inspections and access control verification, reporting discrepancies to infrastructure leadership.
Leadership
Founder
- Founded a career development fellowship for collegiate club athletes, recruiting industry guest speakers and leading structured sessions on creating personal brands, resume building, job search strategy, networking, and interview preparation.
- Evaluated applicants on leadership, academic standing, and career goals, selecting a limited pilot cohort of standout athletes.
Alumni Advisor (Former President, Vice President, and Team Captain)
- Managed up to $10,000 each semester while coordinating annual equipment orders based on player projections, procurement needs, compliance requirements, event logistics, and campus partnerships.
- Negotiated and maintained vendor relationships for equipment ordering and event logistics, coordinating with campus partners to secure venues, resources, and sponsorships. (BSN Sports, Club Colors, and Multiple Graphic Designers)
- Led a team of 8 officers through weekly strategic planning, overseeing execution of a 175+ attendee arena event and three 50+ attendee outdoor tournaments.
- Brought the club into UNC Charlotte's Adopt a Spot program for the first time, leading two campus cleanup events per semester with the Office of Sustainability.
References
Jared McMillan
Network Services Manager
Jared was my supervisor during my tenure at OneIT Enterprise Infrastructure. He directly oversaw my coordination of surplus equipment pickups, delivery logistics, and day to day operations.
- jmcmil37@charlotte.edu
- 704-687-8961
Mike Hajduk
Critical Infrastructure Coordinator
Mike and I worked together on various projects throughout my tenure at OneIT. He can speak to my communication, auditing, and organization skills working across teams.
- mhajduk@charlotte.edu
- Office: 704-687-1751 | Cell: 980-339-0931
Terrece Draper
Assistant Director of Sport Clubs
Terrece was my leadership advisor through the men’s volleyball club at UNC Charlotte for 3 years. He worked with me on equipment procurement, budget management, vendor compliance, event management and scheduling.
- 704-687-0433
- tdraper1@charlotte.edu
Rachel Randolph
Assistant Licensing Manager & Volleyball Coach
Rachel partnered with me to negotiate and secure a vendor deal with a major volleyball apparel supplier, specifically overseeing the cross-departmental compliance coordination I handled. As my volleyball coach, she was also very important in developing my leadership skills and helped me learn different approaches to problem-solving as I stepped into a leadership role within the club.
- rachel.randolph@charlotte.edu
- 704-687-8358