Geoff Gratz

About

Education & Certifications Bachelor of Science in CIS (Networking and Programming) DeVry University Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA Juniper Networks Certified Network Associate, JNCIA Technical Proficiencies IPv4, IPv6, Ethernet, EPL, EVPL, ELAN, CTBH, PRI, , SONET Fiber Optics MM/SM/CWDM/OTDR CWDM, DWDM VOIP, Cisco Call Manager, PRI, SIP Ability to work with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ISIS, SNMP, MRTG Juniper – Proficient on MX RTR and EX SWT platforms including firewall, vlan, routing, MPLS, and POE Cisco – Proficient on many platforms including 1700/2400/2800/7600 RTR, ME SWT, ASA FW, CallManager, VOIP Phones, Wireless APs and Controller Foundry/Brocade – Proficient with L2/L3 SWT platforms including FES, FWX, BigIron Wireless – Proficient with Cisco Light AP/Controller, Belair, HP, SMC, IP3, Nomadix, Bluesocket wireless and controller platforms including indoor and open air designs and implementations Excellence on ADVA, HP, Motorola, SMC, Alcatel Lucent TSS and 7000-series platforms

Experience

• American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Full-time · 11 yrs 6 mos)
  • Unit Manager, Global Network Security Platform Management
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    ***Limited Details Upon Request***

  • Unit Manager, Global Network Security Services
    Apr 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr

    ***Limited Details Upon Request***

  • Team Manager, Regional Network Security Operations
    Sep 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    ***Limited Details Upon Request***

• Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (North and Central Americas)
  • Regional Network Group Lead
    Jul 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

    ***Limited details available upon request***

  • Regional Telephony Group Lead
    Jul 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

    ***Limited details available upon request***

• Interim Teacher's Assistant at COVID-19 School @ Home
  Mar 2020 - May 2020 · 3 mos

  Supported district remote education efforts for 2 students during pandemic quarantine period. Specialized in joining Zoom meetings, providing tutoring, and support of whole person during turbulent period. Enabled learners to thrive during adversity and continue path to success to independent and continued Virtual Learning in 2020-2021 school year.

• Social Media Strategist at Northwood Elementary School PTO
  Aug 2016 - Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  Pro bono elected position responsible for communication strategy for top-ranked Elementary school's Parent Teacher Organization. - school ranked #1 in district - school ranked #342/1682 in state (includes private schools) - rankings per schooldigger.com on 9/13/2016 Social media analytics reported that customers reached and engaged were up 65,400% in the very first week of service. Enjoy the feed @ https://www.facebook.com/MarysvilleNESPTO/

• Head Youth Soccer Coach at Union County Independent Soccer League
  Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  Head Youth Soccer Coach · August 2011 to June 2018 · Marysville, Ohio 23 teams in 7 years! I have never had a more rewarding experience as coaching both my son and daughter's teams: 2011 Fall - U4 Girls 2012 Spring - U5 Girls 2012 Fall - U5 Girls 2013 Spring - U4 Boys, U6 Girls 2013 Fall - U5 Boys, U7 Girls 2014 Spring - U4 Boys, U7 Girls 2014 Fall - U5 Boys, U8/9 Girls 2015 Spring - U5 Boys, U8/9 Girls 2015 Fall - U6 Boys, U8/9 Girls 2016 Spring - U6 Boys, U8/9 Girls 2016 Fall - U9/10 Girls 2017 Spring - U8 Boys, U9/10 Girls 2017 Fall - U11/12 Girls 2018 Spring - U9/10 Boys, U11/12 Girls