Networking
Following the connection from the endpoint to the service.
DAVID GARNER / IT CONSULTANT
Keep the network
connected.
Move the work
forward.
Hands-on network and voice operations, dependable infrastructure, and practical solutions—from the switch port to the system behind it.
Atlanta, Georgia Enterprise operations & field services
NETWORKINGVOICE & TELEPHONYLINUX & SYSTEMSFIELD OPERATIONSLOCAL AI
01 / ABOUT
The work rarely
stops at the
switch port.
I’m David, an IT Network & Voice Operations Consultant with a hands-on approach to connected technology.
My work sits at the intersection of enterprise networking, voice, Wi-Fi, endpoints, infrastructure, and the people who rely on them. I bring that same curiosity to field services and my personal lab.
My approach is straightforward: understand the environment, isolate the issue, verify the result, and leave documentation someone can use.
Evidence before assumptions Clear, useful documentation Practical, maintainable solutions
02 / CAPABILITIES
Technical depth.
Connected thinking.
A toolkit shaped by enterprise operations, field work, and continuous learning. Explore each discipline below.
Voice & telephony
Connecting network evidence with reliable communications.
Systems
Understanding the platforms on both sides of the network.
AI & automation
Exploring tools that make technical knowledge more useful.
03 / CONSULTING & FIELD SERVICES
Make technology
work for you.
Focused help for individuals and small businesses, with clear scope, practical troubleshooting, and useful handoffs.
Networks that work better
Network setup, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, routing, switching, segmentation, and practical upgrade planning.
Home · Small business · Onsite supportA clear path through the problem
Investigating slow connections, intermittent faults, DNS and DHCP issues, and the dependencies between systems.
Assessment · Diagnosis · DocumentationInfrastructure with a foundation
Linux and Windows systems, workstation deployment, hardware troubleshooting, server setup, and lab planning.
Systems · Deployment · Field servicesUseful automation and local AI
Exploring local AI environments, documentation workflows, and knowledge systems built around a concrete need.
Local models · Workflows · KnowledgeSTART WITH THE PROBLEM
Plan a conversationWhat needs to work better?
04 / SELECTED PROJECTS
Built to learn.
Documented to last.
Personal projects and study workflows across networking, infrastructure, and AI—with clear scope and next steps.
01
Local AI Operations Stack
Bringing local models, technical notes, and agent workflows into one practical workspace.
OllamaOpen WebUILinux
Read project02
ProLiant Homelab Build
A hands-on server environment for storage, Linux services, and infrastructure learning.
Ubuntu ServerHPE ProLiantStorage
Read project03
Packet Analysis Fieldbook
A repeatable way to connect packet evidence to a clear troubleshooting decision.
WiresharkTCP/IPDNS
Read projectTHE WORKING NOTEBOOK
01 / NETWORKINGFollow the evidence in a DNS capture.
02 / HOMELABBuild for recovery, not just capacity.
03 / LOCAL AIMake knowledge easier to use.
05 / THE LAB
Curiosity,
put to work.
A space for Linux builds, packet analysis, local models, and the questions that lead to a better understanding of the whole environment.
Field notes capture the thinking behind the work: what to check, why it matters, and what to try next.
Read the field notes06 / EXPERIENCE & LEARNING
Hands-on work.
A wider perspective.
Enterprise operations, onsite support, and a habit of learning beyond the immediate problem.
IT Network & Voice Operations Consultant
Enterprise networking, voice operations, field support, and cross-functional troubleshooting.
Field Services Engineer · Subcontractor
Arch Enterprise, Inc. · Onsite technical work, infrastructure support, and coordination with remote engineering teams.
Technology, from foundation to practice
B.S. Information Technology
A.S. Computer Science
CCNA studies & continuous development
Cisco labs, Linux, local AI, automation, and homelab infrastructure. CCNA is an active study goal.
07 / CONTACT
Good solutions
start with
good context.
For consulting, field services, collaboration, or career conversations, outline the environment, the goal, and the support you need.
Contact details are being finalized.
You can prepare an inquiry here. Direct delivery and public profile links will be added when the contact channels are confirmed.