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Meet the Team!

Patricia Shirer

Network Consultant, Principal

Tricia has 29 years experience with Network Operating Systems, PCs and Security, including configuration, installation and maintenance of corporate networks using VMware and Windows Server OS. She is GCWN Certified by SANS for Windows 2008, 2012 Security (certified since 2005). She has formal training and preparation for certification in VMware products and virtualization techniques. She is certified in PCI Professional (PCIP)™ Qualifications which is a qualification in payment security information and provides you with the tools to help your organization build a secure payment environment. Tricia setup and managed Help Desks at Lykes Bros and Lash Marine. She is proficient in the design and management of secure Windows networks, including the configuration and implementation of disaster recovery plans. She also is trained in design, installation and support and security of firewalls, wireless networks and remote access. Other areas of qualification include design of business software applications, implementation of large scale projects that require cost justification, presentations to upper management and budget tracking.

Rendell Jones

Network Consultant

Rendell served 20 years in the National Guard, from 1999 to 2019.  He was one of the 100 Airmen dispatched to the Superdome during Hurricane Katrina.  After Katrina, he assisted in rebuilding the National Guard's 159th Fighter Wing and the City of New Orleans. Rendell’s duties there were show-floor and back office network management as well as training up to 30 part-time/full-time employees for flawless network communication during conventions. Rendell is certified in training and performing most network and communication needs. His work ethic is beyond exceptional and his customer service and passion for technology make him invaluable member of our team.

Thomas Lionel

IT Specialist
Tom is a recent transplant to Louisiana by way of Florida where he studied Computer Science, Accounting,and Business Law and Ethics. Tom has over fifteen years of IT experience, including several years at XBOX technical support as a Subject Matter Expert, and almost ten years as sole frontline tech support for several large insurance agencies. In addition to tech support, Tom has expertise in data analytics and system administration, allowing him to apply this knowledge to improve the efficiency of many existing processes at Beyond Networks and for our clients.

Alexander Aucoin

IT Specialists
Alexander is an accomplished Network Technician and IT Support Specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience in the technology field. He specializes in deploying robust network systems, installing structured cabling, and delivering proactive onsite technical support. Throughout his career, Alexander has developed a versatile skillset that bridges the gap between physical infrastructure and software management. His expertise spans from executing physical hardware installations to resolving desktop and user support issues. Demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and technical leadership, Alexander successfully owned and operated his own network cabling company for over five years. This executive experience sharpened his project management skills and instilled a client-first approach to IT infrastructure delivery.

Rita Winters Shirer

Office Manager
Rita has 30 years of experience as an office manager. She received her Paralegal Certificate in 1993 from the University of New Orleans and has worked as a paralegal, legal secretary and office manager for law firms, architects and business brokers. Her experience includes working with attorneys who represent the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Flood Insurance Program, and also working in judicial elections.
 
 
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