CV / Résumé
Jonathan Cutrer
Director of IT & Telecommunications with nearly 30 years of experience building networks, writing software, and leading technology teams. I've launched an ISP division from scratch, won federal broadband grants, named on three U.S. patents, and modernized critical infrastructure — and I still write code every day.
Career
Work Experience
Director of Information Technology & Telecommunications · Concho Valley Electric Cooperative · 2016–Present
Direct enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity programs, and telecommunications for a rural electric cooperative. Founded and launched a Fiber-to-the-Home ISP division from concept through operational delivery. Federal broadband grant application, award, reporting compliance, and fiber middle-mile construction oversight. Redesigned ICS/SCADA infrastructure across distribution substations. Established the cooperative's cybersecurity program and compliance frameworks.
Manager of Information Technology · Concho Valley Electric Cooperative · 2009–2016
Managed IT operations, infrastructure, and staff. Initially engaged as independent contractor, transitioned to full-time. Led facility expansion with data room vault buildout. Directed three major enterprise software platform migrations. Deployed firewall and routing infrastructure across all cooperative locations.
Software Architect · MyMail Technology, LLC · 2005–2008
Lead developer of a SaaS email platform focused on secure delivery. Designed and built mail server daemons, encrypted storage engines, and database architecture for a cloud-hosted email service. Developed AJAX webmail interface with qmail integration. Conducted patent research for ISP software innovations. Named on three U.S. patents including Cloud Computing Appliance (US 20110083102) and Network Credential Management (US 20090054101).
Software Developer · PRONIQUE · 2004–2013
Operated an independent software consultancy delivering custom web applications, internet marketing, Linux server administration, and open-source releases. Concurrent with MyMail Technology and other client engagements.
Network Administrator / Network Architect · Central Texas Communications · 2000–2004
Led a team of 3 technicians managing a fully redundant public IP network with 99.99% uptime. Designed and deployed SONET, ATM, LMDS/MMDS wireless, and DSL networks. Built custom provisioning automation, CMTS monitoring, and network management tooling. Deployed Alcatel/Lucent optical ATM and dual-redundant core router architecture.
PC Technician → Senior Network Engineer · CalTech · 1997–2000
Promoted from PC Technician to Senior Network Engineer. Led a 5-person engineering team designing and installing corporate network infrastructure. Delivered WAN and VoIP deployments for business customers including local and regional banking institutions.
Background
Education & Credentials
Professional Certifications
Cisco CCNP, CCDA, CCNA · Microsoft MCSE, MCP · CompTIA A+ · MikroTik MTCINE, MTCRE, MTCNA, Certified Instructor · SonicWall NS-102 · Extron Certified AV Associate · Ubiquiti Broadband Wireless Admin
U.S. Patents
Named on 3 patents: Cloud Computing Appliance (US 20110083102) · Network Credential Management (US 20090054101) · [VERIFY: 3rd patent title/number TBD]
Cybersecurity & ICS Training
SANS ICS310: ICS/OT Cybersecurity Foundations · CISA ICS Cybersecurity Evaluation (401V) · DOE/CESAR Cyberstrike Lights Out & Nemesis · DOE Cybersecurity Training for Utility Workforce
Leadership Development
NRECA Supervisor and Manager Development Program — 27 courses in leadership, team relationships, conflict resolution, decision-making, accountability, coaching, and cooperative governance.
Self-directed & Ongoing
Cloud infrastructure, AI/ML tooling, GIS and spatial data, modern web frameworks. Nearly 30 years of continuous learning validated by progressive career accomplishments and federal-level project delivery.
What I work with
Skills & Technologies
Tools and platforms I've used to ship real projects — not just tutorials.
Python
Primary language for backend APIs, automation, data pipelines, and scripting. FastAPI, Flask, Jupyter, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Streamlit, GeoPandas.
TypeScript / JavaScript
Modern TS/JS across frontend and backend. Astro, Next.js, SvelteKit, React, Node.js. Types everywhere.
Linux & Systems
Veteran Linux admin. Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS. Bash, SSH, Nginx, Docker, systemd. The terminal is home.
Networking & Security
Cisco IOS, MikroTik RouterOS, SonicWall. ICS/SCADA security, network segmentation, VPN, fiber optics, WAN/LAN design.
Cloud & DevOps
Cloudflare (Pages, Tunnels, DNS), GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Docker, Proxmox, Hyper-V. I ship things and keep them running.
AI & Automation
Claude Code, OpenAI API, Ollama, Codex, Gemini CLI. n8n and Zapier for workflow automation. Building with AI daily.
GIS & Mapping
Spatial data pipelines, ESRI Shapefiles, KML/KMZ, GeoPandas, Leaflet. From raw survey data to publishable maps.
Databases
MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, Redis. Schema design, migrations, query tuning.
Go & Legacy Stack
Go for CLI tooling and performance work. PHP, Lua, C, Perl, C#, PowerShell, BASIC — not afraid of old code.
Let's build something.
Available for select projects, collaborations, and conversations worth having.