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Tom Hollingsworth reposted thisYou can't miss it! Join us on October 7 at Networking Field Day 41 https://lnkd.in/eGty48pnTom Hollingsworth reposted thisWhat if network visibility could do more? We’re building what comes next. Stay tuned for NetBeez NextGen, coming October 7th. #netbeez #networkmonitoring #networkengineering #networkvisibility #NFD41
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Tom Hollingsworth posted thisI just wanted to say a special thanks to Sujai Hajela for making sure I got a question in today during the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Networking Investor Day Q&A. As he said, "Tom's had his hand up this whole time and I've been there before." He's a class act and I sincerely appreciate him. The next time you see someone that is trying to get in a question make sure you follow Sujai's lead and reach out to them and make it happen.
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Tom Hollingsworth reposted thisTom Hollingsworth reposted thisImagine wearing a device that quietly listens to your surroundings and emails you an AI-generated summary of your daily conversations—is it a breakthrough productivity tool or the normalization of ambient surveillance? 🎥 https://lnkd.in/ejV9Z7FJ In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Drew Conry-Murray dissect the cybersecurity, legal, and privacy implications of Apple’s latest "Audio Intelligence" and ambient listening features. The panel explores the shifting boundaries of user consent, the legal distinction between transcription and recording, and the broader rise of always-on hardware like Meta Ray-Bans and smart TVs. Beyond smartwatches, the discussion tackles the dangerous erosion of trust caused by AI audio cloning, generational shifts in privacy expectations, and practical strategies—like family safe words—to stay secure in an increasingly recorded world. This and more on the Security Boulevard Podcast, part of the Futurum Podcast Network and Futurum Media.Is Apple Watch’s Always-Listening AI Crossing the Privacy Line? | Security BoulevardIs Apple Watch’s Always-Listening AI Crossing the Privacy Line? | Security Boulevard
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Tom Hollingsworth reposted thisTom Hollingsworth reposted thisI’m excited to share that I’m exploring new opportunities and am open to work. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, engineering, and enterprise solutions—helping organizations design secure, scalable environments, solve complex technical challenges, and translate technology into meaningful business outcomes. I’m grateful for the people, experiences, and relationships that have shaped my career, and I’m looking forward to what’s next. If you’re aware of an opportunity where my background and experience could be a strong fit, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect and have a conversation. #OpenToWork #Cloud #Technology #ProductStrategy #CustomerEngagement
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Tom Hollingsworth reposted thisTom Hollingsworth reposted thisAfter working with an fantastic group of customers and partners at Eastern Datacomm, I'm back on the market and looking for what's next. Over the past 20+ years I've built and led enterprise networks and Wi-Fi in Government, Higher Ed, Manufacturing and Warehouse, and most recently at a VAR. I've worked and consulted in environments ranging from a couple hundred network devices on a single LAN to major international networks with thousands of APs and switches and well over a hundred thousand client devices. I hold CWNE #366 and CWISE #5, along with many vendor certifications including: Cisco, HPE, and Hamina. I regularly speak at small local events and large global conferences, and I've spent the last several years teaching boot camps and deep dives on Wi-Fi Security and IoT. I design secure networks, I lead teams, and I can explain any of it to an engineer, a customer, or a VIP without losing any of them. That's what I do well. I'm looking at two kinds of roles right now: - Wireless or network architect and engineering leadership positions, or - Sales and consulting engineer roles at VARs, resellers, or partners who need someone who can speak fluently to both the technical detail and the business case. If you know of something that fits, or just want to catch up, I'd love to hear from you. DM me here or email me at jd [at] subnetwork.me
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Tom Hollingsworth reposted thisTom Hollingsworth reposted thisGotta get the wide screen view for this one. Worth it. No idea who made it (comment if it's you), but it's brilliant. 😆 #KlingonNetOps
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Tom Hollingsworth shared thisTom Hollingsworth shared thisWe’ll bring the portfolio, the demos, and the experts. You bring the questions. Join Sudheer Matta at Networking Field Day on October 7-8 for a firsthand look at the latest innovations across HPE Networking, including EX switching, new CX and Mist capabilities, and Zero Trust Inline Segmentation. See it all in action through live demos, presentations, and conversations you won't want to miss. https://hpe.to/6041BGe3k3
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Tom Hollingsworth shared thisI'm currently sitting in a hotel lobby and TWO different people are taking Zoom conference calls on speakerphone. Any conference call you can take on speaker phone in a hotel lobby is not important enough for you to shush me when I'm having a conversation. Get headphones or get a room. If you are an executive that can't or won't invest in a decent set of wireless headphones I'm going to ask some hard questions about your company and your judgement. And since the content of your call has been made public I'm sure you won't mind me talking about it with everyone, right? It's not confidential if you broadcast it to the whole hotel. #NoisePollution #Entitlement #OpSec #DontMakeMeGetTheHose
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Tom Hollingsworth reposted thisWe're back with another Tech Field Day update from Selector at Cloud Field Day #CFD26! Tune in live and learn how they transform #observability into action! Alastair Cooke Tom HollingsworthTom Hollingsworth reposted thisCloud Field Day #CFD26 continues with our friends from Selector! Tune in to learn more. Presenters: John Heintz, Reza Koohrangpour, Sirish Kondi Moderator: Alastair Cooke ☁Chris Williams, Darrel Clute, Douglas Schaefer, Jeff Ello, Jens-Henrik Soeldner, Karen Lopez, FCIPS, Matthew Bonig, Ned Bellavance, Peter Welcher, Shala Warner, Vriti Magee #CFD26 #DataProtection #CloudNative #AIInfrastructure
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Tom Hollingsworth liked thisTom Hollingsworth liked thisI interviewed for a contractor role at Ticketmaster and when they asked me what my day rate is I told them I operate a dynamic pricing model and they said they couldn’t operate like that and I laughed for a really long time and showed them how much I paid for Beyoncé tickets and anyway long story short they escorted me from the building
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Tom Hollingsworth liked thisYou can't miss it! Join us on October 7 at Networking Field Day 41 https://lnkd.in/eGty48pnTom Hollingsworth liked thisWhat if network visibility could do more? We’re building what comes next. Stay tuned for NetBeez NextGen, coming October 7th. #netbeez #networkmonitoring #networkengineering #networkvisibility #NFD41
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Tom Hollingsworth liked thisTom Hollingsworth liked thisSoon we will be offering CCNP classes.
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Tom Hollingsworth liked thisTom Hollingsworth liked thisImagine wearing a device that quietly listens to your surroundings and emails you an AI-generated summary of your daily conversations—is it a breakthrough productivity tool or the normalization of ambient surveillance? 🎥 https://lnkd.in/ejV9Z7FJ In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Drew Conry-Murray dissect the cybersecurity, legal, and privacy implications of Apple’s latest "Audio Intelligence" and ambient listening features. The panel explores the shifting boundaries of user consent, the legal distinction between transcription and recording, and the broader rise of always-on hardware like Meta Ray-Bans and smart TVs. Beyond smartwatches, the discussion tackles the dangerous erosion of trust caused by AI audio cloning, generational shifts in privacy expectations, and practical strategies—like family safe words—to stay secure in an increasingly recorded world. This and more on the Security Boulevard Podcast, part of the Futurum Podcast Network and Futurum Media.Is Apple Watch’s Always-Listening AI Crossing the Privacy Line? | Security BoulevardIs Apple Watch’s Always-Listening AI Crossing the Privacy Line? | Security Boulevard
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Tom Hollingsworth liked thisTom Hollingsworth liked thisI’m excited to share that I’m exploring new opportunities and am open to work. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, engineering, and enterprise solutions—helping organizations design secure, scalable environments, solve complex technical challenges, and translate technology into meaningful business outcomes. I’m grateful for the people, experiences, and relationships that have shaped my career, and I’m looking forward to what’s next. If you’re aware of an opportunity where my background and experience could be a strong fit, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect and have a conversation. #OpenToWork #Cloud #Technology #ProductStrategy #CustomerEngagement
Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
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CCIE
Cisco
IssuedCredential ID 29213
Volunteer Experience
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Cub Scout Den Leader
Boy Scouts of America
- 3 years
Children
Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 159 in Norman, OK. Helped boys work through achievements in the Cub Scout guidebooks. Led boys on camping trips and through outdoor activities. Helped boys plan for future achievements and work toward goals.
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Cubmaster
Boy Scouts of America
- Present 10 years 10 months
Children
Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 159 in Norman, OK. Helped plan den meeting and pack meeting activities. Assisted den leaders in planning outdoor activities and coordinating advancement opportunities for scouts. Coordinated with Pack Committee to ensure goals for program are met and guidelines are being followed.
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Associate Lodge Advisor
Boy Scouts of America
- Present 5 years 10 months
Children
Acting in an advisory role for youth participating in ceremonial inductions for the Order of the Arrow. Assisted youth in planning events and coordinating ceremony setup for weekend events.
Projects
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Wireless Field Day 5 - Delegate
Selected as one of eleven independent wireless thought leaders, from around the world, to attend vendor presentations and discussion sessions.
As a delegate, my responsibilities were to be open-minded, and ask specific and pointed questions in order to foster meaningful discussion both during and after each vendor session. These discussions helped provide meaningful feedback to vendors and also to share experience and knowledge with the broader wireless community.Other creatorsSee project
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