4506 College Rd
South Euclid, OH 44121
216.409.8812
adamdrueking@outlook.com
Experience
SYLOW Group, National— Broadband Network Designer
March 2020 – Present
Engage with communities, of various sizes, to assess their broadband needs. Create custom asset maps, recommendations for technology and deployment strategies, and maintenance and operations protocols. Outline opportunities for expansion, growth and scaling each option. Develop programming to increase adoption of technology via public spaces and mobile solutions.
DigitalC, Cleveland — Director of Neighborhood Partnerships & Equity
November 2018 – May 2020
Charged with bridging the digital divide. Crafted community partnerships to strengthen the technology of a community-based WISP. Developed programming to increase adoption of access to technology via public spaces and mobile solutions. Played a significant role in developing Smart City technology and use-cases, through a racial
equity lens.
DigitalC, Cleveland — Senior Associate of Marketing & Outreach
January 2018 – October 2018
Tasked with crafting organizational neighborhood engagement plan, utilizing it to determine marketing role. Updated website and all external collateral.
That Boy King, Cleveland —Network Designer
January 2011 – March 2020
Designed and deployed commercial and residential internet networks. Consulted with clients to decide on ideal network use, leveraging existing infrastructure when possible, and building out new assets as needed. Ran fiber and electrical wire.
WeCanCodeIT, Cleveland — Software Apprentice
September 2017 – January 2018
Engaged in a full-time, 5-star coding boot camp, learning full-stack devel- opment from expert instructors and intensive hands-on projects. Planned, designed, and developed professionally programmed applications in col- laborative team-based and independent settings, demonstrating the proficiency to earn a Software Development Certificate.
Education
WeCanCodeIT, Cleveland — Software Developer
MAY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia — Technical Design
OCTOBER 2012 – AUGUST 2013
Kent State University, Kent — Fashion Design
August 1999 – June 2003
Skills
Leadership, Communication, Decision-Making, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Trend Forecasting, Broadband Deployment, Flexible/Adaptive Planning, and Strong Work Ethic, Certified in Racial Equity & Inclusion, C#, .Net, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, Programming, Network Design, Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, G Suite, Microsoft Office
Organizations
Baseball Heritage Museum (Board)
Cleveland Owns (Board)
Cleveland Spaces, Vital Places (Advisory Committee)
Dunham Tavern (Board)
MidTown Innovation District (Advisory Board)
IoTC (Advisory Committee)
Fashion Group International
Leo’s Listening (Advisory Committee)
MoCA: New Agent 2019
National Digital Inclusion Alliance
Racial Equity & Inclusion
Urban Share Junkets
Ward 7 CBA (Advisory Council)
Projects
ConnectedNEO
empowerCLE+
Internet Skills for Life
Jikoo SMART Parks
Tech Bus