Strategic Architecture & Solutions

• Design and implementation of 2 CBRE Data Centres using Cisco Nexus Fabric.• A completed redesign to a redundant routing design of EBGP/IBGP, route reflectors and OSPF.• Implementation of an enterprise Corvil Monitoring systems, including Corvil sensor testing.• A completed design and re-engineering of CBRE EMEA Cisco Wireless Environment serving 10,000+ corporate, BYOD and guest services.• Design and implementation of wireless High Density, CMX and Cisco Prime Infrastructure wireless in all EMEA offices.• Re-engineer of CBRE European WAN from a Managed MPLS service to an in-house Metro Ethernet design with full route redundancy.• Integration of Infoblox for IPAM, DHCP, NTP and DNS services.• Redesign of Client office network from Static VPN to a Cisco Meraki deployment.• Design and implementation of one of the Cisco DNA deployments in Europe.• Collaboration with multiple vendor daily on designs and new technology.• Supporting the Network Director in leading the team when/where required.• Undertaking a vendor agnostic approach when designing a new solution to a business requirement.• Providing L3 support to Network and Security Operations where required.• Standardised design of all CBRE EMEA Offices (100+) including implementation of 50+ personally.• Design and implementation of several merger and acquisitions, including global workplace solutions, a 30,000+ workforce. • Implementation and migration of Cisco ASA to Palo Alto.• Implementation of F5 LTM and GTM.• Design and implementation of Infoblox.• Design and implementation of Azure Network Routing and Framework (via express route)• Lead Infrastructure Architect for EMEA and APAC for RPA (Robotic Process Automation).

Working as part of the network engineering team within BGC. My team were responsible for global design and deployment of both simple and complex networks and solutions covering both network and security requirements. Responsibilities and ProjectsRomford DC builtHong Kong DC BuildSingapore DC BuildSeveral Office BuildsSeveral Merger and Acquisitions. Corvil / Arista monitoring solution globallyHFT network design and build (US Treasuries)Part Of the team to Introduce of Palo Alto, Infoblox, F5 LTM/GTM technology into the BGC global network.Metro Ethernet Migration