Product ownership, Franchise scale network architecture design, NetDevOps

● Designed and implemented a SDWAN solution which significantly increased network performance for ~16,000 branch offices.● Modernized existing branch infrastructure with Meraki and VMware network equipment.● Ensured compatibility with existing Zscaler SASE solution allowing for seamless employee mobility.● Created REST API microservices that automated the provisioning, monitoring, and support, for ~16,000 branch offices and internal support teams.● Lead developer on implementing a containerized architecture allowing for service migration into Azure and compatibility with SaaS infrastructure.● Pushed for the development of a new Python CI/CD pipeline based on CloudBees.● Documented and integrated legacy codebases into modern applications.● Expert in Meraki, Python, Fortinet, Cisco NX-OS, Cisco ISE, InfoBlox, Polycom, VeloCloud, VMware, Docker, Red Hat/CentOS, and Windows.● Worked to ensure that all network designs and applications exceeded FINRA regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.

● The lead network engineer for the for ZF North America Operations core datacenter● The principal WAN administrator managing ISP connections and BGP routing for the USA, Mexico, and Canada.● Designed a new global network backbone based off EVPN/VXLAN● Developed Python scripts that automate the configuration and management of ~2,000 campus and datacenter network devices.● Designed and deployed a Software Defined Networking and WAN solution (SDN and SDWAN) allowing for application based routing.● Administrates equipment in over 400 locations spanning 37 countries.● Managed multi-million-dollar network projects.● Worked with customers to produce purchase orders that meet both budgetary and regulatory requirements.● Proficient with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Infinera, Aruba, F5, Red Hat/CentOS, Windows, HP, and VMware, systems in both datacenter and campus use cases. ● Organized and coordinated with just-in-sequence production to minimize disruptions caused by preventive maintenance. ● Acted as a account manager between ZF and IT equipment vendors● Proficient in document processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software