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Vienna, Va, Us

As the lead architect for the Data Center team, my focus is on pioneering ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) implementations, driving network design that prioritizes availability, scalability, and optimization within our state-of-the-art data center environments. My role involves: ACI-Focused Leadership: Steering the team towards excellence in ACI deployment and management, ensuring a robust, scalable network infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the organization. Operational Excellence with ACI: Providing specialized engineering support and mentorship in ACI operational strategies, from day-to-day management to complex project execution, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Advanced Troubleshooting: Leading the resolution of high-impact issues during ACI deployments, utilizing root cause analysis to not only address immediate challenges but also to inform future resilience strategies. Mentorship in ACI Best Practices: Guiding and empowering engineers with hands-on support and insights into ACI architecture, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.In this capacity, I'm dedicated to harnessing the full potential of ACI to streamline operations, enhance network efficiency, and secure the digital backbone of our organization. CiscoLive 2023 & Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2023: Actively participated in these premier industry conferences, deepening my knowledge and skills in areas critical to my role, including: Advanced network design principles and ACI optimization techniques. Cutting-edge insights into Cisco SD-WAN, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies. Generative AI's impact on IT operations and infrastructure.

Vienna, Va, Us

Serve as technical lead for Data Center team providing engineering and operational support related to network design, availability, and optimization. Mentor and assist engineers in reviewing and providing support for day-to-day operations and project support. Troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues during network deployments and conduct root cause analyses.

I facilitated online instruction to 20-30 undergraduate students enrolled in short-term, three-credit courses, leading message board discussions and encouraging students to share diverse experiences. Taught: Computer Networking, Local Area Networking Fundamentals, Wide Area Network Environment, Foundations of Security, Infrastructure Administration, Telecommunications and Networking II. I developed AWS courses for AWS Cloud Developer and AWS Cloud Operations.

Playing a key role on the WWT Solutions Architect Team, I work with the Delivery Engineering Team to define best practices for client engagements for Cisco ACI, network services, and data center operations.• Prepared documentation and design recommendations (LLD/HLD) for routing/switching projects for enterprise networks and migrations based on client needs and technologies, meeting compliance standards.• Designed ACI for connectivity with legacy 7k/5k/2k environments, L2/L3 connectivity with UCS, F5, PaloAlto, and ASA devices, and ACI to VMware vCenter integrations.

Washington, D.C., N.W., Us

I facilitated online learning for Introduction to Networking, Networking Security Fundamentals, Internetworking Basics, Disaster Recovery Management, Computer Forensics, and Internetworking Troubleshooting.

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

I delivered mentored installations, assisting customers with new ACI deployments as well as contributing to a group effort to update training products for course materials. I guided customer development of software strategies for ACI fabric deployment.• Prepared and delivered five-day ACI training courses both domestically and internationally, including application structure, REST programmability, VMware integration, and ASA firewall integration.• Provided customers with ACI proofs of concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate effectiveness of ACI as data center solution.• Developed Python scripts for lab and customer deployments for ACI using REST programmability.• Performed migrations for both greenfield and brownfield deployments for customers migrating to ACI, configuring and deploying network constructs.

London, Gb

As a key member of the Global Network Services Group, I oversaw data networks for North America, South America, Canada, and Israel. I managed routing and switching for a converged network, LAN/WAN operations, and load balancing.• Designed, developed, edited, and reviewed change control for LAN/WAN infrastructure, evaluating network impact and process stability.

San Jose, Ca, Us

I managed the delivery of Advanced Services and Network Optimization Services (NOS) for key customer accounts, planning and designing networks, developing software strategy, coordinating implementation, and troubleshooting. I also delivered CCNA training.• Provided network design and optimization assistance for retail customers at 2,300+ locations, supporting Cisco IP phones, BGP, MSTP, QoS, VSAT, MPLS, ISE, Wireless WLC, and AP.• Designed and tested Disaster Recovery deployment kits.

Lisle, Illinois, Us

I facilitated online learning for Introduction to Networking with Lab and Enterprise Network Management with Lab.

I facilitated online learning for Business Information System Principles, Networking Fundamentals, Wireless Networks and WANS for the Enterprise, and History & Practice of Information Systems.

Performed network design and daily administration of an enterprise network consisting of Cisco 6500s, 3550s, 3560s, 4500s, 4900 switches and 7500, 2600, 2800, 3800 series routers and ASAs and 6500 FWSM. Implemented new client connectivity via Frame Relay and VPN.

Configured Cisco Works LMS and performed Network Discovery

Proposed network design for a network infrastructure for building relocation. Upgraded core switching infrastructure form Enterasys to Cisco 6509s.

Us

• Migrated to new IPv4 infrastructure for network integration with US Bank due to corporate merger.• Designed hierarchical IP structure for Elavon• Created VLAN architecture for LAN/WAN environment• Worked directly with sales and clients for pre-sales technical advisement for new merchant connections via Frame Relay or VPN for POS transactions• Reviewed and make recommendations for firewall security rule base policies• Produced network implementation plans for network modifications• Established networking best practices for network architecture• Upgraded LAN architecture to a dual collapsed core design using Cisco 6509s with dual Sup720s.• Designed DS3 WAN backbone between Data Centers• Installed and configured ISS Realsecure for IDS monitoring of the network • Performed Penetration testing using ISS Internet Scanner• Migrated IGP from RIP to OSPF with an eBGP connection to ISP• Configured and maintained LAN/WN using Cisco 7200 and 3600 routers, 3Com Netbuilders, 3Com Corebuilders and 3Com Layer 2 switches• Installed and maintained Checkpoint Firewall, Cisco Works, and HP Openview• Monitored and maintained 3Com Total Control ISDN nodes for POS dial-in services

New York, Us

• Led a team in the Network Installations Department• Worked with LEC to install point to point T-1s and 56k circuits• Implemented circuits using X.25 and SNA protocols• Performed project management duties for new projects

Master'S Degree, Network And Communications Management, Concentration In Security

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Technical Management

Associate Of Applied Sciences, Electronics