As a Senior Network Engineer, I bring technical problem-solving expertise, team leadership experience, and 10+ years strategizing, designing, implementing, administering, operating and maintaining complex enterprise networks.My ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet project deadlines is proven, as is my ability to build and manage relationships with vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts and ensure that vendors are delivering high-quality services.I possess a deep understanding of network security principles and best practices, have demonstrated success in data center operations and project management, have led major network transformations (change management) and driven automation and virtualization initiatives from end to end.▣ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS➤ Orchestrated major network/data center migrations, transformed network ecosystems, and dramatically improved network security and performance for multiple companies.➤ Created a more resilient wireless network and improved services delivery by reimagining the network architecture and re-engineering the company’s change management system, then used my influence to accelerate user acceptance for the newly enhanced change management system.➤ Leveraged automation, standardization, and monitoring to improve overall business performance.Throughout my career, I’ve shown to be an influential engineering leader and team player who partners with business units, vendors and senior leadership to map technology direction, define and defend enterprise initiatives, drive security enhancements and streamline operations.▣ ADDITIONAL DETAILS¬_Technical proficiency spanning Cisco routing/switching, network protocols, Azure/AWS cloud, VMware, data centers, automation/virtualization, LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, security, Windows/Linux, wireless and access management. _ Certifications: Fortinet NSE4, CCNP Enterprise, CCNA, CCNA Security, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation & Enterprise Core, IPv6 CNE (Silver), Splunk 6.x, ITIL Foundation, Infoblox CDIC v8.0. Currently completing Cisco DevNet Professional.