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Santa Ana, Ca, Us

Lake Forest, Ca, Us

▣ CHALLENGEDesign and lead migration from on-prem to data center network operations.▣ CORE TECHNOLOGIESCisco Nexus, FortiGate 1100/1101E firewalls, Juniper, Linux, Python, YAML scripting, SAML, Keycloak, RADIUS, Windows (Active Directory, Server, Server Update Service, Group Policy Management, etc.)▣ KEY ROLESManage Windows environment, implement solutions to map/track network topology (NetBox) and lead efforts to enhance network security.▣ LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS➤ Architected and executed migration from on-prem LAN to Cisco Nexus core data center.➤ Automated configuration backup, notifications, alerts and moved backup data center to DR site.➤ Transformed network ecosystem from delicate to resilient through redundancy, eliminating single points of failure.➤ Orchestrated move from single WAN link to 2 independent WAN carriers feeding main office from DC.➤ Significantly improved network security by implementing IT-specific jumpservers and other solutions. Shifted network strategy from local logins to centralized, controlled access.

Dallas, Texas, Us

▣ CHALLENGESteer company direction from an engineering perspective | Oversee design and configuration of SD-WAN.▣ CORE TECHNOLOGIESSD-WAN, Cisco ASR 1001-X routers, Nexus 9000 series switches, Catalyst 9200 series switches, Fortinet FortiGate next-generation firewalls (NGFW), VMware SASE/VeloCloud SD-WAN, WAN Edge infrastructure, Ubiquiti/UniFi enterprise suites (WAN, LAN, wireless, security), Linux VM, PowerShell▣ KEY ROLESDesigned and carried out customer migrations, created and executed WAN and security solutions, and drove enterprise-level configuration and architecture design/redesign projects for product suites/lines.Spearheaded operations and maintenance for Cisco/Fortinet core, distribution and access layers across multiple data centers.Managed 10+ engineers and technicians. ▣ LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS➤ Redefined network architecture strategy and introduced scalability, resiliency to Ntegrated’s wireless design.➤ Rebuilt change management system creating a streamlined, fully integrated and user-friendly replacement to previous solution.➤ Improved services delivery by making engineering an integral cog in the sales process. Championed and gained user acceptance for upgraded change management system across sales organization.➤ Introduced solutions that empowered network automation and enabled custom application deployments.➤ Improved network performance while reducing costs by orchestrating legacy MPLS customer migrations to analogous private SD-WAN networks.

Fresno, California, Us

▣ CHALLENGEProvide technical leadership in planning, designing and developing next-gen network.▣ CORE TECHNOLOGIESCisco ONS/DWDM, Carrier Packet Transport (CPT), ASR, Cisco Network Convergence (NCS) platform, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), VMware, Tier 1/Tier 2 ISP eBGP peers and connections, Adva Optical, Ekinops▣ KEY ROLESPlanned, designed, standardized, installed and supported network infrastructure (dark and lit fiber). Configured and managed security and remote access solutions.Trained and coordinated technical staff and managed relationships with industry leading telecoms/vendors.▣ LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS➤ Re-engineered, configured and maintained expansive network supporting 1000s of circuits, 100s of commercial customers and 30+ network partners.➤ Established scalable, growth-oriented 400/100/10-Gig design leveraging Cisco NCS platform.➤ Introduced documentation standards and network monitoring system enabling Engineering team to take proactive measures to resolve network issues before they impact the customer.

Somerville, Massachusetts, Us

▣ CHALLENGELead efforts to update and scale enterprise network for current and future growth.▣ CORE TECHNOLOGIESLAN, WAN, Wireless, DNS, NAC, IPv6, Cisco routers and switches, UPS.▣ KEY ROLESHelped re-engineer and maintain complex LAN/WAN environments supporting 2 large data centers, 300+ circuits and 60k employees.Drove automation initiatives, oversaw software and firmware upgrades and planned/supported adoption for IPv6 conversion.Led efforts to configure, upgrade, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network configuration and performance.▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Catalyzed network overhaul upgrading to core distribution Cisco equipment and scaling network to meet growth demands. Created and implemented new network standards and design.➤ Enhanced network responsiveness, resiliency and security by defining strategy, designing, building and implementing new corporate DNS architecture.➤ Improved network speed, manageability and performance by modifying/executing networking best practices.➤ Accelerated decision-making by automating network mapping and providing visual overviews of the network.➤ Partnered with security teams to audit security posture and design/implement network security solutions.

Tallahassee, Fl, Us

▣ CHALLENGEManage networks (LANs, WANs, VPNs) supporting 20+ enterprise clients and spanning 50+ locations.▣ CORE TECHNOLOGIESLAN, WAN, VPN, Cisco Routers/Switches, Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Cisco ASA firewall, Dell SonicWALL, Fortinet FortiGate, NetBrain, HP ArcSight, Cisco IronPort Web Security Appliance (WSA), Email Security Appliance (ESA), EMC Avamar, Active Directory, DNS, Exchange, Citrix▣ KEY ROLESInstalled, configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches.Troubleshot and maintained complex NOC, monitored network diagnostics and supported backup/recovery measures.Administered Windows network and Kaspersky Security Center architecture.▣ HIGHLIGHTS➤ Improved productivity by automating daily processing tasks. Enhanced security by introducing 2-factor verification.➤ Introduced formal documentation standards and championed as an enterprise best practice.➤ Transformed internal help desk/ticketing system and led new change management system implementation.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Network Engineering And Security

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering