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Oversaw major data center moves and associated administration. Provided technical and project leadership for network evaluation and vendor selection of hardware, network protocols, device configuration, network addressing and cabling infrastructure. Technical lead for network and security team supporting a global network with 24+ locations worldwide.* Architected, designed, and delivered upgrades for 6 global remote office and plant locations in 18 months.* Drove Data Center relocation, moving Imation's Development and Disaster Recovery environment from headquarters to Eagan. Recognized with Bronze Award for successful and expedient move.* Provided highest customer ratings, with Unisys results for network team consistently rated at 9-10 by customers.

Analyzed, planned and implemented successfully 2-phase Data Center relocation and new installation at corporate headquarters with Cisco Nexus and Juniper EX core equipment. Consulted and delivered multiple international network infrastructure projects in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Architected and provided replacement of both core Data Center and user networks at corporate headquarters and remote locations worldwide.* Provided technical project leadership for network evaluation and vendor selection of hardware and cabling infrastructure.* Managed and implemented global network, including replacement of remote site equipment with new WAN optimization technology at 24+ sites worldwide. Analyzed, selected and implemented new global WAN vendor, converting from Frame-Relay to MPLS and reducing annual costs 50%+ with increased bandwidth and functionality.* Achieved Top Performer Award for leading global network team in exemplary support.

Computer NetworkingPlant ITDivision ITElectronicsInstrumentationPrecious positions at 3M:Senior Engineer | Advanced Engineer