Managed a variety of projects, developing and deploying network infrastructure solutions supporting operations while meeting and exceeding customer requirements. Delivered vital support to strategic plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams in executing structural design processes based upon technology initiatives.♦ Assumed project to define and implement VDI infrastructure including firewalls, F5s, and switches supporting 2400 users.♦ Promptly upgraded multiple HA pairs of F5 load balancers to later models, migrated DMZs, instituted GTM for global load balancing, and configured APM for web firewall utilization.♦ Identified trends in escalated help desk calls and developed API scripts to allow calls to be resolved quicker at the first level.

Assess and plan network design and implementation projects. Assist in assessments of client network environments and identify gaps and performance improvement opportunities based on leading industry practices. Develop and implement roadmap and transition plans. While in this position, I designed a new 12-story campus network, completing fundamental design changes while architecting new infrastructure within the core data center.

For this position, I maximized productivity in managing network infrastructure for a large medical services SaaS corporation totaling over 500 team members. I effectively coordinated the design and installation of network security services including firewalls, wireless operations, routers, and switches across three data center locations. I delivered oversight for AnyConnect SSL VPN's for employees in addition to IPsec VPN tunnels operating for over 7,000 client sites. I achieved the following key contributions to this position while here:♦ Executed solutions for diverse projects including the successful migration from ASA to HA/Firepower-FMC, negotiations in ordering and installing seven new data circuits linking two data centers and HQ, and the effective upgrade of data center services from a 7600 Catalyst to a 7700 Nexus.♦ Participated in HIPAA and SOC audits, providing formal recommendations for issues found during assessment.♦ Conceptualized solutions for all security concerns working directly with the Chief Information Security Officer, resolving over 75 security issues related to core equipment and firewalls discovered through consistent internal and external scans.♦ Successfully updated corporate HQ from the 6500 series to the 9400 series Catalyst and Cisco APs to Meraki wireless.♦ Delivered key client support in modifying and troubleshooting VPN and data transmission issues, crafting resolutions in supporting customer needs.♦ Achieved $25K in annual savings through the transition of seldomly utilized remote offices from leased line to IPSEC VPN.

In utilizing strong communications in collaboration with cross-functional teams, I supported the successful upgrades in telecommunications for onboard ship operations. I optimized infrastructure operations through the design and configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers and WAP's, streamlining telecommunications for onboard activities. I also delivered key support for the new infrastructure build for the Medallion/Trident Project onsite at the Carnival Corporate XIC Center. Throughout this time, I also assisted in guiding project scopes for dry dock data center builds and equipment retrofits.

As a Senior Network Engineer, I was assigned to Spirit’s busiest and most populous region. I conducted effective site surveys then successfully designed, configured, installed, tested and maintained high-availability networks for new airports and terminal moves. I was appointed to administer and maintain critical and monitoring systems such as RADIUS, Solarwinds, and Netbrain.I was also recognized for surpassing organizational expectations in receiving a nomination for Employee of the Year in addition to receiveing three corporate commendations in one month.

For this position, I implemented process improvements during the design and deployment of corporate networks, migrating, tuning, and configuring over 100 site locations to Internet connectivity utilizing ASA firewalls, and Meraki switches. I launched new network security measures, performing tests to ensure accurate operations in maintaining stability and performance expectations. Some of my key achievements within this position include the following: ♦ Successfully relocated network, voice, and data services from the corporate headquarters to new location.♦ Transitioned Cisco ASA firewall to Palo Alto.♦ Effectively assisted in maintaining PCI compliance efforts.

Guiding teams in designing and improving customer wide area networks consisting of 1400+ routers, 2300+ switches, and 7000+ wireless access points. I played a key role as a Cisco Network Architect within a consultant position in achieving customer objectives on time and under budget.• Architect merger integration with Office Max network and systems

- Provide senior-level technical support to mission critical networking environments.- Serve as advocate within Citrix for Fortune 500 Companies. - Provide in-depth analysis for highly complex issues related to load balancing, content switching and advance application delivery technologies.- Establish communications channels between the customers and Citrix product management and development teams.- Provide assistance on delivering Citrix solutions and troubleshooting complex issues.- Handle high priority cases in order to minimize down time to the customers. - Analyze support trends, making recommendations to increase reliability and performance.

As a consultant, I executed consistent engineering support for 32 site locations across 16 countries, engineering resolutions utilizing routers, firewalls, switches, satellite and wireless.

I utilized strong knowledge in routing, switching, voice, firewalls, and VPN services in achieving resolution for technology and networking issues within eight domestic and international call center site locations.

Support 4 sites with MPLS, in charge of all network/switching/routing; implemented new monitoring system and Aruba wireless controllers at all sites; project work such as implementing RADIUS, changing QoS, updating IOS; backup to Linux/SAN admin.

Directed team for local and Metro-E networks, disaster recovery site, and Avaya IP Office phone system; queried database for outbound-dialers.

Responsible for technical infrastructure including Cisco MPLS network, routers, switches, servers, telecommunications, warehouse wireless access points, handheld terminals, Linux, help desk, video and door lock systems and cellular services.

Oversaw Cisco MPLS network, Linux, phone systems, Cisco switches, ASA firewalls, MS Server 2003, and systems monitoring

Accountable for all aspects from concept to launch and continuing operational support of Asian-based music web site on ATG Dynamo/Oracle/UNIX platform including functional specifications, infrastructure design, development, and testing. Project managed external creative and development teams, fulfillment and hosting partners (5 companies on 3 continents) to bring site to completion $495,000 under budget. This was featured in a cover story in the Far East Economic Review.

Mentored and assisted fourteen direct reports including AS/400, UNIX, Microsoft servers, operations, help desk, LAN/WAN, POS systems, and polling operations. Held numerous responsibilities to configure, install and administer network infrastructure and telecommunications systems that supported staff of 400. Established new IT policies, which defined acceptable use of IT assets within the company. Developed documentation, training, and support plans.

Responsible for day-to-day technology operations including UNIX systems, web servers, network infrastructure, telecommunications, data security, and help desk. Recommended and implemented network wide security management solution, including Firewall policies and configuration, router access-lists, and agent based network monitoring.