Senior Network Consultant specializing in Cisco ACI and Cisco SDA bringing a wealth of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing cutting-edge network solutions. Working with clients deploying automated, secure, and efficient network infrastructures tailored to meet business objectives. Designing tailored network architectures and integration into existing systems. Also acting as a SME for Cisco networking products to internal teams, colleagues and external clients.Security Cleared, including NPPV3

Acting as the subject matter expert and lead engineer on deployment of Cisco networking solutions to clients.Working for the Professional Services team, responsible for engaging with customers in order to understand the implementation and delivery requirements, potential challenges and in-turn implementation and deployment of best of breed technology solutions that realise the customer objectives and expectations.Providing technical authoring and creation of content in order to provide documentationsuch as LLDs, HLDs, Professional Service estimates and collaborating onimplementation and test plans.

Working as the technical lead for all Network and Unified Communications related functions (design, implementation and operation) in a wider Infrastructure team.Experienced with design, deploying and maintaining Cisco ACI, ASA Firewalls, UCS Environment, Cisco SDAWorking on new cutting edge technical solutions in the Factory or Trackside with our Technical Partners to deliver improved car performance.Wider skill set includes working with HPE Simplivity, Citrix Xensever, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco Meraki, VMWare, Cisco Unified Communications, MobileIron and Enterprise Vault, Linux (CentOS), Python, Ansible and high level multicast design.

Hands on and configuration experience with Nexus 7k, 5k, 3k, 2k as part of three major data center upgrades globally utilizing VDC’s and experience with VPC creation, management and 2k FEX deployment to top of rack. SAN Network configuration and management for connectivity to 3Par and NetApp storage arrays.Deployment and configuration of Cisco UCS for ongoing Virtualization project and software upgrade of Cisco Unified Communications Manager and accompanying Applications.Design, configuration and management of low latency WAN/LAN customer facing networks for highly sensitive trading systems utilizing Cisco 2900 series site routers running HSRP, EIGRP and DMVPN Failover to a Nexus 5k core.Designed and installed Cisco ACS (TACACS, RADIUS) Authentication system globally with nodes spread across EMEA, AMER and APAC regions using Virtual machines on VMware ESXi 5.1Configuration experience and troubleshooting network issues with Corvil for nanosecond level monitoring, reporting and Wireshark trace analysis.Operational experience with Checkpoint R76 (Gaia) and above software including IPS and VPN modulesStrong experience with Change Management processes, high level design documentation and Cisco PPDIOO network cycles.Day to day operational use of Solarwinds for SNMP monitoring and reporting.3rd line support for global Corporate LAN/WAN and Cisco Unified Communications environment at a major global financial broker including deploying and maintaining various clusters around the world running 8.5, 9.1 and 10.5 (Unity and Jabber included)Working in a 6 man team, responsible for 3500 endpoints/users globally.

Configuration, installation and maintenance of Cisco ASA5550 enterprise Firewall for creation of DMZ network’s and provide 3rd party VPN access.3rd Line support for entire Willmott Dixon offices within the UK (circa 1500 users/endpoints across 26 main offices and 100 satellite offices)Experienced with configuration of Cisco 2900 series routers for DMVPN connectivity utilizing ADSL links for short life cycle offices (Construction sites)Project experience with the migration of the entire DataCentre to a new managed site and implementation of DR solutions.Migration of core network from a flat IP addressing scheme to a more structured network with OSPF and EIGRP design and integration and moving from unmanaged hardware to 3750 stack switches and Cisco 4900 series core switches.Merged an existing network from purchased company into our own structure and migrated services into our DataCentre on short time scales to meet business needs and requirements.Management and dealing with BT for the installation and cessation of multiple leased lines for new and closing construction sites throughout the entire UK.End of month management report creation and documentation using Solarwinds and Corvil for the CIO.

Have visited all the major trading floors in London for the installation and maintenance of our equipment, providing onsite support for RBS, Nomura and Morgan Stanley etc.To build and test PC’s with Microsoft operating systems (Server 2000 + 2003) along with Speakerbus proprietary software.To ensure System build and System Hardening procedures are documented and are kept up to date.Creating and authoring Technical Documentation to be used worldwide and for Customers own Support StaffConfiguring, installing and maintaining VoIP and Turret solutions using various PBX’s To give support and technical assistance to other departments in Speakerbus, Third line vendors and customers as required, this includes global third line support and out of hours phone cover.Providing and managing training for engineers, for the SB534, i-Series, VCM and all related products and procedures.

Working in a 3 man team based in their Bedfordshire Head Office dealing with day to day issues and providing 2nd/3rd line support to all their sites/offices in the United Kingdom as well as their two onsite datacenters and core network, circa 1000 user/endpoints on campusAdding nodes to Solarwinds as well as monitoring and creating reports for monthly reviews and meetingsCommissioning and decommissioning new sites on a daily basis as well as upgrading existing sites onto new WAN providers as part of an ongoing project