As a post-sales network delivery architect and technical lead for professional services engagements and projects. I focus on SDWAN technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Datacenter, and Campus Routing/Switching. I have experience across multiple industry verticals, such as in Healthcare, Finance, and Insurance which allows me to understand each customers unique challenges and requirements.• Led the design and deployment of a large-scale Cisco SDWAN network for a nationwide Insurance firm. Planned and migrated 2 DCs and over 300 Branches with Cisco ASR1001, ISR1000-4000, Catalyst 8K routers. Incorporated advanced security services such as zScaler (ZIA) and IDS/IPS.• Provided the planning and deployment to extend the Cisco SDWAN fabric onto Microsoft Azure’s cloud infrastructure for a Healthcare provider. Built a fully redundant architecture across three environments (Prod, DR, & Dev), multiple Cloud Regions & Availability Zones with Cisco CSR1Kv, Transit vNETs, incorporating both Internet & MPLS transports.• Planned and migrated off Barracuda Firewall security virtual appliances onto Azure’s native Firewall service across three US regions for an Engineering firm. Performed rule enhancements and traffic migrations to improve manageability and security posture.• Led a multimillion-dollar Datacenter build project from the ground up for a large bank. Designed and planned all aspects such as physical racking, power, cabling, installation, routing and switching configurations. Configured and staged equipment such as Cisco Nexus 9K, Cisco ACI, Catalyst 9K, Cat8K Routers, Gigamon, Checkpoint, F5, Infoblox, Imperva and Netscouts. • Expertise in the deployment of Azure & AWS cloud networking services, including Network Virtual Appliances (Cisco SDWAN, CSR1Kv, Cat8Kv, Velocloud VCE), ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, IPSec VPN, Azure Route Server, Firewall, Internet/Transit Gateways, Routing/BGP, Load Balancers and many others.

[vCORE Technology Partners is now part of AHEAD, a leading provider of platforms for digital business. The acquisition creates a national reach and a more holistic services portfolio for AHEAD. During this transition period, vCORE Technology Partners looks forward to rolling out the AHEAD brand to the West Coast, and kicking-off 2022 as the fully integrated team at AHEAD.]

Advanced Services Architect for both Pre and Post sales specializing in SD-WAN (Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela, Cisco iWAN, Versa Networks, VMware NSX SD-WAN/Velocloud), Enterprise Network Infrastructure, Datacenter, WAN and Campus LAN networking.• Delivery architect & engineer with a SME in SDWAN (Cisco SDWAN Viptela, Cisco iWAN, Versa Networks & VMware SDWAN VeloCloud), Datacenter & Campus Routing & Switching technologies. Experience in serving multiple industry verticals to understand each business’s unique project challenges and requirements.• Performed a Cisco SDWAN deployment for a large global finance company, provisioning cloud controllers, connecting 2 DC’s and 4 pilot Branches using vEdge 1000 & 2000 routers. • Pre-Sales technical lead for customer facing engagements for the strategy & design of SDWAN technologies. Performed PoCs, PoVs and Network Assessment to provide technical value to customers. • Collaborate with Sales Engineering and Account Management teams in documenting requirements and assist in the creation of LOEs, SOWs and BOMs.• Coordinate with external partners and vendors in providing customers with maintenance, troubleshooting and technical support for ongoing engagements.

Oversaw the architecture, engineering and operation of MWH's entire Global Network Infrastructure. Lead the Technology and Strategic Direction for the Enterprise Network Infrastructure.• Led the Architecture and Engineering for a global SDWAN network (Cisco iWAN) utilizing Gluware’s automation, API scripting and orchestration technology, enabling rapid provisioning of 160+ sites.• Implemented an Internet based DMVPN Overlay using Cisco ISR 800-4400 routers, eliminating costly MPLS circuits, gaining 10x bandwidth and decreasing provisioning time from months to days.• Built 4 fully redundant and scalable Core Network POPs with Cisco ASR 1000s, CSR1Kv, Catalyst 65000/4500 switches and Cisco ASA 5500X NGFWs to interconnect the a VPLS Gigabit Core Backbone.• Designed all BGP Core Routing Policies, developed new BGP Communities for Traffic Engineering and established Internet BGP Peering with 6 major Service Providers.• Provided the design & routing strategy to interconnect Public Cloud Providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Rackspace, VoIP and SIP providers due to increased infrastructure agility demands.• Led the M&A network integration of a global company (Stantec) with 15000+ employees and 250+ offices by managing the dissimilar network architectures and vendors (Cisco vs. Juniper MX Routers and EX Switches).• Researched, recommended and presented the Strategic Direction, Frameworks, Road-Mapping and Capacity Planning to Senior Leadership Team to promote the evolution of the enterprise network.• Provided Leadership, Mentorship, Training and Resource Management activities to a team of 6 global network engineering resources.

Primary technical engineer for the design, deployment, and day to day operational support for a wide array of network services, including Core WAN, Campus & LAN, Datacenter, Cloud, Security, Voice, Wireless, Remote Access, Load Balancing and WAN Optimization.• Led the global rollout of Cisco Web Security (Cisco ScanSafe & OpenDNS), enhancing corporate Network Security and users’ quality of experience to Cloud resources.• Enhanced DC operations by architecting and implementing Cisco UCS. Simplified corporate Windows & Linux server deployments and replacements and saved half the operational time and labor costs.• Designed DCs located in the US, UK, Asia-Pacific and LATAM with Cisco Nexus (5K, 3K, 2K) to support VMware ESX, Hyper-V, SANs (NetApp & Dell EMC) and application load balancing (F5 LTM/GTM).• Implemented critical Wireless (Cisco 5500 WLCs), Remote Access (Cisco AnyConnect) and Access Control (AAA, Radius, ISE, MFA) network infrastructure to enable users to securely work anywhere.• Led the migration from Cisco VoIP & Unified Communications (CUCM) to Enterprise Microsoft Skype for Business, reducing costs and enhancing global corporate audio, video and collaboration.• Solution Architect for the integration between Business Mergers, Acquisitions (M&A) and Joint Ventures. Built a network infrastructure to foster collaboration among 4 International joint venture partners to support MWH’s Panama Canal Third Set of Locks project.• Served as the highest-level (Tier III+) escalation point for infrastructure change management review (ITSM) and troubleshooting to resolve highly complex networking issues.

Installed, configured, operated and supported a global enterprise network using a variety of multi-vendor networking equipment including Cisco, Juniper, F5, Routers, Switches, Firewalls & VPN Concentrators. Investigated and troubleshooted network issues and provided RCA and resolution.• Engineered and operated the L2/L3 WAN, LAN and Data Center infrastructure utilizing Frame Relay, ATM, IPSec VPNs, MPLS, Ethernet and VLANs. Implemented protocols such as BGP, EIGRP and OSPF.• Configured, deployed and maintained a variety of network hardware (Cisco 800-7200 routers, Cisco 1900-6500 Catalyst switches), Juniper & F5 BigIP Load Balancers and IPSec Remote Access concentrators.• Enforced and managed security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA, TACACS+) and policies on Cisco PIX-ASA (500-5500), Checkpoint NG Firewalls, Cisco IDS/IPS, Websense content filters and Proxies.• Designed and deployed an external DNS system using Linux & BIND. Operationally managed over 100+ Domains and improved corporate Internet presence.• Managed the Global IP Address allocation and distribution tools such as IPAM and DHCP.• Drove the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Test Planning and Best Practice guidelines to promote Global Network Standards.• Created detailed Technical Documentation and Diagrams using MS Visio to provide support tools for Tier 1 & 2 personnel.• Developed low cost Open Source Network Monitoring & Management tools, such as MRTG, NMIS and RANCID to help reduce IT budget.