Greg Blaha Email & Phone Number

United States

Represent Palo Alto Networks toward Northeast region local governmentResponsible to forward design and implementation of Next Generation firewalls, Panorama, Prisma access, AiOps, Cortex and Expanse.Assist with client operational issuesDocument configurationsTrain Staff.

Old Westbury

Responsible to assure the availability and operational integrity of NYIT networking infrastructure across all campuses including New York City, Old Westbury, Central Islip, Arkansas, and Vancouver Canada.Currently redesigning our infrastructure in Vancouver to support a physical move out of our current offices and into newly acquired space. Plan IDF closets, HVAC, UPS, Wi-Fi, cabling, connectivity and firewalls, VPNRoll out Ring Central VOIP solution at our Vancouver and Central Islip campus.Manage and operate Enterprise Core and Data Center networks consisting of Cisco Nexus 7706, Nexus 5695 with C2348 FEX.Currently deploying Cisco 9300 access switches in areas of network where legacy Nortel Avaya remainResponsible to manage Cisco licensing and maintain all licenses via Cisco Smart License model. Deploy Cisco on Premise SSM license server, generate tokens where needed and license 9300 series hardware.Replaced Checkpoint firewalls with HA Palo Alto PA-5250. Management via PA-M200 Panorama. Utilize policy based routing for cutover.Redesign site to site VPN tunnels, move from inside our organization to the perimeter and secure with Palo Alto. Provide redundancy via multi path with Palo route monitoring and IP SLA feature.

Greenwich Ct

Design and implement new Cisco Greenwich headquarters LANDesign and implement new Cisco Meraki Wifi solution at headquartersDesign and implement VPN solution to connect all New Your regional officesDesign and implement Cisco ASA solution to secure and connect five regional officesProvide on call services to troubleshoot and correct any operational issues which may occur after hoursProvide advise and professional expertise regarding transition to world wide infrastructure footprint.

Old Westbury, New York, United States

Design and Implement new Cisco Meraki wired and wireless solution within the the dormitory complexReverse engineer and marry Cisco networking environment with existing Alcatel backboneReverse engineer and completely document campus wide fiber infrastructure

Greater New York City Area

All of the critical Networking infrastructure solutions operating at FIT for the past 10 years have been designed, implemented and maintained by myself, my team and our partners. Over the past 5 years many solutions have aged and we have been aggressively upgrading and replacing infrastructure with more modern capable solutions. The following list is a summary of specific aspects of this effort and my responsibilities• Manage team of four infrastructure engineers. • Insure the Enterprise is secure, operating at peak efficiency and monitored 24 by 7• Act as lead engineer on all projects, mentor and train staff.• Evaluate, procure and implement new technology solutions.• Continually develop and improve enterprise infrastructure• Document Enterprise infrastructure and support procedures.• Develop, maintain and manage vendor relations• Inventory, track and maintain support agreements on all infrastructure components.• New construction and data center planning• Plan and execute system configuration changes in coordination with Change Management Committee• Assist with the development of Change Management processes• Responsible for Ethernet, Fiber Channel, Load Balancing, Wireless, VPN, ISP, DR, Firewalls, Physical Security, DNS, DHCP, VOIP infrastructure support

Greater New York City Area

• Manage, mentor and develop staff of 15 individuals. Act in senior engineering capacity, recruit and hire• Design, support and implement data communication systems in support of IDX and Allscripts TouchWorks solutions Scan, Wireless Dictate and RX with HP iPAQ 550• Develop and administer change control procedures. Approve and schedule all system configuration changes.• Design and install Windows 2000 Active directory, MS Exchange 2000 and Veritas solutions in support of enterprise consisting of 20 locations and 2000 users• Design and implement Server Farm solution utilizing fully redundant Cisco Catalyst 4507R equipment• Design and implement Cisco wireless network and VPN in support of IDX and TouchWorks solutions.• Redesign WAN, implement redundant PIX 515 firewalls and VPN hardware resulting in HIPAA compliant environment• Lead organizational efforts to digitize radiology and patient records. Implement Konica CR and evaluate Medweb PACS solution. Design and implement HP SAN solution to meet mass storage requirements.• Negotiate with vendors, procure software, hardware and develop contracts.• Write RFP and manage process soliciting proposals for corporate voice communication services and call center.• Manage and develop Lawson financial applications.• Design, manage and develop corporate Help Desk.

Greater New York City Area

• Report to the Chief Information Officer and server on the senior management team. Recommend and develop technology strategic plans, initiatives and policy.• Sit on the institution facilities committee. Strategize development, utilization and construction of all buildings across the five metropolitan area locations. Specify necessary IT infrastructure to be incorporated into blueprint phase of new construction. Liaise and oversee architectural and construction organizations.• Responsible for the design implementation and administration of all information systems located across University locations supporting over 25000 users.• Lead all high profile projects, manage operating / capital budget and staff of 25 individuals • Develop and manage vendor relationships, procure equipment and software, negotiate contracts.• Design dual home Internet connectivity for redundancy with BGP4 and Policy Based Routing.• Designed and implement Symbol 802.11b wireless solution for the St. Johns School of Law• Reduce operating expense through implementation of server consolidation and network management systems such as Cisco works 2000 and HP Openview. Utilize EMC Clarion FC4500 SAN and IP 4700 NAS for storage consolidation. Backup facilitated VIA Legato NetWorker• Plan and execute Unix deployments in support of ERP System SCT Banner with IPlanet email on Solaris 8• Designed and built fiber optic campus wide backbone to support voice and data services on Single and Multi Mode• Develop IT strategy to support institutional initiatives. Design and implement Campus Pipeline WEB portal

Greater New York City Area

• Project manager for Lufthansa Airlines’ participation in the high profile project of building the new international arrivals building located at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 1. Participate with ground up building of data center and systems to handle passenger check in, security, baggage and administration. Liaise with BAE and EDS for the installation and testing of the automated baggage handling system and the FIDS Flight Information Display. Interface with architectural firms to develop and finalize terminal communication systems blue prints and design.• Travel extensively to Germany to train on Lufthansa technology and to strategize projects execution within North America• Responsible to certify and install CUTE point of sale and passenger check in systems with SITA and AIRINC• Design and Implement OSPF Frame Relay WAN supporting over 30 Lufthansa North American locations• Setup and support communications equipment such as Kiosk, Nortel routers, bridges, gateways and switches• Design and install backbone facilities to support a nationwide roll out of SAP R3, and maintain connectivity to both IBM 3270 and Unisys host environments. Responsible for OSPF, DLSW, IP and IPX routing needs• Undergo 5 year FAA background check, receive clearance to access all restricted areas within JFK Airport• Travel extensively throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States, strategizing and implementing, solutions in Lufthansa Sales, Cargo, Airport and Administrative offices.