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Boston, MA, US

Test and Design roll-out of corporate wide L2/L3 data-center fabric replacement from Cisco to Sonic ONOSDeveloped Automation and management platform to configure and deploy via ZTP global fabricPython and Django techniques to deliver custom built application.Lead and guided Sr network engineering staff to help stress test new Sonic ONOS hardware with.

Springfield, VA, US

• Lead Dev Architect and Director of Network Automation and Python Development (https://www.dynecon.com)
• Managed and Directed Software and Automation teams to design and code enterprise applications supporting discovery and automatedchange within any network supporting over 20,000 nodes and systems.
• Developed Rewards system for over 40,000 users’ using Web3 blockchain techniques.
• Developed product road maps and deliverables to ensure product MVP is produced on time and production ready.
• Architected enterprise network science platform (NSP) using advanced technique on GCP, Python, Flask, Salt-Stack and more.
• Architected and coded full stack application to support network discovery.

Worldwide, OO

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect - LEAD (Orlando)· Designed new OpenCloud standards Network Connectivity and automation to build out new projects and VPCs· Lead team to delivery connectivity over VPN site to site and client VPN using automation from Ansible playbooks· Delivered initial documents and architectural diagrams to finalize how to deliver and bring.

Bloomfield, CT, US

Sr. Network Architect / Engineer IT Principal – LEAD (USA-Remote)· Sr. Network Architect / Engineer providing end to end solutions to the health-care industry.· Designed new DMZ standards SRX 3600 – off prem on prem DDoS – source-fire IPS· Designed and built DMZ security devices – SRX 3600 main focus – moved off ASA to SRX· Designed and deployed Nexus 7k.

• Leader in innovation for internet services; Lead Network Architect and Liaison between Network Engineering, Sales department and the end client.
• Reviewed regulated Federal health industry standards for client. Provided technical solutions with sales team to meet those requirements.
• Designed IPS (Intrusion Preventions Systems) security solution for over 20 large end client sites.
• Built out large GETVPN over MPLS solutions to meet Federal specs. Used Visio and other tools to present solution and deployment plans.
• Lead all Sr. level Network Engineers, guided them through the configuration of complicated DATA and VOIP solutions.
• Front end Architectural lead for AT&T Sales team. Provided technical solutions docs and diagram that included (BOM*s) and (SOW*s).

• Largest online gaming site in the world, providing an online casino platform used throughout Europe. ~1,500 employees; $1B+ revenue.; Designed and built Large Enterprise IP network using Juniper, Fortigate, Foundry.
• Planned multiple regional data-centers to support a changing regulated industry through-out the European Union.
• Built LAN/WAN and VPN production network into a multi-level / manageable network.
• Built out 10 gig LAN using Foundry and Juniper NS5200’s.
• Designed advanced Sr. level diagrams to present and train across multiple international departments located in Europe and India.
• Deployed several security zones to segment data through-out the enterprise to meet strict PCI and other security requirements.

• Expert provider of Voice Over IP solutions to reduce overhead and increase efficiency in large-scale call centers.; Designed Large Enterprise IP network.
• Re-built all security zones using Juniper and multi firewall approach to meet PCI and other security requirements.
• Built out campus network using juniper VPN over VPLS networks to interconnect multiple locations and data centers.
• Designed advanced Sr. level diagrams to present and train across multiple departments.
• Re-built core data-centers replacing current Layer 2 switching environment to use Cisco platform switching.
• Re-built core data-centers replacing Cisco security with Netscreen ISG and SSG firewalls.

• Provides insurance and financial banking for multiple banks, 2,500 employees; $100M+ annual revenue.; Managed, designed and built internal financial IP networks.
• Restructured and separated multiple financial networks using dozens of firewalls to meet strict security policies.
• Created large IP networks with layer 3 switches.
• Provide documentation and presentations to financial vendors to ease their concerns on network change and design.
• Designed and negotiated the build out of a Disaster Recovery site for 3 large IP based financial clients under the Pemco umbrella.
• Presented advanced solutions and designs to help internal network engineers resolve some ongoing issue with their current network topology.

• Pioneering online gambling platform executed entirely over the public Internet.
• Designed and built multiple enterprise networks.
• Rebuilt redundant data-centers using Cisco devices. Implemented new technology to prevent large DDOS attacks.
• Created Multiple VLANs and broadcast domains on Layer 2 to help security and performance to the end user.
• Designed and created all documentation.
• Managed project flow and creation to build out redundant data-centers with the leading vendors, Cisco and F5labs…..

• Redesigned Campus Network and Data-Center. Built out redundant Border Routers using Cisco 7200 routers configured for HSRP.
• I designed and built out the layer 2 and 3 devices using trunks and VLAN tagging to create multiple subnets and broadcast domains.
• Managed a team of Network engineers to help meet deadlines.
• Configured all VPN solutions using checkpoint firewall 2 on Sun Systems OS.
• Created all documentation and was the leader on all projects.
• Installed all cabling, racking for DC

• Designed, built, configured and supported the corporate LAN and WAN using Cisco 6509 Switches.
• Configured OSPF over PPTP and Frame-Relay to support the corporate WAN.
• Resolved complex Routing issues on Multiple Cisco 7200 Series router running OSPF and BGP for redundant links.
• Helped designed and build security on the corporate LAN and WAN using Nokia Checkpoint firewall 2.
• Implemented Access list to deny and permit network entry into secure Subnets.
• Designed network infrastructure Core/distribution/Access layers within the corporate LAN, WAN and Testing networks. Rolled out properIP addressing using VLSM and created multiple VLAN’s that connected into the Testing.

• Provided Global wide support for the corporate WAN and Rivals.com.
• Designed, built, and implemented corporate LAN and WAN using Cisco routers and switches. Over 12 Cisco PIX firewalls and WatchgaurdVPN solutions.
• Installed configured corporate Exchange Servers that supported over 500 local users and thousand of global users.
• Used multiple ISP to ensure the fastest and most reliable Internet connections. Tested performance gains and uptime between Internap andAT&T before locking into contracts.
• Worked with Cisco for the Smart Start purchase of over a Million dollars of equipment.
• Designed corporate Data-center including UPS power, Cooling and raised floor design.

• Designed, built, configured, supported and monitored multiple networks for various clients.
• Put the first drugstore online “ www.soma.com” now called cvs.com.
• Designed Soma.com using, Cisco 2500 routers and 2900 switches.
• Created a WAN connecting two corporate office’s using Watchguard and Cisco VPN solutions at Soma.com.
• Built Microsoft Master domain model using PDC and BDC for the corporate office at Soma.com
• Built out data-center at Exodus Communications for Soma.com using MS IIS, Dell servers, Cisco 7200 with multiple DS3 lines provide byExodus and Internap running BGP for redundant links. Used F5labs for load balance.

• Designed and configured LAN and Internet connections.
• Supported MS PDC and BDC domain Servers.
• Supported MS Exchange Server 5.0
• Supported over 5 Oracle Servers.
• Supported all desktops running MS Windows and OS2-Warp
• Configured and supported Two ISDN BRI lines for Internet connection.

• Supported over 9 MS Servers including PDC, BDC, SQL, IIS, FTP and Exchange Servers.
• Implemented Wireless solutions for the Sales force to connect Via VPN using Ricochet.
• Managed Automated Testing group. Used MS Visual Test to write test scripts and ran a manual bug tracking System.
• Work at Boeing onsite as consultant to implement SQL server and Bloomberg systems.
• Provided LAN users with help desk support.

Redmond, Washington, US

• Installed, configured Microsoft Windows 95, 3.11, 3.1.
• Supported phones calls to resolve problems with customers running MS products.
• Supported the Local Windows NT 3.5 Server for group logon permissions.
• Resolved GPS “Global positioning Satellite” issues connecting with MS GPS modems and Software.
• Resolved TCP/IP issues and NIC cards running within the local group of 30 support engineers.
• Upgraded Windows 3.1 computers to Windows 95.5