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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 Python SCAPY tools..Architected and coded full stack application to roll-out of all new ONOS fabric switches. Using K8s/Docker

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.• Architected and delivered database schema on Cloud SQL (GCP).• Architected DataLake on GCP BigQuery to support Ai product functionality.• Directed and guided international Low Code development resource.• Directed automation goals and backend support from Sr Level CCIE network engineering teams.• Provided mentoring to senior level python, outsystems (low code) and network engineering teams throughout the Life Cycle anddevelopment.

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 on new clients· Assisted and lead new engagements with potential clients | onboarding of new clients network connectivity and automation · Trained delivery center staff on how to script and properly build out network connectivity VPN, BGP and more….· Developed Ansible playbooks for managed services such as patching linux and windows via yaml and bash scripts· Reviewed automation code for network scripts and made appropriate changes where needed.

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 solutions using 8+ Nexus 7k core switches for segmentation through-out the Data-Center.· Deployed end to end Cisco ASR 1002 – 1006 routers using VRF and BGP so support enterprise WAN ISP roll-out.· Created Sr Level standards / these standards were guides and template’s used to train Network Engineers and NOC team globally. · End to end pilot to production solution design for 15,000 Work At Home users ( Aruba Networks Mobility solutions ) · Provided technical solutions docs and diagram that included (BOM*s) and (SOW*s). · Direct lead to present high-end technical network solutions to executive staff for the Cigna Executive staff members.· Reviewed all F5 LTM requests with Jr. Network staff. Guided Jr. staff on creating advanced rules via I-rules and persistence settings.· Provided Sr. level architect diagrams for the Cigna enterprise. Used today as the guide and standard for all IT projects.· Redesigned Cigna's DMZ in two of their core data centers. Used Zone based security solution and was the architect / Lead design engineer.

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).• Direct lead to present high-end technical network solutions to executive staff for the AT&T Enterprise clients.• Reviewed BGP and WAN solution for large AT&T clients. Provided road maps and engineering configurations to improve their WAN.• Designed Large NAC (Network Access Control) solutions to provide switch port security for over 5000 plus users.• Put together technical diagrams for all projects at the VOIP and DATA level to end clients. End to end solutions working with Sales.

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 (Brocade) and Cisco technologies.• 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.• Re-built core data-centers Using Foundry and Cisco switching.• Manipulated BGP using INTERNAP FCP flow manager.• Reviewed ISP contracts and shifted application traffic to a more central location to reduce bandwidth cost by $2,000,000 per year.• Installed all cabling, racking for DC.

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.• Performed Sr. level engineer solutions for one of the largest insurance companies in Washington State.

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 Labs.• Provided all network Design and testing scripts for dozens of Test Labs.• Built Simulated WAN’s and LAN’s within the testing labs. Tested most major vendor’s equipment such as, Cisco, F5labs, Cacheflow, Dell,Compaq, Gateway, Network Appliance, 3com etc….• Provided all documentation, topology design, configuration and training for large simulated WAN testing labs.• Used Packetier, Web Avalanche, Windows Application Stress tool and custom pearl scripts to generate TCP/IP requests within the WAN andLAN testing labs. Ran reports on all test and generated White papers to provide the Sales force with Data to sell Cacheflow equipment.• Worked hand and hand with multiple 3rdparty ISP’s and hardware vendors, providing them with Data that compared performance gains andlosses using Cacheflow product line.• Helped on site engineers to resolve highly important issues. Resolved high-end technical problems and trained “MSN.COM” networkEngineers to use BIG-IP and Cacheflow to support their upcoming Olympic events.• Created online visio/asp program that allowed testing engineers, network engineers and managers the ability to run automated test scripts,reports and configure all networking equipment within the test labs and the corporate LAN and WAN.

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.• Trained Help desk and systems administrators to monitor Routers, Switches, VPN connections and Firewalls.• Wrote all documentation, topology designs, and security policies for corporate network.• Provide documentation and proper security designs to pass a network Audit.• Designed, built, implemented, supported and monitored Rivals.com for over 60 million users.4• Used Multiple Data-centers running Cisco 7200 routes, Cisco 4000 Switches, dozens of PIX firewalls, F5labs Big-IP, 3DNS, Edge-FX,Cacheflow, EMC, Compaq Storage Works, Proliant Servers, Dell Power Edge, Power Vault, Network Appliance, Brocade Switches andRadguard.

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 solutions for the web site.• Created all documentation and trained network engineers to support the local and WAN network.• Installed MS Exchange Server over WAN links to support both the Seattle office and Ohio offices.

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.• Created LAN with VLAN segmentation using Cisco 2900 series Switches.• Ran MS Proxy Server to speed up Internet connections.• Configured all IIS Servers and FTP Servers Using Microsoft solutions.• Provided documentation and network layout of the Internal LAN and Internet connections.

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