Create and deploy bespoke Network designs, implementation and documentation to customers of any size. Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions to any networking issue presented.Worked closely with vendors such as Aruba, Juniper Mist, Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto.Specialising in campus switching and wireless networks with strong experience in distribution centre WiFi design

Responsible for LAN, WAN and voice networking equipment throughout Australia and Asia, including our Singapore and Melbourne Data Centers and redistribution of routes for US and European offices.Design, deploy and operate all LAN/WAN networks throughout Australian offices.Design, deploy and operate Cisco UCM and integrate with Cross Cluster Mobility to Asian UCM cluster.

Spotless is one of the largest employers in Australia, with thousands of employees and hundreds of sites around the world providing services such as cleaning, catering, security, painting and maintenance. As Spotless is moving to a global business focus, with more and more cloud based technologies being deployed, the focus on the network has become more important than ever.; Responsible for networking equipment (routers, switches, and ASA, Checkpoint & Juniper firewalls), and video… Show more Spotless is one of the largest employers in Australia, with thousands of employees and hundreds of sites around the world providing services such as cleaning, catering, security, painting and maintenance. As Spotless is moving to a global business focus, with more and more cloud based technologies being deployed, the focus on the network has become more important than ever.; Responsible for networking equipment (routers, switches, and ASA, Checkpoint & Juniper firewalls), and video conferencing systems (Polycom HDX and VBP) at Spotless Head Office, interstate/international offices, remote offices.Manage the global IP network ( IP addressing, routing, firewalls, telco providers, vendors and data centres, approx 400+ sites in total)Manage DHCP for Australian sitesManage DNS for internal domain, as well as approx 40 external domains.Manage National and International Wireless network coverage through Cisco WLC and LWAPsImprove the efficiency and capabilities of the Video Conferencing system and business interaction.Follow ITIL processes and best processes for change control/problem management.Upgrade and improve upon reporting, management and monitoring software (Cacti, Nagios)Configure and maintain networking equipment at State Offices and remote sites. Key Achievements:Designed and implemented the wired and wireless network for the new Spotless Global Head Office at 549 St Kilda Rd.Introduced link monitoring of all links to intra/interstate and international sites and offices Show less

One of the largest Investment and Financial Services companies in the world. With a 24x7 requirement for uptime, combined with a high pressure, time critical environment, quick thinking and a calm demeanour are crucial to delivering the IT services expected by the Firm.; Responsible for all networking equipment. (Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, F5's). IOS upgrades, initial installation, configurations.Day to day activities include configuring switchports, trunks, routing topology, ASA… Show more One of the largest Investment and Financial Services companies in the world. With a 24x7 requirement for uptime, combined with a high pressure, time critical environment, quick thinking and a calm demeanour are crucial to delivering the IT services expected by the Firm.; Responsible for all networking equipment. (Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, F5's). IOS upgrades, initial installation, configurations.Day to day activities include configuring switchports, trunks, routing topology, ASA firewall rules, NATs, phone setup, installation and configuration changes (PABX and UCM), video-conference setups, Responsible for voice/video equipment. (Cisco UCM, NEC PABX, IPC Turret system, QMaster and UCCX Call Centre applications, Tandberg videoconferencing, Compunetix conference bridge), Mail and Spam filtering (Brightmail and Mail Marshall)Follow ITIL processes and best processes for change control/problem management.Maintain and build network monitoring tools to provide an overview of network performance. (Cacti, MRTG, HP Openview).Manage DNS and DHCP throughout Australian and New Zealand offices.Responsible for installation and maintenance of primary and DR data centre's. Installation of racks and commissioning of networking equipment, servers and blade chassis'.Responsible for initial configuration of edge SAN devices (Brocade)Key Achievements:Migrated the entire Development environment from Production systems with no downtime to services. Show less

Optus are the second largest provider of telecommunications products in Australia, concentrating primarily on Mobile, Internet and Satellite technologies.; Designed, managed and optimised Optus' GSM, GPRS and 3G UMTS networks.Site planning/management, statistical analysis, traffic prediction, coverage planning, impact assessment, etc of new/existing sitesLiaise with business customers regarding their issues, and finding cost effective solutions while not reducing the performance of the… Show more Optus are the second largest provider of telecommunications products in Australia, concentrating primarily on Mobile, Internet and Satellite technologies.; Designed, managed and optimised Optus' GSM, GPRS and 3G UMTS networks.Site planning/management, statistical analysis, traffic prediction, coverage planning, impact assessment, etc of new/existing sitesLiaise with business customers regarding their issues, and finding cost effective solutions while not reducing the performance of the network.Find ways to improve performance of the team by creating new tools, update/improve documentation, streamlining procedures. Key Achievements:Implemented a discrepancy checker that scanned the Victorian network for any non-standard/non-approved configuration and alerted the engineer responsible for correction. Show less