Experienced IT professional with a strong background in network engineering, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure design. Recently completed advanced training at the Data Engineering Academy, gaining expertise in SQL, Python (Agos), Data Modeling, AWS, Azure, System Design, Snowflake, and PySpark. Passionate about leveraging data engineering and cloud technologies to drive innovation and solve complex business challenges. Adept at working across diverse fields within the IT world, delivering secure, scalable, and efficient solutions.

As a Senior Network Engineer at Wipro, a leading global IT solutions provider, I am responsible for overseeing network-related tasks, incidents, and projects in alignment with Health Plan Services network guidelines. Specializing in Cisco FTD and F5 Load Balancers, I ensure the seamless implementation and maintenance of network and firewall devices for business applications. My role involves configuring and troubleshooting complex network issues, while also producing detailed implementation plans for tasks and projects. I collaborate closely with management and architecture teams to drive network improvements and maintain up-to-date documentation. My technical expertise spans TCP/IP protocols, Cisco ISE, Cisco Umbrella, and network monitoring tools. Committed to operational excellence, I am also engaged in 24/7 rotational shifts, ensuring network availability and security. My qualifications are backed by 14 years of hands-on experience and a range of professional certifications including CCNP Security, CCNA R&S, and F5 LTM.

• Provided network technology planning, configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and operational support for multi-site clients, data centers, and employees worldwide. • Supported public/private multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, VMware VCF/NSX, Equinix). • Engineered and administered core foundational infrastructure: LAN/WAN/WLAN, Internet, MPLS, routing, switching, security (firewalls), SDWAN. • Administered and optimized the Cisco ISE platform, enhancing network access control and security compliance.• Implemented and supported virtual network infrastructure and remote access services (SSL VPN, Citrix, S2S VPNs). • Automated network tasks and information gathering using scripts and tools. • Drafted and maintained accurate topology diagrams for all network infrastructure and services. • Collaborated with and mentored team members.

Organized, strong TECHNICAL leader of ENTERPRISE NETWORKING. Responsible for design, implementation, maintenance, and support of a growing corporation’s hybrid data center with multiple physical locations. Manages a LAN/WAN network of more than 1200 devices and 3 facilities; performs various maintenance, evaluation, installation, and training tasks to enable users to maximize network availability and performance.

• Led change management as well as the architectural review process for all new technologies and internal development of large-scale cloud-based applications. • Completed major project to replace 100+ ADTRAN Routers with new FortiGate Firewalls. • Led multiple projects to refresh EOL switches and Wireless Access Points at 125+ sites. • Cisco ISE: Administered and optimized the Cisco ISE platform, enhancing network access control and security compliance.• Improved function and efficiency of network Monitoring tools by driving key initiatives as well as increasing the Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer license base from 100 to 1500. * Implemented advanced SQL and Python scripts to optimize network and security systems.• Collaborated with multiple vendors to update outdated MPLS sites to higher BB Circuits, SD-WAN & 5G solutions. • Technologies handled include Cisco Nexus routers and switches, Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPN, SolarWinds, Meraki LAN/WAN/WLAN, and more.

• Assisted with design, administration/service requests, escalation support/ticket resolution, analysis, and team member development in an enterprise WAN environment for data centers, corporate, WAN links, and branch offices.• Technologies in network environment handled include but not limited to routers, switches, security firewalls, Storage Area Networks, and related technologies along with various server/application administration.• Cisco ISE & Security: Managed Cisco 5585X Firewall, administered and optimized the Cisco ISE platform, enhancing network access control and security compliance.• Configuring Security policies, NAT, PAT, VPN, DMZs, AAA, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.• Designing, validating, and implementing LAN, WLAN & WAN solution to suit client requirements.• Troubleshooting ACE 4710 Load balancer module issues in CAT 6500 series switch.* Leveraged AWS and Azure for scalable network designs and secure cloud integrations.• Infoblox, implementing VMWARE ESX 4.1, vSphere ESXI 5.0, vCenter 5, and VMware Workstation• Documenting/validating the entire network and providing firewall reviews and analysis as well as troubleshooting escalated network related issues.

AT&T Network Engineer 2010 – 2017Company Overview – AT&T is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate headquartered at Whitacre Tower in downtown Dallas, Texas. AT&T is the world's largest telecommunications company. AT&T is the second largest provider of mobile telephone services and the largest provider of fixed telephone services in the United States, and also provides broadband subscription television services through DirecTV; combined with AT&T's legacy U-verse service, this also makes AT&T the largest pay television operator.• Member of a team of professionals responsible for design, administration/service requests, escalation support/ticket resolution and analysis in an enterprise LAN/WAN environment for datacenters, corporate, WAN links, and branch offices.• Specific Technologies handled include but not limited to Wireless LAN Controllers, Access Points, PBX, Hubs, Repeaters, Patch Panels and Patch Cords.• Technologies in network environment include but not limited to routers, switches, security firewalls, voice, wireless and related technologies along with various server/application administration, system reimaging, and remote setup.• Installation and maintenance of VSAT, performed site surveys, FTTH/FTTP, GPON, Armored/Aerial Fiber.

Acting Platoon Sergeant Heavy Weapons PLT• Serves as the Platoon Sergeant of a 17-man Infantry Heavy Weapons Platoon• Responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, morale, and esprit de corps of 17 troopers• Additionally responsible for the maintenance and accountability of over $5 million worth of equipment