Cisco CCIE and Juniper JNCIS certified Engineer with proven success overseeing management of network engineering and security operations, encompassing all aspects of design, analysis, configuration and testing while proactively fixing issues with network infrastructure or application components. Accustomed to project managing business-critical application / network migrations from inception to completion while coordinating often complex programmes in high-pressure environments. Enjoys maintaining awareness of new and emerging technologies (including developments in cloud computing) while promoting benefits to secure competitive advantage:* 17+ years’ international experience spanning fast-paced telecommunications and heavily regulated financial services arenas; utilised expertise in datacentre / service provider design and implementation, network security audits, large complex migrations and network rollouts while troubleshooting and supporting IP networks.* Facilitated seamless migration of legacy applications following extensive analysis and project scoping.* Optimised network performance through capacity planning, process and service improvements, technical troubleshooting, repair and maintenance and network modifications.* Monitored network infrastructure performance while seamlessly deploying resources via tactical planning and stakeholder collaboration.* Extensive exposure to BGP, MPLS and Ethernet technologies as well as IPv4 and IPv6 protocols and standards.* Cemented knowledge encompassing implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN while studying the mitigation of security threats and wireless networking concepts and terminology as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).* Translated complex business strategies into robust technical platforms, frameworks and products aimed at consolidation and simplification while orchestrating large-scale infrastructure projects.* In-depth awareness surrounding datacentre solution design, Enterprise Architecture (EA) lifecycle, data loss prevention and data governance and threat management.CORE COMPETENCIESVendor Selection / Management | Relationship Building | Client Consulting | Stakeholder Engagement | Project Scoping / ManagementRequirements Elicitation | Infrastructure Planning / Development | Solutions Creation | Team Collaboration | Feasibility AnalysisProof of Concept (PoC) Analysis | Network Management / Troubleshooting | Staff Leadership and Training | Complex Problem Solving