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West Lafayette, In, Us

West Lafayette, In, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Core Network Engineering- Architected, implemented, maintained, and troubleshot a complex, multi-vendor statewide ISP network utilizing BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, OSPF, IOS-XR, and IOS-XE to ensure optimal connectivity and performance.- Spearheaded the migration from legacy MPLS and WAN technologies to cutting-edge SD-WAN solutions (CradlePoint, Citrix, VMware VeloCloud, Meraki, Palo Alto, FatPipe), enhancing network agility and cost-efficiency.- Executed multicast implementation and troubleshooting on Cisco and Palo Alto platforms, enabling efficient delivery of multimedia content.Automation and Linux Expertise- Deployed and managed Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS Stream, Ubuntu) for storage, automation, orchestration, and advanced authentication (Cisco Duo), strengthening security and operational efficiency.- Drove network and server automation initiatives using Ansible, Python, and Jinja2 templates, streamlining processes, reducing errors, and freeing resources for strategic tasks.Datacenter and Cloud Proficiency- Implemented and supported Cisco datacenter solutions including Nexus and ACI multi-pod designs, ensuring scalable and reliable data center infrastructure.- Devised and executed EVPN and VxLAN implementations and troubleshooting strategies across Cisco Catalyst and Nexus devices, optimizing network virtualization.- Led cloud migration and implementation projects in Azure and AWS, including greenfield cloud-native buildouts and VMware on Azure migrations, facilitating enterprise-wide cloud adoption.Security and Access- Secured the network perimeter with next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Fortinet), mitigating cyber threats and protecting critical assets; configured and managed site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions across a range of devices.- Championed enterprise-wide Duo implementation for Windows, Linux, servers, and network devices, bolstering multi-factor authentication and safeguarding access

- Configuration and Firmware Standardization and Documentation utilizing NetBox and other tools/scripts to properly maintain ISP networks- Develop standard operating procedures to assist technicians with installation and troubleshooting of ISP equipment- Design and architect a new ISP core leveraging Cisco Nexus switches- Perform system administration and network engineering functions for the K-12 technology team- Implement open-source network monitoring and ensure devices are correctly configured to be monitored

New York, Ny, Us

• Act as a consultant for companies with unique environments and different requirements• Design, implement and troubleshoot an VxLAN EVPN deployment based on customer requirements and best-practice recommendations• Re-design and implement a site-to-site VPN and MPLS solution connecting domestic and internationalsites to each other and Azure• Develop Ansible playbooks to automate the deployment and configuration of Linux VMs, Cisco switchmigrations, and other network devices• Perform detailed network assessments to enable micro segmentation in networks of various sizes• Troubleshoot many different network issues that can arise in a network at all layers of the OSI model:cabling, switching, routing, firewalls, and applications• Adapt skills and methods to conform to different company’s networks; thinking outside the box forsolutions that enable the customer to succeed

West Lafayette, In, Us

• Develop a CI/CD DevOps environment using Gitlab for the NetEng team to programmatically push configuration changes to network devices.• Design, implement and operate an enterprise network environment, including Nexus, Catalyst, FirePower and ONS• Analyze and develop a strategy for optimizing WAN BGP configuration between 4 sites• Troubleshoot and implement custom solutions for customers, including one that enables L2VPN andL3VPN solutions over private and public WAN connections• Architect, implement and troubleshoot a custom monitoring stack for Purdue University networking andother IT teams• Use Python to develop custom monitoring and automation scripts to enable deeper understanding ofnetworking and IT events• Design, implement, and troubleshoot a 25-node Splunk cluster for Purdue central IT

• Analyze complex business requirements to develop technical network solutions for customers• Architect, implement, and train personnel on new service provider core leveraging the Cisco ASR 9904platform and technologies including IS-IS, MPLS, MP-BGP, Segment Routing and EVPN• Architect, implement, and maintain a new data center network leveraging Nexus 9000 series switches and technologies including IS-IS, MP-BGP, and VXLAN• Architect, implement, and maintain a new out-of-band network leveraging the Cisco Catalyst 9500platform and OSPF• Design and implement new DHCP and DNS servers across diverse physical locations for Wintek’s private and public networks• Supervise and coordinate a team of six network technicians to work on Wintek’s network infrastructure• Organize and manage a project to deploy new network services to a large group of students in a short time period• Collaborate with other departments such as engineering, marketing, and installers to develop processes and procedures for turning up new fiber Internet customers

West Lafayette, In, Us

• Provide advanced network troubleshooting across all network layers• Work with customers to solve technical problems in a timely fashion• Configure Cisco network hardware (6800, 6500, 3850, ASA, ASR, ISR) and Cisco UCS• Design and execute an IPv6 implementation plan across campus network resources• Implement a variety of layer 2 and layer 3 technologies, including STP, MP-BGP, and MPLS L2 & L3VPNs• Design, implement, and maintain the Splunk deployment for Purdue’s centralized IT

West Lafayette, In, Us

Plan lessons, assignments, and assessments to meet course learning objectivesAssess students’ progress to ensure adequate retention of course materials Plan additional support for students as necessary

Melbourne, Florida, Us

West Lafayette, In, Us

Install network infrastructure to provide campus-wide connectivityMaintain campus network documentation vital for day-to-day operationsInvestigate network connectivity problems relating to users

West Lafayette, In, Us

Administered workstations in a Windows environment for library staffInvestigated hardware and software issues relating to workstationsCommunicated with users to resolve problems in a timely fashion

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Assist end-users in troubleshooting enterprise technologyReinforce and support network/infrastructure troubleshooting and upgradesFacilitate open communication with users, enabling employees to maximize productivity

Boston, Ma, Us

Identify the case for an enterprise-level SOA monitoring solutionLeverage existing Oracle SOA architecture to implement a SOA monitoring platformEducate IT staff to fully realize the benefits Oracle SOA monitoring has to offer

Updated SMB environments to enterprise-level hardware and software to streamlineoperationsImplemented SMB VoIP systems to eliminate costs associated with legacy phonesystemsDiscovered new techniques to address requests based on business-specific needs