I am an accomplished Network Security Engineer with proven success implementing enterprise technology programs to achieve resilient, safe, and cost-effective IT security controls and infrastructure across diverse industry sectors including government, communications, hospitality, and industrial services. A track record of analyzing operational environments, identifying potential risk, and innovating safeguarding solutions in order to protect systems from cyber threats. I demonstrate a distinctive mix of deep technical expertise, the ability to build strong relationships, a passion for solving complex challenges, and the credibility to persuasively communicate solutions to key stakeholders.✓ Expertise in security, firewalls, routing, switching, voice, wireless, monitoring, and data center technologies.✓ Experienced with authentication, authorization, access controls, data protection, and OWASP.✓ Analytical interpreter adept at evaluating and transforming complex data into user-friendly technology.✓ Human-centered practitioner prioritizing people, collaboration, and a culture of interdependence. Career Highlights:- Implemented Zscaler Client Connector and Cloud proxy services, enabling business continuity with fast, secure, and reliable access during Covid-19.- Delivered continuous networking and security support to over 5,000 users across 10,000 devices.- Improved operational resilience, reduced corporate risk, and delivered greater information access and control with a co-location data center.- Migrated from Checkpoint to Palo Alto Firewall to achieve optimal network and threat security.- Overhauled SOPs and created user-friendly and streamlined policy documentation.- Lowered headcount by 80%, processing time by 50%, and accomplished 100% accuracy by automating petition counting and scanning process.- Decreased in-store employee processes by 30%, increasing individual productivity and overall sales by 20%.- Successfully maintained IT infrastructure operations across 30+ business sites.Areas of Expertise:Network Strategy | Security Design | Systems Architecture & Implementation | Zscaler Zero Trust Data Centers | Change Management | Technology Best Practices | Risk Mitigation | Cloud Architecture Process Improvement | Troubleshooting | Stakeholder Engagement | Project Management Regulatory Compliance | Vendor Management | Security Technologies | Research & Network AnalysisCustomer Relationships | Infrastructure Workflows