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Sep 2024 - Present
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Steve Clarkin is listed as Network Architect | CCIE #25821 at Starfish, based in Yateley, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Steve Clarkin.
Steve Clarkin previously worked as Network Architect at Starfish and Senior SDWAN Consultant at Orange Business.
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About Steve Clarkin
A highly motivated, and experienced CCIE Certified Network Solutions Architect, bringing a strong blend of technical expertise, and leadership skills, to drive complex solutions forward. Well-versed in designing, and implementing, High-Performance Networks for Cloud, Data Centre, Enterprise and Service Provider environments. Expertise extends beyond solution execution and is an experienced trainer, and mentor, that has helped develop the skills of numerous network professionals for many years. Has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about continuous learning and self-development/improvement.Specialities: Complex Network Design & Documentation. Data Center (VXLAN/BGP EVPN), Cloud (AWS & Azure), Enterprise (Campus & SD-WAN) & Service Provider (Core & MPLS) Design. Network Automation. Trusted Technical Advisor. Project Technical Leadership.
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12 roles · 19 years
Steve Clarkin work experience
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Senior Sdwan Consultant
Design of a Cisco SD-WAN solution isolated & localised within China for a Global Services Provider. Maintaining regional data sovereignty rules throughout whilst providing access to the customers Global SD-WAN environment.Design lead for a WAN transformation project migrating from MPLS to SD-WAN, incorporating Hybrid Cloud access, for a globally known.
Jan 2022 - Jul 2024
Network Architect
- Lead Architect on a multi-year Core & Data Centre Transformation Programme for one of Europe’s largest Retail Groups.Projects included:
- DMZ and Firewall Consolidation. 30+ Firewalls, multiple DMZ environments consolidated into common vendor with centralised orchestration and management.
- Global WAN Aggregation and Network Edge Simplification. Collapsed WAN ingress routing domains from 20+ to 4. Completely removed all legacy WAN ingress complexity thus enabling massive improvements in supportability.
- Data Center and Core Network complete refresh. Successfully migrated 2 service critical Data Centres from a traditional 3-Tier switched design to a VXLAN BGP/EVPN Spine-Leaf architecture.
- Bespoke Network Automation toolset designed/integrated. Gave the network the ability to self-audit which immediately led to simpler operational support and troubleshooting. Incorporated the capability for the common.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
Principal Solutions Architect
- Lead Architect for a large Central Government Managed Service:
- Technical lead for a complete Campus Infrastructure refresh in one of the most visited and iconic locations in Central London.
- LAN re-design for a 5000+ user environment spread across 13 Campus locations with over 80 service delivery points. Incorporated a routed access approach with security at the edge via Cisco ISE and TrustSec.
- Design, and deployment, of an off-site and highly secure DC environment to provide disaster recovery, and backup to the central DC locations, allowing for service continuation of critical national infrastructure.Led a.
Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Principal Consulting Engineer
May 2014 - Dec 2014
Principal Engineer
Nov 2010 - May 2014
Senior Network Architect
Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
Specialist Engineer (Networks)
2007 - 2010
~3 yrs
Specialist Engineer
2007 - 2010
~3 yrs
Senior Network Engineer
Oct 2004 - Jun 2007
Tier 2 Engineer
Mar 2001 - Oct 2004
Flight Operations Specialist
Jun 1991 - Feb 2001
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What company does Steve Clarkin work for?
Steve Clarkin works for Starfish.
What is Steve Clarkin's role at Starfish?
Steve Clarkin is listed as Network Architect | CCIE #25821 at Starfish.
Where is Steve Clarkin based?
Steve Clarkin is based in Yateley, England, United Kingdom while working with Starfish.
What companies has Steve Clarkin worked for?
Steve Clarkin has worked for Starfish, Orange Business, Gyrocom, Telent, and Telindus Ltd (Uk).
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