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Duluth, GA, US

• In this role responsible for the network infrastructure including two data centers, six campus environments, and 1350+ remote locations (retail stores).
• Acting as network lead for two Senior Network Engineers, one Network Engineer, and one Network Administrator
• Leading the effort to implement Cisco ACI for two data centers, initial design includes one stand alone fabric for each data center with a future design to include MSO to create an active-active data center.
• Design the upgrade of network environment for three campus environments including edge, core, and access layer.
• Played integral part in migrating firewall services from Cisco ASA to Cisco Firepower. AnyConnect VPN services will remain on the Cisco ASA solution
• Leading the effort to upgrade the 1350 remote locations from a mix of Sonicwall and Cisco ISR to Meraki as the SDWAN solution. The Meraki solution includes the MX64, MX67c, MG, MS, MR, and MV devices. This is a large.

Duluth, GA, US

Served as Lead Network Engineer supporting 2 Data Centers, 2 Campus Environments, 3 Labs, and 1200+ retail locations. Environment included large footprint of Meraki devices including appliances, switches, and access-points. Planned and implemented Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for both Data Centers including 2 spines, 4 leaf’s, and 3 APICs.

London, England, GB

Assigned to Suntrust Bank Atlanta, GA to assist with Cisco switch replacements to the IOS 9K devices including both Core and access layer. Hardware models included the Cisco 6800, 9310, and 9400 series chassis also 9300 series models for access layer. All switches running Cisco IOS. Implemented the required configuration to replace the Voice POD at the.

Atlanta, GA, US

United States, US

• Serving as Senior Network Engineer supporting an International Enterprise environment including 3 Data Centers and 16 branch offices in both the United States and Asia. Responsibilities include the design.
• Implemented Cisco Identity Services Engine initially working with the TACACS+ module to provide secure access to all network devices across both domestic and international offices.
• After a successful POC implemented Netbrains, a solution that provides automated network management and end-to-end detailed visibility into the entire network infrastructure. This solution includes a large number of.
• Optimized the OSPF routing protocol separating branch offices into their own areas. This method of configuration allowed the creation both ABR’s and ASBR’s which provided the ability to implement route summarization.
• Implemented both routing and switching configuration changes that provided consistency across the environment. This consistency allowed for building standard or golden configurations which allows for improved.
• Managed and supported Cisco ASA Firewalls including new and upgrade installations. The environment includes six Cisco ASA’s including 5515x and 5525x models. The primary Data Center includes a load-balanced.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

• Serving as Principle Network Engineer providing support of an Enterprise environment spanning across several countries. Responsibilities also included the design, configuration, and implementation of network solutions.
• IT Security utilizing Cisco ASA 5500 series Firewalls. Played integral part in upgrading current Firewalls to ASA version 9.1(6) and ASDM to version 7.3(3). The upgrade was completed for 12 ASA Firewall pairs. Managed.
• Support, manage, and configure Nexus 7K, 5K, and 2K hardware.
• Played integral part in upgrading 10/100 network switches across North America to 2960 and 3570 10/100/1000 layer 3 switches.
• Provide remote and on-site support for four Data Centers. Played a large role in reorganizing hardware and cabling to provide a simpler physical configuration. During reconfiguration created detailed documentation.
• Member of a Project Team whose responsibility is to design, configure and implement a DR solution for the SPS business unit.

Peachtree Corners, Georgia, US

• Served as Senior Engineer of network, systems, and security maintaining and supporting network and hardware infrastructure including IT Security.
• Maintain and support current network infrastructure consisting of five offices across different states.
• Implemented an improved VPN infrastructure using a hub and spoke VPN solution utilizing Cisco hardware. This secure VPN provides access from branch offices to primary office located in Norcross, GA for both data and.
• Implemented configuration improvements of current Cisco ASA mitigating and eliminating vulnerabilities utilizing best practices and procedures. This provided an improved secure infrastructure to manage incoming network.
• Implemented load balancing across multiple Web server types to provide service to a high volume of users. Moved SSL certificate from individual servers to load balancer to reduce delays in access of services.
• Built a virtual environment by converting physical servers to virtual utilizing ESXi 5.5 hosts and VMWare tools.

Fort Myers, FL, US

• Implemented a network infrastructure upgrade and expansion across Campus including four buildings totaling 650,000 square foot. This project included upgrading the access layer and adding a distribution layer at each.
• As Project Manager provided requirements and architecture consultation on multi-million-dollar project to upgrade and expanded the store network infrastructure for more than 1550 stores across the US and Canada. This.
• Upgraded the Campus wireless infrastructure designing a system to provide High Availability reliability. Design included performing wireless study to determine proper location of access points to maximize wireless.
• Played Integral part in the installation and commissioning of primary enterprise data center at Georgia Campus. This Data Center utilized the Performance Optimized (POD) solution including a 40ft POD for IT hardware.
• IT Hardware infrastructure management and support for Server level hardware supporting Microsoft server operating systems. Support also included server administration managing applications both standards applications.

Managed a team of 15 Technical Account Managers and approximately 1000 Field Engineers. Repeatedly demonstrated the ability to meet Service Level Agreements and Help Desk Deliverables (e.g. 24 hour, 4-hour response, and 7-hour resolution). Provided Next Business Day Repair resolution with 97% success. Engaged in troubleshooting and problem determination.

Project Manager leading the design, installation, and commissioning of Highly Technical Automated Inspection Systems; worked extensively with R&D to test hardware and software.Set up Remote Control to access systems for remote monitoring and support.Provided short term residency support to customer locations to assist with developing processes to best fit.