Equinix’s Global Solutions Architects are technology experts who take a consultative approach to helping customers make the right technology decisions. These specialists have decades of combined experience designing and implementing IT architectures for customers ranging from global Fortune 50 companies to small and medium-sized enterprises. They understand the specific needs of customers in the network, mobile, cloud, financial services, content and digital media industries, as well as the varying requirements of government organizations and corporations. With technical certifications from today’s leading vendors as well as extensive hands-on experience, our Global Solutions Architects are available in key locations around the globe to help prospective and existing Equinix customers solve their data center challenges.Equinix’s Global Solutions Architects recommend customized, reliable solutions to help customers address technology challenges, including how to bridge network, data center and cloud/IT infrastructures to accelerate business performance. And because we are vendor neutral, our experts recommend the best solution to customers based on their own experience and knowledge. The invaluable expertise offered by our Global Solutions Architects team is just one way Equinix stands apart from the competition to help our customers accelerate business performance and achieve the best possible return on their data center investments.Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects the world’s leading businesses to their customers, employees and partners inside the most interconnected data centers. In 48 markets across five continents, Equinix is where companies come together to realize new opportunities and accelerate their business, IT and cloud strategies. Equinix operates the only global interconnection platform, sparking new opportunities that are only possible when companies come together.

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Manage a team of highly skilled network experts and architects that support a $7B enterprise. Responsible for the efficient operations of over 20,000 network endpoints covering routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, load balancing, unified communications, and security technologies. Lead multiple projects with strict timelines and budgets. Develop and mentor junior engineers to facilitate career advancement.Responsible for network operations and service levels for data and voice networking equipment and software associated to network infrastructures, phone switches and security appliances. Develops and implements standards, procedures, and processes for the network operations group. Plans and manages the support of new technologies (including wireless and VoIP), network performance, and reliability. Defines and negotiates service level agreements. Plans for human resources, equipment arrangements, electrical power and cable requirements for telecommunications, network and security equipment.ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women under the Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, maurices, dressbarn and Catherines brands, and for tween girls under the Justice brand. ascena retail group, inc. operates ecommerce websites and over 4,800 stores throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Responsible for providing senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise’s overall systems architecture. Facilitates the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions including architecting and implementing solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems and applications across the enterprise. Reviews, advises and designs standard software and hardware builds, system options, risks, costs versus benefits and impact on the enterprise business process and goals.Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards. Assists in the development of and manages an architecture governance process. Provides technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies to better serve the enterprise’s architecture needs. Defines systems architecture and design for the enterprise. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or as the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff.

Worked with enterprise clients to implement, troubleshoot, design, and operate Cisco networks at an expert level. Developed and maintained a core group of loyal customers in the Columbus, OH region for over 4 years. CDW is a leading multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. A Fortune 500 company with multi-national capabilities, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs more than 8,700 coworkers. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the company generated net sales of approximately $15 billion.Our broad array of offerings range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, data center and networking.

Resonsiblities include: LAN/WAN Router/Switch Design & Troubleshooting for over 1100 sites, Firewall/VPN/IPS/Wireless Design & Administration, NAC (Network Access Control), Security Event Monitoring, Multiple Domestic/International Network sites. Part of a fast paced environment with a small, highly skilled team.

Responsibilities Include: Desktop support of more than 3,000 Windows PC's accross hundreds of sites, Principal Analyst for Altiris remote management tool, lead several company wide software deployments. Part of a fast paced environment with a small team covering a wide array of software applications.

Hands on Internship focused on PC Desktop support, Network Technology, Security, and Server support.

Freelance Web Designer for many client projects with specific needs. Specialized in high impact, clean design with usability in mind.

Web design and marketing firm. Specialized in small retail sites.

Co-Founder of Student Run Business Incubator for Startups. Focused on creating an avenue for new businesses to thrive. Responsible for all technical aspects of the company.

Consultation and installation of new client network designed for optimal use in a medical facility. Created isolated, high speed network to protect client data. Improved business efficiency over 200% with a new hardware/software implementation.