# Jason Davis
Denver, CO | (720) 217-4263 | newton214@gmail.com | [LinkedIn URL]

## Summary
Accomplished Network and Cloud Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable network solutions and cloud architectures. Adept at driving automation, leveraging DevOps methodologies, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results. Proven track record of success in presales, consulting, and technical leadership roles.

## Core Competencies
- Network Architecture & Design | Cloud Engineering & Deployment | Automation & Scripting
- DevOps & SRE Methodologies | Presales & Consulting | Project & Team Leadership

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## Professional Experience

### Principal Engineer, Verizon (Jan 2020 - Present)
- Act as a Tier 2 solution architect, directly involved in end-to-end enterprise scoping, architecture, and design for large worldwide enterprise customers, focusing on LAN, WAN, and cloud networking technologies across AWS, Azure, and Equinix providers.
- Acquire extensive knowledge of customer requirements and produce technical presentations based on proposed solutions, providing detailed explanations and guidance on specific tech solutions as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams to fully vet RFP/RFI compliance and solution delivery, producing technical presentations and providing guidance on Statements of Work (SoW) to various stakeholders.
- Utilize Python to scrape, clean, and analyze large CSV datasets for detailed analysis on hardware platforms, streamlining due diligence audits.

### Consulting Systems Engineer III, Zivaro (Oct 2018 - Jan 2020)
- Contributed to the architecture, design, deployment, and support of a multi-tenant cloud infrastructure, focusing on network DevOps and configuration management using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Python, Terraform, and Jenkins.
- Developed and managed workflow automation by creating and modifying custom Python scripts, Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation to automate container maintenance, VMware vCenter workflows, and firewall configurations.
- Designed infrastructure solutions for customers, including documenting project scope, determining workload migrations into AWS and Azure, and performing discovery requirement analysis for statements of work (SoW) and engineering design guides.
- Utilized Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, ISE, DNA, and VXLAN technologies, orchestrating the transition of projects from presales to delivery across corporate, state and local government, and education (SLED) accounts.

### Senior Network Security Engineer, American Residential Services (Jan 2018 - Oct 2019)
- Evaluated and created documentation for enterprise-wide refresh and transformation to a cloud-first initiative, focusing on workload optimization, security hardening, and migrating critical workloads into AWS using Terraform and Ansible.
- Deployed an enterprise-wide SD-WAN solution using Cisco Viptela, utilizing onRamp to AWS, allowing access to multiple SaaS tools used by various business units.
- Employed RANCID, Jinja, and Python to automate policy changes on Fortinet, various Cisco platforms, and Viptela to ensure consistency across the enterprise footprint and perform security audits for PCI and other internal guidelines.

### Network Engineer IV, Charter Communications (Sept 2018 - Jul 2019)
- Provided front-line networking support across 30+ customer-facing data centers with multi-vendor architecture in load balancing, firewall, and route/switch solutions.
- Utilized CloudFormation, Jinja, Terraform, Python, and Ansible to manage AWS resources, including VPCs, load balancing, EC2 instances, and firewall rules, focusing on automating network scaling based on workloads.
- Served as an escalation point for incidents requiring in-depth troubleshooting and was responsible for VIP creation, updating SSL certs, and modifying pools, health checks, and firewall capabilities across F5 and A10 platforms.

### Sr Data Center Network Engineer, Kaiser Permanente (Jun 2016 - May 2018)
- Collaborated with hardware planners, system administrators, and project managers to deliver accurate network guidance and configurations, supporting various business needs in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the deployment and AS-Built documentation of Cisco Nexus 9508, 93180, 7010, 6001, 5596/5548, and 2232/2248/2348UPQ/2348TQ platforms in multiple large production data center environments.
- Directly involved with data center network automation project, expanding functionality to simplify network deployments, modifications, and analytics using HP Network Automation, Python, and Ansible, and developing customer playbooks and scripts to automate workflows.

### Sr Technical Architect, AT&T (Supporting TIAA-CREF) (Jul 2010 - May 2016)
- Involved in a $100 million project to refresh networking, load balancing, and firewall gear across multiple data centers, trading floors, call centers, and branch offices for a Fortune 50 financial company.
- Consulted with virtualization, storage, and systems teams to ensure the stability of large Cisco Nexus deployment and resolved bugs, design, and hardware issues within the new hardware platform.
- Worked daily within large enterprise networks and data centers, directly maintaining BGP and OSPF routing policy changes, optimization, and troubleshooting efforts.

### Earlier Roles
- Network Analyst, PHNS (2009 - 2010)
- Lead Network Service & Support Engineer, Ze-Net Technologies (2008 - 2009)
- Technical Support Engineer, Sanz (2006 - 2008)
- NetApp Field Service Professional, Technology Service Professionals (2005 - 2006)
- System Administrator, Austin Lighting Products (1999 - 2003)

## Technical Skills
- **Networking**: Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, F5, A10
- **Cloud**: AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, CloudFormation
- **Automation**: Python, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell
- **DevOps & SRE**: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Monitoring, Observability
- **Linux Administration**: Red Hat, CentOS, Debian/Ubuntu
- **Tools & Protocols**: Git, JSON, YAML, REST APIs, SNMP, Syslog, Netflow

## Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) | AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) | Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
- Fortinet NSE 4 – Network Security Professional | Meraki Certified Networking Associate (MCNA)

## Military Service
**Senior Airman, United States Air Force**, Edwards AFB, CA (Jun 1993 – Jun 1997)
- Led diverse construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality and safety standards
- Managed teams of 10+ personnel in high-pressure environments, consistently meeting project milestones
- Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for leading base-wide infrastructure upgrade, improving operational efficiency

## Education
High School Diploma – L.D. Bell High School, Hurst, Texas (1993)