### Jason Davis

📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (720) 217-4263 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com  
🔗 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-27442118a)  

### Senior Network & Cloud Engineer  
*Cisco | AWS | Network Automation | Security*  

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## Professional Experience

### Consulting Systems Engineer  
**TBX** | May 2022 – Present  
- Serve as SME for service provider networks (Meraki SD-WAN/Fortinet Security Fabric)  
- Develop technical go-to-market strategies and conduct POC deployments  
- Implement network automation using Python/Ansible for configuration management  
- Deliver technical enablement through workshops and training sessions  

### Network Development Engineer  
**Amazon Web Services GovCloud TS/SCI position** | Sept 2021 – May 2022  
- Troubleshoot complex cloud networking issues (BGP, OSPF, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway)  
- Develop network automation tools for monitoring/management (Python)  
- Create technical documentation including network diagrams and SOPs  
- Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for critical network incidents  

### Principal Network Architect  
**Verizon** | Jan 2020 – Sept 2021  
- Design enterprise-scale networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center solutions)  
- Lead RFP responses and technical solution design for Fortune 500 clients  
- Developed pre/post diff Bash scripts for config validation  
- Mentored teams in YANG, NetConf, and Meraki API Python automation  
- Led Avis migration from Cisco to Versa SD-WAN/Aruba solutions  
- Spearheaded Walgreens nationwide WAN optimization project  

### Cloud Network Engineer  
**Entrust** | Jan 2020 – Present  
- Implement AWS network infrastructure with PCI-DSS compliance  
- Manage F5 BIG-IP load balancers and Palo Alto NGFW deployments  
- Automate network provisioning using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)  
- Built staging environment despite organizational challenges  
- Created Ansible playbooks (cisco.ios) for ACL whitelist management  
- Assisted Illinois CU VPN deployment for overwhelmed customer team  

### Senior Network Consultant  
**Zivaro** | Oct 2018 – Present  
- Design/implement Cisco ACI fabric and DNA Center solutions  
- Developed network migration strategies for cloud adoption  
- Resolved Simmons Foods VOIP QoS issues; proposed Ansible over DNA Center  
- Designed VXLAN data center fabric for Denver Health  
- Implemented Layer 3 to edge for CDPHE despite team opposition  
- Played key role in Cisco Gold Partner recertification  

### Data Center Network Engineer  
**Charter Communications** | Sept 2018 – July 2019  
- Managed F5 LTM/GTM and A10 Thunder load balancing infrastructure  
- Implemented EVPN/VXLAN overlay networks  
- Automated TACACS with Bash scripts  
- Implemented RANCID for config backups  
- Identified buffer tail drops on Data Domain SSL replication (port 29000)  
- Used PRTG to pinpoint saturated links  
- Coordinated cross-team Video VPN deployment  

### Network Infrastructure Engineer  
**American Residential Services** | Jan 2018 – Jan 2019  
- Migrated 100+ sites to Cisco Viptela SD-WAN  
- Standardized firewall configurations (Cisco ASA/Juniper SRX)  
- Deployed Cisco Umbrella DNS filtering  
- Implemented RANCID for config management  
- Designed cost-effective OOB/UPS solution using eBay gear ($15K+ savings)  

### Senior Data Center Engineer  
**Kaiser Permanente** | June 2016 – May 2018  
- Deployed Cisco ACI across multiple data centers  
- Migrated Nexus switching infrastructure (7K/5K to 9K)  
- Fixed Exadata OSPF issues to meet vendor deadlines  
- Resolved Data Domain buffer drops affecting encrypted replication  
- Rectified wrong SFP orders delaying DR buildout  
- Enhanced HPNA functionality for operational efficiencies  

### Senior Technical Architect  
**AT&T (TIAA-CREF)** | July 2010 – May 2016  
- Led $100M network refresh (Nexus/ASR/F5)  
- Migrated load balancing from Brocade to F5 BIG-IP  
- Optimized mainframe OSPF (Area 51 routing)  
- Standardized blackhole routing configurations  
- Overcame challenges in DC buildout  
- Identified NetApp LACP RFC non-compliance via Tcl scripts  
- Implemented OSPF on F5 devices  

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## Certifications

- Cisco CCNP (Enterprise & Data Center)  
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate  
- Cisco DevNet Associate  

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## Technical Expertise
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## Personal Projects

- **AWS Lambda Function Refactoring**: Conducted a thorough review and refactoring of an AWS Lambda function for processing Amazon Connect Contact Trace Records (CTRs).  
  - **Key Achievements**: Improved code maintainability, testability, and reliability through modular design, error handling, and adherence to best practices.  
  - **Tools Used**: Python, AWS Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SES

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### Jason Davis

📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (720) 217-4263 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com  
🔗 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-27442118a)  

### Senior Network & Cloud Engineer  
*Cisco | AWS | Network Automation | Security*  

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## 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 deli

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## Professional Experience

### Consulting Systems Engineer  
**TBX** | May 2022 – Present  
- SME for service provider networks (Meraki SD-WAN/Fortinet Security Fabric)  
- Developed technical go-to-market strategies and conducted POC deployments  
- Implemented network automation using Python/Ansible for configuration management  
- Delivered technical enablement through workshops and training sessions  

### Network Development Engineer  
**Amazon Web Services GovCloud TS/SCI position** | Sept 2021 – May 2022  
- Troubleshot complex cloud networking issues (BGP, OSPF, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway)  
- Developed network automation tools for monitoring/management (Python)  
- Created technical documentation including network diagrams and SOPs  
- Served as Tier 3 escalation point for critical network incidents  

### Principal Network Architect  
**Verizon** | Jan 2020 – Sept 2021  
- Designed enterprise-scale networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center solutions)  
- Led RFP responses and technical solution design for Fortune 500 clients  
- Developed pre/post diff Bash scripts for config validation  
- Mentored teams in YANG, NetConf, and Meraki API Python automation  
- Spearheaded Walgreens nationwide WAN optimization project  

### Cloud Network Engineer  
**Entrust** | Jan 2020 – Present  
- Implemented AWS network infrastructure with PCI-DSS compliance  
- Managed F5 BIG-IP load balancers and Palo Alto NGFW deployments  
- Automated network provisioning using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)  
- Assisted Illinois CU VPN deployment for overwhelmed customer team  

### Senior Network Consultant  
**Zivaro** | Oct 2018 – Present  
- Designed/implemented Cisco ACI fabric and DNA Center solutions  
- Developed network migration strategies for cloud adoption  
- Resolved Simmons Foods VOIP QoS issues; proposed Ansible over DNA Center  
- Designed VXLAN data center fabric for Denver Health  

### Data Center Network Engineer  
**Charter Communications** | Sept 2018 – July 2019  
- Managed F5 LTM/GTM and A10 Thunder load balancing infrastructure  
- Implemented EVPN/VXLAN overlay networks  
- Automated TACACS with Bash scripts  
- Identified buffer tail drops on Data Domain SSL replication (port 29000)  

### Network Infrastructure Engineer  
**American Residential Services** | Jan 2018 – Jan 2019  
- Migrated 100+ sites to Cisco Viptela SD-WAN  
- Standardized firewall configurations (Cisco ASA/Juniper SRX)  
- Deployed Cisco Umbrella DNS filtering  
- Designed cost-effective OOB/UPS solution using eBay gear ($15K+ savings)  

### Senior Data Center Engineer  
**Kaiser Permanente** | June 2016 – May 2018  
- Deployed Cisco ACI across multiple data centers  
- Migrated Nexus switching infrastructure (7K/5K to 9K)  
- Resolved Data Domain buffer drops affecting encrypted replication  

### Senior Technical Architect  
**AT&T (TIAA-CREF)** | July 2010 – May 2016  
- Led $100M network refresh (Nexus/ASR/F5)  
- Migrated load balancing from Brocade to F5 BIG-IP  
- Optimized mainframe OSPF (Area 51 routing)  
- Implemented OSPF on F5 devices  

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## Certifications

- Cisco CCNP (Enterprise & Data Center)  
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate  
- Cisco DevNet Associate  

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## Technical Expertise

### Networking
- **Protocols**: BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EIGRP  
- **Technologies**: Cisco Nexus/ACI, Cisco Viptela, Meraki SD-WAN, Fortinet Security Fabric  
- **AWS Networking**: VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPN  

### Cloud & Automation
- **AWS Services**: VPC, Direct Connect, Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SES  
- **Tools**: Terraform, Ansible, Python  
- **Automation**: Network automation with Python, Bash, and Ansible  

### Security
- **Compliance**: PCI-DSS, NIST  
- **Firewalls**: Palo Alto, FortiGate  
- **Security Practices**: Network Firewall, Security Groups, ACLs  

### Management & Collaboration
- **Leadership**: Cross-functional team leadership, technical documentation  
- **Vendor Management**: Cost optimization strategies, vendor management  

### DevOps and CI/CD
- **CI/CD Pipelines**: Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes  
- **DevOps Tools**: CI/CD pipeline management, container orchestration  

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## Personal Projects

- **AWS Lambda Function Refactoring**: Conducted a thorough review and refactoring of an AWS Lambda function for processing Amazon Connect Contact Trace Records (CTRs).  
  - **Key Achievements**: Improved code maintainability, testability, and reliability through modular design, error handling, and adherence to best practices.  
  - **Tools Used**: Python, AWS Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SES

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