# 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

## Professional Experience

### Consulting Engineer III, Zivaro (Oct 2018 - Present)
- Design solutions for customers, including AWS migrations, security best practices, network design, and day-to-day maintenance across Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, ISE, DNA, and VXLAN technologies.
- Provide pre- and post-sales support, performing discovery requirement analysis and creating statements of work (SOW) and engineering design guides.
- Deliver technical presentations that contributed to the recertification of the Cisco Gold partner program and the newly formed Master Networking specialization certification program.

### 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.
- Implemented and maintained core IP/MPLS backbone within a multivendor nationwide environment.
- Key contributor in deploying new architecture for customer-facing recursive DNS systems across all data centers, resulting in increased resiliency against DDoS attacks.

### Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer, American Residential Services (Jan 2018 - Jan 2019)
- Audited existing environment and created documentation for enterprise-wide migration/refresh, including IP scheme optimization, routing optimization, and security hardening across data centers and 100+ branch offices.
- Deployed an enterprise-wide SD-WAN solution using Cisco Viptela to multiple branch offices and AWS.
- Maintained policy rules across multiple contexts supporting zone-based firewalling, IPS, DLP, and UTM features.

### Sr Data Center Network Engineer, Kaiser Permanente (Jun 2016 - May 2018)
- Deployed Cisco ACI infrastructure across multiple data centers, working with application, infrastructure, and business units to define resource needs and implement working solutions.
- Assisted in the deployment of VCE vBlock and IBM VersaStack VDI environments.
- Provided guidance, installation, and issue resolution support for Cisco Nexus and FEX platforms in large data center environments.

### 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.
- Worked with virtualization, storage, and systems teams to ensure stable deployment of large Cisco Nexus infrastructure.
- Migrated load balancing from Brocade ServerIron to F5 GTMs and LTMs, creating and maintaining iRules, VIPs, and ongoing administration.

### 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)