# Jason Davis
Denver, CO | (720) 217-4263 | newton214@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-27442118a/

## Professional 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.

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

## Professional Experience
### Consulting System Engineer, TBX (May 2022 - Present)
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for service providers, assisting in developing go-to-market strategies for Meraki and Fortinet solutions, and providing expert guidance on leveraging APIs and network telemetry to enable innovative digital experiences.
- Conduct technical workshops and collaborate with internal teams and service providers to develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and demo environments that showcase the value of Meraki and Fortinet solutions in real-world scenarios.
- Offer insights and recommendations on optimizing network performance, enhancing troubleshooting, and driving data-driven decision-making for service providers and their customers, focusing on scalability, reliability, and automation.

### Network Developer Engineer, AWS (Amazon) (Sept 2021 - May 2022)
- Demonstrated expertise in network architecture and design by troubleshooting complex issues involving routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), interconnectivity, performance, and configurations.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing expert support and resolutions for network-related issues in a large-scale service provider environment, actively engaging in higher-tier escalations.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer and addressed recurring network issues by authoring and reviewing technical documentation and standard operating procedures for network operations.

### Principal Engineer, Verizon (Jan 2020 - Sept 2021)
- Led end-to-end enterprise network scoping, architecture, and design as a Tier 2 network solution architect for large worldwide enterprise customers across AWS, Azure, and Equinix providers.
- Delivered technical presentations based on proposed network solutions, providing detailed explanations and guidance on specific networking technologies to meet customer requirements.
- Streamlined due diligence audits by collaborating with internal teams to vet RFP/RFI compliance and solution delivery, leveraging Python to analyze large network datasets.

### Consulting Systems Engineer III, Zivaro (Oct 2018 - Jan 2020)
- Utilized technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible to contribute to the architecture, design, deployment, and support of a multi-tenant cloud network infrastructure.
- Enhanced network operations and firewall configurations by developing and managing network automation workflows using custom Python scripts, Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation.
- Performed discovery requirement analysis for statements of work (SoW) and engineering design guides while designing network infrastructure solutions for customers, documenting project scope and determining network migrations.

### Senior Network Security Engineer, American Residential Services (Jan 2018 - Oct 2019)
- Focused on network security hardening and migrating critical workloads into AWS by evaluating and documenting enterprise-wide network refresh and transformation to a cloud-first initiative.
- Enabled secure access to multiple SaaS tools and enhanced network performance across business units by deploying an enterprise-wide SD-WAN solution using Cisco Viptela.
- Ensured consistency and facilitated security audits for PCI compliance by automating network security policy changes on Fortinet, Cisco platforms, and Viptela using RANCID, Jinja, and Python.

### Network Engineer IV, Charter Communications (Sept 2018 - Jul 2019)
- Ensured optimal network performance and reliability by providing front-line networking support across 30+ customer-facing data centers with multi-vendor architecture.
- Focused on automating network scaling based on workloads by managing network resources in AWS, including VPCs, load balancing, EC2 instances, and firewall rules.
- Served as an escalation point for network incidents requiring in-depth troubleshooting, responsible for VIP creation, SSL cert updates, and modifying network configurations.

### Sr Data Center Network Engineer, Kaiser Permanente (Jun 2016 - May 2018)
- Supported various business needs and ensured timely project completion by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate network guidance and configurations.
- Contributed to a stable and efficient network infrastructure by managing the deployment and documentation of Cisco Nexus platforms in multiple large production data center networks.
- Expanded functionality to simplify network deployments, modifications, and analytics using HP Network Automation, Python, and Ansible while being actively involved in a data center network automation project.

### Sr Technical Architect, AT&T (Supporting TIAA-CREF) (Jul 2010 - May 2016)
- Played a key role 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.
- Resolved bugs, design, and hardware issues by consulting with virtualization, storage, and systems teams to ensure the stability of large Cisco Nexus network deployment.
- Maintained BGP and OSPF routing policy changes, optimization, and troubleshooting efforts within large enterprise networks and data centers on a daily basis.

### 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)

## 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)