diff --git a/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2025.md b/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2025.md index bbc97fd..6402292 100644 --- a/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2025.md +++ b/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2025.md @@ -1,70 +1,77 @@ **Jason Davis** -📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (720) 217-4263 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com -[LinkedIn URL] | [GitHub Portfolio URL] +📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (940) 340-9369 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com +[GitHub URL](https://github.com/crazystorm720) ### **Technical Solutions Architect** -*Infrastructure engineer applying network automation, API integration, and systems thinking to marketing technology and business intelligence* +*Infrastructure engineer applying network automation, API integration, and systems thinking to marketing technology and business intelligence. Proven track record of designing, securing, and transforming enterprise-scale networks for Fortune 500 companies.* --- ### **Core Competencies** -**Cloud & Infrastructure:** AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Cisco ACI/Meraki -**Automation & APIs:** Python, Ansible, Shell, REST APIs, JSON/XML, Data Pipelines -**Marketing Technology:** AdTech Integrations, Analytics APIs, Automation Frameworks -**Networking & Security:** BGP/OSPF, SD-WAN, Fortinet/Palo Alto, Zero-Trust Architecture -**Strategic Translation:** Technical Presales, Solution Design, Business Value Mapping +**Cloud & Infrastructure:** AWS, Docker, Terraform, Cisco ACI/Meraki +**Automation & APIs:** Python, Ansible, Shell, REST APIs, Data Pipelines +**Networking & Security:** BGP/OSPF, SD-WAN, Fortinet/Palo Alto, PCI-DSS/NIST +**Strategic Translation:** Technical Presales, Solution Design, Partner Enablement --- ### **Professional Experience** -**Consulting System Engineer** | TBX | May 2022 - Sept 2024 -*Engineered go-to-market technical strategies for cloud and security platforms* -- **Architected hybrid cloud solutions** using Meraki and Fortinet, reducing client infrastructure costs by 30% through automation and consolidated management -- **Developed Python-based monitoring tools** that decreased critical system outages by 40% through predictive alerting -- **Translated complex technical capabilities** into business value propositions, leading workshops that influenced $2M+ in solution adoption +**Principal & Technical Strategist** | Dynamic Impact Marketing LLC | Sept 2024 – Present +*Founder of a consultancy applying infrastructure engineering principles to marketing technology and technical business development.* +- Lead business development and technical strategy for partnerships with emerging technology firms, leveraging deep network architecture expertise to assess product-market fit. +- Architect and implement marketing technology systems, building automated data pipelines between analytics platforms and internal databases using Python. +- Develop proprietary technical audit frameworks that adapt network diagnostics and automation principles to optimize web infrastructure for performance and security. -**Network Developer Engineer** | Amazon Web Services | Sept 2021 - May 2022 -*Optimized and automated large-scale cloud networking operations* -- **Automated network diagnostics** using Python and AWS Lambda, reducing ticket resolution time by 35% for interconnectivity issues -- **Authored and standardized technical documentation** for BGP/OSPF troubleshooting, improving team onboarding efficiency -- **Served as technical escalation point** for enterprise customers, resolving complex routing and configuration challenges +**Consulting Systems Engineer** | TBX (A World Wide Technology Company) | May 2022 – Sept 2024 +- Served as the technical authority for Meraki SD-WAN and Fortinet Security Fabric portfolios, developing go-to-market strategies and partner enablement programs. +- Designed and executed proof-of-concept deployments for enterprise clients, translating technical capabilities into business outcomes to drive sales. +- Authored and delivered advanced technical workshops for partner engineers, accelerating adoption cycles for next-generation solutions. -**Principal Engineer** | Verizon | Jan 2020 - Sept 2021 -*Led architecture for enterprise network transformation and IoT initiatives* -- **Designed and scoped global network solutions** for Fortune 500 clients, incorporating SD-WAN and zero-trust security models -- **Engineered Python scripts** to analyze large network datasets during due diligence, streamlining RFP compliance verification -- **Identified and developed growth opportunities** within existing accounts, creating technical roadmaps for upselling/cross-selling +**Network Development Engineer** | Amazon Web Services | Sept 2021 – May 2022 +- Resolved complex cloud networking incidents involving BGP, OSPF, and AWS Direct Connect for GovCloud/TS/CI environments. +- Built Python-based automation scripts for network monitoring and configuration management, reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR). +- Created comprehensive technical documentation and SOPs, establishing a scalable knowledge base for escalations. -**Consulting Systems Engineer III** | Zivaro | Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 -*Drove cloud migration and automation for multi-tenant environments* -- **Orchestrated containerized network infrastructure** using Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible for scalable multi-tenant deployments -- **Automated network provisioning workflows** with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, reducing deployment time from days to hours -- **Developed custom Python automation** for network operations, enhancing consistency and compliance across environments +**Principal Network Architect** | Verizon | Jan 2020 – Sept 2021 +- Led the technical design and scoping for multi-million dollar, global network upgrades (SD-WAN, data center), authoring winning RFP responses. +- Directed the migration of Avis Budget Group from legacy Cisco infrastructure to a modern Versa SD-WAN and Aruba solution. +- Championed network automation, mentoring pre-sales architects in programmability (YANG, NetConf, Meraki APIs). + +**Senior Network Consultant** | Zivaro | Oct 2018 – Jan 2020 +- Designed and implemented a VXLAN data center fabric for Denver Health using Cisco ACI. +- Advocated for and implemented cost-effective Ansible automation strategies over proprietary platforms for clients like Simmons Foods. +- Played a key technical role in maintaining the company's Cisco Gold Partner certification. + +**Network Engineer IV** | Charter Communications | Sept 2018 – July 2019 +- Managed critical F5 LTM/GTM and A10 load balancing infrastructure supporting Charter's video services. +- Automated operational tasks including TACACS management and network configuration backups using Bash and RANCID. +- Diagnosed complex performance issues, identifying buffer tail drops on encrypted Data Domain replication traffic. + +**Senior Network Security Engineer** | American Residential Services | Jan 2018 – Oct 2018 +- Architected and led the migration of 100+ sites to a Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) fabric. +- Standardized and hardened firewall configurations (Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX) across the enterprise. +- Engineered a cost-effective out-of-band (OOB) management solution using repurposed hardware, saving over $15,000. + +**Sr. Data Center Network Engineer** | Kaiser Permanente | Jun 2016 – May 2018 +- Executed a core data center migration from Cisco Nexus 7K/5K to 9K platforms, including Cisco ACI deployment. +- Resolved critical cross-vendor interoperability issues for Exadata (OSPF) and NetApp (LACP) deployments. +- Diagnosed and remediated performance degradation in encrypted backup replication streams. + +**Sr. Technical Architect** | AT&T (Supporting TIAA-CREF) | Jul 2010 – May 2016 +- Led the architectural design and implementation of a $100M+ next-generation network (Nexus, ASR, F5) across data centers and trading floors. +- Optimized core network routing protocols, including mainframe OSPF configurations, for financial applications. +- Developed operational scripts and standardized configurations for blackhole routing and change validation. --- -### **Technical Projects & Social Proof** - -**Marketing Technology Automation Framework** | Side Project -- **Built API integrations** between social platforms, analytics tools, and databases using Python, focusing on clean JSON/XML data handling -- **Containerized data processing applications** with Docker for consistent analytics environments across development and production -- **Developed modular CLI tools** for technical audits, published on GitHub with documentation for community use - -**Infrastructure-as-Code Templates** | GitHub Portfolio -- **Created reusable Terraform/Ansible templates** for deploying secure, monitored web application infrastructure -- **Documented API integration patterns** for common marketing technology platforms (Google APIs, social media APIs) -- **Maintained open-source Python libraries** for network diagnostics adapted to web infrastructure monitoring - ---- - -### **Technical Proficiencies** - -**Cloud & DevOps:** AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines -**Infrastructure as Code:** Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation -**Programming & Scripting:** Python, Shell/Bash, Go, REST API Development -**Networking:** Cisco (CCNP), Juniper, SD-WAN, BGP/OSPF, Network Security -**Data & APIs:** JSON/XML Processing, SQL, Analytics Integration, Webhooks +### **Technical Foundation (1999 – 2010)** +**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) +*Progressive roles building hands-on expertise in systems administration, network support, and storage solutions.* --- @@ -77,7 +84,9 @@ - Cisco Certified DevNet Associate **Military Service** -United States Air Force - Senior Airman -- Managed infrastructure projects valued at $2M+, completing ahead of schedule -- Led teams of 10+ in high-pressure environments, developing contingency planning skills -- Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for operational efficiency improvements \ No newline at end of file +**United States Air Force - Senior Airman** (1993-1997) +- Led technical construction and infrastructure projects, managing teams in high-pressure environments. +- Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for leadership and operational efficiency. + +**Education** +- High School Diploma, L.D. Bell High School, Hurst, TX \ No newline at end of file