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## Professional Experience
### Consulting System Engineer, TBX (May 2022 - Present)
- Spearheaded the integration of advanced telecom and cloud technologies, developing scalable, high-performance network solutions that reduced operational costs by 30%.
- Implemented DevOps practices, including automation of workflows using Meraki and Fortinet platforms, enhancing system reliability and deployment efficiency by 40%.
- Conducted technical workshops and collaborative sessions, promoting the adoption of innovative network solutions integrated with cloud and DevOps methodologies, resulting in 3 strategic partnerships.
### 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 Developer Engineer, AWS (Amazon) (Sept 2021 - May 2022)
- Troubleshot complex network issues involving routing, interconnectivity, performance, and configurations in a large-scale service provider environment, reducing mean time to resolution by 25%.
- Actively engaged in higher-tier escalations, providing expert support and resolutions for business-critical applications and Unix systems.
- Authored and reviewed technical documentation and standard operating procedures, facilitating knowledge transfer and reducing recurring network issues by 30%.
### 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.
### Principal Engineer, Verizon (Jan 2020 - Sept 2021)
- Orchestrated end-to-end enterprise solutions architecture for global clients, integrating cloud technologies with traditional LAN/WAN infrastructures using Cisco, Meraki, and Juniper, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.
- Authored and presented technical marketing materials, focusing on emerging trends in cloud and network technologies, enhancing technical understanding within and outside Verizon.
- Led initiatives for RFP/RFI compliance and Statements of Work, aligning technical solutions with customer requirements and advancing Verizon's cloud infrastructure capabilities, particularly in AWS environments.
### 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.
### Consulting Engineer III, Zivaro (Oct 2019 - Jan 2020)
- Implemented scalable network solutions across AWS and Equinix platforms, achieving a 35% reduction in operational costs via automation.
- Managed large-scale migrations to hybrid cloud environments, bolstering system performance and flexibility while reducing downtime by 50%.
- Developed strategic network architectures focusing on automation and cloud-native technology integration, improving overall network efficiency by 25%.
### Network Engineer IV, Charter Communications (Sept 2018 - Oct 2019)
- Modernized network infrastructures by integrating automation and cloud technologies, improving performance and security by 50%.
- Deployed advanced network technologies in data center environments, focusing on operational efficiency and reducing manual efforts by 40%.
- Ensured DNS service high availability and resilience, achieving 99.99% uptime, crucial for seamless network operations.
### Sr Data Center Network Engineer, Kaiser Permanente (May 2016 - Apr 2018)
- Championed the adoption of SDDC technologies, significantly increasing network scalability and automation, reducing provisioning times by 60%.
- Addressed high-availability network challenges with automated performance optimization strategies, improving network reliability by 35%.
- Led the deployment of Cisco ACI, concentrating on network automation for enhanced security and management, reducing configuration errors by 80%.
### 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)
- Managed a $100M network transformation project, integrating cloud solutions and automation into existing infrastructures, improving overall network performance by 25%.
- Supervised infrastructure upgrades, ensuring seamless cloud integration and network performance enhancement, reducing latency by 30%.
- Implemented Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall solutions, reducing security incidents by over 40% and strengthening the organization's security posture.
- 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 (Jun 2009 - Jul 2010)
- Lead Network Service & Support Engineer, Ze-Net Technologies (Feb 2008 - May 2009)
- Technical Support Engineer, Sanz (Apr 2006 - Jun 2008)
- NetApp Field Service Professional, Technology Service Professionals (Apr 2005 - Apr 2006)
- System Administrator, Austin Lighting Products (Jan 2000 - Jan 2002)
- 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
- **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