From f6a9706fb94dfde17bd6b06478463835e57cda83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Wed, 1 May 2024 22:20:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update personal/resume/Jason_Davis_Network_Cloud_Engineer_Resume.md --- ...son_Davis_Network_Cloud_Engineer_Resume.md | 60 ++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/personal/resume/Jason_Davis_Network_Cloud_Engineer_Resume.md b/personal/resume/Jason_Davis_Network_Cloud_Engineer_Resume.md index e272100..14083fe 100644 --- a/personal/resume/Jason_Davis_Network_Cloud_Engineer_Resume.md +++ b/personal/resume/Jason_Davis_Network_Cloud_Engineer_Resume.md @@ -10,50 +10,40 @@ Accomplished Network and Cloud Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in desig ## 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