### Jason Davis πŸ“ Lewisville, TX | πŸ“ž (720) 217-4263 | βœ‰οΈ newton214@gmail.com πŸ”— [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-27442118a) ### Senior Network & Cloud Engineer *Cisco | AWS | Network Automation | Security* --- ## Professional Experience ### Consulting Systems Engineer **TBX** | May 2022 – Present - Serve as SME for service provider networks (Meraki SD-WAN/Fortinet Security Fabric) - Develop technical go-to-market strategies and conduct POC deployments - Implement network automation using Python/Ansible for configuration management - Deliver technical enablement through workshops and training sessions ### Network Development Engineer **Amazon Web Services GovCloud TS/SCI position** | Sept 2021 – May 2022 - Troubleshoot complex cloud networking issues (BGP, OSPF, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway) - Develop network automation tools for monitoring/management (Python) - Create technical documentation including network diagrams and SOPs - Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for critical network incidents ### Principal Network Architect **Verizon** | Jan 2020 – Sept 2021 - Design enterprise-scale networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center solutions) - Lead RFP responses and technical solution design for Fortune 500 clients - Developed pre/post diff Bash scripts for config validation - Mentored teams in YANG, NetConf, and Meraki API Python automation - Led Avis migration from Cisco to Versa SD-WAN/Aruba solutions - Spearheaded Walgreens nationwide WAN optimization project ### Cloud Network Engineer **Entrust** | Jan 2020 – Present - Implement AWS network infrastructure with PCI-DSS compliance - Manage F5 BIG-IP load balancers and Palo Alto NGFW deployments - Automate network provisioning using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible) - Built staging environment despite organizational challenges - Created Ansible playbooks (cisco.ios) for ACL whitelist management - Assisted Illinois CU VPN deployment for overwhelmed customer team ### Senior Network Consultant **Zivaro** | Oct 2018 – Present - Design/implement Cisco ACI fabric and DNA Center solutions - Developed network migration strategies for cloud adoption - Resolved Simmons Foods VOIP QoS issues; proposed Ansible over DNA Center - Designed VXLAN data center fabric for Denver Health - Implemented Layer 3 to edge for CDPHE despite team opposition - Played key role in Cisco Gold Partner recertification ### Data Center Network Engineer **Charter Communications** | Sept 2018 – July 2019 - Managed F5 LTM/GTM and A10 Thunder load balancing infrastructure - Implemented EVPN/VXLAN overlay networks - Automated TACACS with Bash scripts - Implemented RANCID for config backups - Identified buffer tail drops on Data Domain SSL replication (port 29000) - Used PRTG to pinpoint saturated links - Coordinated cross-team Video VPN deployment ### Network Infrastructure Engineer **American Residential Services** | Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 - Migrated 100+ sites to Cisco Viptela SD-WAN - Standardized firewall configurations (Cisco ASA/Juniper SRX) - Deployed Cisco Umbrella DNS filtering - Implemented RANCID for config management - Designed cost-effective OOB/UPS solution using eBay gear ($15K+ savings) ### Senior Data Center Engineer **Kaiser Permanente** | June 2016 – May 2018 - Deployed Cisco ACI across multiple data centers - Migrated Nexus switching infrastructure (7K/5K to 9K) - Fixed Exadata OSPF issues to meet vendor deadlines - Resolved Data Domain buffer drops affecting encrypted replication - Rectified wrong SFP orders delaying DR buildout - Enhanced HPNA functionality for operational efficiencies ### Senior Technical Architect **AT&T (TIAA-CREF)** | July 2010 – May 2016 - Led $100M network refresh (Nexus/ASR/F5) - Migrated load balancing from Brocade to F5 BIG-IP - Optimized mainframe OSPF (Area 51 routing) - Standardized blackhole routing configurations - Overcame challenges in DC buildout - Identified NetApp LACP RFC non-compliance via Tcl scripts - Implemented OSPF on F5 devices --- --- ## Certifications - Cisco CCNP (Enterprise & Data Center) - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - Cisco DevNet Associate --- ## Technical Expertise --- ## Personal Projects - **AWS Lambda Function Refactoring**: Conducted a thorough review and refactoring of an AWS Lambda function for processing Amazon Connect Contact Trace Records (CTRs). - **Key Achievements**: Improved code maintainability, testability, and reliability through modular design, error handling, and adherence to best practices. - **Tools Used**: Python, AWS Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SES --- Based on the search results and the need for a concise yet effective resume, here’s a refined version of your resume that captures the essence of your experience while keeping it within a reasonable length: --- ### Jason Davis πŸ“ Lewisville, TX | πŸ“ž (720) 217-4263 | βœ‰οΈ newton214@gmail.com πŸ”— [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-27442118a) ### Senior Network & Cloud Engineer *Cisco | AWS | Network Automation | Security* --- ## Professional Experience ### Consulting Systems Engineer **TBX** | May 2022 – Present - SME for service provider networks (Meraki SD-WAN/Fortinet Security Fabric) - Developed technical go-to-market strategies and conducted POC deployments - Implemented network automation using Python/Ansible for configuration management - Delivered technical enablement through workshops and training sessions ### Network Development Engineer **Amazon Web Services GovCloud TS/SCI position** | Sept 2021 – May 2022 - Troubleshot complex cloud networking issues (BGP, OSPF, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway) - Developed network automation tools for monitoring/management (Python) - Created technical documentation including network diagrams and SOPs - Served as Tier 3 escalation point for critical network incidents ### Principal Network Architect **Verizon** | Jan 2020 – Sept 2021 - Designed enterprise-scale networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center solutions) - Led RFP responses and technical solution design for Fortune 500 clients - Developed pre/post diff Bash scripts for config validation - Mentored teams in YANG, NetConf, and Meraki API Python automation - Spearheaded Walgreens nationwide WAN optimization project ### Cloud Network Engineer **Entrust** | Jan 2020 – Present - Implemented AWS network infrastructure with PCI-DSS compliance - Managed F5 BIG-IP load balancers and Palo Alto NGFW deployments - Automated network provisioning using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible) - Assisted Illinois CU VPN deployment for overwhelmed customer team ### Senior Network Consultant **Zivaro** | Oct 2018 – Present - Designed/implemented Cisco ACI fabric and DNA Center solutions - Developed network migration strategies for cloud adoption - Resolved Simmons Foods VOIP QoS issues; proposed Ansible over DNA Center - Designed VXLAN data center fabric for Denver Health ### Data Center Network Engineer **Charter Communications** | Sept 2018 – July 2019 - Managed F5 LTM/GTM and A10 Thunder load balancing infrastructure - Implemented EVPN/VXLAN overlay networks - Automated TACACS with Bash scripts - Identified buffer tail drops on Data Domain SSL replication (port 29000) ### Network Infrastructure Engineer **American Residential Services** | Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 - Migrated 100+ sites to Cisco Viptela SD-WAN - Standardized firewall configurations (Cisco ASA/Juniper SRX) - Deployed Cisco Umbrella DNS filtering - Designed cost-effective OOB/UPS solution using eBay gear ($15K+ savings) ### Senior Data Center Engineer **Kaiser Permanente** | June 2016 – May 2018 - Deployed Cisco ACI across multiple data centers - Migrated Nexus switching infrastructure (7K/5K to 9K) - Resolved Data Domain buffer drops affecting encrypted replication ### Senior Technical Architect **AT&T (TIAA-CREF)** | July 2010 – May 2016 - Led $100M network refresh (Nexus/ASR/F5) - Migrated load balancing from Brocade to F5 BIG-IP - Optimized mainframe OSPF (Area 51 routing) - Implemented OSPF on F5 devices --- ## Certifications - Cisco CCNP (Enterprise & Data Center) - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - Cisco DevNet Associate --- ## Technical Expertise ### Networking - **Protocols**: BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EIGRP - **Technologies**: Cisco Nexus/ACI, Cisco Viptela, Meraki SD-WAN, Fortinet Security Fabric - **AWS Networking**: VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPN ### Cloud & Automation - **AWS Services**: VPC, Direct Connect, Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SES - **Tools**: Terraform, Ansible, Python - **Automation**: Network automation with Python, Bash, and Ansible ### Security - **Compliance**: PCI-DSS, NIST - **Firewalls**: Palo Alto, FortiGate - **Security Practices**: Network Firewall, Security Groups, ACLs ### Management & Collaboration - **Leadership**: Cross-functional team leadership, technical documentation - **Vendor Management**: Cost optimization strategies, vendor management ### DevOps and CI/CD - **CI/CD Pipelines**: Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes - **DevOps Tools**: CI/CD pipeline management, container orchestration --- ## Personal Projects - **AWS Lambda Function Refactoring**: Conducted a thorough review and refactoring of an AWS Lambda function for processing Amazon Connect Contact Trace Records (CTRs). - **Key Achievements**: Improved code maintainability, testability, and reliability through modular design, error handling, and adherence to best practices. - **Tools Used**: Python, AWS Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SES --- This version is more concise and focuses on the most relevant and impactful aspects of your experience, ensuring it is both ATS-friendly and easy for recruiters to scan.