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Centennial, COEMAIL AVAILABLELINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLESenior IT Network ArchitectIT Engineering Cost Reductions Network PerformanceInformation Technology professional with 10+ years Leading IT teams and projects across multiple disciplines. Working in a consultative capacity to effect operational cloud and data network design, development, and deployment. Proven ability to resolve conflicts in very diverse environments. Ability to improve business operations, reduce operational costs, and increase business performance through proper technology deployment. I have transitioned from an individual contributor technical role to a technical leadership role to managing the projects and processes associated with engineering and operations supporting clients' global networks. I have successfully built working relationships with clients and external vendors in all corners of the globe.CertificationsCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Written),Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Local & Wide Area Networks Network management systemsVOIP & IP Telephony Enterprise SecurityWireless networking CloudData Centre Team leadershipRocky Mountain Cisco Users Group ChairmanTechnologiesCisco, Check Point, Fortinet and Palo Alto NGFW Firewalls, Panorama, SD-WAN, Silver Peak, Viptela, SDN, ZTNA, NFV, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 9000; VSS, Cisco routers; Cisco Nexus 5500, 7000 & 9000 Switches, Fabric Extenders, Nexus Data Centre Switches; Routers, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Multicast, IPAM, Call Manager, Network Automation, CI/CD, MPLS, Microsoft, Cisco Works, VMWare, Nutanix, Load Balancers, Oracle Cloud, AWS, Python, Nautobot, AWX/Ansible Tower, Network Automation, Visio, DNS, DHCP, IPS, IDS, Remote, compliance NIST, ISO, SOX, and HIPPAProfessional ExperienceSenior Network Architect 9-2016 to PresentSynnergiePlayed a key role in the rapid deployment of Silver Peak SD-WAN for project Beth Page, which included 44 devices across the USA, the deployment was so successful the project is a Silver Peak white paper.Architected Cloud connectivity solutions for clients including public and private solutions using OCI, AWS, Direct connect, Silver Peak, Palo Alto Firewall, and Nutanix.Experience with AWS Transit gateways, direct connect gateways, routers, switches, and security devices; Cisco, Palo Alto, Palo Alto FW in AWS, Check Point security products; Arista networks, python, and virtual Firewalls, Ansible.Successfully Deployed Cisco Umbrella solution for Clients integrating with Cisco and Meraki infrastructure, managed tuning and AD Integration.Deployed Private Cloud Solutions including Cisco UCS, Nexus, Nutanix, Oracle, and AWS environments.Redesigned Data Centre and infrastructure, including implementation of Cisco Nexus Switches, Fabric extenders, ACI, VXLAN, VRRP, Palo Alto Firewalls, and SDWAN connectivity to the Cloud.Managed projects, and teams and Engaged business units, internal IT departments, and external vendors in delivery of critical projects.Migrated clients from the on-premise data center to the private cloud including migration planning, connectivity, and security.Review the performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements.Provided VOIP, Server, Wireless, Security, Routing, and Switching mentoring to team members, helping with complex solution deployments and filling knowledge gaps where needed.Managed the Network Infrastructure rollout project, which included complex routing, switching, and security at Whiteman Air Force base home of nineteen of the twenty B2 Stealth bombers. Handing the scheduling of resources to rack mount and install equipment, verifying and correcting system configurations. Coordinating with the installation of ancillary operational and security support systems. Managing contractor relationships and expectations.Provide ownership of infrastructure problems through to final resolution. Managing communication of issues, and mentoring junior engineers to improve effective resolutions.Global Network Architect/Team Lead APAC 10-2012 to 9-2016Gates CorpInternational company supporting 114 sites in 34+ countries and 11,000+ employeesManaged a team of 11 engineers across APAC and India. supporting relationships within the organization resolving many long-standing infrastructure performance problems. Focusing on the needs of the organization prioritizing tasks and eliminating roadblocks.Travelled to sites throughout Asia and Europe to meet with key stakeholders to assess business requirements, design solutions and manage large network rollouts and system upgrades.Designed Local, and Wide Area Networks, IP telephony, and Wireless networks for growth and expansion of current operations and new site construction including technology to support Guest access, BYOD, IoT, and future applicationsReview the performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements.Cisco ASA Firewall and network integrations, Configured ASA Firewall, VPN, WAN, and LAN connectivity. Cisco Data Center configuration including Cisco Nexus and UCS integration.Redesigned Data Center Infrastructure, Including the implementation of Cisco Nexus Switches, Fabric extenders, Catalyst VSS core, Cisco ASA FirewallsSupported global sites including circuit turn-ups, LAN, WAN, and Wireless installsInstalled routers, switches, Cisco VOIP solutions, circuits, wireless and infrastructureProvided routing and switching mentoring to team members, helping with complex solution deploymentsDesigned Data Center Switch networks, deployed Cisco 6513 and Cisco Nexus Data Center Switchessystems. Coordinated with onshore and offshore teams. Including design, deployment, and testing aligning business and IT delivery timelines for critical deployments.Senior Project Engineer 3-2011 to 8-2012Halliburton Energy ServicesAn International Energy Company 100,000+ employees spread throughout 120 countriesMet with Senior Site management and key stakeholders to resolve operational issues and manage expectations of project outcomes and timelines.Converted sites from legacy phone systems to Cisco VOIP systems including VOIP design, Call routing, Dial Plan, Auto Attendant, and Unified MessagingRedesigned WAN infrastructure for rigs in Prudhoe Bay increasing network performanceInstalled routers, switches, Cisco VOIP solutions, circuits, wireless, and infrastructure at field sitesProvided training, mentoring, coaching, and leadership for telecom and network engineers.Team Lead Infrastructure Engineering / Network ArchitectPSI 6-2006 to 3-2011EducationBusiness, Alvernia College Reading, PA |
