SUMMARY

• Accomplished Network Architect with extensive experience in all phases of network pre-sales, architecture design, development and deployment. Expert level experience analyzing, designing and implementing global enterprise networks with cloud based multi-tenant, and multi-tier network architecture. Known for effectively managing global teams, project management and leadership for the design and implementation of fully-integrated networks. Recognized for troubleshooting and strong understanding of network routers, switches and appliances, evaluating and improving existing systems with new features and performance improvements with a consistent record of on time, on budget project delivery, resulting in cutting costs, increased product value and revenue streams significantly impacting bottom-line results.
• Expertise includes:
• Wireless Cloud Networking
• Solutions Architecture
• Solution Testing
• Enerprise Network Design
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Network Protocols

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Transition Network Architect

• Provide network solution architecture for IBM's strategic outsource customers. Interface with customer and network vendors to provide project leadership and oversee network infrastructure design and review for data center LAN, WAN, and Wireless. Providing technically accurate and financially complete solutions for network migrations and enhancements.
• Manage a Datacenter Refresh project utilizing Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX4500 switches, F5 Load Balancers.
• Design and configure a site-to-site VPN on a Cisco ASA firewall.
• Upgrade wireless control system utilizing Cisco 5508 WLAN Controllers, Mobility Services Engine, and Cisco Identity Services Engine Cisco ISE for security.
• Designed an MPLS solution for remote sites as well as DMVPN solution to provide network redundancy.

Confidential

Cloud Network Architect

• Design cloud and hybrid solutions by gathering requirements, which minimize risk through applying a holistic design perspective while defining assumptions and adhering to client constraints.Work with line-of-business and senior IT executives to position cloud technology solutions that align with their business goals and strategic IT initiatives. Solutions include capacity planning for compute, storage and network design.
• Lead global team of architects for design and development of new data center network architecture for virtualized services. Create solution adoption plans for various deployments of new network architectures.
• Implemented PIX/ASA Checkpoint firewalls in Multi-context, routed, transparent or bridged mode
• Protocols TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, STP, VTP, RIP, SIP, NFS, FTP, HTTP, WCCP
• Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k and 2k platforms, ASR 9K and ASR 1K router platforms, ASA 5585X.
• Collaborate with team of network test architects, designing and implementing server connectivity and security test plans, resulting in delivery of fully integrated and tested new network Architecture, and ensuring server to network compatibility and proper firewall data flows.
• Create network designs for global out of band management solutions, significantly reducing outage times and support costs by enabling remote access to network during system down times, allowing geographically diverse teams to effectively pool resources for network support.
• Oversee design, deployment, and management of 6 network test labs, resulting in quicker development, test infrastructure upgrades and modifications prior to moving to production.
• Evaluate and recommend new technology and products for global deployments, creating new global out of band management system for cloud deployments.

Confidential

Senior Network Architect

• Developed network solutions for AT T sales team supporting IBM accounts. Provided technical consulting and leadership for sales teams and proposed solutions ranging from tens of thousands to over 1M.
• Designed wired and wireless solutions and data center infrastructure, meeting IBM and customer's architectural criteria.
• Designed and implemented solutions using Cisco 6500, 5500, 4000, 3500, 2900, Nexus 2K/5K/7K series switches for customer business needs.
• Created detailed run book which itemized design options in a matrix style and also templates and standards for all devices on the network including LAN/WAN, Data Center, Wireless and Security
• Implemented Cisco Airspace Wireless solution for guest and internal wireless use utilizing LWAPs
• Produced estimates on cost, manpower and implementation timelines, resulting in projects staying on schedule and completed within established timelines.
• Created complete technical, architectural and financial documentation, providing technical and financial guidance which ensured solutions met or exceeded standards for cost and function.
• Provided technical project management for network infrastructure deployments and migrations, routinely coming in on target for budget and deadline.

Confidential

Lead Architect

• Provided complete technical project management services, network design and pre-sales support. Oversaw the design and implementation of wired and wireless networks, and services for public events and meetings. Authored system documentation, configuration guides, project work plans and testing procedures.
• Designed and implemented Cisco 6500, 5500, 4000, 3500, 2900 series switches for customer business needs.
• Designed technical solution, wrote SOW for technical solution and explained technical aspects of solution to customers for guest-based broadband Internet access, resulting in 6M per year business.
• Created detailed run book which itemized design options in a matrix style and also templates and standards for all devices on the network including LAN/WAN, Data Center, Wireless and Security
• Implemented Cisco Airspace Wireless solution for guest and internal wireless use utilizing LWAPs
• Directed teams of Installation Managers, Network Architects and Network Engineers in matrix organization, delivering cost effective and timely network deployments.
• Guided implementation of more than 100 small-to-medium wired and wireless networks and more than 35 large networks utilizing various transport mediums including wireless using wireless LAN WLAN Controllers, creating multiple long-term revenue streams and referenceable accounts for the company.
• Developed wired and wireless site survey procedures and documents, ensuring design for property provided complete wireless coverage on initial deployment saving both the clients and company time and money.
• Created technical design for hospitality-based broadband Internet access solutions specified solution design integrating hotel's property management system using Cisco LRE switches, LAN switches, routers, and BBSM gateway, resulting in defined procedures presented proof-of-concept to stakeholders at Starwood Hotels, end-to-end design exceeded requirements and produced revenue for client once deployed.
• Served as Technical Project Manager adding 27K ports in 71 hotels for 2.8M contract designed networks and directed installation of equipment, ensured wiring quotes from subcontractors were valid.
• Surveyed and designed complete wireless overlays in 25 major resorts in the United States, largest deployment had over 150 lightweight access points, enhanced guest experience by allowing guest Internet access throughout the property.
• Created technical designs and implementation procedures for hospitality-based broadband Internet product using hotel's cable TV infrastructure utilized Blonder Tongue, CoaxMedia, IP3, and SMC technologies, resulting in deploying solutions for over 80 properties and implementing NStreams Video on Demand solution.

Confidential

Senior Wide Area Network Engineer

• Maintained services within WAN network and supervised teams of engineers to develop and implement network solutions.
• Configured Cisco AS5350's with PRI T1's to support modem and ISDN dial in.
• Designed and implemented IBM Tivoli NetView to perform device inventory management, network trends and analysis, fault isolation and identify root cause of network failures.
• Managed 10,000 seat 100 router WAN
• Doubled the size of the WAN and expanded network capacity by adding T3s, Cisco 7500 series routers and 6500 series switches.