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JUAN CARLOS THOMAS

***** ** ****. **, ***** FL 33184 acwpje@r.postjobfree.com 504-***-**** OBJECTIVE Seeking for a long term position like Network Engineer or Network Security Engineer where I can actively participate in growth of organization with my hard work ethic and dedication, interested in continuous professional progress through challenging projects. PROFILE

More than 15 years of experience in designing, implementing and managing IT infrastructure projects, including network security solutions, networking solutions wired and wireless, as well as optimization and virtualization of servers and storage systems. Hands-on experience in projects of Data Networks, Security Infrastructure, Servers/Storage for Legacy and Virtual Machines environments.

Deep understanding of networking protocols and Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model.

Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools. Solid Know-How of Networking fundamentals such as VLAN configuration, inter-VLAN routing, routing protocols, and network design principal, and Enterprise wireless network configuration using multiple equipment vendors, SSID’s, clients, and security protocols. Solid understanding with creating and access lists and security with Firewall technology. Expert-level experience securing complex network infrastructures utilizing industry best practices and standards

Advanced monitoring complex network infrastructures for health and security Advanced experience with designing and implementing high available networks Advanced experience with LAN/WAN technologies and protocols Plans and coordinates the implementation of network technologies in support of defined requirements generated by internal customers and growth demands. Great experience at generate network configurations for highly complex networks and planning and execute highly complex network upgrade and migration activity. Ability in performs analysis and diagnosis of highly complex networking problems. Experience at validate project requirements, define project scope, develop project schedules and produce detailed designs for assigned projects. Generates project documentation PAGE 2 OF 4

including detailed test plan for highly complex Networks Concurrently managed projects with diverse technical scopes, with different schedules and budgets without losing sight of their particularities. Goal oriented, proven high degree of analytical and problem solving skills. Directed toward meeting tough schedules of large and complex IT projects. Experience leading teams’ development in a fast paced, multi-project environment demanding strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Handgs-on experience in configure and administration of NAS, SAN, DAS and others storage systems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong understanding for network security solutions that range from Unified Threat Management (UTM) up to Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). Skills on Ethical hacking and advanced penetration tester

VMWare vSphere and Windows Hyper-v Virtual Machines implementations with Veeam Backup and Replication and Storage Area Network (SAN) data storage implementations Install and Implementing Solutions with Server standalone, Blade Servers, Storage Area Network, Network Attached Storage, for medium and Small Bussines environment, and Enterprise, Datacenter and Service providers

Hands-on experience on TCP/IP Routing and Switching Technologies (VLAN, DHCP, NTP, CDP, NAT, QoS, STP) and Routing protocols implementation. Architecture and Protocols for Wireless Networks from standalone to centrally managed APs (Wireless Controllers’ environment). Including Point to Point (PtP), Point Multi Point

(PmP) and Backhaul Solutions

Certified to design, Install and troubleshoot Structured Cabling Systems both fiber optic and Copper Systems, for multiple environments from Small Offices, links intra and inter buildings to datacenters.

Project & Program Management Software, including all Microsoft Office’s suit. It comprises Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and Autocad. IT COURSE AND

CERTIFICATIONS

Fortigate Network Security Professional FCNSP

Fortinet Certified Network Security Administrator FCNSA Advanced Ethical Hacking Expert Penetration Testing Course Certified Extreme Networks Associate ENA (equivalent to Cisco CCNA) Certified Allied Telesis System Engineer CASE

VMware Datacenter Virtualizations Fundamentals V6 Training PAGE 3 OF 4

VMware vSphere Install Configure Manage V6 Training Certified Installer Structured Cabling Systems Millenium Brand-Rex Certified Installer Optical Fiber Millenium Brand-Rex Certified AMP ACT Designing Lan Cabling Systems Program Certified AMP ACT Installation & Connectorization Program Certified AMP ACT Certifying & Troubleshooting Program Certified Gonet Systems Wi-Fi Solutions Technician Axis Designing Network Video Solutions Training

Axis Product Installation and Configuration Training EXPERIENCE IT MANAGER AND CONSULTANT. CARMAR CONSULTING - PANAMA 02/2009 TO PRESENT

Comprehensive management of IT Infrastructure projects, Wireless and Security. Design and implementation of IT Infrastructure Projects for Datacenters, Wireless Systems, Security Solutions and others.

Comprehensive Budget Management for IT Projects.

Training to technical staff under supervision.

Direct interaction with the board of Engineers in planning marketing strategies for IT Services

IMPORTANT PROJECTS:

1. Reordering network infrastructure for the company Superior Products SA, including optimization and virtualization of server farm as well as the implementation of the VPN network to the branches and perimeter security solution using equipment from Extreme Networks, Appliances UTM from Fortinet, Server and Storage Systems from Dell and VMware vSphere tools for virtualization combined with Veeam Backup and replication as Backup Solution. 2. Implementation of the WAN Network for the Company Grupo Melo, with the installation of more than 50 Appliances Fortigate interconnected and configure of wan load balancing access by different service providers. 3. Optimization and virtualization of Datacenter for the company Feduro Agencies. Involucre storage system and Dell Servers configuration with Vmware virtualization, Extreme Networks switches for the interconnections and Fortinet appliance for VPN and content filtering.

IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY MANAGER, DEUSNOBIS INC-PANAMA 6/2007 TO 1/2009

Design the IT infrastructure of the company, of the data centers and management centers partners, management support department, training technical personnel, implementation of solutions Communications and Security of the company as well as coordinating follow Monitoring all IT infrastructure.

Designing of tree Small Datacenters and deploy Site Redundancy (SR) with F5 devices. PAGE 4 OF 4

Solution included Server Blades from SUN Microsytems and Dell, EMC SAN Storage with different RAID implementations .The interconnection between ESXi hosts, SAN, Site Recovery replication and external provisioning deployed with Extreme Networks, Cisco and Fortinet devices.

SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS ENGINEER, COMPULAB S.A. - PANAMA 8/2006 – 6/2007

IT project management and design. Implementation and configuration of networking solutions, servers-storage and security systems for customers. Sales of products and services associated with projects.

Project specialist for Wi-Fi internet access for enterprises with standalone APs and wireless controllers, Backhaul, PtP and PmP Wireless Solutions. With Alvarion, Motorola, Enterasys and Gonet Solutions

VPNs and VoiPs Solutions deployments.

Analysis of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and collection of technical requirements from customers.

Interactive cooperation with Marketing and Technical Sales to size customers’ solution. IT SUPPORT ENGINEER, RINGRING & ENERGY S.A.. - PANAMA 7/2003 – 5/2006

Technical Manager, responsible of Pre-Sale & Post-Sales of Networking and Cabling Systems. L2 Support Engineer for Central America and Caribbean from Allied Telesis and development and analysis of new product lines for the company. EDUCATION ENGINEERS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS (EQUIVALENT TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)

UNIVERSIDAD DE ORIENTE, SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA

LANGUAGES Advanced English and Spanish.

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