Information Technology Network Architect

George Lampron

Centennial, CO

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Senior IT Network Architect

IT Engineering Cost Reductions Network Performance

Information Technology professional with 10+ years of Architecting and deploying projects. Leading IT teams and projects across multiple disciplines. Provided security guidance to clients regarding Zero Trust Networks. Consultation 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 worked in an individual contributor technical role and a technical leadership role to manage the projects and processes associated with engineering and operations supporting clients' global networks. We have successfully built working relationships with clients and external vendors in all corners of the globe.

Certifications

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Written),

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Local & Wide Area Networks Network management systems

VOIP & IP Telephony Enterprise Security

Wireless networking Cloud

Data Centre Team leadership

Rocky Mountain Cisco Users Group Chairman

Technologies

Cisco, 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, Ansible, AWX/Ansible Tower, Network Automation, Visio, DNS, DHCP, IPS, IDS, Remote, compliance NIST, ISO, SOX, and HIPPA

Professional Experience

Senior Network Architect 9-2016 to Present

Synnergie

Played 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.

Helped clients work towards a more secure Network Infrastructure using Zero Trust Framework.

Architected Cloud connectivity solutions for clients including public and private solutions using OCI, AWS, 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, 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 very 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.

Provided “ownership” of infrastructure problems through to final resolution.

Global Network Architect/Team Lead APAC 10-2012 to 9-2016

Gates Corp

International company supporting 114 sites in 34+ countries and 11,000+ employees

Managed 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 and applications

Review 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 Firewalls

Supported global sites including circuit turn-ups, LAN, WAN, and Wireless installs

Installed routers, switches, Cisco VOIP solutions, circuits, wireless and infrastructure

Provided routing and switching mentoring to team members, helping with complex solution deployments

Designed Data Center Switch networks, deployed Cisco 6513 and Cisco Nexus Data Center Switches

systems. 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 8-2012

Halliburton Energy Services

An International Energy Company 100,000+ employees spread throughout 120 countries

Met 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 Messaging

Redesigned WAN infrastructure for rigs in Prudhoe Bay increasing network performance

Installed routers, switches, Cisco VOIP solutions, circuits, wireless and infrastructure at field sites

Provided training, mentoring, coaching, and leadership for telecom and network engineers.

Team Lead Infrastructure Engineering / Network Architect

PSI 6-2006 to 3-2011

Education

Business, Alvernia College – Reading, PA

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