Network Engineer Senior
Resume:
~Network Architecture Engineer Senior Network Engineer~
Qualifications Profile
Technically inclined, solutions-focused, and highly analytical IT professional, equipped with extensive experience in designing network architecture, implementing network technologies, troubleshooting network issues, and providing technical expertise to ensure the reliability and performance of network infrastructure.
Adept at executing network upgrades, new system integrations, and security and engineering initiatives to accommodate growth and technological advancements. Expert at determining and resolving areas for improvement, formulating leading-edge technical solutions, as well as generating and enforcing roadmaps to achieve scalability and sustainability goals of various organizations across diverse domains. Equipped with articulate communication and interpersonal skills in building positive work relationships with clients, managing group dynamics, and leading high-caliber teams of professionals. Armed with in-depth knowledge of the latest trends and advancements as well as networking protocols and technologies in network data crucial in planning and strategizing innovations to maintain company’s competitive edge.
Areas of Expertise
Advance Switching and Routing Technologies Cloud Networking Network Process Validation Architecture Methodology Creation
AWS and Azure Networking Concepts Cloud-based Data Protection Firewall Technology Performance Optimization
Network Security Protocol Implementation System Development and Configuration Cloud Computing Project Oversight
Professional Experience
Softchoice Corporation Irvine, Ca
Senior System Engineer • Professional Services Oct 2018–Present
Provide assistance to multiple customers with product integration, upgrades, installations, and replacement of enterprise network equipment.
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Cisco ASA Firewall, Cisco next-generation firewall (NGFW) Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), Cisco Nexus, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto Firewalls, FortiGate Firewall, virtual eXtensible local area network (VXLAN), and Cisco Core routing and switching technologies.
Intelsat McLean, VA, USA
Principal Network Engineer, ITAR Jul 2011–Oct 2018
Took full charge of architecting, developing, and troubleshooting global LAN and WAN infrastructures.
Directed the implementation of I Nexus 5k switches and FEX's (Fabric Extenders) in West Coast data center.
Applied advanced expertise in troubleshooting and aiding to Nexus 7k switches.
Handled the deployment and provided support to Riverbed solutions.
Rendered third-level escalation for all issues arise in enterprise network.
Held accountability for the maintenance and assistance of 2 data centers as well as over 40 remote locations.
Earlier Career
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA, USA
Network Security Engineer
Qualcomm San Diego, CA
Senior Network Engineer
International Network Services Various Locations
Senior Network Consultant
- Honda Corporation Gardena, CA
- American Express Phoenix, AZ
- Fremont General Corporation (Fremont Investment & Loan) Brea, CA, USA
- Kaiser Permanente Corona, CA
CISCO Network Academy Long Beach, CA (Long Beach City College)
CCNA Program Instructor
CISCO SYSTEMS San Jose, Ca
Customer Support Engineer
Teaching Assistant Consultant (TAC), LAN-Switching Team
Teaching Assistant Consultant (TAC), Security Team
Cisco Test Engineer
Education
Associate of Science in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, CA
Professional Development
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer, 2024
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer, 2020 (expired)
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator, 2020 (expired)
Fortinet
Fortinet FortiGate 7.2 Administrator, 2023
Fortinet FortiGate 6.4 Administrator, 2021
Cisco
Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, 2023
Understanding of Cisco Network Devices, 2020
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise), 2020
Understanding Cisco Network Security, 2020
Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core, 2020
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security), 2020
Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security Firepower, 2020
Cisco Certified Specialist-Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation, 2020
Cisco Certified Specialist-Enterprise Core, 2019
Exam Prep: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), 2019
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, 2023
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, 2022
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, 2020
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, 2023
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 2021
AWS Partner: Cloud Economics Accreditation, 2021
AWS Partner: Accreditation (Business), 2021
AWS Partner Accreditation (Technical), 2021
Professional Affiliation
National Society of Black Engineers
Technical Acumen
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
Cisco IOS Cisco IOS- XE Cisco NX-OS Pan-OS FortiOS AWS Microsoft Azure
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