Data Center Network Security

Peter Ufret 321-***-**** ******@*******.***

Experience Summary

Peter Ufret has extensive experience with IT and management which has involved many different protocols, network topology configurations, designing, team management and deployment. He has specific and in-depth working experience with IP, VOIP, VPN, Data warehousing, Network Security, Cloud Services and Telecom services. When it comes to presenting and developing lines of communications Peter interacts with C levels as well as with the support and finance people he educates and informs on all levels effectively, that is shown in his ability to train and acquire finance and support for his projects. A large portion of the projects he has been involved with have included project management, project deployment plans and data center design and configurations as well as meeting timeliness and budget requirements. The development of support and maintenance staff for many of the projects have been established and trained by him as well. He has a statement that he follows in all his endeavors” no matter how great a design is or technically advanced if you cannot show an ROI over a 3 to 5 year life-cycle it won’t come to fruition and this achieved by gaining support through education and financial agreement of effected parties.”

Skills

Network and Solutions Architecture Design Experience (25 years)

Communication skills and experience dealing with senior level executives and non-technical users (25 years)

Vendor management and contract negotiations (20 years)

Data center design (10 years)

Large enterprise experience (20 Years)

AWS Cloud Deployment and Design Kubernetes, Dockers, GitHub, Pipeline, Automation (6 years)

Telecom lifecycle and implementation projects and experience including design and auditing (20 years)

DataCenter migration to Cloud Solutions (6 years)

Developed complete IVR and call center management from technical to managerial processes (10 years)

Managed and contributed to software development groups which where both domestic and overseas (6 years)

Experience of network and system integrations from a design and implementation stand point (10 years)

Tools and Technologies

Hardware: Desktops, Servers, Switches, Routers, Blade servers, VXrails, Storage systems. SBC, Juniper, IVR, Avaya, Telcom equipment

Systems: Clouds, Windows, Windows Server, Linux’s Redhat, Oracle, VMware,

Protocols: ARP, BGP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, Telnet, HTTPS, OSPF, SMTP, Nmap

Software: MS Office Suites, Access, Vision, Power Point,

Experience with: AWS, Azure, Containers, Splunk, Node.Js; Java, API’s, LucidCharts, Cisco Call Manager, Network Performance monitoring, Solar winds, HIPPA, PCI, Telnet, Oracle, Mongo, SQL,

Familiar with: Agile process, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, Systems and Network Security, ITIL, ITSM, IIS, Wireless Networking, What’s up Gold, WireShark

Education

BCC Brevard Community Collage

oComputer Science, [1991 – 1993 not completed]

Staten Island Collage

oComputer Science, Mechanical Engineering [1987 – 1989 not completed]

Staten Island Technical High School

oAdvanced Academic/Honors, Pre-Engineering [1983 – 1987]

Certifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Bank of New York

Lake Mary, FL

07/2024 – Present

Sr. Network Consultant

Designs and defined system architecture for new or existing computer systems. Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing

A technology specialist focused on client infrastructure and technology.

Contributes to developing and monitoring the organization's technology architecture and future technology vision for client infrastructure and technology.

Develops reports in conjunction with the Fellow technologists which demonstrate business opportunities and road map strategies that add business value.

Drafts proposals on infrastructure needs for client technology activity and supports the creation of executive summaries.

Works closely with external clients, vendors, internal teams, and business partners on large infrastructure engineering projects.

Provides input and recommends processes in developing project plans.

Monitors project progress and provides regular status reports to management team.

Works closely with Application Development and Quality Assurance and Testing teams to understand infrastructure needs during the development and testing processes.

Applies IT expertise in strategizing how to best develop infrastructure that will allow development and testing processes to be secure and efficient.

Evaluates the effectiveness of the organization's existing infrastructure technology.

Stays informed of current industry trends and emerging technologies.

Researches and analyses trends to recommend and implement upgrades that enhance the reliability and efficiency of the IT infrastructure.

Automates basic manual processes.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff members. Contributes to the achievement of multiple teams' objectives.

Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

Experience with client infrastructure and technology is required.

Extended experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to build/support technical project plans is a hard requirement.

Aetos

Titusville, FL

04/2024 – 07/2024

Sr. Network Consultant

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing

Design and review NASA networks and connectivity.

Security and Equipment configuration.

Tier 3 Trouble shooting

Designing and planning Launch Control Rooms used by NASA and Sub Contracts i,e SpaceX Boeing

Capacity planning for video and telemetry systems

Monitors project progress and provides regular status reports to management team.

Works Assurance and Testing teams to development and testing processes.

GDIT

Titusville, FL

02/2023 – 12/2023

Sr. Advisor of Systems Engineering, USPS

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing

Guided the successful completion of major engineering programs may function in a project leadership role

Developed advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems Data Center/ Call Center migration to Cloud

Perform advanced systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end.

Telcom and Data center evaluation and recommendation’s for cost savings.

Could Automation Tool Evaluation

Took Personal Time

Mother was extremely ill for some time then passed away 04/2022 – 02/2023

Convergys/Concentrix (Hosted Solution Division IVR and CTI)

Lake Mary, FL

07/2011 – 04/2022

Sr. Architect and management of implementation groups

Reviewed overall network design requirements

Design review of core infrastructure and expansions.

Design and Implement IVR in a AWS cloud

Data Center/ Call Center migration to Cloud

Managed Devops team for AWS cloud services and deployment

Customer interaction and contract development for services

Standards and processes development

Create improvement process document and achievement analysis

Assisted in auditing processes for PCI, HIPPA and PII

Load balancing design F5, Cisco and Juniper

VM hardware – design, integration and migration

Also managed teams 3 tier support to other divisions and customer needs

Telecommunications and Data management both physical and budgetary

Staffing scheduling and management for 24 by 7 deployment and support

Volusia County Public Schools (Network and process analysis)

Deland, FL

04/2011 – 07/2011

Designer, Architect, Validation Engineer

Reviewed overall network design

Validated and document call Center and helpdesk processes

Evaluated staff and job description

Created improvement process document

Assisted in auditing processes

Presented findings and recommendation to the School board officials for county wide changes

IBM (Management and Design Services)

Nashville, TN

11/2010 – 04/2011

Designer, Architect, Validation Engineer

Design review of core infrastructure for new data center migration.

Migrated from 10mg to 100mg Nexus Gear 7000, 5000, 2000 series where utilized.

Design review of intergradations and produced migration documentation and procedures.

Evaluated data migration process and required network resources for migration, the migration was to a VMAX consolidating from 4 different vendors.

Information distribution utilizing DOORS

Evaluated network integration consisting of DNS services, Security, Firewalls and Network monitoring

Evaluated physical aspects of datacenter, power, cooling and data circuit redundancy as well as backup power devices.

EEVentures

Orlando, FL

07/2009 – 11/2010

Director of Development

Management consultant responsible for design and implementation of Data systems and cabin management and IFE solutions.

From design to integration component level development on many of the projects.

Power supply design Bluetooth design and data component design.

Cisco was used for the networking aspect as well as Vsat, Along with purchasing and budget management

Due to the nature and the privacy of the clientele I cannot go into great detail other then the planes range from G4 to 777 very large private jets.

The demand to detail and customer service is in a realm all its own very demanding and I meet those demands.

Technology and compliance with FAA is a demanding and detailed process which was meet and surpassed on all projects.

Revolution Money

ST. Petersburg, FL

05/2006 - 07/2009

VP of Infrastructure

Telecom, Data, Systems management and design services

Design and maintenance of Data centers, telecom, corporate functionality systems such as data storage and recovery, Load balancing and application distribution utilizing Cisco ACE and F5 equipment. Email and desktop support. This is accomplished by the management of design teams, maintenance teams and vendor management. Along with purchasing and budget management

Major accomplishments:

Design and maintenance of Data centers

Which consist of cluster farms, data storage and warehouse systems (of 30 terabytes EMC Gear.) Security was achieved with Sonicwall and checkpoint for application control. Core hardware consisted of Cisco Nexus, Dell Server and Fiber Matrix Switches. Load balancing was achieved with CISCO ACE and F5 equipment and applications. All latest Cisco Hardware Nexus line, Catalyst line of switches and core Cisco Routers.

Corporate telecom systems

With multiple PBX servers for redundancy. Complete IVR development, VOIP deployment and maintenance. Coordinate voice upgrade, implementation, and test plans as well as level 3 support and service. Trained helpdesk support engineers to handle end user issues. Also developed individual department needs based on there specific needs for VIR and call routing, while maintaining all the regulatory needs to meet or surpass the guidelines directed by the financial regulatory groups that we have to comply with.

Clustering and Load balancing

Web farms for the distribution and interaction of the corporate to public interaction. The web presence was managed with CISCO CSS and Windows clustering, Oracle Rack with 10g (production) and 11 (development) both designed and maintained on windows and Linux platforms. Load balancing is accomplished through windows and Big IP, CISCO ACE usage.

VMware

Consolidation of servers, the design and implementation for redundancy and failover. The images where designed to be stored and replicated on the EMC storage.

Network monitoring and Security

This is accomplished with windows products for application monitoring and Sonicwall is used for the network devices and interfaces. 24 by 7 NOC

Desktop Support

Sys aid is used to maintain and manage the desktop support issues established a help desk and ticketing system for tracking and maintenance of corporate needs.

Contract negations with vendors

Negotiated an unlimited oracle licensing for a set amount of money and annual maintenance support for 3 years, corporate savings where well in the tens of millions. As well as negotiating line of credit, discount and terms with Dell.

The company was established with main contract being Revolution money LLC which was Gratis card prior to that. They felt they needed to have the IT support and staff a part of their company. So an agreement was made to absorb USMS into theirs. I was made VP of infrastructure reporting to CTO (Patrick Graf) and my staff was absorbed as well.

Departure: Looking for new challenges Company sold to American Express

Reliable Automotive

Kansa City, KS

01/2005 - 04/2006

Acting Director managed service as well as Designer and Architect

Acting director of managed services for 255 + company with locations in 9 states. Manage all facets of the companies needs including growth and maintenance, consolidation of servers using VMware on their current network. Supporting the corporate change to a new ERIP platform. Warehouse shipping platform clipper ship integration done.

Twenty percent reduction in corporate expense on telecom and data through consolidation and renegotiation.

Major accomplishments:

Corporate telecom and Data consolidation

G5 Telecom switch consolidation and circuits consolidation. Reducing maintenance cost 14% and monthly circuit cost by $47,000 a month while increase or maintaining the same level prior.

Warehouse networking and new shipping system in all 9 warehouses

All locations where changed to wireless systems with power back up. Clipper ship was implemented and integrated with the current scales and hardware wise terminals where redesigned to be the ship systems less moving parts in a warehouse the better. Complete redundancy for all shipping information to central location.

ERP

The system was an old PIX system programming on a AS400 I was charge to migrating the system to a P6 series IBM. And migrating the great plains system on t0 the P6 as well. Also built a document depository based on the financial and sales system.

Departure: Company Sold and disbanded

Created Communication LLC (CTO/Owner)

Titusville, FL and Panama City, Panama

04/2001 – 10/2004

Wholesale Telecom and Data services

Establish routes primarily VOIP and sold the capacity under contract to carriers. The equipment used to accomplish this ranges from Cisco, Quintum, Nextone, Nortel, AT&T, Lucent not excluding other products that are used for VOIP and TDM telecom. Also supplied billing service for other wholes telecommunication companies along with technical services and support. Ensure compliance with international regulatory voice guidelines buy acquiring my FCC 214 license

Creating and maintaining productive relationships with suppliers of telecommunications services to increase knowledge about new network services and equipment.

Developed NOC (Network Operation Centers) and customer service centers. Hardware, software and initial staff hiring and job outlines to carry out growth and cover technical and customer service needs.

Departure: Sold Company (18 employees at time of sale)

JEA (Architect and Deployment manager) 08/2000 – 03/ 2001

Network Redesign and Conversion Jacksonville, FL

The network infrastructure was being converted to fast Ethernet and ATM

PROJECTS:

Conversion of all water treatment plants and wastewater plants to a solid IP network with a separate backbone and redundant monitoring systems, with the consideration of SCADA. Design, documentation, and training of staff for future support of the new network - Infrastructure design for the IP based power measurement system. Prototype for the implementation of 3 phase power meter, analyzer and controller. With the understanding of future growth to the 8500 ION socket-mounted meter, along with the distribution and redundancy of the servers and monitoring software such as Pegasus, etc.

VPN (virtual private network) - The design and implementation of Internet authentication for incoming employee’s and clients. Cisco based hardware with Netscape security authentication.

Departure: Project completed

Barnett Bank, NationsBank, Bank of America, (Manager IT Engineering) 09/1998 – 04/2000

Jacksonville, FL

Network Design Review - Take designs that are submitted and review the feasibility and implementation of the design, and lead the implementation team.

Trouble shooting and repair - Problems that have been escalated to a priority one, and authority to resolve at any cost (time or money.)

Training - The training of group members to improve the quality of service which our group provided. Along with the advancement of the possible services to be offered by the group.

PROJECTS:

Network monitoring - The design and cost evaluation of different options for hardware monitoring of the network. While keeping in mind cost and growth, along with the most usable platform possible (allowing the ability to meet the needs of several groups rather then just monitoring and trouble shooting such as auditing and circuit provisioning.

ATM Cloud - The design and installation of an interstate ATM cloud in Florida. This required design and state travel to actually install the ATM hardware. It was done this way due to the fact that the routers being modified were production routers. (no site failures)

Automated teller machine conversion - The design and project management of ATM cut over, along with packet redesign to limit the time delay in transaction. Thus limiting the possible loss of revenue due to cyber transfer time.

Data depository convergence - Design and implement the infrastructure for the finical data servers and storage facilities. Implementing a back up and data storage along with eliminating the systems that where redundant and not needed to facilitate the company’s operations. (this detail was put in place due to the multiply data serve farms identified due to the mergers)

Departure: The merger of the three banks were complete

AT&T Solutions (CSX), (Network Architect and engineering) 04/1997 – 09/1998

Jacksonville, FL

Network Design - Redesign of current network and designing for future implementation.

Tier 3 engineer - Critical issue resolutions, whether hardware or software resolution required.

System Impact evaluation - The evaluation of software and new hardware when put into production within the network.

Cost evaluation and Scheduling/Project management - The evaluation of cost for implementation and conversion of designs and re-configurations of the network, also scheduling for engineering staff for cut-over and implementations.

The AT&T Solutions group

He represented and took care of the CSX Network (Railroad Company). The Network consisted of several hundred remote sites and five major sites. The network has every major protocol used, DecNet, SNA, Banyanvines, TCP/IP, Net BEUI. The company also consists heavily of Windows NT and Novell, they also went to VPN (virtual private network) setup. The Media transportation types are of every configuration (FIDDI, ATM, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Token Ring) and the company consists equally of Ethernet and Token Ring, with Ethernet taking over the Token Ring. There is also a high priority of redundancy. The connection to the remote sites are done primarily with frame relay and ISDN, 1fbs as back ups.

PROJECTS:

Banyanvines - The total reconfiguration of the Banyanvines network.

Java: Implementation of Java work stations (4200 units)

Network standardization - Network needed a standard for remote sites. hardware and software considerations. (cost, implementation schedule)

Network consolidation - The flatting of the network and redistribution of IP addressing to get rid of the non-contiguous networks. With also removal and consolidation of routers in the remote locations.

Slow network response - The determination of why our network was having delay in the sites which contained mainframe connectivity, dumb terminal sessions and networked PC sessions. Every component was tested to find the problem from the desktop through the frame relay cloud to the routers. (Trouble shooting, testing, evaluation of findings, implementation planner to correct).

Departure: The contract was lost to MCI and their goal was to change all hardware away from Cisco.

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