Network Architect Infrastructure

Michael Koch, Network Architect

Houston, *****, TX, 713-***-****, *******.*.****@*****.***

SUMMARY Dynamic Network Architect with over 9 years of experience in designing and deploying comprehensive network solutions. Expertise includes managing over 3,500 devices, optimizing Aruba Wireless LANs, and implementing robust SD- WAN services across multiple sites. Achieved enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime through thorough root cause analysis. Prepared detailed project reports for stakeholders, fostering effective communication. Ready to leverage unique skills and experience to meet evolving network challenges and exceed company objectives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

10/2024 – Present Lead Aruba wireless engineer, Memorial Hermann healthcare Houston 05/2021 – 04/2024 Network Architect, EDPR North America Houston Designed, installed, configured, and maintained LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure within a multi-vendor environment, including Cisco routers, switches, access points, and wireless controllers. Orchestrated the network infrastructure planning and architecture in collaboration with IT management.

Oversaw and optimized the Aruba Wireless LAN infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency.

Provided support for the Juniper VPN client solution, ensuring seamless connectivity.

Administered approximately 3,500 network devices across the corporate network infrastructure.

Executed root cause analysis of network issues, leading to prompt resolution and improved uptime.

Compiled and developed comprehensive project status reports for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication. Maintained procedures and standards necessary for network operations and documentation required for network administration. Assisted in the design and documentation of network functional requirements, enhancing clarity for implementation. 10/2020 – 05/2021 Sr. Network Architect, Infinite Vision Technologies LLC Houston Managed and supported network monitoring tasks to ensure optimal performance.

Administered the Microsoft Azure network infrastructure to enhance scalability and reliability.

Engineered an SD-WAN solution using VMware Velo Cloud 520 and 540 across more than 120 sites in the US and Canada.

Utilized Palo Alto firewalls (PAN-OS 8.0 and PAN-OS 9.0) to reinforce network security.

Provided network-based security services, incident response, and SD-WAN management to safeguard operations.

Coordinated projects, maintenance tasks, and incidents within the Remedy Helpdesk system for efficient resolution.

03/2011 – 10/2020 IT Manager, Marriott International Houston tx Managed VMware 5.5 and 6.0 environments ensuring high availability and performance.

Installed, configured, and deployed the SolarWinds-Orion suite to enhance network monitoring capabilities.

Provided L2/L3 support to clients connecting to the company’s network through VPN tunnels, improving user satisfaction.

Configured and administered Active Directory Services on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 to streamline user management. Oversaw and updated all documentation pertaining to the disaster recovery (DR) site to maintain operational readiness. EDUCATION

2006 – 2010 Boston College

Bachelor, Psychology

Mass

SKILLS Information Technology Network Administration Cisco Router Setup/Config/Support Cisco Switch Setup/Config/Support Cisco WiFi Setup/Config/Support Aruba Wireless

Cisco Catalyst 9500/9300 LAN/WAN/VLAN Config

EIGRP BGP

MPLS Palo Alto Nextgen Firewalls

Software: SolarWinds, CheckPoint,

Juniper VPN, Tenable Nessus,

Remedy

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