Senior Observability Platforms Engineer Candidate
Resume:
Kelly Brown
Broomfield, US, 303-***-****, *****************@*****.***, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-brown- 05a0281/
SUMMARY Dynamic Senior Network Systems Engineer with over 15 years of extensive experience in designing and implementing high-performance network solutions. Proven expertise in MPLS, SD-WAN, and network security technologies, achieving a 30% reduction in latency and a 10% improvement in uptime. Successfully led teams in deploying cloud network technologies and optimizing infrastructure, demonstrating strong leadership in technical program management. Ready to leverage skills in network modernization efforts at Leidos to enhance Army connectivity and operational efficiency.
WORK EXPERIENCE
05/2024 – Present Principal Network Architect, Maxar Technologies Broomfield, US Designed and implemented MPLS VPN and Anycast routing solutions,
enhancing network performance and reliability, resulting in a reduction of network latency by 30% and improved uptime by 10%.
Developed and maintained high-performance network designs, including VLAN/Spanning Tree, TCP/IP, and DNS, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Led the deployment and troubleshooting of cloud network technologies such as ExpressRoute, load balancers, and firewalls, optimizing infrastructure utilization.
09/2022 – Present US Networks and Data Centers Manager, CXLoyalty a JPMC
Company
remote
Executed EoL Refresh activities, achieving less than 4% EoL equipment by planning and executing exit from existing CoLo data centers to CSPs.
Championed a '10G everywhere' project, significantly reducing service intervals.
Managed team performance, enforced mandatory training, and made personnel decisions.
11/2020 – 06/2022 Network Services Manager, Flexential Professional Services (FPS) remote
Spearheaded customer projects, including network and firewall migrations. Provided technical leadership and support to CCNP/CCIE engineers.
Revamped stalled projects, successfully achieving key customer goals.
03/2017 – 10/2020 Senior Network Engineer, Renewable Energy Systems Broomfield, US Engineered the design/build and maintenance of RES networks, including
customer IPSec connections.
Delivered comprehensive training on best practices to network engineers.
Optimized legacy network design, achieving a 30% year-over-year reduction in operational expenses.
04/2010 – 12/2017 Senior IT Manager - Network Engineering / IT Network Architect, Brocade Communications (Now Broadcom Limited)
Broomfield
Oversaw all aspects of technical program and personnel management. Promoted technological excellence and served as the innovation lead for network design and deployment.
Ensured the successful overhaul of legacy data center infrastructure.
04/2007 – 04/2010 Senior Network Engineer, Oracle Corporation (formerly Sun
Microsystems)
Broomfield
04/2005 – 04/2007 Senior Network Engineer, GE Access / Access Distribution (now Avnet)
80020
04/2002 – 04/2005 IT Manager, Seurat, (Fair Isaac CO) Boulder
05/2000 – 05/2002 Global Network Manager, Polaroid Waltham MA 01/1996 – 05/2000 IT Manager, TUV Product Service now TUV Sud Danvers MA
EDUCATION
09/1987 – 05/1988 CU Boulder
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Boulder
04/1989 – 09/1990 DIT
AASET, Electronics Technology
Denver
SKILLS Network Architecture/Engineering IT Infrastructure Modernization Technology & Business Innovation Cisco IOS/Nexus
Juniper JCNCIA ITILv3 Foundation
NSE1-4 CCNP
AWS CCP Technical Project Management
Security+ Certification OSPF
BGP EIGRP
Network Hardware Firewalls
Encryption Load Balancers
Network Design SD-WAN
Routing Protocols Technical Documentation
Problem-Solving Project Management
Broomfield, CO, US
Contact Information
***-***-***@****.****.***
Work History
Total Work Experience: 30 years
Sr. Network Engineer ORACLE CORPORATION
Jan 01, 2007
GE ACCESS/ACCESS DISTRIBUTION
Apr 01, 2005
Sr. IT Manager-Network Engineering/IT Network Architect BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS
Apr 01, 2004
Owner Leadership KELLY BROWN CONSULTING
Jan 01, 2004
Sr. IT Manager, Network Infrastructure SEURAT COMPANIES
Jan 01, 2002
Sr. Manager POLAROID
Jan 01, 2000
Director Of IT TUV PRODUCT SERVICE
Jan 01, 1996
Skills
network design - 14 years
mentoring - 7 years
good practice - 6 years
firewalls - 4 years
less - 3 years
oracle database 10g - 3 years
cloud networking - 2 years
domain name system - 2 years
load balancing - 2 years
multi-protocol label switching - 2 years
routing - 2 years
spanning tree protocol - 2 years
transmission control protocolinternet - 2 years
troubleshooting - 2 years
virtual local area network - 2 years
virtual private network - 2 years
amazon web services - 1 years
border gateway protocol - 1 years
cisco internetwork operating system - 1 years
encryption - 1 years
enhanced interior gateway routing - 1 years
juniper networks - 1 years
network architecture - 1 years
open shortest path first - 1 years
problem-solving - 1 years
project management - 1 years
routing protocols - 1 years
software-defined wide area network - 1 years
technical writing - 1 years
management - 2 years
network support - 2 years
internet protocol security - 4 years
network - 27 years
network engineering - 19 years
consulting - 15 years
field engineering - 9 years
engineering - 19 years
acquisition - 18 years
customer facing - 17 years
it management - 16 years
architecture - 14 years
controls - 14 years
data center design - 14 years
ethernet - 14 years
implementation - 14 years
innovation - 14 years
ipv6 - 14 years
itil - 14 years
sdn - 14 years
security - 14 years
senior management - 14 years
service design - 14 years
tac - 14 years
brocade - 8 years
optimization - 8 years
personnel management - 8 years
software deployment - 8 years
Work Preferences
Desired Work Settings: No Preference
Likely to Switch: False
Willing to Relocate: False
Travel Preference: 50%
Work Authorization:
oUS
Work Documents:
oUS Citizen Security Clearance: False
Desired Hourly Rate: 70+ (USD)
Desired Salary: 140,000+ (USD)
Third Party: False
Employment Type:
oFull-time
Profile Sources
Dice: https://www.dice.com/employer/talent/profile/14ceac799b05d900feacc9d684ccfeae
Kelly Brown
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