Hardware, Networking, Routing, Switching, Linux, Windows

Fabrice Kubaho Mihimba

Network Engineer Deployment & Support

**********@*****.*** 737-***-**** Austin, Texas, 78752 Open to relocation SUMMARY

Highly skilled Network Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the design, deployment, and operation of large-scale network infrastructures. Proven expertise in managing multi-vendor environments, optimizing regional network reliability, and implementing global best practices for production networks including Backbone, Data Centers, and CDN support. Technical leader with a strong background in cybersecurity compliance, a passion for solving complex network challenges, and a commitment to integrating AI-driven workflows for operational efficiency across global network technology teams that connect the world.

EXPERIENCE

Systems & Network Technician San Antonio, Texas

US ARMY RESERVE May 2025 - Present

Directed deployment and configuration of critical network infrastructure as the execution arm for mission-ready operations, sustaining 24x7 reliability in a high-stakes team environment and supporting production network technology. Managed day-to-day operations, hardware testing, and arm-level readiness checks to support scalable network solutions across production systems and field environments.

Supported cross-functional team coordination for network troubleshooting, documentation, and maintenance, improving response speed during operational challenge scenarios.

Contributed to career opportunity initiatives by validating equipment, standardizing deployment steps, and strengthening person-to-person handoffs across the team.

Applied a passion for reliable connectivity to maintain secure network performance across the world-facing mission environment. Cybersecurity Compliance Support Technician Fort Gregg-Addams, VA US AIR FORCE December 2023 - November 2024

Ensured adherence to strict network security protocols and performed maintenance upgrades to reduce risk in a global team environment supporting production network operations across the world. Collaborated with vendors and partner teams to maintain regional network integrity, improve documentation, and support deployment readiness across network technology initiatives.

Diagnosed compliance gaps, coordinated remediation with the team, and strengthened operational challenge response for secure network support.

Partnered with each person involved in maintenance windows to verify controls, streamline handoffs, and improve team execution. Data and Security Analyst Kigali, Rwanda

RWANDA MINISTRY OF HEALTH September 2016 - May 2023 Managed multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, delivering against mission-critical deadlines for national health data networks and enterprise connectivity programs.

Optimized workflows through technical leadership and the implementation of responsible data practices, improving operational efficiency and supportability.

Spearheaded cross-team planning for network and data initiatives, aligning stakeholders around priorities, risks, and delivery milestones. Strengthened team reporting and governance by standardizing documentation, enabling faster issue resolution and clearer operational visibility.

Led challenge-response analysis for recurring service issues, translating findings into practical improvements for production support. Built collaborative workflows that improved person-level accountability and reinforced reliable execution across the team. Network & Hardware Engineer Kigali, Rwanda

UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL OF KIGALI July 2013 - September 2016 Delivered hands-on networking hardware deployment, including physical infrastructure design and fiber-optic cabling for reliable campus connectivity.

Executed large-scale network migrations and scheduled maintenance for production networks, minimizing downtime and improving service continuity.

Supported backbone and datacenter connectivity upgrades, improving resilience for critical clinical systems and shared team operations. Coordinated with vendors and internal staff to resolve hardware faults, maintain uptime, and keep the network ready for daily demand. Applied a detail-oriented approach to testing and documentation, helping the team sustain stable performance during maintenance windows. SKILLS

Routing & Switching:

BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP Infrastructure & Hardware:

Data Center Deployment, 40/100G Ethernet, CWDM/DWDM, Optical Transport Networks, Structured/Fiber-optic Cabling Network Services:

DHCP, DNS, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Network Migrations Tools & Automation:

Linux-based systems, Scripting (Python, Bash), AI Tool Integration, Agent Orchestration Operations:

Asset Database Management, As-built Documentation, Power/Cooling Infrastructure, 24x7 On-call Support EDUCATION

Master of Science, Computer Science March 2018

Mahatma Gandhi University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science November 2012 University of Rwanda

CERTIFICATES

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

CompTIA Security+

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