SUMMARY

• Technology Advisory with expertise as an Enterprise Architect, Cloud Architect Strategist, Service Architect, Network Design Architect, Cyber - security Risk management, Disruptive strategist, and Digital Transformation Specialist, engaged in roadmap innovation deployment, for leading organizations
• Exceptional advisory to the steering committee/stakeholder relationship engagement. Area of expertise include: Cross-functional team leadership, performance assessment, interpersonal communication, organizational skills, budget management, policy development, and resource allocation.
• Enterprise Architect, Cloud/Hybrid-Cloud Architect, Network Design Architect, Cybersecurity Risk Management, DevOps and Digital Transformation Technology Advisory
• Disruptive Strategist, aligning innovation and disruption with Strategy development and Process Management.
• Extensive knowledge of standards- COBIT, RFC-1087, HIPPA, HITECH, NIST SP 800 Series, SP 800-18, 800-27, 800-37, 800-122, 800-53, 800-84, 800-88, 800-145, ISO 27005
• Results-driven professional with over 20 years’ experience in network design, implementation, support, and project management of medium to large scale WAN, SDN, NFV, SD-WAN, Cloud Technology-Amazon AWS & Cisco and multi-vendor Unified Communications Network.
• Experienced in leading Application Developer, Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architect and Network Operations teams through all phases of large-scale technology rollout including cost analysis, Bill of Materials, Vendor selection and business acquisitions. Using Agile, SAFe, KanBan and ITIL Service Architect Methodology
• Experienced in developing, Technology Roadmaps, Architectural documents, EA Artifacts, Design Blueprint, Statement of Work (SoW), Cloud Strategy documentations, Design Thinking and DevOps, Ansible Language-for Configuration Management, Deployment and Task Automation.
• Experienced with Enterprise IT Planning and Development, Financial P&L Analysis, Reviewing CAPEX and OPEX, Business Systems Implementation and Client Support.
• Self-motivated team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Routing & Switching, Hybrid-Cloud, DevOps, Ansible, JSON, SDWAN, SDN, ACI, NFV, Cisco, Amazon AWS- VPC, S3, Route53, EC2, RDS, MySQL IAM, Elastic BeanStalk, Auto Scaling, with various AWS services and Multi-Vendor Technology.
• Cisco Routers ASR 1004 & 1006, ISRG2, 2900 & 3900 Series Models, 7600, 7200, ISR 4331, 4351,
• ATM Switches, Cisco Catalyst Switches 3650, 3750, 3850, 4500, 6000 & 9000 Series, Cisco Nexus 2k, 3K, 5K, 7K & 9K Switches
• Cisco PIX, ASA, FWSM.
• BGPv4, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, IGRP, RIPv2, MPLS, IWAN, Performance Routing
• IPSec, PKI, ISAKMP, RADIUS, PPP, TACACS+, Cisco IDS, Proxy.
• SMTP, FTP, TFTP, DNS, DMZ, WINS, NDS, Active directory, VoIP, QOS, RAS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Network Architect

Tools Utilized: HP Openview NNM, E-Help desk. DNS software tools, Call tracker, Remedy, Routers (Cisco, Adtran, Confidential Cell pipes), MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Citrix Metaframe and thin client.

Responsibilities:

• Managing an operations team of 4 Senior Network Engineers and 2 Solutions Architect. Acting as an Enterprise Architect with a mixture of Design, Integration and Support of managed service delivery as well as provide high level technology and IT advisory using ITIL, Agile and TOGAF framework in alignment of IT with Client’s business requirements.
• Develop Enterprise & Cloud Reference Architectures, Governance policies, Security models and best practices technology documents using TOGAF architectural principles.
• Business Architect and Technology Strategic leader, member of the strategy team responsible for clients’ managed service delivery of their organization and technology strategy execution.
• Technology advisory and transformation leader responsible for executing technology roadmap of a $35M P&L estimated managed service project to meet the client's long-term business strategy, roadmaps, and goals.
• Building strong relationships with Stake holders and Business Leaders to address business needs & concerns.
• Administered and govern various solution designs of networks, Cisco and Amazon AWS Cloud/Hybrid-Cloud Strategy, Digital transformation, Network architecture, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Secure Cloud design and the Integration of overall solutions for Clients, while handling strategic direction of key complex solution areas.
• Enterprise Network Architect leading Managed Service Delivery relating with Business Leaders, Application, Operation and Agile Project management, using DevOps and Ansible for Configuration Management, Deployment and Task Automation.
• Coach and guide staff in methodology and consulting excellence and encourage best Architecture practice and project planning.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Specialist Architect

Tools Utilized: HP Openview NNM, E-Help desk. DNS software tools, Call tracker, Remedy, Routers (Cisco, Adtran, Confidential Cell pipes), MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Citrix Metaframe and thin client.

Responsibilities:

• Coached and guide staff 5 Network Architect direct reports, in methodology and consulting excellence while encourage best Architecture practice using modified TOGAF Framework and project planning.
• Acted as Technical Design Architect, supervised 34 Senior Network Engineers and Architect, off shore; worldwide and Local USA and EMEA team. Managed and coached specific project member team and mentor others while developing next generation of specialists on an over $100M P&L Managed service project for a global food & beverage company, with global presence in over 200 countries.
• Functioned as an architect with a mixture of Consultancy, Design, Integration and Support of Professional services as well as provide high level technology and IT advice using TOGAF framework in alignment of IT with Global customers’ business requirements.
• Administer and govern various BT OEMs Solution Design offerings of IT Networks, Cisco Cloud/Hybrid-Cloud Strategy, Digital transformation, Network architecture and the deployment of overall solutions for Clients, while handling strategic direction of key complex solution areas.
• Functions as BT OEMs key Lead for Managed Service Delivery collaborating with Stakeholders, Operations and Agile Project Management Teams, using DevOps and Ansible for Configuration Management, Deployment and Task Automation.

Confidential, Plano, TX

Sr. Network Engineer/Integration Engineer Specialist

Tools Utilized: HP Openview NNM, E-Help desk. DNS software tools, Call tracker, Remedy, Routers (Cisco, Adtran, Confidential Cell pipes), MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Citrix Metaframe and thin client.

Responsibilities:

• Served as a technical expert in pre-sales qualification and administer delivery of the technical architectural design, strategies and plans that will be a delivered in the IPTV networks end solution.
• Planned and installed the migration of existing network service unto a new MPLS IPTV backbone on an OC-48 ring.
• Acted as the Lead Technical field support for Customer Test and Evaluation teams on new or deployed networks. Coordinated upgrade programs for Tier 1 customers (including generation of MOP).
• Generated technical architectural and implementation design documents and cooperated with Project Managers to develop the Implementation plan.
• Liaised with Confidential Customer Account Teams, Business Units, Architecture and Project Management teams for technical consultation and customer support concerns.
• Aligned with the Super Hub office (SHO) and Video Hub Office (VHO) rollout nationwide for assigned regions.

Confidential, Irving, TX

Sr. Network Engineer/FTTP Consultant

Tools Utilized: HP Openview NNM, E-Help desk. DNS software tools, Call tracker, Remedy, Routers (Cisco, Adtran, Confidential Cell pipes), MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Citrix Metaframe and thin client.

Responsibilities:

• Functioned as a Fiber to Premises (FTTP) Consultant Engineer for the deployments of Confidential Management Network’s operations service network for maintenance and monitoring of the FTTP network service.
• Managed 5 direct Network Engineers and assigned project Field Tech to deploy Cisco 3662, 2621 and 2610 Routers and Cisco 2950 and 3750 Switches for FTTP deployment throughout the west and East region.
• Set up, tested and troubleshot T1 connectivity between, remote, stub and Hub office with the CO/Bunker in the west and east region FTTP deployment.
• Collaborated with Engineering on Pegas orders for Async port assignments for Access-Max OLT, Motorola, Cisco 6509, and Juniper ERX console access; utilized skills in Out of Band, Management.
• Configured Routing protocol within the core and edge routers within the OSN network. Implemented protocols are IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, HSRP within the Confidential Management Network.
• Functioned as 3rd level Lead Technical support engineer to the fiber command center to resolve routing and switching trouble calls in the west and east region.
• Engaged in project and resource management during all scheduled turn-ups, enabling interdepartmental workflow between each department.

Confidential, Plano, TX

Network Engineer

Tools: Utilized: HP Openview NNM, E-Help desk. DNS software tools, Call tracker, Remedy, Routers (Cisco, Adtran, Confidential Cell pipes), MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Citrix Metaframe and thin client.

Responsibilities:

• Functioned as Technical Support engineer to all SBCIS high speed Premier-SERV Customers. This is a one stop support for all issues that customers might have with their High-speed internet connectivity.
• Verified and routed IPs assigned for client use - routed parent pools of IPs when necessary to activate client's connection. Confirmed all other client assignments (vp/vc, DLCI). Utilized Concord Bandwidth reporter to analyze bandwidth usage and availability.
• Delivered Service Level Expert assistance managing Datacom technicians, field engineers and clients' WAN consultants to ensure proper configuration of wide variety of routers and transport types and proper configuration of circuits leading to successful customer connectivity.