SUMMARY:

• In corporate Processes with Technology to Optimize and Improve Performance
• Performance - Driven IT professional with proficiency in administration, troubleshooting and deployment of multi-vendor environments.
• Highly skilled problem-solver with a keen eye for details known for promptly evaluating and completing complex projects.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments while working independently or collaboratively.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: Meraki, Cisco Routers/Switches/Nexus (Fabric Extenders), Open-Mesh, Dell PowerConnect, Gigamon, Exabyte Tape Autoloaders, Extended Power Supplies & Redundant Power Supplies

Software: VMware ESXi & Vcenter, Veeam Backup & Replication, Ping Plotter, Putty, SecureCRT, Antivirus Suites, Microsoft Office 365, VERITAS Backup Exec, Ring Central, OnSip

Networking: Routing Protocols, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, WLAN, TFTP, FTP

Cloud: Amazon Web Services & Microsoft Azure

Operating Systems: Cisco & Dell IOS, VMware ESX, Windows Desktop & Server OS, Apple OS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Sunrise, Fl

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Enhanced AWS Environment by Implementing VPC Peering to improve Routing between Regions, CloudWatch for monitoring and alerting of EC2 Instances and AWS Backup service as a centralized backup solution for EC2 instances in all regions (Cross-Region Backups).
• Replaced current Network Infrastructure with Meraki (Firewalls, Access Points and Switches), thus improving Network Security, Troubleshoot and ease of Management
• Introduced Virtualization Technologies; by implementing multiple VMware ESXi Hosts along with Vcenter for Management. Current physical servers were converted to VM guests (P2V) with additional VM guests deployed as needed.
• For Backups, a NAS was deployed along with Veeam Backup and Replication. A Backup policy was implemented for VM guest and critical Desktop PCs.
• Phase two is to in corporate Veeam N2WS for AWS as a Cloud Backup solution.
• Migrated corporate phones from Confidential Voice Edge to OnSip Cloud Solution, thus reducing MRC, improved call quality and offered enhanced features such as, cellphone and desktop applications
• Currently working on a “POC” MDM solution using Confidential Maas360 along with Apple Configurator
• This solution will allow the company to track, monitor and manage devices that are deployed offsite

Confidential, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Network Administrator (Interim Manager)

Responsibilities:

• Redesigned Network by implementing Dual Wan connectivity with Confidential & Sprint ISPs.
• During the upgrade, Confidential ’s circuit was updated to 500mb to facilitate increased internet traffic. Phase two of redesign implemented new Subnets and Vlans Schemes. Existing and newly deployed Network devices, along with servers, were migrated to the new Vlans.
• Improved AWS Cloud environment by employing elastic (Static) IP Addresses to all critical servers, ensuring access to resources were not impacted during scheduled maintenance . Using Cloud watch service, Power Down and Power On rules were created to reduce operating costs by having non-critical servers off after business hours and on before start of business, scheduled snapshots for EC2 instances was implemented as a backup solution. EC2 Papertrails was originated for offsite cloud-based log management and archiving of the company's Firewalls.
• Upgraded Virtual Environment improving functionality by upgrading VMware ESXi and VCenter to current stable versions. Veeam Backup and Replication was also upgraded, along with VeeamOne for monitoring and alerting. AWS S3 buckets were created and incorporated with Veeam for offsite cloud archiving of backups.
• Evaluated Cloud Environment for Azure and AWS and enhanced availability and function for Dev teams by implementing VPN connectivity, which improved security and access to cloud resources.
• Deployed a macOS Server, which was subsequently joined to Active Directory, allowing MAC users to be authenticated via Active Directory allowing access to Network Resources with Single Sign-On. This resolved past issues of Mac users having dual profiles.
• Employee of the Month Jan 2018

Confidential, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Led network redesigned project to all BSO Branch offices.

Confidential, Sunrise FL

Jr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented Power Redundancy standard resulting in reduced severities due to temporary loss of power, with added ability to remotely power cycle devices.
• Created escalation documentation consisting of relevant information for each location, which drastically reduced time taken during outages to gather Circuit IDs and LEC Information needed to open trouble tickets.
• Produced standardized template for configurations and deployment of routers, switches, out of band management, APC/Eaton Devices, Axis Cameras and ADT/Tyco Security Devices, thus reducing deployment times for new locations.
• Instigated Ping Plotter Software for all locations and d Confidential centers, resulting in a more in-depth view of network, providing better statistics, alerting, archiving and logging.

Confidential, Miami, FL

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded 650 Substations Failover Internet Circuit throughout Florida and Georgia using Digi Connect Wan & MG Wireless Modems.
• Circuit upgrades improved Network performance for monitoring and alerting.

Confidential, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Network Services Technician

Responsibilities:

• Migrated Active Directory Environment from Windows and upgraded Exchange from 2000 to Exchange 2003.
• VERITAS Backup Exec, along with newer Exabyte Tape Autoloaders were implemented, this not only provided additional storage space but also improved backup and restore times. Yearly backups were shipped offsite. for outstanding work during Hurricane Wilma for developing and implementing Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Growth Honorable Mention.
• Employee of the Month & Employee of the Year Nominee.