SUMMARY

• Experienced Senior Network Engineer/Architect with extensive carrier, ISP and enterprise client experience designing and implementing Cisco Tail-F/NFV in a VNF networks.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of carrier backhaul network issues and technologies.
• Handled diverse projects with IP/MPLS and Metro Ethernet architectures.
• Design, build and integrate Cloud Computing/Contrail. OpenStack/Openflow in a virtualized network in Cisco and Juniper equipment.
• Enterprise level network and security design background including configuration, integration and testing.
• Skilled at analysis and writing of RFPs, SOWs, technical specifications and network design models.
• Define system Landscape and Identify Gaps. Leverage Openstack/Openflow in a virtualized network.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cisco Routers and Switches configuration, routing and implementation.
• MPLS/QOS/VPN implementation, deployment BGP/OSPF/ISIS configuration, network design network Implementation and full configuration of Cisco Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k and 2k switches.
• CRS-1 deployment, configuration and troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
• Network design consolidation, virtualization and automation of complex data center functions.
• Cloud computing based storage services, application, Security filtering and Mission critical needs, LAN/WAN design using SDN/NFV, OPENSTACK/VNF and Cisco Tail-F controllers.
• SaaS enablement, implementation and the application of SaaS (Storage) for remote storage.
• Network Architecture: LAN/WAN design, testing, datacenter design, modeling and analysis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Network Engineer 

• Responsible for network design implementation and Cloud infrastructure using Cisco ACI and centralized automation.
• Network switch 5k and 7k upgrade with a new network distribution on the Home Depot non-store network.
• Implemented test sites and configuration using Fabric-path and OTV within the distributed network
• And remote sites.
• Implement network changes and deploy new network switches and develop road maps for network changes and reduce hardware footprints.
• Perform a variety of engineering studies and analysis and recommend hardware and software improvements to overall network design
• Troubleshoot, analyze and resolve critical network connectivity issues; provide senior level escalation for complex problems.
• Develop implementation plans, test plans, and project timelines for various network projects.

Sr Network Engineer/Architect Cloud Computing

• Design and define Cloud solutions in a Virtualized environment using cloud controllers such as Juniper Contrail and Cisco Tail-F using SDN network elements. Configure Cisco Nexus 9k,7k,5k and 2k in a Spine and Leaf network. VPC/Portchannel configuration, OTV/FabricPath between data Centers Vlans.
• Responsible for the migration of several data centers to leverage cloud computing and Datacenter element integration using Ansible to distribute network updates and solutions. ISIS/BGP/OSPF configuration, troubleshoot within the LAN and WAN, implemented MPLS within all Datacenter’s.
• Design virtualized/Cloud computing network with the SAAS leveraging Amazon AWS . Assess current network routing and switching to identify mission critical real-time solution and define best path.

Confidential, Atlanta, Ga 

Sr Network Engineer 

• Responsible for the network design, configuration, troubleshoot and deployment
• Implemented and provide technical support and guidance on CDC world network design.
• Implemented cloud computing technologies, SaaS, SaaP and solution platform technologies and design.
• Implemented QOS standards for the CDC global infrastructure within the CDC MPLS cloud.
• Configured and deployed Nexus 7k platform within CDC Cloud based solution.
• Troubleshoot, resolve and implement documentation on solutions to network related issues and
• Implement service modules

Sr Network Engineer

• Designed MPLS network integration in the GE network and configured MPLS-VPN, RSVP and FRR Implemented WAN solution L2/L3 VPN, Service Oriented Architecture based on consolidation networking application integration.
• Implementation of new technologies, design and integration of Cloud computing, site integration and MPLS technology within the GE private Cloud .
• Implemented Cisco 1000v configuration with vCloud Director/VXLAN with Nexus 5010/5548P for datacenter migration. FCoE/Fiber integration in the HPC environment, configuration of Nexus
• 7010/7018 VDC/VPC and OTV deployment and integration of vCloud for the GE dataCenter migration and Network dataCenter design.
• Implemented IP re-addressing, configuration Cisco 3750 and 6500 and deployment, create documentation, support integration projects and application of VRF within the network, designed new network and implementation of BGP, QOS ,OSPF and Multicast WAN technologies.

Senior Network Engineer/Architect 

• Evaluated and developed Client Virtualization solutions in datacenter SAN, ICA protocol, Citrix HDX and PcoIP for remote connections.
• Evaluated and deployed Vmware vSphere for Desktop virtualization.
• Implemented the MPLS VPN Cable Services which uses a shared Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) networks and IP infrastructure in a shared multiple service operator (MSO) and the ISP which allows the MSOs to deliver added value services through an ISP.
• Proposed Virtualization technologies for the Wireless Router bit test using VMware- VDI
• Implemented and reviewed the Cable Modem Termination Server (CMTS) traffic engineering based on the DOCSIS 3.0 and implementation of the network design using the ASR 9010 routers to balance system parameters for both the upstream and downstream nodes the DOCSIS encapsulation. Integrate DoDAF V2.0 (AV/DIV , TOGAF(Data) models.

Senior Network Security Engineer 

• Reviewed CDC network Architecture to meet federal networking , security standards and assess risk from Application development to test, evaluate and create core security infrastructure.
• Implement network security review with (ITSO) Information technology services office and the (OCISO) Office of Chief Information Security Officer on Network Security deficiencies and a recommendation for a zone -based architecture with NIPS , NITRD and FISMA standards.
• Implemented an independent validation and verification of zones architecture to meet the federal FIPS-199 categorization standards of the Federal information management ACT and NIST-800 for computer security with the zone based CDC architecture for DMZ, level of trust within the External zones, Boundary zones, Operational zones and the Secure zones.
• Designing and implementing QOS assured VOIP networks, evaluating, architecting and delivering Cloud/DC focused Tools from 3rd party Tool vendors such as BMC, VMware, CA, EMC and IBM.
• Implement network architecture and design using NGN virtualization , storage , MPLS-VPN , MPLS-BGP network architecture design , integration and troubleshoot networking issues.
• Implement the ZACHMAN framework for Data analysis and Classification, TOGAF models physical/logical data with DoDAF 2.0 (DIV)
• Deployed Cloud Computing using SAN, EMC, Vmware and NETapps framework (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) and deployment models (Private, Public, and Virtual Private)

Network Engineer/Architect -SME- Consultant Contract

• Implemented advance operational models and costs, network applications. Integrated security model and network fail-over, process configuration, convergence for each network site around the world.
• Implemented network configuration for each device using GLBP, UDLD, MSTP and MPLS link protection between devices.
• Implemented the Network Optimization using OPNET network analysis, bandwidth Utilization and Optimization of the Coke MPLS worldwide link.
• Responsible for the Network architecture for world of Coke worldwide network optimization, MPLS link node protection and Traffic engineering .
• Implement Ipv6 Dual Stack Transition Mechanism in the Ipv4 infrastructure Network.
• The implementation of EITA model for system architecture, blueprint and functional process and information requirement.
• VLAN configurations and troubleshoot all network integrations into the Coke network, design new networks for Coke subsidiaries worldwide.
• Implementation of TOGAF model to evaluate and design the right Architecture for Coke network.

Senior WAN/Network Engineer

• Implemented and recreated customer related technical issues and provide immediate feedback for resolution from BGP/ISIS/OSPF routing to XR update.
• Responsible for analyzing IPv6 features and identifying IPv6 implementation.
• Responsible for BGP Peering for connections between BGP speakers.
• Configuration of MPLS-TE. MPLS-VLN, L2/L3, MPLS QOS and Netflow mVPN.
• Network troubleshooting and resolution for TAC related CRS/X12K software issues.
• Network integration, application, engineering support and delivery.
• Supports initiatives related to the IT strategic and complementary tactical plans in a responsive manner that conforms to the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Senior WAN/Network Engineer

• Implemented configuration for STP 7609 Routers for SIGTRAN SS7, GGSN and SGSN.
• Implemented MPLS Regional network design, configuration and troubleshooting,
• Deployment of FFR, L2VPN and QOS within the MPLS network and MP-BGP routing using VPN Tunnel protocol adaptors to support integration of SS7.
• Implemented BSC/SMLC network implementation with NTB sites, configuration of HSPDA
• Implemented configuration for STP 7609 Routers for SIGTRAN SS7, GGSN and SGSN.
• Network integration, application, engineering support and delivery.

Senior Network Engineer

• Implemented and recreated customer related technical issues and provide immediate feedback for resolution and documentation on network related issues.
• Responsible for analyzing IPv6 features and identifying IPv6 implementation.
• Responsible for BGP Peering network, configuration and traffic engineering using QOS.
• Assisted in identifying which equipment supports or can be upgraded to support IPv6.
• Responsible for Optical routing issues and ticketing system. Implemented Multicast traffic engineering .
• Configured and Implemented class of service across the MPLS backbone, PE to CE.

Senior WAN/Network Engineer

• Implemented AVVID architecture integrating a Converged network using VOIP.
• Implemented MPLS Regional network design, configuration and troubleshooting,
• Implemented Information security, risk assessment and management.
• Configured and deployed Cisco ONS 15540/15454 SONET/SDH Optical platform
• Implemented configuration for Metropolitan Optical network architecture.
• Defined (QOS) using (RSVP) resource reservation protocol incorporating Bandwidth management.