Senior IT and Network Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, operating, and securing enterprise networks and systems. Skilled in routing, switching, wireless, and NGFW platforms, with strong scripting and automation capabilities. Proven track record in leading large scale infrastructure migrations, performance tuning, high availability design, and monitoring in regulated, mission critical environments.
Deep expertise in Linux systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Debian), including architecture, administration, and optimization of enterprise platforms. Hands on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Extreme Networks, Palo Alto, and Juniper technologies. Strong background in cybersecurity, compliance, cloud and virtualization, and data driven systems. Adept at troubleshooting across network and system layers, maintaining monitoring infrastructure, and documenting operational processes.
Led large scale campus and hospital network migrations, delivering zero unplanned downtime and sustaining 99.99% uptime across core, WAN, and academic environments while resolving complex Layer 1–7 performance issues through deep packet analysis. Built automation and API integrations (Python/Bash/Expect/Ansible, databases) to eliminate configuration drift, streamline inventories and DNS lifecycle management, and strengthen secure, compliant operations across NGFW, VPN, segmentation, and SIEM ecosystems.
Monitored and troubleshot large scale Cisco and FortiGate environments, resolving 1,000+ incidents across routing, firewall, WAN, and performance while leading 1,000+ deployment, turn-ups, and validation events to improve SLA adherence. Standardized incident response, documentation, and analyst training, and applied flow/telemetry analysis plus Meraki API automation to expose bottlenecks and reduce manual effort.
Performed on-site assessments and installations for residential security and smart home systems, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network connectivity issues. Provided remote and on-site client support while consistently meeting service quality and satisfaction targets.
Installed and repaired computer hardware and peripherals, performed OS deployments, updates, and security hardening, and provided on-site support for Windows and Unix based systems. Supported daily operations to maintain system reliability and user productivity.
Part Time Student, completed 120 of 128 credits, focusing on data analysis and machine learning techniques. Gained extensive knowledge in Python, R, and various data visualization tools.
Acquired advanced skills in Cybersecurity, focusing on network security, threat detection, and mitigation strategies. Enhanced knowledge in SSL/TLS, IPS/IDS, and Antivirus solutions.
Focused on foundational courses, gaining a broad understanding of various academic disciplines. Enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
Focused on foundational courses, gaining a broad understanding of various academic disciplines. Enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills.