Professional Summary

Network engineer with extensive experience in operating and troubleshooting infrastructure devices. I am passionate about designing and implementing advanced network solutions that ensure high performance and resilience for both on-premises and cloud environments. My current focus areas include:

• Network Design & Technologies: Creating and optimizing network architectures that drive the development of high-performance, fault-tolerant systems.
• Infrastructure Automation: Utilizing tools like Ansible and Terraform to streamline infrastructure management and improve efficiency.
• Google Cloud Platform: Building robust infrastructure solutions with GCP's capabilities, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Experience

Network Engineer | Veraxen (Dec 2021 – Dec 2024)

• Automated infrastructure provisioning and configurations using Ansible, Terraform.
• Integrated GCP networking into on-prem infrastructure, ensuring seamless cloud connectivity.
• Designed and optimized high-performance network architectures and office network infrastructure for improved performance and reliability.
• Created and optimized network architectures to ensure high performance and resilience for complex systems. Streamlined infrastructure management processes through automation, utilizing industry-leading tools.
• Worked with Kubernetes to orchestrate containerized applications in the cloud and on-prem environments. Deployed and managed Helm charts for Kubernetes applications, automating infrastructure provisioning.

Network Engineer | Currency.com (May 2021 – Dec 2021)

• Deployed and supported Cisco enterprise networks.
• Improved network security through enhanced firewall policies and VPN configurations.
• Led the migration to a hybrid cloud environment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provided troubleshooting and incident response for critical network issues.

Network Engineer | Open Technologies (Jul 2019 – May 2021)

• Provided technical support for mobile service provider infrastructure including Cisco UCS, ASR routers, and Nexus switches in data centers.
• Worked with vendor support for troubleshooting and resolved complex network issues.
• Assisted in the maintenance and upgrade of network infrastructure.
• Implemented Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure in customer networks and deployed centralized management systems.

Network Engineer | NCES (Jan 2016 – Jul 2019)

• Designed and maintained enterprise network infrastructures, ensuring high availability.
• Configured Cisco firewalls, VPNs, and security policies to protect sensitive data.
• Data center expansion projects, integrating new networking equipment.
• Maintained and supported data center infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance.
• Worked with storage area networks (SAN) and Cisco UCS systems.
• Monitored network performance and assisted in infrastructure maintenance.

Certifications

• CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Application DeveloperJul 2025 – Jul 2027
• CKA: Certified Kubernetes AdministratorFeb 2025 – Feb 2027
• Google Associate Cloud EngineerNov 2024 – Nov 2027
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
• Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Enterprise Automation & ProgrammabilityMar 2023 – Mar 2026
• CCNP EnterpriseOct 2019 – Mar 2026
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Design & CoreDec 2021 – Mar 2026
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure ImplementationOct 2019 – Mar 2026
• CCNAJul 2019 – Mar 2026