Angel Male
Network Architect
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Results-driven Senior Network Architect with 20 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.
Professional network architect with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures. Skilled in optimizing network performance, ensuring security protocols, and driving seamless integration of new technologies. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results, with reputation for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Proficient in network design, troubleshooting, and project management, with strategic mindset and commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Experienced with designing and managing high-performance network architectures. Utilizes advanced network security protocols to protect data integrity. Track record of leading teams to successfully implement and maintain scalable network solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Network Architect
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
03.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded and led major network installation and upgrade project while consolidating resources and re-purposing network infrastructure.
- Managed vendor relationships to procure cost-effective hardware and software solutions for the organization''s networking needs resulting in savings of millions.
- Spearheaded the evaluation process for new technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance the organization''s competitive advantage through cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring issues, leading to long-term resolutions that improved overall stability.
- Streamlined IT processes, resulting in improved productivity and reduced operating costs.
- Reduced downtime and increased efficiency through proactive network monitoring and troubleshooting efforts.
- Optimized network security with regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and implementation of best practices.
- Ensured seamless integration between legacy systems and newly-implemented technologies through careful planning and execution of migration strategies.
- Played a key role in developing the organization''s IT roadmap, aligning network infrastructure goals with long-term strategic objectives.
- Conducted capacity planning exercises to anticipate future network demands and proactively address potential bottlenecks.
- Increased overall reliability of the organization''s networking systems through ongoing maintenance and updates.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for network architecture, ensuring efficient knowledge transfer among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Enhanced network performance by designing and implementing innovative solutions for complex infrastructure needs.
- Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
- Provided firewall and VPN management, engaged security and incident response.
- Architected and Implemented consolidation of multiple firewalls resulting in a savings of 1.5 Million.
Network Engineer
Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
Rochester, NY
08.2009 - 03.2023
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.
- Optimized routing protocols to improve data transfer speeds across the organization''s network infrastructure.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, procure equipment, and receive timely technical support when needed.
- Designed and deployed scalable network infrastructure for increased efficiency and reliability.
- Evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify infrastructure improvement opportunities.
- Designed resilient networks to withstand unexpected events and expedite recovery.
- Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
- Developed and wrote recommendations for departmental policies, procedures, technical standards and guidelines.
- Designed, implemented, and managed new IPS/IDS system
- Designed, implemented, and managed plan to provide connectivity to remote global campuses
- Designed, implemented and managed new Firewall Solution including coordination and movement of 45+ contexts
- Converted 40,000+ user network from 10 Gig to 100 Gig Backbone with, 40 Gig Data Closet Connections.
- Managed, Designed, and coordinated new Data Center Build in active/passive solution for multiple tenants.
- Managed student employees on day-to-day operations, and projects
- Created, monitored and maintained inventory, maintenance contracts, PO information, VLAN information, and IP databases.
- Managed and researched network audit for Telecommunications Group including network and voice.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
01.2010 - 10.2013
Skills
Network monitoring tools
Timeline
Senior Network Architect - University of South Carolina
03.2023 - Current
Rochester Institute of Technology - Some College (No Degree), Computer Networking And Telecommunications
01.2010 - 10.2013
Network Engineer - Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
08.2009 - 03.2023
Additional Information
- 2024 University of South Carolina outstanding employee nominee
- 2018 ITS Tiger Award Nominee for outstanding service
- 2018 RARE Champion in advocacy nominee
- 2017 Presidential award for outstanding staff nominee
- 2015 Internet2 gender diversity award
- 2015 ITS Tiger award nominee for outstanding service
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