About
Highly accomplished Lead Network Engineer with extensive experience managing enterprise healthcare networks, specializing in Cisco, Meraki, and SD-WAN technologies. Proven ability to optimize network performance, enhance security, and drive significant cost savings through strategic migrations, advanced troubleshooting, and Python-based automation. Adept at leading technical projects and mentoring teams to improve operational efficiency and network reliability.
Work
R4 Solutions
|Lead Network Engineer
Mantua, NJ, US
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Summary
Led critical network infrastructure migrations and upgrades for a hospital campus, driving significant improvements in performance, security, and cost efficiency.
Highlights
Migrated hospital network infrastructure to Cisco Nexus cores and FTD firewalls, enhancing performance and scalability while saving $9.6K/month by retiring legacy circuits.
Led VPN migration for 30+ vendors to Cisco FTD with IKEv2, significantly enhancing security and network uptime, and upgraded wireless systems to Meraki MR52s, integrating Layer 2 paths.
Resolved critical DNS, VLAN, STP, and routing issues across a 4-building hospital campus, overhauling WAN design with ENS hub-and-spoke upgrades to reduce costs and improve redundancy.
DaVita Inc.
|Network Support Engineer
Mantua, NJ, US
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Summary
Managed large-scale SD-WAN operations for 3,000+ clinics, ensuring network reliability and optimizing support workflows through automation and team training.
Highlights
Managed SD-WAN operations for over 3,000 clinics, proactively identifying critical network issues and coordinating high-priority dispatches for firewall and switch replacements, significantly enhancing network reliability.
Trained six new engineers, developing a comprehensive SharePoint knowledge base to centralize critical information and troubleshooting guides, which improved overall team efficiency and consistency.
Automated network health monitoring and dispatch workflows using Python scripting, streamlining billing and response times, and reducing manual workload by 70%.
DaVita Inc.
|Service Technician
Mantua, NJ, US
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Summary
Installed and maintained IT infrastructure for new healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless network operations and performance.
Highlights
Installed comprehensive IT infrastructure for new facilities, including IT racks, Meraki MX84 firewalls, and MS220-48LP switches, ensuring seamless network setup and operational readiness.
Dispatched to clinics to resolve data port issues, switch replacements, and Meraki Access Point replacements, consistently enhancing network reliability and performance across the organization.
Executed a major infrastructure upgrade across six Utah clinics, installing over 500 cables within a stringent one-month deadline, demonstrating exceptional efficiency and workmanship.
Skills
Networking Technologies
Cisco, Cisco IOS, SD-WAN, VPN, VLAN, EIGRP, Routing, Firewalls, Meraki, DNS, STP, WAN Design.
Cloud Platforms
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Cloud Computing.
Automation & Scripting
Python Scripting, Workflow Automation, Network Health Monitoring.
IT Infrastructure Management
Infrastructure Migration, Network Scalability, Network Security, Troubleshooting, System Upgrades, IT Racks, Data Ports.
Project & Team Management
Project Coordination, Team Training, Knowledge Base Development, Efficiency Improvement.