Professional Summary
Accomplished Senior Network Engineer with 8+ years’ experience designing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale enterprise networks. Expert in Cisco, Aruba, and Fortinet platforms, with a strong focus on automation (Python & Ansible), security hardening, and high-availability architectures. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, under budget, and with 99.99% uptime.
Professional Experience
• Senior Network Engineer, XYZ Technologies (Jan 2021–Present)
– Architected and deployed Cisco ACI fabric across 40+ global sites, achieving seamless workload mobility.
– Developed Python/Ansible playbooks to automate device provisioning and compliance auditing, cutting manual effort by 70%.
– Implemented Aruba ClearPass with 802.1X and guest access, enhancing network security and user experience.
• Network Engineer, ABC Solutions (Jun 2017–Dec 2020)
– Managed 800+ Aruba Instant APs and Cisco WLC controllers, optimizing RF performance to boost wireless throughput by 45%.
– Led MPLS-to-SD-WAN migration using Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, reducing WAN costs by 30% and improving peak-hour latency.
– Designed and enforced FortiGate firewall policies, resulting in zero critical security incidents over 24 months.
Education
– M.S. in Computer Networks, University of Technology, 2016
– B.S. in Information Technology, State University, 2014
Certifications
– Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Enterprise Infrastructure
– Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Enterprise
– Fortinet NSE 4
– Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
Technical Skills
• Networking: Cisco IOS, Aruba AOS, FortiOS, Juniper Junos
• Automation: Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Netmiko
• Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, RF heatmapping, spectrum analysis
• Security: VPN (IPsec/SSL), 802.1X/NAC, firewall hardening
• Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds NMS, Aruba AirWave, FortiManager
• Cloud: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Networks
Key Projects
• Global SD-WAN Deployment – Rolled out Fortinet Secure SD-WAN across 120 locations, improving reliability.
• Automated Network Provisioning – Built a Python/Ansible framework to onboard new switches in under 5 minutes.
• Wireless Redesign – Led RF survey and redesign for a 50,000 sq ft campus, raising coverage from 85% to 99%.
• Security Baseline – Authored and enforced standard hardening guidelines for firewalls and switches.
Professional Development
• Cisco Live 2024 – Attended sessions on intent-based networking and AI-driven assurance.
• Workshop: “Advanced Python for Network Engineers” (2023).
• Contributor to the open-source Netmiko project on GitHub.
Contact
Email: john.doe@example.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johndoe