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I am a CCIE-certified Network Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing, upgrading, and supporting on premise and hybrid enterprise network infrastructure across healthcare, financial services, professional services, public sector, and managed services environments. My background is rooted in deep hands-on expertise across routing and switching, data center networking, WAN architecture, and advanced troubleshooting in complex, multi-vendor environments. I have worked extensively with platforms including Cisco, Palo Alto, Infoblox, Arista, and Juniper. Throughout my career, I have led large-scale remote and hybrid deployments, stabilized critical network environments, and improved uptime, performance, and scalability across both data centers and distributed enterprise systems. I bring a strong ability to partner cross-functionally with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to deliver resilient, high-performing network solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES: ★ Data Center Architecture ★ Routing & Switching ★ SD-WAN ★ Network Security ★ WAN Architecture ★ Infrastructure Modernization ★ Advanced Troubleshooting ★ Cisco Nexus & Catalyst ★ Palo Alto / Fortinet Firewalls ★ Infoblox ★ BGP / OSPF / EIGRP ★ MPLS / DIA ★ Network Automation (Ansible) ★ High Availability & Resiliency ★ Leaf & Spine / Core & Distribution & Access TOOLS: Cisco IOS | Cisco NX-OS | Cisco Nexus (9000/7000/5000/2000) | Cisco Catalyst | Cisco ACI | Arista EOS | Juniper MX/EX | ArubaOS | Nokia OS | Cisco Meraki | BGP | OSPF | EIGRP | vPC | STP | VDC | VXLAN | EVPN | NAT | QoS | Multicast | VRF | DMVPN | IPsec | HSRP | VRRP | GLBP | LACP | LLDP | CDP | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN | Viptela SD-WAN | SilverPeak SD-WAN | MPLS | DIA | Metro Ethernet | Palo Alto | Fortinet | Cisco ASA | Cisco ISE | Cisco DNA | Wireshark | Ansible | TCL Shell | Python | SecureCRT | PuTTY | ServiceNow | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Webex | Outlook | Visio CERTIFICATIONS: CCIE Routing & Switching #51201 | CCNP | CCDA | MCSE

👑 Expert Vetted - Top 1% of talent on Upwork ⭐️ Top Rated - Highly rated for the work provided 🎯 100% Job Success Score 🕒 600+ hours on Upwork ✅ 30+ years of experience ✅ 50+ projects delivered here on Upwork With over three decades of experience under my belt as a network and security engineer, I've traversed the ever-evolving landscape of LAN/WAN network design, network security, firewalls, implementation, and maintenance. My expertise is not merely a testament to time, but also backed by credentials including Cisco CCNP (route/switch), a Cisco CCDP for network design, and a PCNSE for Palo Alto Networks. I am always available for consulting for short-term and long-term projects. Thank you.

Current Certifications: * CCENT ( Cisco Certified Network Technician ) * CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Admin (Routing & Switching)) * CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing & Switching)) * CCNA-SECURITY (Cisco Certified Network Security Admin) * SECURITY+ CE (CompTIA Certified SECURITY) * CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) I am a Sr. Network and Security Engineer (SME) with expertise in Cisco Network Engineering and Cyber Security Engineering with year of I.T. experience managing private and government enterprise networks and Cyber security Network environments for large and small businesses . I have over 18+ years total experience as a lead Sr. network engineering SME as my foundation , and 9 yrs experience in Cyber Network Security infrastructure , design, configurations, troubleshooting, Cyber threat hunting. Also upgrading enterprise networks and security infrastructures for private companies , government organizations , including large and small business Networks and information systems. These skills include SME experience in Cisco Routing and Switching, ASA Firewalls, Palo Alto, Pfsense , VPNs, F5 Load balancer, WLAN, VoIP, and Cyber Security tools and SIEMS and Network Scanning, Windows Server, and WiFi networks.

I modernize Cisco UC for mid-enterprise teams: CUCM 8–15 upgrades, Webex Calling migrations (Local Gateway/CUBE), dial-plan redesign, Unity & UCCX. 100% JSS, Top Rated, 90+ projects delivered with low-risk, zero-downtime cutovers. What you get • Webex Calling migrations (Local Gateway on CUBE, SRTP/TLS, E911/RedSky) • CUCM/Unity/UCCX upgrades & health checks (8.x→15.x) • CUBE/SBC setup for SIP trunks (TLS/SRTP, dial-plan/E.164) • Expressway MRA, Jabber → Webex app transitions, site cutovers Selected outcomes • 2,500-phone CUCM→Webex cutover, zero downtime, E911 verified • CUBE hardening + SIP normalization, eliminated 606/47 & one-way audio • CUCM, Unity Connection, UCCX upgrades with little to no down-time How I work 1. 30-min discovery + artifact review (config, call flows, carrier details) 2. Plan: risks, rollback, test matrix, success criteria 3. Implement in waves; validate CDR, media, and E911 Why me Top Rated, 100% JSS, 90+ Upwork jobs. 24+ yrs Cisco UC. CCNP Collaboration. Let’s start Send your current topology + target state. I’ll come back with the migration plan and a fixed-scope quote.

SUMMARY My primary goal while being a Network Architect / Consultant / Manager is to take companies to the next level in productivity with the experience, technical skillset, and leadership skills I exhibit in the Information Technology field. I don't believe or settle for mediocrity. I absolutely love networking, always learning something new, and understand the impact we make in people's lives. I'm an EVE-NG PRO expert. I build the best EVE-PRO topologies in the industry for a living. EDUCATION Global Knowledge, Dallas, TX 2012/2013 Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Advanced Workshops 1&2 Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX Aug 2006 Cisco Certified Network Associate Training Program United States Army Signal Corps, Fort Gordon, GA Sep 2001 Network Switching Systems Operator- Maintainer (21 weeks, 644 hours) SMART-T satellite (4 weeks, 160 hours) McLennan Community College, Waco, TX May 2000 Associates Degree (AGS), GPA 3.4 CERTIFICATIONS Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Active until Nov. 2025 Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA DC) - Active until Nov. 2025 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Active until Nov. 2025 Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider (CCNP SP) Active until Nov. 2025 Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) - retired certification PERSONAL • If you are reading this, then I want to sincerely express my gratitude and appreciate your time to get to know me. • I have over 20yrs of Enterprise Infrastructure networking experience with 5 Cisco Certifications under my belt. • I’ve been very fortunate to have incredible networking experience such as Dell Technologies, HCL Tech, HCA Healthcare, AT&T NOC, Verizon Business, DoD CENTCOM, Northrop Grumman CRAM, and US Army Signal Corps. • I have a robust networking knowledge and high skillset in areas of Campus, Data Center, Internet Service Providers, WAN, SDWAN, Routing and Switching, VoIP, Wireless, and cloud commuting. • CCNA/CCNP certified on Layer 2 technologies: L2 VFI, L2VPN EVPN, L2VPN VPLS, bride-domains, 802.1Q, Q-in-Q, L2TP, Xconnect, pseudowires, STP PVST+, Rapid PVST+, MST, PortFast, BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter, Loop Guard, Root Guard, LACP EtherChannel, Switch priority, port priority, path cost, STP timers, IGMPv2, IGMPv3. • CCNA/CCNP certified on layer 3 technologies: BGP, AToM, L3VPN, VxLAN VNI, Nexus, VxLAN VTEP, VTEP, IPSEC VPN, GET VPN, DMVPN, GRE/mGRE, NHRP, BVI/BDI, NVE, VRF, VRF-Lite, EIGRP, OSPF, OSPFv3, RIP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, MP-BGP VPNv4/VPNv6, IPsec/IKEv2 using pre-shared key, OTP, Cisco LISP. • I have lead many successful Networking deployments, from small to enterprise, overseeing the entire scope of work from A to Z. • I'm attaching a Cisco Enterprise EVE-NG Pro working topology; that is showcasing CCIE technologies found on the CCIE lab exam, Data Center Nexus VxLAN, Cisco ASA IPSEC VPNs, Cisco Viptela SDWAN and Cisco Cat8v appliances in the AWS/Azure/GCP Clouds for SDWAN/ASA/DMVPN extensions of customers networks to the cloud. • I’m currently spending my free time using EVE-NG Pro (Cluster) on ESXI 7.0 platform and building Industry leading networking topologies and designs in Cisco Enterprise Infrastructure. • My strong track record and experience should give you 100% confidence you have the right person for the job. • I am a professional in every way, an expert communicator, technical leader, operate in transparency, and have a ‘let’s get it done’ mindset and personality. • I love to think outside the box and take a proof-of-concept idea into a reality. • Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and have a wonderful blessed day. Please see the attached EVE-NG Pro Sandbox networking topologies I've created for other customers! Have a great day! Hope to hear from you! -Thank you so much, - Brandon WHAT TO EXPECT • I’m a work horse, passionate about networking, and enjoy making an impact with my skillset • I am disciplined, always in pursuit of perfection, love to teach, and display leadership qualities. • I can lead a team, be a part of a team, or work independently • I have a high level of work ethic and quality of work. • You can count on me to get the job done

Senior Network Engineer, over 10 years experience in IT networks. Telecom, routing, switching, wireless, VOIP, VPN, firewalls, cabling, LAN/WAN. video surveillance, Cisco, Meraki, Ubiquiti, Netgear, SonicWall, HP and more. Cisco Routers, ISR 1900,2900.3900, 4300,4400, Voice Gateways, VG224, VG310, VG320,VG350, VG450. Voice, CSU/DSU, PRI, SIP. PSTN, POTS, analog lines. Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers ( WLC ) 9800, 5760, 5520, 5508, 4402, 2504. Access Points indoor,outdoor, CAPWAP, LWAPP, autonomous, mobility express, mesh and repeaters. IP Phones VOIP IP Phones Telecom Firewall ASA Network Security AnyConnect Cisco Unified Communications Call Manager, CUCM Collaboration Cisco Unity Connection, CUC CME Cisco Unity Express, CUE Power over Ethernet , POE , Network cabling Cisco Catalyst switches, 2960X, 9200, 9300, 3650, 3850,3750, 4506, 4510, 4500X Meraki Switches ,firewalls, Access Points and Cameras.