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🚀 Top-Rated Senior Network Engineer | 15+ Years of Experience | Proven Success in Network Optimization & Security Hi, I’m a Senior Network Engineer based in New Jersey, USA, with over 15 years of experience designing, implementing, and securing complex network infrastructures for businesses of all sizes. I specialize in high-performance, scalable, and secure networking solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth. 🔹 Why Hire Me? ✅ Network Architect & Troubleshooting Expert – Designed and optimized 100+ networks across industries, ensuring 99.99% uptime and peak performance. ✅ Security-First Approach – Implemented robust firewall and security protocols, reducing vulnerabilities by 80%+ for multiple clients. ✅ Cloud & Wireless Networking – Deployed scalable cloud-based and wireless solutions, improving connectivity and efficiency for organizations with 1,000+ users. ✅ Cost Optimization – Saved businesses 30%+ in network costs by restructuring infrastructure and implementing strategic upgrades. ✅ Project Leadership – Successfully led end-to-end implementations for enterprise networks, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery with minimal disruption. 🔹 Core Expertise ✔ Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) ✔ Firewall & Security (Palo Alto, Fortinet, ASA, IDS/IPS) ✔ Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure) ✔ Wireless Solutions (Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti) ✔ Server Management & Virtualization ✔ Network Automation & Monitoring (Python, Ansible, SolarWinds) I take pride in delivering customized, high-impact solutions that enhance performance, security, and scalability. Whether you need a network assessment, troubleshooting, optimization, or a full-scale implementation, I am ready to help you achieve your goals. 📌 Let’s discuss how I can add value to your project! Feel free to check out my resume for more details. 🔹 Available for short-term and long-term projects.

👑 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.

Level III IT Consultant that works for other MSPs and IT Consultants. Self-taught IT professional with over 30 years of network administration experience, including almost 30 years specializing in both Windows Server based LAN/WAN and Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivative LAN/WAN networks. I have over 25 years experience with website hosting, cPanel/WHM, and LTS Linux distribution server management. I bring decades of expertise in delivering IT services for a wide range of clients. I have relevant experience in network design, cybersecurity, web development, server management, cloud solutions, and more. I have worked with startups, nonprofits, corporations, government, enterprise, and numerous small businesses in a wide variety of sectors. I am based in the Chicago area and offer remote and on-site support nationwide. I skillfully coordinate projects with daily client commitments, ensuring high standards, timely delivery, and clear communication, delivering results that boost efficiency and profitability. I primarily stick to Level III IT consulting work and I am very selective when accepting contracts. Specializations: - Networking & Security: Expertise in SonicWall, Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, UniFi/Ubiquiti, Netgear, TP-Link/Omada, etc. I configure firewalls, switches, bridges, Wi-Fi, VPNs, 2FA/MFA, etc. for secure, scalable networks that protect and empower businesses. - Almost 30 years managing cPanel/WHM servers, handling DNS, POP3/IMAP mail, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Apache/PHP/MySQL on RHEL, CentOS, and AlmaLinux for reliable hosting and maximum uptime. - Microsoft: Skilled from DOS/Windows 3 to modern Windows 11 & Server 2025, with Microsoft 365 administration and migration expertise for seamless operations. Relevant experience with Entra, Intune, and Active Directory Group Policy implementation and integration. - Long time user of the Apple ecosystem. From Mac OS 8 to macOS Tahoe, iOS, iPadOS, etc. - Server Management: Physical/virtual server virtualization, automated backups, scripting to streamline deployments, reduce costs. Amazon, Microsoft, Google, etc. - Cloud & Emerging Tech: Azure/Hyper-V migrations, IoT integration for scalable, innovative solutions that drive growth. Industry Experience: - Medical/Dental: Delivered HIPAA-compliant IT for secure data management, compliance. - Automotive: Support for Dealer Management Systems, optimizing sales/service operations. - Corporate Offices: Secure networks, cybersecurity for productivity, reliability. - Warehouses: Access control, structured wiring for connectivity, safety. - Small Businesses/Remote: Tailored IT for scalability, cost-efficiency, growth. What I Offer: - Design/secure networks for reliability, scalability, growth. - Manage cPanel/WHM for seamless hosting (DNS, mail, Apache/PHP/MySQL). - Virtualize servers to optimize resources, cut costs. - Strengthen cybersecurity with modern tools, best practices. - Automate server tasks to save time, streamline operations. - Consult and train individual IT professionals for enhanced productivity and performance. Business & Leadership: As a freelancer, I optimize IT systems, streamline processes, and deliver measurable outcomes. My self-taught expertise enables rapid learning and system redesign for efficiency, with a client-focused approach. I adapt to each project’s needs, ensuring solutions align with business goals through clear communication and reliable execution, building trust with every deliverable. Military Experience: Decorated U.S. Navy veteran (Operation Desert Shield/Storm), served 5 years with Patrol Squadron 26 (P-3C Orion), earning a Navy Achievement Medal for technical expertise. This discipline drives my precision, reliability, and commitment to excellence in every project. Rates & Availability: - UpWork: I primarily use Microsoft Teams, but also have GoTo Meeting. I can support Zoom and have a ConnectWise ScreenConnect account via my company, Ateki LLC. My office, which is a small podcasting studio, uses several Windows 11 workstations connected with Mouse without Borders for seamless workflow. My hourly rate on UpWork varies by my current client workload. - On-Site Services: I travel regularly for clients and client projects. I charge a flat rate of $225 per hour (or $1,800 per day) plus expenses. Initial payments for small jobs are fifty percent of the labor and one hundred percent of expected expenses in advance.

I have years of experience designing, deploying, and managing networks for small and medium businesses. I can provide one-time or ongoing services for your business. I have extensive experience with Ubiquiti (Unifi & UISP), Cisco/Meraki, Watchguard, and Sonicwall technologies. I work well independently, or can also work collaboratively with internal IT teams, contractors or service providers.

I help enterprises and MSPs identify, prove, and resolve network performance issues using Cisco ThousandEyes and Meraki—without guesswork or prolonged outages. I’m a Chief Architect with 25+ years of experience, including 18 years as a hands-on network engineer and architect supporting large-scale, production environments. That background means I don’t just design architectures—I ensure they are operationally sound, secure, and supportable in the real world. Today, I specialize in: • Cisco ThousandEyes deployments, POVs, and test design • Internet, WAN, ISP, and SaaS performance analysis • Meraki-based visibility and assurance • Executive-ready reporting and remediation roadmaps I’ve built and operated real-world observability solutions, supported pre-sales demos and POVs, and advised senior IT leadership on modernization, resilience, and operational efficiency. I’m often brought in when: • Performance issues are intermittent or hard to prove • ISPs or SaaS providers are disputing responsibility • Internal teams need clarity before making architectural decisions Clients value that I operate as a trusted advisor, not a ticket-based engineer. I focus on clear outcomes, fast insight, and practical recommendations that teams can act on immediately. Typical engagements include: • ThousandEyes POV acceleration • Network visibility health assessments • Executive performance reporting • Fractional advisory support for MSPs and IT teams If you need clarity, evidence, and direction—not just tools—I’m happy to discuss how I can help.

I build CRM, lifecycle, and retention programs that turn signups into revenue. 50+ clients. 200M+ messages sent. Consistent 50-70% retention lifts across SaaS and mobile apps. Whether you need a lifecycle program built from scratch or a seasoned strategist to come in and level up what you've got, that's what I do. I've done it for startups, Series B/C companies, and enterprise-scale apps with 20M+ users. I'm Braze Level 2 Certified, deeply experienced with Customer io, and I've worked across Iterable, Klaviyo, Clevertap, and most of the major martech platforms. I most recently served as Head of CRM at a fast-scaling AI edtech app, where I built the entire lifecycle program from the ground up using Customer io, Liquid, and a custom ChatGPT integration that generates 1:1 personalized push messages at scale. Before that, I spent years as a senior consultant leading CRM strategy for mobile apps and SaaS brands, and as VP of Growth for a top-20 health and fitness app where my CRM program drove a 52% revenue uplift. A few recent results: 96% increase in re-subscriptions from canceling users (push + email reactivation) 444% YoY increase in premium signups via a single holiday campaign 43.7% of daily push recipients opening the app within 1 hour 70% improvement in Day 7 retention for a wellness app 50% uplift in trial-to-paid conversions, adding $4.5K MRR Migrated an enterprise client to Braze in 3 months after 12+ months of delays What I typically help with: CRM strategy and architecture from zero to launch. Lifecycle audits and optimization for existing programs. Onboarding, trial-to-paid, and churn recovery flows. Email, push, in-app, and SMS campaign design and copywriting. A/B testing frameworks, cohort analysis, and revenue attribution. Analytics integration with Amplitude, Mixpanel, Segment, or mParticle. How I work: I start with a deep audit of your funnel, your data, and your messaging. I build a strategy tied to your actual growth levers, not a template. Then I execute: copy, flows, segmentation, testing, iteration. I'm a strategist who also does the hands-on work, which means nothing gets lost in translation between "the plan" and "the build." "Trever's copy and lifecycle strategy led to huge uplifts in trial-to-paid, retention, and app store rankings. If he's available, hire him now." - Joe Kindness, CEO, AgencyAnalytics Top Rated Plus. Expert-Vetted. 15+ years in SaaS, mobile, and ecommerce. US citizen based in Europe, async-native, and easy to work with. If you're looking for someone who can own lifecycle end to end, let's talk. Keywords: Lifecycle Marketing, CRM, Email Marketing, Retention, SaaS, Mobile App Marketing, Braze, Customer io, Iterable, Klaviyo, Push Notifications, In-App Messaging, Marketing Automation, SMS, Customer Journeys, Activation, Churn, Product Marketing, Amplitude, Segment, Mixpanel, Clevertap, AI, Campaign Strategy, Revenue Growth, Copywriting, Subscription Apps, Onboarding