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$120 hourly
- 4.8/5
- (11 jobs)
As a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry, I possess a wealth of expertise in providing Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Value-Added Reseller (VAR) services for Cisco, Fortinet, and government agencies. My solid experience with Microsoft products and various network products, including the Identity service engine, SAML/SSO, and Okta, as well as Google and AzureAD, makes me well-suited for a wide range of projects. I am a certified Connectwise Engineer, Cisco Expert (CCIEEI), and AWS architect, and have extensive knowledge of management and ticketing systems, including Connectwise-Labtech. My extensive experience and successful deployments in network security, specifically ISE and various WiFi products such as Cisco, Unifi, Ruckus Wireless, Meraki, and CWLCs, make me an invaluable asset to any team. I have designed many enterprise networks including advance Routing and traffic engineering, SD-WAN for application recognition and Application Aware Policies, Local Breakout and Direct Internet Access, Failover and HA in Datacenters, Route Filtering and Traffic Manipulation. I have also designed many large Switch networks. Furthermore, I am an expert in C9800 and legacy Air OS, including guest anchor design, DNAC integrations for Telemetry, Assurance, and OTT wireless designs, and in fabric. With my certifications and broad range of experiences, I am confident in my ability to deliver outstanding results for any project.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Aruba
Cisco WLC
Cisco Router
Network Engineering
Solution Architecture
Software-Defined Networking
Automation
DNA
Fortinet
Computer Network
Security Engineering
VPN
Cisco ISE
$75 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
SUMMARY OF SKILLS * Areas of Expertise/Experience : Project Management, Business Analysis, Corporate Relationship Development, Client Management, Team Leadership & Development, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Communications, Budget Management & Analysis, Marketing, Non-profit Management and Administration, Dental/Medical Assisting, Marketing/Brand Development, Process Improvement, CRM Implementation & Administration, Onboarding & Training, Research * Technology : Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS, HTML, R, Qualtrics, G Suite, Salesforce * Certification: Lean Six Sigma - White Belt * Languages : Spanish - Limited Working Proficiency

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Mobile Device Management
System Deployment
Network Design
Computing & Networking
Software-Defined Networking
Infrastructure Management
IT Infrastructure
Cybersecurity Management
Microsoft Office
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Research
Business Consulting
Information Analysis
$90 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
I am a free lancer with over 30 years of experience both as a consultant and as a systems administrator. I have extensive experience primarily in the Windows and VMware ecosystems including everything from domain controllers and active directory to Exchange, SQL, VMware VSAN and other storage solutions. In addition to server and storage infrastructure, I also have experience with LAN switching including VLAN design as well as SDN networking, firewalls and VPN solutions as well as load balancers including Netscaler. As a free lance consultant, I operate a single member LLC to get additional partner support and benefits. I have partner agreements with Microsoft, VMware, Ruckus, TP-Link, Dell, Fortinet, Exacq and others. I am available for both immediate break/fix situations as well as long term engagements.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
WiFi
Microsoft Exchange Server
Veeam
EMC Unity
Virtualization
Backup Administration
Software-Defined Networking
Storage Area Network
System Administration
System Deployment
VMware Administration
Office 365
Microsoft Azure
$80 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (11 jobs)
Experienced IT Specialist with about 10 years of advancing System Administration and IT Support. Customer-focused and service-oriented managed IT professional with expertise in VMWare, Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Networking, Databases and Enterprise Systems. Highly resourceful with great team spirit, goal-oriented and passion for excellence. Constantly building skills and knowledge for personal and global development through information technology. Over the years, I've developed the skills and experience necessary to succeed in any IT role. Examples of my relevant experience include leading the corporate initiative to commence delivery of managed IT services through co-located servers and virtualization, configuring ESXi, vCenter & Hyper-V servers, VPN, firewalls and VLANs for multi-tenant virtual environments, which has been successfully operated for more than 4 years from datacenters in Europe, USA and Canada. I have a strong experience with Asterisk (elastix & FreePBX), Sangoma, PSTN & SIP Trunk implementation for IP Telephony, which I have implemented on several counts for small, medium and large enterprises across local and international borders. I facilitated the deployment of SharePoint 2013 accessed by over 300 staff on Windows Server 2012 by configuring the Active Directory and Microsoft SQL Server for the SharePoint implementation project. I am also known for my resourcefulness, strong analytical, troubleshooting & problem-solving skills as well as research ability, which generate a lot of consultancy and support requests for me on and off the job. I've successfully led or been part of teams on many projects one of which is a pilot document management project for a university which set in motion their paperless operation. I am confident that I would be an excellent match for any project you have.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Building Design
Autodesk AutoCAD
Construction Management
Architecture & Interior Design
Network Engineering
Session Initiation Protocol
Management Consulting
VMware ESX Server
Software-Defined Networking
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Virtualization
Hardware Troubleshooting
VoIP Software
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Microsoft Azure
$75 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (38 jobs)
Close to two decades of providing expert professional services in the domains (but not limited to): - Cloud Computing (CAF) - Embedded System design - IoT - SDN - Open-source applications and modifications - ERP, modules & Training - Web & Mobile Application Development (including all other major platforms including Electron based apps) - AGILE Project Management (Plan, migrate, train from Waterfall to SCRUM/Kanban/XtremeProgramming) - MLOps - IaC (Terraform Ansible) - DevOps - Automation - Compliance - Operational and Functional Analysis - Business and Start-up Engineering consultancy - Language mappings, LMS, Academic multi-modal learning implementations; - Other required customized solutions. - Whitebox/Blackbox Test plans and implementations

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Full-Stack Development
Terraform
Learning Management System
Startup Consulting
AWS CloudFormation
Machine Learning
AngularJS
Data Science
Deep Neural Network
Python
React Native
Software-Defined Networking
Blockchain
Solidity
$80 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Senior level technology architect with diverse experience across a wide array of networking technologies and manufacturers. Proven experience with network capacity planning, QoS, advanced routing and switching, and network design. Have performed as primary architect and engineer on both enterprise and service provider networks. Specialties: SDN, SD-WAN, Network Design & Engineering, IT Security, ITILv3, VoIP, Cisco, Microsoft, Juniper, Linux, Firewalls, Unified Communications, Cloud Services, MPLS, QOS, Service Provider Technologies, F5, Solarwinds

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
Linux System Administration
Microsoft Azure
FortiGate Firewall
Cisco Certified Design Professional
Wireless Network Implementation
Amazon Web Services
Palo Alto Firewalls
Software-Defined Networking
Network Engineering
Network Administration
Firewall
Network Security
VPN
$60 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’ve worked as a Desktop Technician primarily and have a great understanding of the world of IT. Constantly aiming to improve myself and adapt to the latest advancements in technology. Backed by experience as well as IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+. Serve as a great asset

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Microsoft SCCM
VoIP Software
Server Administration
Kubernetes
Containerization
Software Integration
Network Engineering
VPN
Software-Defined Networking
VMware vSphere
Citrix
Xen Project Hypervisor
Azure DevOps
DevOps
Data Migration
macOS
Microsoft Windows
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a developer with extensive experience building web crawlers and extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) said data into a database. * A proven, tested leader possessing a strong passion for people and organization * Strong belief in building relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Handles stressful situations, calm under pressure while maintaining sense of urgency * Fast learner, hard worker, team player

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Selenium
Microsoft Windows
C
Salesforce
Software-Defined Networking
Selenium WebDriver
Business Management
Spreadsheet Software
Python Script
Management Skills
Microsoft Excel
Python
$25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
i'm Graphic Designer with Experience in Making Logos , Flyer, Photo Editing .etc & Advertising Designs & My advantages are speed and accuracy in performance. Regular communication is really important to me, so let’s keep in touch!”

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Cybersecurity Management
CompTIA
Ethical Hacking
IT Support
Software Maintenance
Software-Defined Networking
Advertising
Photo Editing Software
Video Editing
Microsoft Office
T-Shirt Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Graphic Design
$90 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (2 jobs)
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. 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

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Multiprotocol BGP
Software-Defined Networking
Cloud Architecture
Network Planning
Network Equipment
Network Design
Network Architecture
WAN Optimization
LAN Implementation
Data Center Design
VPN
Wireless Communication
Cisco Certified Design Professional
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Network Engineering
$65 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Over 14 years of IT experience with enterprise organizations, primarily within Network Architecture & Engineering. I provide services to my clients that provide enterprise-grade solutions, such as focused IT projects as well as end-to-end multi-site/multi-cloud network design implementations. I am well-versed in the following products/technologies: Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet Firewalls Cisco Routers & Switches AWS Networking & Security, Azure Networking & Security Cisco Identity Services Engine Cisco Wireless Networking Cisco ACI Cisco SDA F5 Appliances Infoblox DDI solution (and many more) On top of specific products and technology types, I extremely skilled and knowledgeable on the following concepts and protocols: Dynamic Routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) Network Access Control (Layer7, Layer 3|4) Wireless Networking Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Virtual Private Networks (SSL & IPSEC) Software-Defined Networking DNS DHCP (ETC)

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Router
Firewall
VPN
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco IOS
Cisco ASA
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
Cisco ISE
Cisco ACI
Security Infrastructure
Software-Defined Networking
Cloud Architecture
Network Access Control
Network Administration
Network Engineering
$185 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Driven technical solution engineer and leader offering 15+ years of pre and post-sales experience and domain knowledge of data centers and public cloud solutions in both Enterprise, Commercial, Vertical and SLED market space along with edge compute. AI architecture/infrastructure (compute, storage, network and software stack) knowledge and solution building experience. Strong architecture, troubleshooting, benchmarking and workflow profiling skills. Working and hands on knowledge of Cybersecurity practices/technologies/tools, Docker, Kubernetes, Mesos, and other container technologies as well as virtualization platforms such as VMware and Xen. Very strong file system background in both scaleup and scale out platforms. Operational programming skills with Python experience. Strong understanding of the cloud native market. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills where I have effectively conveyed complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators. Confirmed ability via customer and vendor references to analyze and solve complex technical challenges related to customer's needs. Demonstrated strong collaborative approach to work effectively in multi-functional teams and engage. Scrum Master qualified that has assisted me in project management across different teams and countries on the same project.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Containerization
Kubernetes
Linux
Solution Selling
Solution Architecture
GPU
Technical Analysis
Benchmarking
Troubleshooting
Computing & Networking
Software-Defined Networking
Virtualization
Software-Defined Storage
AI Implementation
Cloud Architecture
$89 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (5 jobs)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE  AI/ML Modeling and business proposals.  GSM/GPRS/EDGE Class 12  WCDMA for MUOS Satellite System  Power Control  Doppler/Fading scenarios  RF/Microwave Design on Receiver and Transmitter Blocks  OTA TIS/TRP Antenna Testing/Calibration  Custom RF Waveform Creation  Wi-Fi Analysis and Testing  802.11 wireless standards  Interference Mitigation  Custom Test/Calibration Platforms  JTRS Radio Evaluation of COTS platforms  Custom C/C++/Matlab/Perl test methods  TIA/EIA IS-95, CDMA 2000  RFIC CAD Tool Support  MIL-STD/3GPP/3GPP2/CISPR specifications  Android and Java Development in session  Improving Control Protocols/Call Processing/Upper Layers for QoS  WCDMA/HSUPA R6 Type 3 Standards  Smart Alignment Calibration  GPS RF EIS Receiver  SAR Criteria  FCC Part 15  BiCMOS/DMOS/CMOS Power Management Design  RF/Analog/Digital Lab Equipment  Antenna Design, Test & Optimization  ADS, HFSS, Eagle, Altium, Microwave Office, and CST design  CCNA/CCNP/CCIE Learning classes in progress  Cybersecurity Frameworks  CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)  CompTia Network+ (In Progress)  CISSP Certification (In Progress)  CISSP Certification (In Progress)

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Cybersecurity Management
Electrical Engineering
AT&T Cybersecurity
Embedded System
Python
Analog Electronics
Antenna Design
Circuit Design
Integrated Circuit
Java
Software-Defined Networking
WiFi
RFID
Core Bluetooth
Arduino
$100 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (5 jobs)
Do you need your network infrastructure documented accurately and professionally? You can decide whether I would do this manually or using modern automation tools. I am a CCIE Sr Network Engineer/Architect with 20 years of proven experience in enterprise and service provider networks. I look forward to hearing from you :)

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Cisco Router
Software-Defined Networking
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco IOS
Network Security
Cisco Meraki
Cisco ISE
Network Design
Cisco ASA
$103 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hey there - I'm Robert - an expert level technology architect with 13 years of expertise in building and leading successful IT initiatives. I transform businesses and establish sustainable, valuable technology-driven solutions to complex challenges. I founded Synaxa so that I can help companies get started with things like automation, devops, containers, app modernization, cloud optimization, and more. I work with a ton of different technologies and interact with almost every area of my clients businesses at different points. After hundreds of projects for clients across the world, I've narrowed it down to three really simple reasons you should work with me: 1. I have a huge amount of experience. 2. I'm really good at what I do and the things I build work. 2. I deliver - on time and correctly. I'm new to upwork - but not to IT. Got something I can help you with? Reach out and let's chat.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Software-Defined Networking
Git
Jenkins
Linux
Windows Server
Terraform
Ansible
Docker
Computer Network
Python
Automation
$100 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I’m the owner of Paul Bunyan technologies LLC. We specialize in wireless deployments in resorts and campgrounds in central and northern Minnesota. We offer WiFi planning site surveying. To installation and troubleshooting both WiFi and ptp and ptmp setups.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Wireless Network Implementation
Software-Defined Networking
Network Administration
Network Design
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