Allen Pickens
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-driven Network Engineer specializing in campus lan, lab, and wireless infrastructure with expertise in Cisco & Arista network systems. Skilled in Python & Ansible automation, streamlining network upgrades and minimizing errors. Expertise in layer2/3 technologies such as OSPF, BGP, VLANs, ACLs, and Spanning-Tree for optimization of network stability and security. Passionate about network automation, scalability, and infrastructure optimization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
Qualcomm
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Managed the campus infrastructure supporting 500+ lan & lab routers/switches, ensuring seamless operations and high-performance connectivity
- Automated network upgrades using Python & Ansible, reducing deployment time and minimizing errors
- Implemented automated code upgrades for lan & lab switches, increasing network efficiency and reducing downtime
- Improved wireless connectivity and lab network performance, supporting high-demand research environments
- Hands on experience with Cisco IOS & Arista EOS configuring cisco catalyst 9Ks and Arista720ZXP series switches.
Network Engineer Intern
Qualcomm
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Automated wireless network processes using Python, increasing operational efficiency
- Configured Cisco & Arista network switches to support Qualcomm’s network infrastructure
- Assisted in optimizing network performance for enterprise-grade deployments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2023
Skills
- Experience with Arista EOS
- Experience with Cisco IOS
- BGP
- OSFP
- VLAN segmentation
- STP optimization
- ACL implementation
- Campus lan architecture and high availability design
Certification
- CCNA- Cisco Certified Networking Associate
- Cisco Certified Specialist- Enterprise Core
Timeline
Network Engineer
Qualcomm
01.2024 - Current
Network Engineer Intern
Qualcomm
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University