Cromwell Fon
Sr. Network Engineer
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Results-driven Senior Network Engineer with over 18 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex enterprise networks. Adept at leading teams, architecting secure network solutions, and delivering high-performance networks across diverse industries. Proven ability to resolve mission-critical issues, optimize infrastructure, and support cloud and on-premises environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Network Engineer
Kindeva Drug Delivery
St Louis, Missouri
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Lead a global network engineering team supporting multi-site enterprise infrastructure.
- Successfully managed the migration from a legacy network infrastructure to a modernized system with minimal disruption to business operations, ensuring seamless transition for users and stakeholders alike.
- Led enterprise firewall implementation projects, including deployment and lifecycle management of Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Check Point firewalls across sites.
- Maintain and secure network devices (Cisco ASA,Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ISE, Meraki). Worked with IOS, EOS, PanOS etc
- Implemented a centralized logging system that enabled more effective monitoring of all devices across the entire enterprise''s distributed computing environment.
- Consistently met project deadlines, effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Meticulously documented all network configurations, topology and policies to facilitate quick resolution of issues, enable knowledge sharing among team members, and maintain compliance with auditing requirements.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Implemented WAN and LAN designs in multi-datacenter configurations.
Network Engineer
Vision Technologies Inc.
Glen Burnie, Maryland
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider LAN and WAN issues.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Fortinet and packet analysis using Wireshark.
- Managed and deployed over 50 networks every year.
- Created VPN infrastructure for Remote workers, allowing for secure remote connections.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities lacking access to terrestrial high-speed networks and perform wireless site surveys with Ekahua.
- Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation to Vendor TAC where necessary.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems relating to routing, Switching, Wireless and network security.
- Recommended options for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.
- Design and Built network BOQs and BOM using Iris Itangi
- Design and document all network deployments after commissioning and handover.
Senior Network Engineer
ITWORKS LLC
Dubai, Dubai
07.2013 - 02.2020
- Headed a team of 7 Support Engineers.
- Configured Routing Protocols - RIP V1/V2, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
- Designed and implemented new network solutions and/or improved the efficiency of current networks
- Designed, sold and managed all SLAs for Clients.
- Provided telephone, face-to-face and online support for ITWORKS Clients.
- Did all Network documentation updates, including network diagramming with Visio.
- Verified all ICT related BOM from the Presales team.
- Installed and maintained all Microsoft Products like office 365, Azure
- Designed, implemented and managed IP Telephony Systems from Cisco, Avaya, NEC.
- Configured security devices like the Cisco ASA, fortigate firewalls, Dell Sonicwall, Juniper firewalls etc,
- Designed and implement new solutions, improving resilience for all current and future Company clients Networks..
- Installed and Maintain the Security infrastructure from CCTV server and Cameras..
- Designed, configured and maintained wireless Products from Aruba, Cisco, Ubiquiti and ruckus.
- Configured and install IPTV equipments from Exterity, VDA and iStreams..
- Supported and Maintained the Cisco CallManager/Callmanager express
- Responding to Tickets assigned through Corporate IT Helpdesk (using the kayako system) related to Networking, Wireless, security, CCTV, Access Control and AV.
- Server : Exchange Server 2010, Windows Server 2008/2012, DNS, Web
- Packages : Microsoft Office 2016/2013/2010/2007
- Installations : Windows/Linux/MAC Operating Systems, Active Directory, DNS
DHCP, IIS, WDS, HYPER-V, BACKUP & RECOVERY, RAID, CCTV,
IP TELEPHONY, ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS, VMware, PABX
Microsoft Lync, FTP Server, VPN Server, TEAM VIEWER
Network Engineer
Sybyl Uganda Limited
Kampala, Kampala
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Implemented WAN and LAN designs in multi-datacenter network configurations.
- Worked closely with customers to identify business needs, including costs and benefits of implementing computing solutions.
- Applied deployment best practices and proper security protocols in network management around Uganda
- Configured, managed and evaluated multi-protocol network elements to ensure effective end-to-end communications.
- Analyzed, identified and resolved complex network hardware and software problems.
- Conducted security assessments and made recommendations for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.
- Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
- Monitored network capacity and performance, as well as diagnosed and resolved complex network problems.
- Administered and prepared programs for IP addresses, developed network resources and trained support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Configured and performed troubleshooting with routing and switching protocols, including RIP, EIGRP and OSPF.
- Oversaw network performance, making changes when needed to boost overall efficiency and power.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Linux, virtual platforms and cloud connectivity.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco and packet analysis.
- Provided network support and performed troubleshooting to resolve various WAN/LAN connectivity issues.
- Recreated reported issues in lab with customers' configurations and topology.
- HTTP, SSL and FTP protocols
- Completed efficient and effective troubleshooting of complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Installed and maintained data and voice circuits through routers, switches, and WAN devices.
- Demonstrated success in dealing with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SEIM, access control and load-balancing.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Wollongong University
DUBAI11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Computer Science
University of Buea
South West Region, Cameroon 01.2005 - 2008.01
Skills
Enterprise Network Design & Deployment
undefinedCertification
Cisco CCIE - Ongoing
Major Projects
- Federal Realty - Wired, wireless and Network security Deployment
- Harford Mutual Insurance - Wireless upgrade
- National museum of health and medicine - Wired, wireless and Network security Deployment
- Site One wireless Survey ( Multiple sites ) - Survey, Analyze and recommend Wireless fix or all sites
- Union Medstar Baltimore - Security network upgrade
- Howard Hughes ( Multiple site) - Wired and wireless Deployment
- The Wharf DC - Juniper/Mist Wired and Wireless Deployment
- George Town University - Troubleshoot and fix Security network for Cameras and access control
- Freddie Mac HQ - Virginia - Upgrade all 26 AV network switches to Aruba
- Novetel convention and SPA, Antananarivo ( 110 rooms) - Wired, Wireless and IPTV
- Form Hotel AL Jadaf ( 110 rooms) – Wired, Wireless, Security, HSIA, Telephony, IPTV
- Ahmed seddiqi and Sons HQ - Wired, Security, wireless, IP Telephony.
- Four Seasons DIFC ( 340 Rooms) – Networking, Wireless and IPTV
- Aloft and Element Me'aisam ( 520 rooms) – Wired, Wireless, Security, HSIA, Telephony, IPTV
- Configure and Deploy IT Network in Neritum, Almas Tower, JLT
- Configure/Upgrade the Active Components in Le Reve, Dubai Marina
- Design the ACTIVE Network for SERCO HQ in Rolex Tower sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai-UAE.
- Plan, Design and Implement the Active network for Four Seasons Hotel DIFC,UAE
- Design and Managed the Network in Rolex tower sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai-UAE
- Designed and Implemented the Active Network of ATS office in Dubai UAE.
- Designed, implemented and operated Stanbic bank Uganda Network with 124 Branches.
References
To be provided upon request
Timeline
Cisco CCDP
06-2025
Aruba Certified Switching Associate
02-2025
Cisco CCIE - Ongoing
01-2025
Aruba SDWAN SilverPeak Certified Expert
12-2022
Cradlepoint Certified network Expert
12-2022
Lead Network Engineer
Kindeva Drug Delivery
09.2022 - 04.2025
Fortinet NSE 1 - 3
02-2022
Aruba Certified Switching Professional
11-2021
Cisco CCNP
06-2020
Network Engineer
Vision Technologies Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
Cisco CCNA
01-2020
Senior Network Engineer
ITWORKS LLC
07.2013 - 02.2020
Network Engineer
Sybyl Uganda Limited
09.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Computer Science
University of Buea
01.2005 - 2008.01
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Wollongong University
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