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Dan Akeme

Middletown, DE,DE

Summary

Results-oriented Juniper Data Center Mist Support Engineer with over a decade of extensive hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-level data center networks. Proven expertise in leveraging Mist AI and Marvis to automate network operations, troubleshoot complex issues, and deliver predictable, reliable user experiences in a data center environment. Proven track record in developing technical training materials, with a steadfast commitment to excellence, meeting deadlines, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in all projects. Recognized for a unique ability to infuse kindness and compassion into daily network operations, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Silosmashers
Atlantic city, NJ
09.2022 - Current
  • Upgraded IOS and scheduled reboots using DNAC for enhanced device performance.
  • Monitored network systems to identify and resolve connectivity issues.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to design scalable network solutions.
  • Implemented security protocols to safeguard sensitive data transmissions.
  • Configured and optimized network infrastructure for enhanced performance.

Network Engineer

WiregateIT
Dover, DE
03.2015 - 09.2022
  • Conducted in-depth technical analysis of all systems, including the governance framework, architecture, and disaster recovery and business continuity; delivered gap analysis and recommendations, attaining 99% uptime.
  • Led a team of 8 network engineers, improving overall network uptime through proactive monitoring and strategic infrastructure upgrades.
  • Provided strategic leadership and technical guidance to a team of 8 network engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of a global network infrastructure supporting.
  • Managed a network infrastructure refresh project, completing upgrades for about 200 routers and switches within budget and ahead of schedule under a team concept.
  • Design and Implementation of the core network Juniper (EX4650, EX4300).
  • Experience in working with Fortinet firewall administration, the configuration of FortiGate 3000, 3815 series as network traffic diagram.
  • Performed network performance analysis and troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark and network monitoring systems.
  • Worked on the design and implementation of new network segments and security policies.
  • Worked on creating Python scripts for network device inventory management and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to security policies.
  • Improve network optimization by successfully implementing network performance management products for company’s infrastructure.
  • Experience in implementing new policies and adding new rules and object via Cisco firewall management console (FMC).
  • Knowledge of Cisco Meraki Switching -MS, security/SD WAN-MX400, policy based routing and centralized cloud management platform through Meraki Dashboard.
  • Designed and deployed multi-region AWS and Azure network architectures, improving resilience and scalability for enterprise clients.
  • Automated VPC, subnets, route tables, and security group provisioning using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, reducing deployment time by 70%.
  • Implemented Python and Bash scripts for network device configuration, log parsing, and monitoring tasks, enhancing troubleshooting efficiency.
  • Built CI/CD pipelines with Git and Jenkins for IaC deployments, enforcing version control and reducing misconfigurations.
  • Migrated on-premises infrastructure to Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect, improving hybrid connectivity and reducing latency by 40%.
  • Supported cloud adoption projects by configuring Azure VNets, NSGs, and VPN Gateways for secure workloads.
  • Experience in configuring Cisco Meraki access point and deployment, LAN refresh task.
  • Design implemented and documented the upgrade of core WAN switches to Cisco at 3 main data centers. Migrated over 200 WAN connections in each location. Upgrades include 40gb redundant uplinks to all network sites.
  • Designed and Implemented Cisco Nexus Platform, Cisco UCS & HP Virtual Connect Flex10 Expert in Data Center Technologies such as vPC, VDC, VSS, STP, FCoE, OTV & Fabric Path.
  • Highly Experienced in Cisco Catalyst 6500 Platform and its Service Modules.
  • Developed several tools and scripts written in Python 3 to automate and ease the creation of MOP’s and change management configurations in preparation for service affecting maintenance.
  • Perform update of PAN-OS in Palo Alto firewalls, Palo Alto Wildfire, threat prevention, URL filtering.
  • Implementation, troubleshooting, documentation, and maintenance of Juniper Aruba wireless and Palo Alto devices.
  • Deployed a highly available Cisco infrastructure based on Cisco DNAC, ISE, router, and access point.
  • Experience with configuring DMVPN tunnels for the MPLS ISP clouds, which are responsible for transport independent design of IWAN.
  • Implemented Load Balancing solutions on F5 BIG-IP LTM, Cisco CSM & Array APV/TMX Implemented Firewall Security in compliance with PCI on Cisco ASA, FWSM & Checkpoint.
  • Day to day management and maintenance of the DelDOT core network, that houses Extreme core summit and ERS switches which include -Summit X480, X650, x690, ERS 3000 and SLX 9140 Extreme series and Juniper- Junos-MX480, EX4600, Cisco Nexus 7000 and 7700, Cisco Catalyst 9500.
  • Working as the subject matter expert for ArubaOS and Aruba central cloud management platform.
  • Design and implementation of several Aruba Wireless deployment projects, cloud, and controller base implementation.
  • Design and integrated the state Drone video output feeds to ITMS VMS network system. Designed and implemented the DOT video management systems (VISM/EXACQ) and implemented a Video archiving/storage platform.
  • Design and implement the Wowza video distributing streaming engine that pushes feeds to deldot.gov and to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Installed and tested fiber optic patch cords. Supervised cable splicing and fiber acceptance testing, Fiber OTDR.
  • Responsible for managing the state fiber optic deployment project, both multimode and single mode strands.
  • Design and implementation of the state’s 4.9 wireless network deployment. Which includes, Point to Point (PTP) and point to Multipoint design and implementation with Cambium client devices and backhaul network connections to the hub.
  • Designed and Implemented Cisco Nexus Platform, Cisco UCS & HP Virtual Connect Flex10.
  • Expert in Data Center Technologies such as vPC, VDC, VSS, STP, FCoE, OTV & Fabric Path.
  • Installed and configured Meraki (MX80, MX60) Appliance via Meraki MX400 Cloud platform.
  • Installed and configured Cisco Meraki (MR66, MR18) wireless Access points in the warehouses Installed.
  • Experience working with video management systems (Exacq vion and Wowza systems) and Axes camera units.
  • Configured and troubleshooting MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, VPN, VLANs, STP, VTP, Trunks, DNS, DHCP Troubleshooting Cisco routers, APs, Switches, Fortinet Devices and Meraki appliances.
  • Establishment of SOLARWINDS Orion Network Monitoring System tool that examines all routers nationwide thus provides necessary parameters like Bandwidth usage, Response time, CPU and Memory usage, etc.
  • Designed and implemented a DSP helicopter private security video feed for the state police and aviation team by creating a secured VRF. Worked with vendor IMT for the antenna.
  • Responsible for configuring port parameters, layer-2 forwarding, and port load sharing.
  • Collaborate with Fiber team to understand field device and operations impact of any known outages or upcoming project.

Network Engineer

Campus Televideo
Bear, DE
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Implementation of IPTV and video distribution across Campus Tele video client University campuses.
  • Perform CMTS and router maintenance and assisted with troubleshooting, Configurations, node move.
  • Implementation of secure web authentication platform, CTV stream, seamlessly.
  • Responsible for utilizing the Spectrum network monitoring tool to respond to any VOD, router, and CMTS alarm that arise on the network and see those issues through to resolution.
  • Implementation and troubleshot Cisco unified communication solutions including call processing, voice gateways, UNITY & LAN/WAN infrastructure.
  • Cable TV using clear QAM standard, IPTV, streaming video, and emergency alert systems.
  • Vendor’s management, coordination of internet drainage, evaluations, and RFP write-up.
  • Project Management Support for educational services, Lead Planning and Design across high institutions over 250 schools.
  • Reset wireless design project, catering for over 16000 Resnet users. Core Cisco 6509, WS-3750, 3560, Cisco, 2950S, 2960S, Aruba, CMTS Access switches, 4 SFP GBIC Ports/with FlexStack option, QOS.
  • Operations and Maintenance of all Campus Televideo IP/MPLS routers consisting of multivendor equipment like Cisco and Juniper and provides expertise and consultancy to necessary departments like Access NOC, Transmission NOC, and Data NOC.
  • Oversaw and managed a team of engineers in their day-to-day duties and provided training when needed and coordinated work project schedule.
  • Site survey ran Heat-map, AirMagnet Survey tool. Supervised wireless site installation using.
  • Aruba / Cisco controller base unit, 104 & 105, Cisco Aironet, APs, and configuration of 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless Network equipment. Aruba AOS Controller & IAP.
  • Design and deploy the most accurate indoor & outdoor wireless LAN network using Ruckus, EnGenius HP, Aironet 700W series, Meru, Apple flagship AirPort Extreme AP (802.11n/a/b/g/ac).
  • Planning and implementing redundancy to future or next generation technologies in ways that meet business needs.
  • Provide switch architecture, configuration, installation, backup/recovery, and monitoring. Perform diagnostics on switches, Command Line Interface structure.
  • Create system documentation for troubleshooting, business continuity, and maintenance. Collaborate with Fiber team to understand field device and operations impact of any known outages or upcoming project.

NOC Support Engineer II

Vanguard Corporation
Wayne, PA
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • Provided intermediate level 2&3 Telecom network support. Accepting escalated /elevated cases from the Support Center and corporate groups.
  • Identified performance issues and interpreted trends (e.g., traces of network traffic).
  • Wireshark, Solar winds, PRTG, WUG and Nagio.
  • Experience working with F5 LTM/GTM, Big-IP, load balancing, iRules, and WAN acceleration.
  • Provided support for 4400 and 4800 appliance checkpoint firewall and Juniper SA4500 and SA6500 in an enterprise environment.
  • Cisco Nexus 7000 and 7700 models, Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series and The Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 (RPS 2300).
  • Worked with various routing protocols, including OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP RIP and BGP routing protocol environment.
  • Installed and configured standard network infrastructure, including software, patches, upgrades, applications, and/or hardware operating on one or more systems.
  • Added, updated, and closed records in the IT Problem Management and Change Management databases.
  • Monitored records to ensure status was accurate and complete and actions were on target.
  • Reviewed related records to identify requests that may have an impact on the network.
  • Troubleshot efforts of information systems analysts evaluating technical analyses and briefed project management partners through daily reports to leadership.
  • Managed code changes supported system outages and provided strategic resolutions to enhance VOIP and WAN systems.
  • Process provisioning requests for routers & switches, ASA firewalls, wireless devices, etc.
  • Troubleshot. IX. Participated in special projects and performed other related duties as assigned.
  • Developed documentation, including policies and procedures. Created diagrams, including network designs. Administered the Telecom network documentation repository.

Level - 2 Network Engineer

AT&T MIS
Piscataway, NJ
01.2011 - 05.2013
  • Recruited by AT&T –MIS to provide engineer 2 escalation point support for AT&T business customers, duties include ISP to client MPLS setup, Routers/switches Configuration, CMTS, DNS, DHCP, QOS and routing issues.
  • Working experience of Cisco and Juniper routers, especially the 7600, CRS, T-1600, MX960 series is preferred.
  • Working experience in roll-out of hardware and software of CRAN/Commercial network devices.
  • Working experience of Engineering design and support CRAN services within Central Division data, video, and voice products.
  • Worked on monitoring, isolating, and troubleshooting end-to-end network problems across the AT&T network environments. Participating in day-to-day monitoring the CRAN and VOD, CMTS.
  • Managed Cisco 4506 and 6509 Core Switches with dual supervisors and 10GB Fiber links.
  • Managed and Configured the WAN infrastructure, consisting of multiple T1 and T3 lines, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Juniper router and Load balancers. MPLS, QOS, COS, VOIP.
  • Working knowledge on IP-PBX and IP-Phones, (Cisco, Nortel, Avaya, Polycom) SIP Trucking Served as a lead Network Engineer with AT&T, where he helps orchestrating their network design projects and serves as a liaison between AT&T and their vendors.
  • Provided Level 2 engineering support for Juniper Networks SA2500, SA4500, and SA6500 SSL VPN Appliances and T series high-end AT&T core routers.
  • Provided QOS and traffic prioritization, implementation, and support for AT&T business customers.
  • Provided support for routing protocols, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP AND Transport to include, T1, MULTILINK, T3, OC3, ATM circuits.
  • Troubleshot IPSEC, ESP, ISAKMP and SSL when it comes to VPN Tunnel issue.
  • Extensive experience with SIP Call processing and SIP Supplementary Services.
  • Excellent multi-tasking and time management skill set.
  • MPBGP, MPLS, VPLS, BGP/MPLS, IPVPN, OSPF, PIM&RSTP/MSTP.
  • Provides 100% full IP expertise/support, availability and on-call function 24 by 7 to cater all.
  • Network installation problems nationwide regarding AT&T Network provided ISP network. Provides IP Recommendations and Optimization regarding Bandwidth Upgrade, Network Protocols Reconfigurations, and Traffic Engineering for AT&T Sales team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - information technology

University Of Phoenix
01.2013

Skills

  • Cloud Networking
  • AWS VPC
  • Transit Gateway
  • Direct Connect
  • Azure VNets
  • ExpressRoute
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Terraform
  • CloudFormation
  • Git
  • Automation & Scripting
  • Python
  • Bash
  • PowerShell
  • Networking Technologies
  • Cisco
  • Nexus
  • Catalyst
  • Juniper
  • Arista
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • VPNs
  • Monitoring & Tools
  • CloudWatch
  • Azure Monitor
  • Ansible
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub Actions
  • Protocols & Services
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • VXLAN
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • IPsec
  • SSL
  • LAN networks
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • ISE 8021X
  • ISE wired/wireless guest
  • ISE trust sec
  • EIGRP
  • ISIS
  • VLAN
  • MPLS
  • REST APIs

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • A+ Certified Associate
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CCDA-Cisco Certified Design Associate
  • JNCIA-JUNOS (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate) Training
  • ECS-Certified Extreme Certified Specialist
  • CCNP re-Certification (Implementing Cisco IP Routing & Switching)
  • PCNSA -Palo Alto Network Security Administrator
  • Brocade router/switch training
  • NACE CAM2000 digital Headend training
  • Extreme XOS Enterprise core and Data Center switch training
  • Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) deep-dive training

Timeline

Network Engineer

Silosmashers
09.2022 - Current

Network Engineer

WiregateIT
03.2015 - 09.2022

Network Engineer

Campus Televideo
03.2014 - 04.2015

NOC Support Engineer II

Vanguard Corporation
01.2013 - 02.2014

Level - 2 Network Engineer

AT&T MIS
01.2011 - 05.2013

Bachelor’s degree - information technology

University Of Phoenix

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