Daniel Hays
Orlando,FL
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Summary
As a dedicated Network Architect, my focus is on developing and constructing reliable wireless and enterprise networks using innovative approaches. I specialize in offering holistic enterprise network solutions. I take the time to research, comprehend, and support the business` strategies to achieve their objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted Network Consultant
Presidio
05.2023 - Current
- Performed site surveys, configuration reviews and hardware assessments to rectify issues and enhance wireless and network performance.
- Provided high level design and support for networks at short term customer events.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
Network Architect
Oracle USA Incorporated
09.2013 - 11.2022
- Participated in strategic planning process by providing input and helping to develop scope definition of strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with all levels of different business units to develop solutions that exceeded business requirements.
- Responsible for vendor selection, design, engineering, implementation and support of large wireless and enterprise networks.
- Successfully led design and implementation of large-scale projects, including deployment of a 15,000 access point network and a global WAN redesign.
- Worked extensively with tools to create and document detailed design and support plans for small to large sites, indoor and outdoor.
- Worked on Agile teams to improve productivity.
- Diagnosed network problems involving combinations of hardware, software, configuration and communications issues.
- Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
- Provided incident triage and response.
- Spearheaded and led major network installation and upgrade projects.
- Supported project planning teams to promptly address hardware and software problems and network emergencies.
- Identified means to reduce and control expenses by conducting cost, schedule and contract performance analysis and improving resource allocation.
- Developed network test and validation processes to maintain alignment with solution design.
- Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Analyzed, identified and resolved complex network hardware, software and configuration problems.
- Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Principle Network Engineer/Product Manager
Oracle USA Incoporated
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Responsible for Ethernet switching including vendor selection, design, engineering and support of very large networks.
- Created and maintained hardware, software and configuration standards for a network of more than one million ports.
- Participated in teams for large projects such as global routing redesign.
- Created the design for first internet connected office.
- Managed legacy wireless infrastructure.
- Organized frameworks to transfer secure data from internal to external and public networks.
- Detected intrusion attempts and promptly responded to DDoS attacks.
- Integrated data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance.
- Established robust infrastructure and data capacity for new applications.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
Senior Manager
Oracle
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Managed data center engineers, desktop support, and network engineers.
- Managed large data center upgrade projects.
- Modified inventory control programs to maintain and enhance annual business plan.
- Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue.
- Identified and implemented cost improvement changes.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal audiences.
Senior Network Engineer
Oracle
09.1996 - 09.2006
- Created and implemented first fully redundant WAN solution to address carrier issues and enhance revenue.
- Discovered and worked with teams to address application latency issues.
- Upgraded network from older technologies to new ones.
- Managed purchasing and installation of networking equipment such as core routers and switches.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Escalated emergency technical issues beyond knowledge to maintain optimum up-time.
Skills
- Wireless and Network Enterprise Solutions
- Issue or Enhancement Definition and Outcome Goals
- Planning, Design, Engineering, Implementation, and Support Solutions
- Tier 3/4 Support
- Secure Network Infrastructure, Zero Trust
- Network Monitoring and Tracking
- Vendor Evaluation
- Cisco, Mist, Meraki, Aruba, HP, Arista, Fortinet, Ekahau
- LAN, MAN, WAN, SDWAN, VPN, MPLS, FW, AAA
- TCP/IP, IPv6, All Layer 2 Protocols, DHCP, DNS IPAM
Work Availability
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Timeline
Contracted Network Consultant - Presidio
05.2023 - Current
Network Architect - Oracle USA Incorporated
09.2013 - 11.2022
Principle Network Engineer/Product Manager - Oracle USA Incoporated
09.2009 - 09.2013
Senior Manager - Oracle
09.2006 - 09.2009
Senior Network Engineer - Oracle
09.1996 - 09.2006