Open To Work
James Feo
Sarasota,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Senior network engineer with a track record of transforming enterprise network infrastructures to meet regulatory standards and ensure security compliance. Expertise in leading SD-WAN deployments and cloud connectivity projects that drive operational efficiency through automation using Python and Ansible. Extensive experience in supporting critical infrastructure across diverse sectors, enhancing reliability and performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Network Engineer
Duke Energy
07.2025 - Current
- Deploy secure Cisco routing and switching infrastructure aligned with federal regulatory and corporate security standards.
- Design, support, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical electric grid operations.
- Supported industrial networking platforms to enhance secure field communications and operational technology connectivity.
- Participated in enterprise network modernization initiatives, focusing on infrastructure refreshes, resiliency improvements, and secure segmentation strategies.
- Supported cloud connectivity initiatives by integrating Azure network and ensuring secure enterprise connectivity.
Senior Professional Services Engineer
Wachter Technologies
11.2000 - 04.2025
- Delivered enterprise network design, deployment, and support for complex LAN/WAN infrastructures, enhancing connectivity and reliability for diverse business operations.
- Led nationwide network modernization and switch refresh initiatives supporting distributed enterprise and manufacturing-style environments.
- Designed and implemented SD-WAN, DMVPN, MPLS, and secure WAN connectivity solutions.
- Configured and supported Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, and Meraki network environments.
- Supported Cisco Meraki switching, wireless, and security deployments for enterprise customers.
- Designed secure network segmentation and firewall strategies supporting enterprise security requirements.
- Supported hybrid cloud networking integrations with Azure and AWS, facilitating seamless data flow and resource accessibility across platforms.
Education
Electronics Certification -
Camden County Community Technical School
Skills
- Cisco routing and switching
- Cisco Meraki
- SD-WAN implementation
- DMVPN
- IPSec VPN
- BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP
- Network security architecture
- Operational technology networking
- AWS cloud connectivity
- Network architecture management
- Network segmentation
- LAN/WAN design
- Enterprise networking
- Data center networking
- Network troubleshooting
- Network monitoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance optimization
- Network visualization
- IP address management (IPAM)
- Nautobot and NetBox integration
- Network automation with Python and Ansible
Technical Platforms
Cisco 7500, Cisco 7000, Cisco 5300, Cisco 4000, Cisco 3800, Cisco 2900, Cisco 2600, Cisco 2500, ISR 4331, ISR 4341, ISR 4351, ASR1000, ASR1004, IR8340, Cisco Catalyst 2900, Cisco Catalyst 3560, Cisco Catalyst 3750, Cisco Catalyst 3850, Cisco Catalyst 4010, Cisco Catalyst 4500, Cisco Catalyst 6500, Cisco Catalyst 9200, Cisco Catalyst 9300, Cisco Catalyst 9500, Cisco Nexus 2000, Cisco Nexus 5000, Cisco Nexus 7000, Cisco Nexus 9000, Cisco Meraki MS Series, Cisco 9000/9100 series, Meraki MR Series, Cisco Meraki MX Security Appliances, Juniper SRX 300, Juniper SRX 320, Juniper SRX 4300 Firewalls, Cisco IE1101, Cisco IE3300, Cisco IE4010, Juniper EX2200, Juniper EX4300, HP ProCurve, Aruba Networks, 3Com, Nortel
Key Infrastructure Projects
- Lead engineer for Cisco infrastructure upgrades across 1,800+ retail locations nationwide.
- Designed Layer 3 VSAT redundancy architecture supporting distributed enterprise connectivity.
- Deployed Cisco Nexus 2000 / 5000 / 7000 / 9000 data center switching platforms.
- Implemented Cisco ISE deployments across hundreds of enterprise sites.
- Designed SD-WAN and DMVPN architectures for highly distributed enterprise networks.
- Supported enterprise network refresh and modernization projects involving large-scale switching infrastructure replacements.
- Implemented Starlink backup connectivity solutions for Walmart distribution centers.
- Supported industrial and enterprise connectivity initiatives for operational technology environments.
- Supported Azure and AWS cloud connectivity integration projects.
- Nautobot APP on boarding Automation troubleshooting and compliance checks
Timeline
Data Network Engineer
Duke Energy
07.2025 - Current
Senior Professional Services Engineer
Wachter Technologies
11.2000 - 04.2025
Electronics Certification -
Camden County Community Technical School