Jorge Manrique
The Woodlands,TX
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Network Engineer
CDPHP (Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan)
07.2017 - Current
- Affiliation Integration: In preparation for CDPHP's merger with Excellus in early 2027, reverse engineered and comprehensively documented end-to-end network infrastructure across Rochester and Syracuse data centers, alongside Azure and AWS cloud environments. Developed detailed architectural diagrams illustrating backbone connectivity across all integrated systems.
- DevOPs: Using the new Azure DevOps environment to control and change configuration in Azure and AWS environments. This includes MS Visual Studio Code, Terraform, and SpaceLift.
- Led network architecture for health plan systems and secure provider connectivity.
- Managed Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN services across enterprise sites.
- Designed VPN access for remote staff and clinical application users.
- Monitored network performance using SolarWinds and resolved complex outages.
- Coordinated change requests, maintenance windows, and incident response with IT teams.
- Hardened network security controls to support HIPAA compliance and member data protection.
- Mentored engineers on routing, switching, and network troubleshooting practice.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards such as PCI-DSS when designing networks.
- Conducted training sessions for IT staff regarding various aspects of networking technology.
- Created detailed technical documentation for existing and newly developed networks.
- Identified areas of improvement within the existing network architecture.
- Provided technical support to other departments in resolving complex network issues.
- Worked closely with software developers to troubleshoot application level issues related to networks.
- Assisted with the budgeting process by preparing cost estimates for hardware and software purchases.
- Researched emerging technologies that could improve the efficiency of the organization's networks.
- Designed and deployed high-availability solutions for mission critical applications across different platforms.
- Collaborated with vendors to evaluate products and services related to networking needs.
- Managed LAN and WAN operations including configuring routers, switches, firewalls.
- Troubleshot network problems using a variety of diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Configured, maintained and monitored network systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Deployed wireless access points throughout office locations for increased coverage.
- Implemented security policies to protect the integrity of corporate data and resources.
- Designed and implemented dual 10Gbps AWS Direct Connect circuits for hybrid-cloud connectivity, enhancing backup, analytics, and Citrix application performance.
- Design and build out the new Analytics Factory AWS environment. This environment represents a new shift on how networking is done here at CDPHP, helping Analytics, operations and Information security teams spin up and spin down new data environments dynamically.
- Designed and implemented first CDPHP CAPE / CALE analytics environment with multiple VPCs for development areas, leveraging AWS networking services like DX Gateway and Transit Gateway to modernize architecture and reduce reliance on multiple firewalls and VPN tunnels.
- Led architecture and deployment of Cisco Firepower 9300 next-generation firewalls, collaborating with security and infrastructure teams to implement policy controls and strengthen network security.
- Worked and supported Solutions Architect, Salesforce and QA teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot different networking solutions for multiple projects including: CDPHP customer connect sites, Salesforce access, Perfecto QA environments, CDPHP Fitness centers, Aequitas connectivity, Hixny connectivity, Ping Federate architecture and troubleshooting, etc.
- Provided Tier-3 engineering support for enterprise network infrastructure, managing incidents, changes, and service requests through ServiceNow while maintaining high availability across critical CDPHP systems.
Lead Solutions Architect
GE Global Research (GRC)
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Designed and deployed the company's first AWS Direct Connect private connection, linking the GRC Data Center to private VPCs globally to enable dynamic cloud environment scaling.
- Authored the inaugural Network Reference Architecture for GE Global Research, establishing global LAN/WAN standards that were adopted by the GE Digital Center of Excellence across company locations.
- Led implementation of private OpenStack Cloud environment @Scale, enabling multitenant private (sandbox) environment for diverse research initiatives while researching alternative Cisco ACI solutions.
- Deployed Open "Whitebox" switches at GRC's Data Center, and currently looking to automate network switch deployment by creating automation scripts using Ansible or Chef to deploy network infrastructure.
- Implemented the company's first 1 00-Gig (WAN Circuit) Internet 2 Science DMZ, enabling lightning-fast file and data transfers between GRC and other research labs and universities around the world. Solution drastically improved file transfer times by 100x, enabling researchers to transfer multi-terabyte files worldwide. Also introduced the first IPv6 DMZ for the company during this project.
- Led end-to-end network architecture and deployment for GE Digital's 1,000+ employee headquarters in San Ramon, including LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and data center connectivity.
- Led design and implementation of GRC HPC (CRAY Super Computer) move to Alpharetta data center, overseeing relocation of 350 cluster nodes, WAN circuit upgrades to 40 Gbps, and redesign of Nexus 7010 configuration. Completed project one week ahead of schedule.
- Engineered Network isolation labs for GE Venture acquisition of Wurldtech, enabling virtual sandboxing and protecting both companies' networks.
- Designed and built out the GE Digital headquarters office in San Ramon, CA including the next gen Design Center. https://officesnapshots.com/2015/01/22/ge-san-ramon-design-center/
- Https://www.ge.com/research/
- Partnered with stakeholders to define business requirements and technical designs.
Level-3 Engineer
Yah IT (Contractor for GE Global Research)
04.2009 - 12.2009
- Critical member of project team to migrate over 400 autonomous access points and migrate over to a Cisco (LW AP) Unified Wireless LAN solution. This consisted of configuration and installation of two Cisco (WLC) wireless land controller blades and managing them using a Cisco (WCS) wireless controller system.
- Resolved second and third level network problems using the HPSD ticket management system, managing network-related issues and service requests efficiently.
- Worked with other critical groups to configure a wired and wireless guest proxy network solution for GE Global Research, which will give GE more control as to who connects to the GE Network.
- Researched HP NNMi-9 network monitoring solution to equip the ITMS group with improved tools for network data flow reporting and IP telephone monitoring, strengthened oversight of Niskayuna enterprise campus network.
- Provided ITMS consultations to scientists in global research to engineer network solutions. One example of this involved EKG mobile monitoring, where a mobile EKG heart monitoring device transmitted live data to a remote data collector at a hospital.
- Create and update network documentation using MS Visio; document and show logical and physical layer diagrams.
- Support the GE HPC (High Performance Computing) environment. This consists of managing and maintaining the Voltaire IPoveriB gateway switches, documenting the HPC environment, and working with other support engineers when problems arise.
Senior Network Engineer
QOS Networking (consultant for the NYS Office for Technology I Data Center Network)
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Facilitated migration of legacy equipment to new networking platform; enhancing network reliability with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Managed day-to-day data center operations, ensuring seamless network setup, efficient issue troubleshooting, and timely service request completion.
- Assisted with project planning, coordination, and precise cutover work to prevent service disruption.
- Built VPN tunnels for other state agencies needing access to select networks within the DCN domain.
Sr. Network Engineer
Independent contractor working for Care First BlueCross & BlueShield- Columbia, MD
Columbia, MD
11.2006 - 09.2007
- Contributed to design, configuration, and installation of networking equipment, including 6509 switches and Cisco CSS at Columbia Data Center during $100 million network expansion to support employee telecommuting.
- Engineered solutions for integrating newly acquired company, including configuration and installation of WAN routers, firewall setup, and documentation using Visio and MS Project.
- Provided Level 3 support for network operations, assisting employees with technical issues and daily operations.
- Generated bandwidth utilization reports for internet and backbone links using SolarWinds, providing critical insights to upper management.
Senior Network Engineer
Intelsat Ltd. / International Telecommunications and Satellite Organization
Washington, D.C.
10.1997 - 11.2006
- Led design and implementation of VoIP solution using two Cisco Call Manager 4 servers and four MGCP-enabled routers, facilitating deployment of over 500 IP phones worldwide and reducing operational expenditures. Engineered a remote office VOIP solution (for the South Africa office) utilizing a Cisco 2800 ISR router using Call Manager and Unity Express.
- Performed level-3 network support to resolve complex and chronic network problems and vendor interoperability issues on a global network with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, GigE LANs, SONET links and satellite links.
- Provided engineering support for Intelsat's 53 geostationary satellites, including design and implementation of satellite and terrestrial data and voice networks that provide satellite telemetry and tracking information back to their Satellite Control Center. Overall network infrastructure consisted of 10 TTC&M sites and over 200 earth stations.
- Engineered and implemented multiple OC-3 links connecting a number of sites using Juniper M40 and M60 routers as members of the GXS (Global Connex) team. This network was put into place to offer IP trunking (ISP service) and dedicated leased line services to countries with limited amounts of fiber and IP infrastructure.
- Contributed to engineering of a disaster recovery site with advanced LAN/WAN hardware (Cisco 65xx, 37xx, Wireless 12xx AP, Cisco Call Manager 4 and EMC SAN solution), enhancing network resilience.
- Project lead for designing and implementing new Cisco Wireless 12xx AP solution using WLSE management software and PEAP (Protected Extended Authentication Protocol). Provided wireless and secure login to users through the MS Active Directory account from any Intelsat office around the world.
- Served as lead support engineer for CLASS (Commercial Launch Services), delivering network solutions for clients such as Sirius Satellite Radio, EchoStar, and CNES to utilize TTC&M sites globally for satellite telemetry data transfer.
- Troubleshoot SONET, frame relay and leased line network related problems utilizing network support applications like Visual Uptime, HP-OpenView and Smarts.
- Member of the networking integration project team to integrate Intelsat and Pan-Am Sat network.
- Consultant for the first three years (1997- 2000) through Prism Consultancy group: (703) 264-1200.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management / Networks
DeVry University
Crystal City, VASkills
- aws direct connect
- azure devops
- cloud automation
- dynamic routing protocols
- mpls and vxlan
- data center networking
- high availability architecture
- network security solutions
- ethernet wan circuits
- network management tools
- operating systems
- IPv4
- IPv6
- Cisco Nexus
- Cisco ACI
- Arista Spine-Leaf
- High availability architecture
- Cisco Firepower
- Palo Alto
- Palo Alto Prisma Cloud
- Fortinet
- Checkpoint
- IPS/IDS
- Cisco ISE
- NAC/8021X
- 80211a
- 80211b
- 80211g
- 80211n
- 80211ac
- 80211ax
- WiMAX
- Cisco WLC
- Cisco WCS
- Ethernet WAN circuits
- ForeScout
- QRadar SIM
- Forcepoint Security Manager
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper Firewalls
- EAP
- Cisco 75xx
- Cisco 7600
- Cisco 65xx
- Juniper M40
- Juniper M60
- Arista spine-leaf
- Arista Leafs
- Nexus ACI fabric
- Cisco 45xx
- Cisco 38xx
- Cisco 26xx
- Juniper M5
- Juniper M10
- Juniper M20
- Cisco CSS Load Balancers
- Cisco 5508
- Cisco 5520 WLC
- Cisco ASR 1002-X
- Cisco 7206
- Lucent Frame Relay Switches
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- SolarWinds
- Visual Up-Time v12 (Fluke)
- SMARTS
- HP OpenView NNMI-8
- InfoVista
- TACACS
- Sniffer Pro
- Network General Infinistream
- Wireshark
- Remedy
- Cisco Call Manager
- Linux
- Pan-OS
- Arista EOS
- Cisco IOS
- Cisco IOS-XE
- Cisco IOS-XR
- Cisco NX-OS
- Juniper JUNOS
- Cumulus
- Microsoft Sonic
- Windows 11
- UNIX
- HP-UNIX
- Red Hat
- Ubuntu
Summary
Principal Network Architect | Cloud Networking | Enterprise Infrastructure | AWS & Azure, Network Architect and Principal Engineer with 29+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, data center modernization, and security solutions for healthcare, research, telecommunications, and Fortune 500 organizations.
Expert in AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud networking, BGP/MPLS architectures, SD-WAN, data center fabrics, and large-scale infrastructure transformations. Proven history of leading complex initiatives including cloud migrations, Direct Connect implementations, global WAN modernization, analytics platforms, and high-availability network architectures.
Known for translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical solutions while partnering with executive leadership, security teams, architects, and application stakeholders.
Key Highlights
- Designed and implemented AWS Direct Connect architectures for both GE Global Research and CDPHP, enabling secure hybrid-cloud connectivity.
- Led network architecture initiatives supporting healthcare, analytics, and cloud transformation programs.
- Reverse-engineered and documented enterprise infrastructure supporting CDPHP's integration with Excellus.
- Architected GE's first global AWS networking framework and cloud connectivity strategy.
- Designed 100Gbps Science DMZ infrastructure resulting in 100x improvement in large research data transfers.
- Led networking design for GE Digital headquarters supporting 1,000+ employees.
- Supported global telecommunications infrastructure including 53 geostationary satellites and 200+ earth stations at Intelsat.
- Award recipient for infrastructure leadership supporting GE growth initiatives.
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS-ASA-12390
- Global Knowledge: Cisco Wireless Security, LAN switching, Cisco ISE, CCNA, Citrix ADC, Global Knowledge, CSCO I 0341617
- Juniper Networks: Configuration of Juniper network routers, Juniper Networks
- MCSE-NT (Microsoft Certified Software Engineer), Microsoft
Timeline
Principal Network Engineer
CDPHP (Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan)
07.2017 - Current
Lead Solutions Architect
GE Global Research (GRC)
01.2010 - 12.2017
Level-3 Engineer
Yah IT (Contractor for GE Global Research)
04.2009 - 12.2009
Senior Network Engineer
QOS Networking (consultant for the NYS Office for Technology I Data Center Network)
09.2007 - 01.2009
Sr. Network Engineer
Independent contractor working for Care First BlueCross & BlueShield- Columbia, MD
11.2006 - 09.2007
Senior Network Engineer
Intelsat Ltd. / International Telecommunications and Satellite Organization
10.1997 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management / Networks
DeVry University