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Kenneth Buckner

Rocky Mount,VA

Summary

I am a seasoned Network Engineer with extensive leadership experience in transforming network infrastructures to drive business growth and innovation. With a strong track record of implementing scalable solutions, I excel at enhancing network performance, improving operational efficiency, and maximizing ROI.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager, Infrastructure and Commercial Operations

Torc Robotics
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of infrastructure engineers, including enterprise applications, networking, and Linux/Windows server administrators.
  • Oversee the build-out of commercial IT operations.

Enterprise Infrastructure/Systems Manager

Torc Robotics
03.2024 - Current
  • Manage a team of network, systems, and application engineers to build complex secure infrastructure.

Network Infrastructure Manager

Torc Robotics
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead a team of engineers in building and maintaining Torc’s global high-speed network.

Network Engineer

Torc Robotics
02.2020 - 10.2022
  • Developed and implemented network solutions to enhance performance and reliability.

Lead Network Engineer

1901 Group
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Directed network engineering projects and provided technical guidance to team members.

Network Engineer

1901 Group
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted in the design and deployment of network infrastructure.

Senior Manager, Service Desk

1901 Group
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed service desk operations and ensured customer satisfaction.

Service Desk Manager

1901 Group
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Supervised service desk staff and handled escalated issues.

Network Operations Engineer

1901 Group
10.2013 - 04.2015
  • Served as lead engineer for assigned customers and provided on-call support.

Senior Network Operations Analyst

1901 Group
11.2012 - 10.2013
  • Mentored junior analysts and resolved complex network issues.

Network Operations Analyst

1901 Group
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Monitored network activity and troubleshot various network issues.

Intern, Network Engineering

Advance Auto Corporate
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Configured Cisco routers and switches and assisted in network closet build-out.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
01.2012

Career Study - Network and Database Administration

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
01.2012

Skills

  • Network Infrastructure Design
  • EIGRP, BGP, IBGP
  • IOSXE, IOSXR
  • Ubiquiti Networks, Meraki
  • Palo Alto Firewalls/Panorama/Cisco Firepower
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Operations management

Websites

Certification

  • CCNA Route/Switch Cisco Issued Jan 2013
  • Expired Jun 2024 Credential ID: CSCO12150797
  • CCNA Wireless Cisco Issued Aug 2013
  • CCNP Wireless Cisco Issued Aug 2014
  • Video Network Specialist Cisco Issued Feb 2014
  • Certified Cloud Practitioner Amazon Web Services (AWS) Issued Apr 2019
  • Expired Apr 2022 Credential ID: W1HSX4J1B2B111GD
  • MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Microsoft Issued Nov 2011 Credential ID: 8607506
  • CCNP Route Switch Cisco Issued Jun 2018
  • Expired Dec 2024
  • CCENT Cisco Issued Jan 2013
  • CCNA Collaboration Cisco Issued Jul 2013
  • ITIL Intermediate Service Operations APMG International Issued Oct 2023 Credential ID: 02344280-01-JCQR
  • ITIL Foundations ITIL Certified Issued Sep 2023
  • MTA: Security Fundamentals Microsoft Issued Nov 2011 Credential ID: 860750

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Infrastructure and Commercial Operations

Torc Robotics
05.2024 - Current

Enterprise Infrastructure/Systems Manager

Torc Robotics
03.2024 - Current

Network Infrastructure Manager

Torc Robotics
10.2022 - Current

Network Engineer

Torc Robotics
02.2020 - 10.2022

Lead Network Engineer

1901 Group
01.2018 - 02.2020

Network Engineer

1901 Group
06.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Manager, Service Desk

1901 Group
05.2016 - 06.2017

Service Desk Manager

1901 Group
04.2015 - 05.2016

Network Operations Engineer

1901 Group
10.2013 - 04.2015

Senior Network Operations Analyst

1901 Group
11.2012 - 10.2013

Network Operations Analyst

1901 Group
05.2012 - 11.2012

Intern, Network Engineering

Advance Auto Corporate
06.2011 - 08.2011

Associates of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology

Virginia Western Community College

Career Study - Network and Database Administration

Virginia Western Community College

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