Koley Tazo

● Led the design and implementation of a hybrid cloud solution for a financial services company, merging AWS with an on-premises VMware environment to enhance workload optimization and ensure regulatory compliance.

● Orchestrated the establishment of a robust security program for AWS environments, emphasizing identity management, data protection, threat detection, and incident response, resulting in a 40% reduction in security risks.

● Mentored and supervised a team of 5 network and cloud engineers, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that bolstered productivity and successfully executed numerous high-profile projects.

● Formulated and executed a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for AWS resources, guaranteeing business continuity and meeting stringent Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) requirements.

Implemented cutting-edge network architecture solutions, optimizing performance,

● scalability, and reliability while aligning with business objectives.

● Collaborated with stakeholders to define strategic technology roadmaps and provide expert guidance on cloud and network infrastructure initiatives.

● Spearheaded the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, ensuring K2CyberTek Corporation maintains a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving cloud and networking landscape.

● Acted as a subject matter expert on cloud and network architecture, providing consultation and thought leadership to internal teams and external partners.

● Spearheaded a global MPLS network upgrade, increasing bandwidth capacity by 50% and achieving 99.95% availability to support business expansion.

● Led the transformation to software-defined networking (SDN), delivering centralized control, enhanced agility, and significant OPEX reduction.

● Collaborated with security to implement zero-trust segmentation, minimizing attack surfaces and strengthening data protection.

● Partnered cross-functionally to design and implement network architecture solutions aligned with business goals and industry best practices.

● Optimized network performance and scalability through proactive capacity planning and infrastructure enhancements.

● Served as a trusted technical advisor, providing expert network design, implementation, and troubleshooting guidance.

● Established robust network monitoring and alerting systems to identify and resolve issues, ensuring uninterrupted business operations proactively.

● Championed continuous improvement by researching and evaluating emerging technologies to enhance network capabilities and efficiency.

• Documented technical specifications for LAN and WAN networks.

• Developed and implemented network infrastructure architectures to meet customer requirements.
• Designed, configured, and deployed LAN and WAN networks utilizing various routing protocols.
• Performed capacity planning for the network architecture to ensure scalability and reliability of services.
• Provided technical guidance in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level networking solutions.
• Analyzed current network performance metrics and developed strategies to optimize utilization levels across the organization's networks.
• Configured routers and switches using industry best practices for security, redundancy, availability and performance optimization.
• Conducted research on emerging technologies related to network engineering initiatives to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Introduced route-based IP network solutions, handling engineering and installation duties.
• Created detailed design documents outlining new or modified network infrastructure components including physical layout diagrams, IP addressing schemes, access control lists.