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Leslie Book

Network Engineer
Baltimore,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented and diligent Infrastructure Engineer with 15+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and supporting complex enterprise network environments. Specializing in Cisco and Arista switching, LAN/WAN/WLAN design, SD-WAN solutions (Aruba/SilverPeak), and automation using Ansible and Python. Experienced in infrastructure upgrades, large-scale wireless deployments, hybrid datacenter rollouts, and documentation of SOPs and network architectures.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infrastructure Engineer III

Rohde & Schwarz
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Deliver advanced routing and switching using Cisco and Arista gear
  • Engineer SD-WAN deployments using Aruba EdgeConnect
  • Designed and introduced WLAN improvements, including proactive monitoring
  • Automate network configurations and deployments using Ansible playbooks
  • Contribute Python scripts and Git version control to support infrastructure automation
  • Maintain IPAM and write detailed SOPs and architectural documentation
  • Redesigned and implemented a streamlined data center cabling infrastructure, improving functionality and tracking while minimizing sprawl
  • Worked with cross-platform teams to accomplish technical aspects of projects.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.

Network Engineer II (Contract)

Maxim Healthcare
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Led Meraki wireless and Cisco ISE 3.1 deployments
  • Deployed Aruba SD-WAN infrastructure with Orchestrator and EdgeConnect
  • Provided end-to-end documentation and team training
  • Assisted in greenfield datacenter deployment using Cisco ACI, MPLS, OSPF, BGP
  • Helped deploy and secure Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama and Iron Skillet

Lead Data Network Engineer

CareFirst BCBS
09.2012 - 03.2022
  • Managed 300+ switches, 700+ APs, and 75+ routers
  • Led SD-WAN, ACI, and wireless controller deployments
  • Authored automation workflows with SolarWinds NCM and Ansible
  • Implemented FabricPath, routed uplinks, and Cisco ISE for wireless
  • Performed patching, switch upgrades, and SmartNet audits using CSPC

Senior Network Engineer

FutureCare Health & Management
07.2011 - 08.2012
  • Designed and supported LAN/WAN/WLAN stack across enterprise
  • Migrated Citrix server farm to virtual infrastructure
  • Led switch replacement projects and designed Exchange 2010 infrastructure

Director of Information Systems

Jemicy School
09.2003 - 12.2011
  • Managed IT strategy, operations, and budgeting
  • Built multi-campus Cisco infrastructure
  • Oversaw Exchange migrations, Citrix deployments, and server virtualization
  • Managed day-to-day operations of all technology

Network / Senior Network Engineer

Ciena Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2003
  • Designed global LAN/WAN infrastructure; migrated from Bay to Cisco
  • Supported VPN, implemented imaging automation and remote access solutions
  • Created network diagrams, process documentation, and manufacturing support

Education

Master of Liberal Arts -

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Religious Studies

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Network infrastructure design
  • LAN/WAN/WLAN architecture
  • Cisco Catalyst & Nexus (all models),
  • Proficient in Arista switching technology
  • Proficient in OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
  • SD-WAN implementation expertise
  • Datacenter architecture proficiency
  • Security automation
  • Cisco ISE management
  • Palo Alto Panorama and Iron Skillet experience
  • Checkpoint Firewall
  • Network automation expertise - Python, PowerShell
  • Skilled in utilizing Git for collaborative development
  • Monitoring effectiveness
  • Experience with network performance solutions
  • IP address allocation
  • Process documentation
  • SOP documentation expertise
  • Network maintenance and upgrades

Certification

  • Certificate – Full Stack Web Developer, Johns Hopkins University
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Timeline

Infrastructure Engineer III

Rohde & Schwarz
01.2023 - 05.2025

Network Engineer II (Contract)

Maxim Healthcare
04.2022 - 11.2022

Lead Data Network Engineer

CareFirst BCBS
09.2012 - 03.2022

Senior Network Engineer

FutureCare Health & Management
07.2011 - 08.2012

Director of Information Systems

Jemicy School
09.2003 - 12.2011

Network / Senior Network Engineer

Ciena Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Religious Studies

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Master of Liberal Arts -

Johns Hopkins University

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