Nasser Tapsoba
Frederick,Maryland
Summary
Accomplished Network Engineer specializing in high-performance infrastructure within hyperscale environments. Expert in deploying high-density GPU clusters and advanced data center fabrics, integrating physical layouts with networking protocols like BGP and OSPF. Skilled in complex troubleshooting and physical-layer validation, leveraging Python automation to streamline processes and improve infrastructure provisioning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Deployment Engineer
Meta
09.2022 - Current
- Deployed low-latency front and back-end networks for generative AI GPU clusters.
- Managed third-party cabling contractors to ensure compliance with data center standards.
- Created Python scripts to automate tasks, enhancing deployment efficiency and troubleshooting.
- Piloted high-density deployments and authored MOP documentation for regional teams.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaborations to achieve stringent network deployment deadlines.
- Mentored junior engineers by developing knowledge-sharing modules to enhance team performance.
Network Development Engineer
Amazon
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Executed physical layer deployments of multivendor racks, enhancing port density and scalability for fiber optic interconnects.
- Upgraded core cluster capacity through precise line-card installations and activations.
- Developed Python network automation scripts for routine infrastructure maintenance, optimizing unused port capacity.
- Managed physical layer changes and infrastructure expansions within critical non-maintenance and maintenance windows.
- Conducted peer reviews and approvals for complex network change management to ensure system reliability.
Lead Network Engineer
Custom Computer Specialists
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Led comprehensive physical site surveys and infrastructure readiness assessments across 100+ New York metro area schools to map out network refresh needs.
- Designed enterprise-grade network topologies aligned with school compliance and Department of Education standards utilizing Cisco 6880 core and 2960-x access switches.
- Configured and validated a diverse matrix of hardware including Cisco 6880/9500 core switches, 2960-x/9300 access switches, and ASA 5515-x/5516-x firewalls.
- Directed physical infrastructure refreshes at 200+ New York locations, coordinating cabling layout contractors and post-installation validation to ensure compliance with project timelines.
- Supervised team of 5+ field deployment technicians, ensuring project execution adhered to budget and scope during school refresh timelines.
- Automated device configuration backups and site inventory audits through custom scripting, reducing manual logging inaccuracies.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica College
Utica, NY05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Devry College
New York, NY06-2014
Skills
- Network automation
- Network troubleshooting
- Data center management
- Infrastructure scaling
- Python scripting
- Hardware configuration
- Technical support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team leadership
Certification
- Cisco CCNP Security, 05/20
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise, 07/19
Timeline
Network Deployment Engineer
Meta
09.2022 - Current
Network Development Engineer
Amazon
12.2020 - 09.2022
Lead Network Engineer
Custom Computer Specialists
07.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica College
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Devry College