Olalekan Phillips
Norcross,GA
Summary
Professional network engineer with expertise in network architecture and design, Routing & Switching, LAN/WAN, Cisco IOS, IP/TCP, SD-Networking, OSI Model and network security. Skilled in network automation (Python, YANG, Ansible, Terraform,) for data center network fabric deployment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
ICYTECH LLC
Duluth, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Working with client's network project team as a third party-vendor and engineer representing Icy-tech LLC on network relevant projects like network refresh, mergers and acquisition of network infrastructures and managed service provision contracts, my professional experience with Icy-tech include but not limited to:
- Working with Verizon, Genesis and Walgreens network team on the Walgreens Pharmacy network refresh project of over 50 walgreens stores
- Firewalls, Routers, Switches and APs were upgraded, configured and validated successfully.
- Ross Stores Server upgrade
- Working on behalf of Spencer technology as a third party vendor, Over 30 Ross Stores Dell servers were installed, configured, data backed-up and migrated.
- Hardware recommendation, installation , configuration and maintenance of GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic Store network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and BBU
- Worked with Maintech LLC to undertake Data Center network assets inventory, audit and quality assurance of Morgan Stanley acquisition of E-trade data centers in Alpharetta, GA.
- Implemented Upgrade and validation of 300 Xfinity Comcast Data Center - Stone Mountain, GA - Cisco Fabric Switches ( Nexus 9300 Series) DIMM RAM on behalf of Park Place technology
- Implemented Upgrade and validation of 200 Twitter Data Center - Atlanta GA, Cisco Fabric Switches ( Nexus 9300 Series) DIMM RAM on behalf of Park Place technology
- Network Migration of PHILIPS Electronics to SIGNIFY N.V -Peachtree City, GA - Network.
- Installation, configuration and validation of DDN Controllers and storage for Department of Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, at CODA Data Bank Atlanta, GA.
- Leveraged multithreading techniques with MPLS, SASE and SD-WAN to provide seamless experience for ICY-TECH MSP Clients.
- Implemented and enhanced various features and functionality throughout network projects tailored towards individual users’ preferences.
- Worked with other subject matters experts to harmonize ideas and resources for the overall objective of projects executed .
- Rack, stack and configuration of over 200 units of switches and routers for Park Place Technology clients (IHG Hotel Group, Lambda, Georgia Tech, Mastercard, Amazon Out-post) across the State of Georgia.
- Oversee 40 MSP Clients network troubleshooting issues and recommendations for optimal performance
- Worked with Insight Global, Soft Intel, Microsoft and Park Place Technology engineers to update firmware update and validation on 2800 units of Microsoft 2 Dock for Insight Global LLC
- Vodafone/Mastercard Data Center router and server upgrade at QTS Data Center, Atlanta
- Train and on-board new recruits particularly field network technicians.
Network Engineer (Contractor)
MORGAN STANLEY
New York City, NY
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked on a series of networking tasks, such as fresh installation, troubleshooting, upgrading, load-balancing and QoS, Circuit activation or conversion amongst others.
- Worked with Morgan Stanley NOC Engineers in configuring, and maintaining network devices such as routers and switches, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Assisted in designing and implementing disaster recovery plans, ensuring data integrity and availability in case of security breaches.
- Resolved network-related issues for Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries promptly, achieving 20% reduction in network downtime
- Conducted firmware update and quality assurance of over 1000 units of routers, switches and servers technical specifications across all the United States regions where Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries resides
- Implemented security protocols and measures to safeguard network infrastructures and end-users, resulting in 30% reduction in security breaches.
- Monitored network traffic and analyzed data to optimize network performance, enhancing data transfer speed by 25%
- Worked across team with backend developers on network automation services, and software testing
- Conducted regular network performance assessment and provided recommendations for improvement, resulting in 15% increase in network efficiency.
- Participated in regular network security training for employees, improving awareness and reducing security policy violations by 15%.
Network Engineer
Centrics IT (Contractor)
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Worked with multiple teams of Network Engineers as a contractor on Network Projects
- Development, and maintenance of customers network environments, and built from ground up backend infrastructure and services, particularly, with Spencer Technology Clients in the State of Georgia
- Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
- Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
- Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
- Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
- Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
- Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
Network Communication Technician - Consultant
R&R SOLUTION
Gravette, AR
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Worked on Point Of Sale (POS) Systems
- Troubleshooting of NEC POS Systems
- Involved in project of Installing NEC POS System for the 7 eleven around the USA
- Configured Money Order Machines
- Configuration of of POS system and 7 eleven server room networking and network configuration
- Installation of UPS Backup system in 7 eleven stores
- Training of Technicians
Network Communication Technician
MASTEC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Atlanta, GA
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Installation of Directv cable systems
- Internet configurations and whole home setup
- Configuration of satellite dish system
- Repair and maintenance of existing customer cable system
- Troubleshooting various customer issues and documentation of resolutions
Education
B.Sc Computer Science -
Ogun State University
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Access Control
- Risk Assessment
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Firewalls and Endpoint Security
- Routing & Switching
- Infrastructure Planning and Design
- Load Balancing
- Active Directory Knowledge
- Hardware and Software Configurations
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Security Technologies
- Windows 95/98/2000/XP/XP Pro/NT
- Cisco Wireless Routers and Switches
- VXLAN Designs and Troubleshooting
- Bandwidth Evaluations
- Change Management
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
- Root Cause Analysis
- Python & Ansible Scriting for Network Automation
- Technical Infrastructure Migration
- Mobile Device Management
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Network Security
- Data Backups
- Network Debugging
- QoS
Certification
- Security+
- CCNA
- CCS
- CCNP
Skills Summary - Technical Skills
Proficient in BGP, OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, EIGRP, IGRP, MPLS, VOIP Gateway, DNS, DHCP, EGP, IGP, VLAN, Inter-VLAN, Ethernet Switching. Layer 2 troubleshoot, STP, Frame delay, MAC filtering, load-balancing, error detection, switching techniques such as, packet, circuit and message switching, Proficiency in Installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco & Fortinet Firewall, SD-WAN & SASE, IPSec, VPN, Layer 7 firewall, Unified Network monitoring tools understanding, end-point security, OSI Model approach to network challenges, TCP/IP methodology, LAN/WAN technology and infrastructure management. 802.3, 802.11 and 802.15 IEEE Standards, Data back-up, Proficient in (Load-balancing and QoS techniques) network traffic monitoring and analyzing data to optimize network performance, Microsoft Azure. Google Cloud, Amazon AWS, Linux Server, Windows Server & Active Directory, VMWare, Deployment of Cisco Data Center fabric resources using, programming scripts like Python, Ansible, Yang, NETCONF, Ruby, 802.11 standards and protocols, Wi-fi 5 & 6 technology, WPA2, WEP, Encryptions, WLAN, Cisco IOS, Wireshark, Cisco DNA Software, Solarwind, Fireeye, Nessus, Splunk IBM Qradar, iOS, Windows, OS X, Linux, Deployment, Troubleshoot and maintenance of Dell Servers & iDrac, Hp Server & iLO, Commvault Storage & IPMI, DDN Storage & IPMI, Firewalls: Firepower 2100, 3100, 4100, 9300 series appliances; Meraki mx67, mx68 appliances; ASA and FTD deployment,s setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management, upgrades Cisco Security Manager, Firepower Management Center, Meraki Administrative Console, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management, and upgrades. Router/Switch: ISR 1100, ASR100x, Nexus 9300, 9500 setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management, and upgrades
References
- Mr. Ifeoluwa Adesida, Senior Software Developer, USAA Bank, 123 Main St, San Antonio, TX, 78901, +1 404 6456102, iadesida7@gmail.com
- Mr. Andrew Cook, Senior Network Engineer / Data Center Quality Assurance Manager, Morgan Stanley, 456 Elm St, New York, NY, 23456, +1 917 7834470, andrew.cook@morganstanley.com
- Mrs. Kathy Nueges, Project Manager, Parkplace Technology, 789 Oak St, Atlanta, GA, 34567, +1 404-583-5797, kathy.nueges@parkplace.com
Timeline
Network Engineer
ICYTECH LLC
09.2023 - Current
Network Engineer (Contractor)
MORGAN STANLEY
04.2022 - 08.2023
Network Engineer
Centrics IT (Contractor)
03.2017 - 02.2021
Network Communication Technician - Consultant
R&R SOLUTION
01.2017 - 02.2017
Network Communication Technician
MASTEC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
04.2016 - 12.2016
B.Sc Computer Science -
Ogun State University
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