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Prince Brako

Summary

Highly motivated IT professional with over 6+ years of experience in network infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Skilled at optimizing network performance, ensuring system security, and delivering solutions aligned with business needs. Proficient in interpreting requirements, designing systems, and creating scalable network solutions. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering results under pressure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Engineer

NetSec LLC
10.2022 - Current
  • Actualized, implemented, and deployed network systems design to meet business requirements.
  • Configured and managed Palo Alto firewalls to secure network environments, including setting up advanced security policies, and monitoring traffic.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues related to the implementation of network systems.
  • Developed and communicated standard operating procedures, and network documentation.
  • Participated in IT and corporate initiatives related to network systems administration.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on network systems, and addressed complex business needs.
  • Leveraged knowledge of networking protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs) to enhance system performance and reliability.

Network Engineer III

TruTeam LLC
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained LAN/WAN routing and switching architectures for complex environments, including Internet edge and cloud integration.
  • Configured and managed firewalls to secure networks using site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN, and SSL VPN.
  • Provided subject matter expertise to troubleshoot network issues and improve overall performance.
  • Collaborated with teams to gather business requirements and design scalable network solutions.
  • Executed business continuity and recovery plans to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Developed standard operating procedures and detailed network documentation for seamless operations.
  • Supported implementation of IDS/IPS solutions and authentication protocols (802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS).

Network Technician Assistant

Evolve ODM
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed and monitored network infrastructure performance across multiple locations.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, and resolved configuration errors.
  • Assisted in the deployment and upgrade of network hardware and software.
  • Participated in special IT projects to enhance system efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Pentecost University

Skills

  • Networking protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs
  • Network Hardware: Cisco Routers (800, 2800, 2900, 4300, 4400), Switches (6800, 9500, 9300, 2960), Wireless (WLC 9800, Meraki)
  • Network Analysis Tools: Packet Tracer, Wireshark
  • Network Security: VPN, Firewall Configurations (Palo Alto), IDS/IPS Solutions
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  • Tools and Technologies: Tableau, Power BI, Python, Databricks Pyspark, SQL, MySQL

Timeline

Network Engineer

NetSec LLC
10.2022 - Current

Network Engineer III

TruTeam LLC
08.2018 - 06.2022

Network Technician Assistant

Evolve ODM
07.2016 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Computer Science

Fitchburg State University

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Pentecost University
Prince Brako