Rickie Quansah
Sewell,NJ
Summary
Senior Network Engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing and supporting enterprise-scale, cloud-first network environments. Proficient in WAN/LAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, Azure hybrid networking, and network security. Demonstrated success in leading complex cloud migrations and global network deployments for mission-critical systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
FMC
Philadelphia, PA
10.2017 - Current
- Implemented VeloCloud SDWAN solution to 60+ global branch locations, resulting in 99% service uptime, 50% cost reduction in firewall hardware maintenance, and simplified network topology.
- Architected global design that transitioned the enterprise network from traditional WAN infrastructure to next generation SD-WAN solution.
- Enhanced and optimized network security footprint by integrating cloud-native ZScaler Internet Access (ZIA) service to the VeloCloud SDWAN solution.
- Deployed geo-redundant Aruba ClearPass cluster to support Network Access Control (NAC) and sponsor guest access across 60+ global locations, enhancing network security for over 3000 users.
- Conceptualized global design and migrated from end-of-life on prem Cisco AireOS 7500s controllers to next generation Azure hosted Cisco 9800 virtual controllers.
- Managed the global FMC-Dupont acquisition by designing and implementing a fully redundant WAN/ LAN infrastructure to support IP Telephony, Wireless, Internet, and Intranet services for small to Campus sized sites.
- Implemented a cloud migration design to move on-premises network infrastructure and services from five regional data centers to Microsoft Azure, optimizing performance, scalability, and operational cost efficiency.
Senior Network Engineer
AlphaBroder
Philadelphia, PA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led network architecture and integration efforts during a corporate merger, deploying site-to-site IPsec VPNs to securely connect 10+ locations, enabling business continuity and reducing post-merger network integration timelines by 30%.
- Designed and engineered resilient LAN/WAN infrastructure supporting Avaya and ShoreTel VoIP platforms for 1,500+ users, implementing QoS and traffic prioritization to improve call quality and reduce voice latency and packet loss by 40%.
- Modernized legacy network designs by eliminating router-on-a-stick architectures and implementing Layer 3 segmentation and inter-VLAN routing, improving east-west traffic performance by 35%, and increasing overall network reliability.
- Implemented secure SSL VPN remote access solutions to support business continuity and remote workforce operations, enabling secure access for 500+ users while reducing VPN-related support incidents by 25%.
- Led data center core network upgrades, deploying Cisco Nexus switching and F5 BIG-IP load balancing platforms, increasing application availability to 99.99% and improving traffic throughput by 30%.
Network Engineer
Tory Burch
New York
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Automated and executed IOS upgrades across 50+ Cisco Catalyst switches (WS-C2960/3560/3750), migrating from IOS 12.2 to 15.0(7)SE, reducing upgrade time by 40% and minimizing network downtime.
- Designed and implemented site-to-site IPsec VPN connectivity and router-on-a-stick architectures for new retail locations, enabling secure WAN access and accelerating store turn-up timelines by 25%.
- Configured and validated 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC) on Cisco 2901/2911 routers and 3560/3750 switches, strengthening endpoint authentication and improving network security posture across multiple retail sites.
- Engineered and tested primary (DSL) and secondary (MPLS bonded T1) WAN circuits on Cisco routers, performing failover testing to ensure high availability and seamless traffic continuity during outages.
- Verified and maintained proper eBGP route advertisement of LAN subnets using network statements, route-maps, prefix lists, and BGP tables, ensuring accurate routing and preventing traffic blackholing.
- Administered enterprise IP address management (IPAM) using Infoblox Grid Manager, improving IP allocation accuracy and reducing address conflicts by 30%.
Network Engineer
Hewlett Packard – Kraft
East Hanover, NJ
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Supported and maintained enterprise network and wireless infrastructure for 2,000+ users across a large campus and multiple U.S. remote sites, ensuring high availability and operational stability.
- Resolved Severity 1 and Severity 2 data and WLAN incidents, performing advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 troubleshooting and Wireshark packet analysis, reducing MTTR by 30%.
- Configured, supported, and upgraded enterprise wireless platforms including Cisco AIR-WLC4402, AIR-LAP1242AG, and HP WLAN controllers and access points, improving reliability and performance across North America.
- Served as an escalation point for VPN client connectivity issues and participated in 24x7 on-call rotation, leading failover testing between local and cloud-based WLAN controllers to validate high-availability designs.
Network Engineer
Hewlett Packard – Bank of America
East Hanover, NJ
12.2008 - 07.2013
- Supported campus network infrastructure for 1,000+ users, resolving Layer 2/3 incidents involving HSRP, VLANs, EIGRP, EtherChannel, WLANs, and interface errors to maintain high availability.
- Implemented Layer 2/3 server network architecture, improving segmentation, resiliency, and traffic flow across the campus environment.
- Deployed and maintained enterprise routing and switching platforms including Cisco Catalyst 6500, 2924/2950/3550/3750, and Cisco 2600/3600 routers, executing CRQ-driven hardware upgrades and component replacements.
- Coordinated LAN installs and maintenance windows, supported Avaya 9640 and Cisco 7970 IP phones, and participated in off-hours on-call rotation to support business-critical operations.
Education
Master of Science - Information Assurance & Cybersecurity / Network Defense
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA08.2005
Skills
- Routing & Switching, BIG IP F5
- VeloCloud SDWAN / MPLS
- Cisco Catalyst, Cisco 9800, Meraki
- HP Comware, Aruba AOS/CX, ClearPass
- Cisco ASA, FortiNet, ZScaler
- SolarWinds, HP IMC, Python Scripting
- Wireshark, TCPDump, IPerf
- IPAM / InfoBlox
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), In Progress
- Azure AZ-700: Azure Network Engineer Associate, In Progress
Earlier Career
- AT&T, Network Engineer
- British Telecommunications, Network Analyst II
- Thomson Financial, Network Engineer
- Comcast, Tier II Technician
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
FMC
10.2017 - Current
Network Engineer
Tory Burch
04.2015 - 10.2015
Senior Network Engineer
AlphaBroder
01.2015 - 01.2017
Network Engineer
Hewlett Packard – Kraft
07.2013 - 04.2015
Network Engineer
Hewlett Packard – Bank of America
12.2008 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Information Assurance & Cybersecurity / Network Defense
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology