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Operating Systems
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Walter Flores

Eastvale,CA

Summary

Forward-thinking Network Engineer specializes in adapting business networks to emerging work realities. Provides secure connectivity for dispersed and cloud-based workforces through careful implementation of VPNs and user management tools. Builds large-scale, flexible networks designed to adapt to changing global business realities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Network Engineer

SPIREON, INC.
03.2019 - Current
  • Deployed cloud-based network infrastructure, reducing on-site storage and hardware maintenance costs by 35%.
  • Build, maintain, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure for company cloud (AWS) and on-premises network environment.
  • Interpret business requirements and providing detailed technical documentation.
  • Investigate system and branch outages/impairments to ensure awareness of impact to business units and environment.
  • Provide technical leadership to peers to troubleshoot and resolve issues on data center/cloud networks.

Systems Engineer

UNITED AUTO CREDIT CORP.
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Instrumental in diagnosing major system problem and implementing solution in the data centers affecting 500+ users.
  • Kept repair costs under budget and completed job in 50% of projected time.
  • Investigated system and branch outages/impairments to ensure awareness of impact to business units and environment.
  • Enhanced Cisco UCS, F5 devices, Palo Alto firewalls, and other system components to meet PCI regulations.
  • Lead network architecture design and implementation projects based on business requirements, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
  • Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.

Senior Network Engineer

LIFESCRIPT, INC.
08.2009 - 09.2016
  • Worked instrumentally in increasing uptime to 99.99% as well building redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities in the infrastructure.
  • Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
  • Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
  • Applied tier-isolation best practices to support multi-tier architectures.
  • Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.

IP Telephony Engineer

FIRST AMERICAN
11.2007 - 08.2009
  • Planned 20 projects from beginning to end, focusing on timelines, budgets, and mechanical feasibility.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior IP Telephony Engineers to support their professional development and enhance team productivity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement IP Telephony solutions that meet business requirements and enhance productivity.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for IP Telephony systems including configuration guides, troubleshooting guides, and best practices.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Network Administrator

WESCOM CREDIT UNION
04.2006 - 11.2007
  • Built an impressive record of achievements driving the delivery of technology solutions to enable continued growth for a well-known Credit Union.
  • By deploying MPLS to remote branches and replacing T1 connections, the company was able to save $20,000 each month.
  • Provided on-site technical support to resolve network connectivity for remote ATMs and remote branches.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Ensure continuity of services
  • Employ dynamic resolutions to problems
  • Transform requirement into solutions
  • Exceptional troubleshooter
  • Cloud-based service integration
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • F5 load balancer expertise
  • Python programming proficiency
  • Packet trace analysis
  • Network Automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python

Networking

  • Cisco ISR 4000 series routers
  • Cisco ASR 1000 series routers
  • Cisco 1000v/8000v
  • Nexus 9000/7000/5000/2000
  • 9300 series switches
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Azure
  • Cisco ISE
  • Cisco ASA
  • Cisco FTD
  • Palo alto Networks
  • F5
  • Citrix
  • MPLS
  • BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
  • Silver-Peak SDWAN
  • Fortinet

Credentials Education

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation

Operating Systems

  • Linux
  • Windows Server/Client
  • VMware
  • Nutanix

Timeline

Senior Network Engineer

SPIREON, INC.
03.2019 - Current

Systems Engineer

UNITED AUTO CREDIT CORP.
01.2017 - 03.2019

Senior Network Engineer

LIFESCRIPT, INC.
08.2009 - 09.2016

IP Telephony Engineer

FIRST AMERICAN
11.2007 - 08.2009

Network Administrator

WESCOM CREDIT UNION
04.2006 - 11.2007

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Coastline Community College

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