Fernando Gonzalez
LevelBlue
Monterrey
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Experienced and detail-oriented Network Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructures. Proven ability to optimize performance, ensure security, and support scalable solutions across LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Knowledge in Cisco devices and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Work History
Specialist Technical Consulting Engineer
1 Year 7 Months- Developed operational strategies to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication processes between teams to improve project collaboration.
- Support and Manage security environments such as: Maas360, Ivanti and Omnissa Workspace One for multiple customers.
- Support on Vulnerability & Remediation security program.
- Support on Forescout networks.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
Senior Network Engineer
6 Years 2 Months- Designed and implemented robust network architectures to enhance service reliability and performance.
- Led cross-functional teams in deploying advanced networking solutions across diverse client environments.
- Optimized network configurations, resulting in improved data flow and reduced latency for enterprise clients.
- Developed detailed documentation for network processes, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration.
- Monitored network activities to quickly detect and resolve operational and security issues.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detections and mitigation tools.
- Coordinated incident response efforts during security breaches or other emergencies, containing threats quickly and efficiently.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
IT Network Engineer
3 Months- Designed and implemented network architecture for enhanced data flow and connectivity.
- Monitored network performance and identified optimization opportunities to improve reliability.
- Coordinated troubleshooting efforts, resolving complex network issues efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Developed and enforced security protocols to safeguard sensitive information across networks.
- Migrate Client's legacy networks into MetroEthernet Networks.
- Support customer's requirements such as (QoS, Network issues, Policy Shaping, VoIP)
Network Technician
10 Months- Designed and implemented network configurations to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Support for WAN links (MPLS / BGP / DMVPN).
- Migrate Client's legacy networks into a Ethernet arquitectures.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.
- Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
Junior Network Engineer
6 Months- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Created VPN infrastructure and allowed for secure remote connections.
- Set up L3 redundancy between 2 internet providers by creating GRE tunnels and IP SLA services.
- Change and validate the iOS license of new Cisco 800 series routers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Skills
Wide Knowledge about TCP/IP Model such as:
Layer 1 - Physical Cable: Copper/Fiber/Coaxial/Serial.
Layer2 - Encapsulations Protocols: Ethernet 802.3
WiFi 802.11
HDLC
PPP
Frame-Relay
ATM.
Switching Logics: STP
RSTP
VLANs
Etherchannel
CoS
Trunks
VTP
DTP
VoIP.
Layer3 - Routing Protocols: IGP & EGP - Static and Dynamic Routing (RIP
OSPF
EIGRP
BGP). IPv4
IPv6
GRE
FHRP
NHRP
IPSec
NAT
DHCP
ACL
Prefix-Lists
Distribute-Lists
Offset-Lists.
Layer 4 - TCP/UDP Ports
ICMP Echo-Reply.
Layer 5 - CMD
Web Browser
Software App.
Expert problem solving.
Technical communication.
Troubleshooting techniques.
Relationship building.
Idea development and brainstorming
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Own Business - Network Instructor of CCNA Courses at RedMastered
Timeline
Specialist Technical Consulting Engineer
LevelBlue
2024.12 - CurrentRead More
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Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo Leon
Bachelor of Science from Engineering
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