Network and Cloud Engineer (Freelance)
2024 — Present, Houston , TXWorking independently with businesses to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable network infrastructures across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
- Design and deploy LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud networks to optimize performance, security, and reliability.
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and cloud network components.
- Build secure cloud environments including AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, VPN gateways, Direct Connect, and ExpressRoute setups.
- Perform network migrations from on-premises to cloud, ensuring minimal downtime and improved system availability.
- Monitor and optimize network performance using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds, and PRTG.
- Implement network security best practices including firewall rules, IPsec VPNs, SSL certificates, and Zero Trust strategies.
- Automate network management tasks using Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripting.
- Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and consulting services to improve clients' IT infrastructure and reduce costs.