Principal Network Architect and Automation Engineer

This profile has 19 years of experience in designing, testing, building, operating, and automating networks, ranging from small ISP networks to multi-continent global routing. The individual has expertise in various networking technologies including BGP, MPLS/SR/TE, EVPN, ISIS, QoS, PPP/L2TP, and Multicast. They are proficient in automation using Python and Ansible, with previous experience in Perl, Bash, and Expect. They also have experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD. In their spare time, they have worked with C and Rust. The profile actively participates in the industry by attending and speaking at conferences, engaging with the IETF, and helping to organize industry events. Most recently, their work has focused on network architecture, BGP analysis, and product development. They are seeking a new role due to a current position that involves constant operational fire-fighting, preventing them from adding strategic value.