Professional Experience

Senior Network Engineer & AI/ML Innovation Leader
Transforming enterprise infrastructure through automation and strategic thinking

I am a senior network engineer and strategic architect who translates complex technical requirements into secure, automated, and high-performance network infrastructure. As a thought leader in Generative AI and machine learning, I specialize in strengthening enterprise security and driving operational efficiency by pioneering the adoption of new technologies and developing custom solutions that eliminate manual processes.

Key Achievements

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AI/ML Innovation Leadership

Pioneered the adoption of Generative AI at Cigna by leading the implementation of an on-premise RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) solution.

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Workforce Empowerment

Championed the adoption of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor), enabling non-technical staff to build custom solutions and accelerating scripting for the DevOps team.

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Strategic Cost Savings

Spearheaded research and advocacy for using cost-effective local hardware (NVIDIA Jetson) for AI inference, presenting a strategic alternative to expensive cloud-based models.

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End-to-End Project Leadership

Single-handedly managed over 95% of the Cigna HQ switch refresh, from procurement to final deployment, delivering significant cost savings.

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Technology Modernization

Spearheaded the adoption of Cisco Catalyst Center, slashing network device upgrade times from over 3 hours to less than 10 minutes per device.

Professional Experience

Cigna

Bloomfield, CT

2022 - Present

Sr. Network Engineer

  • Serves as a thought lead for Generative AI, spearheading the adoption of LLMs by deploying initial RAG solutions and championing cost-saving local inference hardware.
  • Led the organizational adoption of AI-powered coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to enhance productivity for both technical and non-technical teams.
  • Leads the modernization of critical network infrastructure, personally driving the end-to-end refresh of over 95% of the HQ switches.
  • Architects and implements complex infrastructure solutions, providing counsel to senior management on significant matters impacting network strategy.
  • Manages a broad range of enterprise technologies including Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela, Meraki), routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and security frameworks (802.1x, IPSec).

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

East Hartford, CT

2019 - 2022

Network Engineer

  • Managed all network operations for 2 data centers and over 70 court, probation, and administrative sites across Connecticut.
  • Increased helpdesk and support staff efficiency by developing a full-stack web application (PHP, Python, Javascript) that replaced a manual, paper-based inventory system.
  • Strengthened network integrity and performance by implementing and configuring protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, Fabricpath, and OTV.
  • Led network automation initiatives using Python libraries (Netmiko, Paramiko) and Ansible to streamline configuration and deployment.
  • Successfully deployed over 100 switches and 20 routers, enhancing network capacity and reliability across the state.

Community Health Resources

Windsor, CT

2012 - 2019

Information Technology Professional

  • Managed the complete LAN/WAN infrastructure for over 900 users across 12 primary locations and numerous sub-locations.
  • Served as project lead for the planning and execution of technology resources for new and expanding facilities.
  • Improved HR workflows by developing custom Javascript features for change control in Adobe forms for the new hire process.

Core Technical Competencies

Network Automation

Python (Flask, Netmiko) Ansible YAML Jinja JSON PowerShell

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Network Security

Palo Alto Cisco ASA ISE DUO Umbrella 802.1x NAC VPN

Enterprise Networking

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela, Meraki) Nexus ACI OSPF BGP EIGRP

Monitoring & SIEM

Splunk SolarWinds Oputils Nessus Wireshark

Education & Certifications

Education

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Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Western New England University

Professional Certifications

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AWS Solutions Architect Associate

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Cisco CCNP Security

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Cisco CCNA

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Harvard CS50x Certified

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CompTIA A+

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CompTIA Network+

Industry Leadership & Publications

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