AUAnthony User
@anthonyuser6
Experienced GNOC Engineer specializing in network operations and support.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated GNOC Engineer with extensive experience in operational network support for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). My role involves managing the underlay network across 50 public cloud regions, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for critical services. I have a strong background in troubleshooting and repairing high-throughput data center switches and optical transport equipment, which has honed my technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Previously, I worked as a Network Operations Engineer at Discover Financial Services, where I managed WAN connectivity operations for over 300 sites. My expertise in BGP connectivity and network performance monitoring using tools like Grafana and Solarwinds has been instrumental in maintaining uptime for financial transactions. I am passionate about leveraging my technical knowledge to enhance network performance and support business objectives.
With a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Arizona State University and certifications including Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and Cisco Certified Networking Associate, I am committed to continuous learning and professional growth. I thrive in dynamic environments and am eager to contribute my skills to a forward-thinking organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GNOC Engineer
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Provided operational network support for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) underlay network across 50 public cloud regions in 24 countries. Conducted break/fix repairs on network devices including Arista, Juniper, Cisco, and Infinera high-throughput data center switches and Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)-based optical transport equipment.
Network Operations Engineer
Discover Financial Services
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years)
Managed WAN (MPLS Layer 3 VPN) connectivity operations for 300+ spoke sites, ensuring uptime for financial transactions on the Discover Payments network. Troubleshot BGP connectivity from Discover data centers to spoke sites and across the backbone network.
Operations Technician I
Lumen Technologies
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Responsible for identifying and resolving customer reported troubles on Ethernet circuits ranging in bandwidth from 10Mbps to 10Gbps bundled links. Troubleshot VPLS, EPIPE, VPRN, point-to-point, Direct Internet Access (DIA), and Metro Ethernet service offerings.
NOC Technician
Insight
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years)
Provided break/fix support for Cisco networking, Cisco Collaboration, and Windows Server 2012 and 2016. Monitored and managed networking equipment for over 120 customers including routers, switches, WLC’s, AP’s, and ASA firewalls across multiple sites.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUArizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Activities and societies: Certifications: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA 200-301).
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of IT.
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Software and tools used professionally
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United StatesAuthorized to work in
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