Debra Lavezzari

I’m a senior infrastructure and security leader with a hands-on background spanning large and small private and government agencies. I focus on unifying cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact network and security solutions through effective communication, training, and deep technical execution.

I’m known for ensuring the functionality, safety, and security of network infrastructures across LAN/WAN/WLAN environments. I’ve reduced network downtime by 20% and improved data access security across LAN/WAN networks, while managing incident response, root-cause analysis, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.

My work blends advanced networking with strong security architecture—auditing, designing, deploying, and tuning network and firewall policies using platforms like Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate, ASA/PIX, F5, and SonicWALL. I support ZTNA and SASE concepts, IPsec/SSL/TLS, IDS/IPS, SIEM and compliance requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR), and I apply firewall and access-rights decisions “during policy implementation.”

I also bring cloud and automation experience, including Azure Firewall template deployments and AWS VPC monitoring (CloudWatch/CloudTrail), plus scripting/automation with AI, JSON, Ansible, and YAML. Across roles with teams aligned to activations, implementation, and operations security, I coordinate vendors, maintain documentation and inventories, and continuously improve network reliability and security posture.