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Dirk Melvin

@dirkmelvin

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Highly experienced Network Engineer with a passion for security optimization.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. A role that has its day-to-day, but also presents some challenges that encourage growth and not fear of mistakes.

I am a highly experienced Network Engineer with over 25 years of expertise in managing and optimizing network infrastructures. My career has been dedicated to driving continuous improvement initiatives and leading cross-functional teams to deliver sophisticated solutions that align with organizational goals.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed international network teams, ensuring the stability, resilience, and scale of network services through automation and engineering. Notable achievements include replacing switching and routing infrastructure, which resulted in 60% cost savings and a significant increase in internal throughput. My commitment to enhancing security outcomes and compliance has been demonstrated through the implementation of identity services and redundancy measures across multiple locations.

In addition to my technical skills in network protocols and cloud architecture, I have proven leadership abilities that empower team members to achieve their personal development goals. I am passionate about leveraging my extensive experience to contribute to innovative projects and drive organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager, Network Team

Aperia Solutions, Inc.

Jul 2018 - Nov 2023 (5 years 4 months)

Managed an international network team, ensuring the stability, resilience, and scale of network services through automation, testing, and engineering. Led projects to enhance network infrastructure, achieving significant cost savings and improved performance.

Leadership BGP VPN Automation

Sr Network and Security Engineer

Trintech

Sep 2011 - May 2018 (6 years 8 months)

Managed and secured network infrastructure, providing remote support and overseeing audit documentation. Successfully transitioned outdated systems to modern Cisco infrastructure and implemented security measures for BYOD.

Network Security ADFS Hyper V VPN VMWare