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Eric Paulu

@ericpaulu

Network architect responsible for network infrastructure projects and secure, reliable networks across cloud and on-premises environments.

United States

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At Infinite Campus, I planned network infrastructure projects from requirements through implementation, and developed budgets to support infrastructure decisions. I also mentored team members and assisted with hiring infrastructure engineers.

As Lead Network Systems Engineer at Infinite Campus, I managed network infrastructure spanning switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, and inter-site connectivity. I also provisioned public cloud resources and connectivity, and managed WAN providers and DDoS mitigation services.

At Infinite Campus, I led network engineers on infrastructure improvements and participated in SOC2 and PCI audits. I also served as the final escalation point for complex troubleshooting issues.

Earlier, at Bluestem Brands, Inc., I designed AWS connectivity across multiple accounts and documented network and firewall systems for PCI DSS. At Loffler Companies, I designed and supported converged voice and data networks, including wireless and WAN environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Staff Network Engineer

Infinite Campus

Jul 2024 - Sep 2026 (2 years 2 months)

- Planned and oversaw network infrastructure projects from requirement definition to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to gather project requirements, ensuring compliance with network standards and optimizing system performance.
- Developed budgets and justified project needs, enabling informed decision-mak

Lead Network Systems Engineer

Infinite Campus

Jan 2017 - Jun 2024 (7 years 5 months)

- Led a team of network engineers to complete infrastructure improvement projects, increasing network reliability and performance.
- Generated project requirements, evaluated solutions, and prioritized work, streamlining project execution and resource utilization.
- Planned budgets and outlined justifications, supporting informed business decisions and effective allocation of funds.
- Mentored tea

Senior System Engineer - Network and Telecommunications Infrastructure

Bluestem Brands, Inc.

Jun 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 6 months)

- Performed management and maintenance of network equipment including Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers, ensuring optimal network performance.
- Managed MPLS and VPN connectivity between sites and with partners, supporting secure and reliable communications.
- Managed supporting systems for the network, including SolarWinds Orion and Viavi Solutions to

Network Engineer

Loffler Companies

Dec 2009 - Jun 2014 (4 years 6 months)

- Designed, installed, and troubleshot converged voice and data networks for telephony deployments, optimizing routing, switching, and services for reliability.
- Managed and troubleshot voice and data traffic over MPLS and tunneled WAN connections, ensuring consistent connectivity and minimal downtime.
- Set up and configured a variety of firewall and edge security devices, including SonicWALL, W

Network Admin

Techies: Network Task Force

Oct 2003 - Dec 2009 (6 years 2 months)

As an original employee of this spin-off of the Geek Squad, I was one of the lead Network Admins. I provided network and server support to small and medium businesses in the Twin Cities area. I worked on Dell PC's, laptops and servers, small business NAS devices, firewalls, switches, smartphones, printers and other technologies as needed.

Special Agent

Geek Squad

Jun 2001 - Oct 2003 (2 years 4 months)

Worked as a Special Agent (Badge #90) until their acquisition by Best Buy. Performed service and repair work on PC's, servers, firewalls and network equipment in homes and businesses around the Twin Cities.

Server Support Technician

Micron Electronics, Inc.

Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years)

Started as a Laptop Support Phone Technician and transitioned to a Commercial Client Support Technician due to company restructuring. Provided phone support to clients to resolve issues with software and hardware as ordered from MEI, including desktops, laptops, MS Windows and MS Office.
Promoted to Service Account Manager position where I was responsible for the same service needs, but for 40