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Daniel Hernandez

@hardendazelinen

IT infrastructure specialist optimizing hybrid cloud and enterprise networking for reliability and cost efficiency.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior infrastructure role where I can design and operate resilient hybrid-cloud systems, drive cost optimization, mentor teams, and deliver measurable business value.

I am an IT infrastructure specialist with 18+ years building and optimizing enterprise and hybrid cloud environments across multiple industries.

My background spans enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), data centers (UCS, FLEXPOD), virtualization, and Azure cloud architecture, backed by Cisco and Microsoft certifications.

I combine technical delivery with business-facing roles—driving measurable results such as 62% server sales growth, 58% network sales growth, major hospitality contract wins, and significant cost reductions in monitoring and cloud spend.

I focus on operational excellence: designing resilient infrastructure, automating processes, enforcing governance, and meeting demanding SLAs while continuously optimizing for cost and reliability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sortis logoSO
Current

UCI Engineer

Sortis

Oct 2025 - Present (3 months)

Since October 2025, I have been a Unified Communications Engineer at Sortis, a technology consulting firm for telecommunications companies. I manage the Cisco BroadSoft lab, certifying and approving devices (Cisco, Yealink, Grandstream) gateways, SBCs, and PBXs. I handle networks and VoIP (VLANs, SIP trunking), integrate collaboration and call center platforms, automate and monitor systems

FI

Sales Engineer

Fourteen IP

Feb 2020 - Feb 2022 (2 years)

Delivered cloud telephony and guest internet solutions to major hotel chains, supported pre-sales and RFPs, and helped secure contracts expanding portfolio by ~600,000 rooms across 700 hotels.

GL

Sales and Operations Manager

Grupo Facil Holdings LLC

Jul 2013 - Jun 2019 (5 years 11 months)

Led sales and operations for an SMB systems integrator, implemented VoIP across 67 franchises, delivered technical training, and provided pre/post-sales consultancy across networking and virtualization projects.

TD SYNNEX logoTS

Sales Engineer

Mar 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Supported Cisco and partner solutions across collaboration, wireless, and data center portfolios; drove UCS server sales growth (62%) and network product sales growth (58%), earning Cisco Sales Champion recognition.

PC

Commercial Engineer

PeerTel Communications

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 11 months)

Designed, staged, and supported VoIP installations (CUCM/CME/Asterisk) and led technical/support teams, contributing to rapid revenue growth from $500K to $3.2M in seven months.

DC

Network Engineer

DESCA Corp

Nov 2006 - Nov 2008 (2 years)

Designed and supported complex network and unified communications projects as a Cisco Gold Partner, led a team of technicians, and supported NOC operations including BGP and routing changes.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cisco Networking Academy logoCA

Cisco Networking Academy

Professional Certification Coursework, Networking

1998 - 2000

Completed Cisco Networking Academy coursework in Routing and Switching, Voice, Wireless, and Design focused on networking technologies and practical Cisco skills.

UT

Universidad Fermín Toro

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

1993 - 1998

Grade: 3.83

Activities and societies: Cisco

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science covering core computing fundamentals and systems relevant to IT infrastructure.

Microsoft logoMI

Microsoft

Professional Certification, Cloud Administration

Achieved the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification demonstrating skills in managing Azure subscriptions, resources, and virtual networks.

Microsoft logoMI

Microsoft

Professional Certification, Cloud Architecture

Achieved Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification validating expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions.

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Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Professional, Networking

Earned the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification demonstrating advanced networking knowledge and skills.

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Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Associate, Networking

Completed Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification focusing on networking fundamentals, IP connectivity, and network access.

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