Daniel Hernandez
@hardendazelinen
IT infrastructure specialist optimizing hybrid cloud and enterprise networking for reliability and cost efficiency.
What I'm looking for
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
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
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Monjasa
Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 (11 months)
Managed and optimized Monjasa's hybrid IT infrastructure, creating a CMDB and knowledge base, reducing monitoring costs by 34%, and maintaining 99.9%+ uptime with sub-15-minute response targets.
System Engineer
Piezoni’s Pizza
May 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Oversaw restaurant technology systems, led POS rollout across 50+ franchise locations reducing transaction times by 20%, and implemented monitoring and network upgrades that cut downtime 30% and costs 15%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sales Technician
TigerDirect
Oct 2005 - Sep 2006 (11 months)
Provided sales, troubleshooting, and technical support, performing system backups, restorations, and virus prevention to maintain customer systems and data integrity.
General Manager
E-Madness Technology
Jan 1999 - Aug 2005 (6 years 7 months)
Managed a 400-PC cyber cafe and led a 22-person team, administered network, proxy, domain controllers, and Active Directory while handling operations, payroll, and inventory.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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
Professional Certification, Cloud Administration
Achieved the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification demonstrating skills in managing Azure subscriptions, resources, and virtual networks.
Microsoft
Professional Certification, Cloud Architecture
Achieved Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification validating expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions.
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional, Networking
Earned the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification demonstrating advanced networking knowledge and skills.
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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