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Jason Borders

@jasonborders

I architect secure, scalable enterprise networks, cloud connectivity, and communications systems for global organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or architect secure, scalable network, cloud, communications, and data center solutions while translating business priorities into practical technology roadmaps.

I've architected secure, high-availability network environments for Ashley Furniture Industries, spanning wireless, advanced VoIP, data center interconnects, SD-WAN, and multi-cloud solutions for a global enterprise.

As an independent consultant and former network engineering leader, I translate business needs into network, security, cloud, and data center roadmaps while leading teams, evaluating technologies, and strengthening vendor partnerships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Network & Solutions Consultant

Current

Self-Employed

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Delivered expert consultation services in network architecture, cybersecurity, VoIP, data center design, and cloud migration for enterprise and SMB clients. Produced network diagrams and technical documentation to support infrastructure planning and vendor evaluations.

Network Architecture Cybersecurity VoIP Data Center Design Cloud Migration Technical Documentation

Solutions Architect

Ashley Furniture Industries

Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Architected secure, high-availability network environments including wireless, VoIP, data center interconnects, and multi-cloud solutions for a global enterprise. Partnered with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable designs and defined future-state technology strategies.

Network Architecture VoIP Data Center Multi Cloud Wireless Vendor Management Mentorship

Senior Manager, Network Engineering

Ashley Furniture Industries

Nov 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Led and scaled a global network engineering team responsible for enterprise network, wireless, security, SD-WAN, VoIP, VPN, data center, and cloud infrastructure. Drove operational excellence through KPI frameworks and served as executive-level technical advisor.

Network Engineer SD WAN VoIP VPN Data Center Cloud Computing KPI development Team Leadership Vendor Management

Owner & Principal Consultant

Jaxon Solutions

Jun 2015 - Oct 2019 (4 years 4 months)

Founded and operated a technology consulting firm delivering network, security, cloud, VoIP, and WAN solutions to small business and enterprise clients. Managed full project lifecycle from pre-sales architecture through implementation and support.

Network Architecture Security Cloud Computing VoIP WAN Project Management Pre Sales Client Relations

Solutions Architect / Manager / Senior Network Engineer

I-Tech Support

Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 (4 years)

Designed and deployed large-scale Cisco-centric network architectures for enterprise clients, supporting network, wireless, security, cloud, VoIP, and VPN environments. Led pre-sales engineering and served as escalation expert for the professional services team.