patrice Nguetsop
@patdefeunk
Senior Network and Cloud Engineer with 12+ years optimizing multi-vendor enterprise and cloud networks.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned network and cloud engineer with more than 12 years designing, optimizing, and supporting large-scale, multi-vendor network infrastructures across enterprise and service-provider environments. I bring deep expertise in routing, switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, and performance tuning on platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Brocade, and Arista.
I have hands-on cloud networking experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including multi-region VPCs, transit architectures, VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, and hybrid cloud solutions. I automate infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and CI/CD pipelines, and I hold certifications in Terraform, Azure, AWS, Juniper, and Cisco.
I consistently drive uptime, reduce latency, and improve operational efficiency through proactive monitoring, detailed MOPs, incident RCA, and mentoring junior engineers while participating in 24/7 on-call rotations. I communicate effectively in English and French and thrive in cross-functional, high-availability environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Network Engineer
Verizon Wireless
May 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Support core and backbone infrastructure across multi-vendor environments, troubleshoot complex IP/MPLS routing and lead root-cause analysis for critical incidents to improve uptime and performance.
Sr. Cloud Network Engineer
ClearData Networks
Sep 2019 - May 2020 (8 months)
Designed and implemented hybrid cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP, building secure multi-region connectivity and automating deployments to meet performance and compliance requirements.
Provided Tier 3 global support for Fulfillment Center and logistics network infrastructure, drove incident RCA and maintenance MOPs to ensure high availability across thousands of mission-critical locations.
Network Engineer
Windstream Communications
Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 (2 years 6 months)
Operated in the Data Network Operations Center supporting IP backbone and carrier metro-ethernet services, troubleshooting routing protocols, circuits, and performing MOP-driven maintenance and automation.
Network Engineer
Windstream Communications
Nov 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 9 months)
Managed carrier metro-ethernet FTTT backhaul turn-up and testing for wireless customers, executing RFC2544 tests, alarm monitoring, and first-call escalation for cell-site backhaul services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DePaul University
Master of Science, Network Engineering and Security
Completed a Master of Science in Network Engineering and Security focusing on advanced networking, security principles, and infrastructure design.
University of Buea
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with coursework supporting analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
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