OBJECTIVE

      A position in Cloud Computing, Systems/Network Engineering or Information Technology architecture or leadership using proven skills to produce quality service and increase organizational efficiency.

      EDUCATION

Master of Science in Engineering, Major in Computer Science

     Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) - Lyon, France - 1991-1995

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - "Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie" (DUT)

     Institut Universitaire de Technologie "A" (IUT) - Nancy, France - 1989-1991.

      TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

          Computer Languages:

               Ø Assembly, C, C++, Fortran, HTML, Java, LA4G, NS-DK, OO languages, Pascal, Prolog, SGBD-R,

               Ø Unix shells and scripting languages (Bourne Shell, C-Shell, Perl, Tcl)

          Environments:

               Ø Configuration Management: SCCS, CVS, Rational ClearCase/Multisite, Rational ClearDDTS

               Ø Amazon Web Services, GoGrid Cloud Services

          Systems / Hardware:

               Ø Unix BSD and SystemV (Bull DPX, Unisys, HP, IBM, PC Linux, Sun), MS-Windows, Prolog,

               Ø Network Attached Storage (EMC, Network Appliance, Sun, Dell),

               Ø Routers and associated OS (Ascend, Cabletron, Cisco/IOS, Juniper/JunOS, Riverstone/ROS) including Layer2, Layer3 routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP), multicast, security features (filters, ACL)

               Ø Security Appliances (Fortinet, Netscreen, Checkpoint, Symantec), Load Balancers (F5, Foundry)

          Protocols:

               Ø OSI layers (X.400, X.500, CMIP), TCP/IP layers (SMTP, HTTP/S, FTP, PPP, SNMP),

               Ø LAN and WAN protocols and technologies (topology, cabling, ISDN, DSL, MPLS, WiFi)

      PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cloud Computing Consultant & Architect - Freelancer at Vodafone (Düsseldorf, Germany)                      09/2009 - 02/2010

Ø   Served as point of contact for all Cloud Computing related questions and issues for pilot projects within the Development team for Vodafone Internet Services.

Ø   Designed complete Cloud Environment solution for new development projects, using Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 platform:

·     Created and managed customized Amazon Machine Images (AMI) tailored for project needs;

·     Created and managed instances in multiple Regions and Availability Zones to achieve reliability and redundancy of the environment;

·     Built automated synchronization of various file systems across instances, making use of online shared storage (AWS S3 product);

·     Specified a Load Balancing solution based on a mix of DNS and AWS Load Balancers;

·     Defined specifications for a customized auto scaling implementation, allowing the number of active instances to increase or decrease based on the access volume;

Ø   Successfully migrated online products originally designed for internal datacenter deployment to a completely off-premises Cloud Environment.

Ø   Deployed over-the-air provisioning product in production on AWS platform within project timeline (4 months).

Director of Infrastructure and IT - ServePath/GoGrid (San Francisco, CA)                                                                2008 - 2009

Ø   Managed a group of 12 Systems, Network and Virtualization Engineers, reporting to VP Engineering.

Ø   Managed all aspects of Colocation, Hosting and Cloud infrastructure as well as IT Operations:

·     operated and scaled a multi-gigabit, multi-homed service provider network (BGP peering);

·     managed an heterogeneous Unix/Windows environment on various hardware platform;

·     operated the complete Xen based cloud infrastructure of over 3,000 virtual servers, achieving a large increase of  reliability and availability;

·     managed capacity planning, providing maximum utilization of resources for optimum growth.

Ø   Developed a 24x7 external and internal support strategy for customer and production support.

Ø   Defined various policies and insure compliance to certifications (SAS70, Sarbanes):

·     defined security and access policies for customer facing LAN/WAN infrastructure;

·     improved change management and planned maintenance policies;

·     defined and deployed extensive monitoring to ensure proactive actions.

Sr IT Manager - Motorola GTG (Santa Clara, CA) - Acquired Good Technology.                                                    2006 - 2008

Ø   Managed a group of up to 12 Systems/Network Engineers located around the world, reporting to the business unit CIO.

Ø   Managed all aspects of Corporate IT Operations:

·     designed and upgraded networks, security, desktops, server farms, email infrastructure, achieving high performance and availability;

·     defined security and access policies;

·     defined equipment and software standards, to match users needs;

·     defined and implemented Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity plans.

Ø   Managed the overall integration project to align Good's IT infrastructure to Motorola standards:

·     Network redesign/upgrade, deployment of MPLS and site-to-site VPN tunnels;

·     Migration of email and mobile messaging infrastructure to Motorola hosted solution;

·     Integration of ticketing systems;

Sr Network Engineer - Good Technology (Santa Clara, CA)                                                                                            2005 - 2006

Ø   Maintained and upgraded overall Corporate network infrastructure across multiple sites:

·     setup of multiple BGP peering points, providing higher reliability and redundancy;

·     setup dynamic routing and redundant path between multiple sites (OSPF, BGP, VPN);

·     design of security infrastructure and policies (ACLs, Firewall, VPN appliances);

·     design and deployment of VoIP telephony infrastructure across multiple sites(Avaya);

·     lead the integration of acquired companies into corporate network, allowing seamless access to resources for newly integrated teams at remote locations, including international access (India).

Ø   Defined standard setup for remote locations, implemented at various sites, resulting in an improved remote manageability, and increased reliability.

Ø   Designed and implemented a Disaster Recovery plan for corporate email infrastructure and shared resources. Designed and deployed a new network infrastructure at DR site.

Ø   Planned, designed and deployed new network infrastructure at Corporate sites newly setup, making use of various WAN/MAN technologies, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and site-to-site VPN.

Ø   Maintained and upgraded the company email infrastructure, including mail relays, anti-spam, anti-virus gateways. Defined new policies and deployed new gateways.

Ø   Maintained NetOps/Production (customer facing) network infrastructure, including Load Balancers (Foundry/F5), SSL concentrators (F5, Sonicwall), switches and routers (Cisco).

Sr Network/Software Engineer - Larscom, Inc. (Newark, CA)                                                                                        2003 - 2005

Ø   Planned and managed the Company move to a new location after an acquisition.

·     design and implementation of a new network infrastructure, with redundant network access making use of routing technologies (OSPF, BGP) on Cisco and Extreme. Also design of a new Data Center combining networks and systems from both companies, in a mixed environment;

·     design of security infrastructure and policies (ACLs, Firewall, VPN appliances);

·     setup and maintain a wireless LAN (WiFi) infrastructure;

·     setup remote access capabilities via dialup RAS or VPN access.

Ø   Managed and maintained the company's server farm in a mixed Unix/Linux/Windows environment.

Ø   Maintained a distributed development environment across multiple sites using ClearCase Multisite.
Performed regular performance tuning, including data relocation on NAS devices.

Ø   Maintained the Company's Defect Tracking System using ClearQuest and Vantive.

IT Director - Riverstone Networks, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) - Spin-off of Cabletron Systems.                                  2000 - 2002

Ø   Managed a group of up to 8 Systems/Network Administrators, reporting to the CEO.

Ø   Managed all aspects of IT Operations:

·     designed and upgraded networks, security, desktops, server farms, as well as customer facing applications, across multiple locations, achieving high performance and availability;

·     defined security and access policies;

·     defined equipment and software standards, to fit in a managed budget;

·     defined long term IT plans, and new product introductions;

·     defined and implemented Disaster Recovery plans.

Ø   Participated in Committee defining Riverstone Certified Network Engineer requirements and exams.

Ø   Defined and updated the Configuration Management policies.

Ø   Maintained a distributed development environment across multiple sites using ClearCase Multisite.

Ø   Maintained the Company's Defect Tracking System using ClearDDTS.

Ø   Acted as Network Engineering Contact to critical customers in order to maintain good relationships:

·     defined requirements and designed special features implemented on the Company's products based on evaluation of customers networks and demands;

·     recommended network designs tuned for the customers' needs. Usage of advanced routing features (OSPF, BGP) in both WAN and LAN environments, as well as various security mechanisms (ACLs, Firewalls, VPNs);

·     helped identify and resolve possible customer issues performing advanced troubleshooting on multiple network types (LAN, WAN, VPN).

IT/IS Manager - Cabletron Systems (Sunnyvale, CA) - Acquired The OASys Group.                                            1998 - 2000

Ø   Planned and managed the Company move to a new location. Organized the simultaneous move-ins of 4 different acquired companies into one single location, including:

·         design and implementation of a new network infrastructure, making maximum use of the Company's products and routing technologies (OSPF, BGP). Also design of a new Data Center including centralized storage (NAS) and other corporate services;

·     design of security policies for shared resources and services (ACLs, Filters, Firewall).

Ø   Designed, set up and managed the company's Internet and remote sites connectivity, including:

·     routing equipment using Frame Relay and ATM technology;

·     VPN solutions for remote or nomad offices;

·     Internet servers (Email, DNS, ftp, NTP), WWW and ftp public as well as internal servers;

·     a firewall system based on hardware/software solutions customized to fit local needs. Established a documented security policy. Developed monitoring tools;

·     a proxy system (WWW, Usenet) to provide employees with full access to the Internet.

Ø   Designed and set up a company wide Network Attached Storage architecture in order to provide better availability and reliability of the Company's data.

Ø   Managed a group of up to 8 Systems/Network Administrators.

Systems/Network Administrator & Software Engineer - The OASys Group, Inc. (Saratoga, CA)                            1997 - 1998

Ø   Designed, set up and managed the company's Internet connectivity. Designed and set up a Virtual Private Network system over existing Frame Relay and ATM connections to give engineers in remote office access to all resources (proxy services).

Ø   Introduced new build, packaging and installation procedures. Developed multiple tools to improve all phases of product release, from build to installation. Programming in C on Unix.

Ø   Defined and implemented the company's Configuration Management System and Defect Tracking System resulting in faster turnaround for the company and more control of the products developed. Documented the procedures and trained engineers to use both systems.

Systems/Network Administrator & Software Engineer - Marben Products, Inc. (San Jose, CA)                              1995 - 1997

Ø      Responsible for Systems and Networking setup and maintenance, including:

·     Upgrade of  LAN and Internet connectivity for all Unix and Windows systems.

·     Setup of WAN connections for all US offices, using ISDN and Frame Relay technologies.

·     Design of company Security policy, customized firewall/proxy systems, corporate servers.

Ø      Developed and ported networking applications. Responsible for development on driver and protocol layers. Utilization of the CMIP DSET toolkit. Programming in C on Unix.

Software Engineer - Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Grenoble - France)                                                                                   1994 - 1995

Software Engineer - Association des Ingénieurs INSA (AII) (Lyon - France)                                                                             1993

Software Programming - Applicam (Metz - France)                                                                                                                           1992

      PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE

          Languages:

               Ø French: Fluent

               Ø English: Fluent

               Ø German: Good written and spoken knowledge

               Ø Spanish: Good understanding

Languages:

Languages

Proficiency Level

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

German

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate