Peter Evans

IP/MPLS and DevOps Engineer for a Service Provider with a 90,000-route-mile fiber network, delivering Mobile Backhaul, Dark Fiber, ELINE, ELAN, EVPL, IPv4/v6, Wave, SD-WAN, Cloud, Colocation, and DNS services.

• Development of automation tools using Python, Ansible, Jenkins, Power BI, SQL, REST, and gRPC to integrate with OSS/BSS systems.
• Leadership in planning and executing complex multi-year equipment and circuit migration projects.
• Construction and provisioning of POPs (Points of Presence) and data centers with P/PE Routers, Aggregation Stacks, Management systems, Dark Fiber infrastructure, and DWDM configurations ensuring network diversity.
• Investigation of tier-4 support issues and resolution of performance concerns related to MPLS, RSVP, SRLG, VPLS, L2/L3 VPNs protocols as well as BGP routing and CoS implementations.
• Development of detailed change control documentation and implementation strategies for scheduled maintenance activities including capacity augmentation and software/hardware upgrades.
• Creation of comprehensive lab testing plans to validate products' functionality and new technological integrations prior to deployment.

• Led a team of three network engineers and two system administrators in the architecture, design, and deployment of scalable network and systems infrastructure.
• Managed recruitment processes, including interviewing, hiring, conducting performance reviews, and resolving conflicts between team members.
• Developed comprehensive multi-year roadmaps and presentations tailored for senior management to align with organizational goals.
• Implemented structured change control and project resource planning processes to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Oversaw the creation of capital budgets while managing vendor relations and conducting technology evaluation and selection for infrastructure projects.

• Development and implementation of the Web Application Port Manager integrated with an SQL database to improve network management efficiency.
• Deployment of Juniper MX IP/MPLS Backbone, EX9214 Distribution, EX3300 Access Edge, and SRX3400 Firewalls to consolidate previously disparate networks and WAN links onto a unified hardware architecture.
• Implementation of BGP AS32102 across three datacenters, ensuring coordination with multiple service providers for optimized connectivity.
• Design and execution of Juniper QFX CLOS leaf-spine architecture for data centers, enhancing scalability and performance.
• Evaluation and selection of a vendor for a high-density wireless environment in a convention center setting featuring 700+ access points, ensuring reliable coverage and performance.

• Development of applications using Visual Basic, Perl, and SecureCRT to automate quarterly password changes and configuration rollouts.
• Deployment of Enterasys S4 Core, S8 Distribution, and SSA Edge switches with OSPF routing protocols, VRRP redundancy mechanisms, and MSTP in datacenter and office locations as part of a comprehensive network refresh project.
• Provisioning of Cisco 3020 and 3021 blade switches, VLAN configurations, and subnets to support multi-chassis VMware environments efficiently.
• Implementation of 802.1x security measures utilizing PEAP and EAP-TLS authentication methods combined with port-level firewalls integrated with Active Directory for enhanced network security.

• Provisioned MPLS, MP-BGP, LDP, and L3VPN services on Cisco Catalyst 6500 OSPF backbone supporting a network of 80,000 users.
• Deployed Catalyst 6509/4506 access switches and 4404/5508/WISM wireless controllers for large-scale hospital construction and renovation projects.
• Installed Nexus 2K top-of-rack fabric extenders with Virtual Port Channels (VPC) to Nexus 7K and Nexus 5K switches, optimizing data center connectivity.
• Conducted voice-grade 802.11a/b/g wireless site surveys using AirMagnet Planner and Surveyor during the construction of a 14-floor, 275,000 sq/ft building.

• Development of change control processes and engineering documentation templates to standardize and streamline project workflows.
• Contribution to the design and implementation of a new IP addressing scheme and VLAN structure to optimize network efficiency.
• Migration of a 32-site multicast video network from DVMRP to PIM, ensuring improved routing efficiency and scalability.
• Configuration of various network protocols, including OSPF, VRRP, MISP, 802.1Q, LACP, IGMP, DVMRP, PIM, 802.1X, and PEAP to enhance network performance and security.
• Installation of Ceragon microwave dishes and radios as well as deployment of dark fiber and leased lines for reliable communication infrastructure.

• Configured and established BGP sessions with service providers and Internet2 NOX to enhance network connectivity.
• Implemented OSPF over SONET, replacing static routing and legacy TDM circuits to optimize network efficiency and reliability.
• Deployed and managed Extreme Networks XOS BD8806, X450, X250, X150 switches, along with ExtremeWare Alpine 3800 and 48Si layer 2/3 switches to support scalable network operations.
• Designed authoritative and recursive DNS architecture for internal and external services to ensure efficient domain name resolution.
• Installed and administrated ISG-1000 and NS-208 perimeter firewalls to safeguard network security.

• Development of a Domain Boot GUI using DOS Batch and Microsoft LAN Manager to automate network connections and domain login processes for PC reimaging tasks.
• Creation of a Login Job Processor with Kixtart and an Alert Manager using Visual Basic, enhancing NT4.0 login scripts and facilitating efficient PC software deployment.
• Delivery of comprehensive desktop support services to a user base of 20,000, addressing technical issues promptly across Windows operating systems and  internally developed client-server financial applications.

• Development of a bootable GUI to automate PC imaging and operating system installation processes.
• Assembly, repair, and sales of thousands of DOS and Windows-based PCs.
• Deployment and configuration of 10BASE-2 business networks utilizing NT4.0 and Novell Netware solutions.