Henrique Lopes

Experience

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  Xtreme Memory

  May 1999 - Apr 2013

  Network Engineer
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  Tata Communications UK

  Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Sr. Customer Service Executive - Advanced Solutions Delivery

  Key Contributions: • Communicated articulately with clients and local service providers of different countries, like SFR, France Telecom, Orange, Unidata, Deutsche Telekom, Level 3, Verizon, Vodafone, etc.• Performed configuration and troubleshooting of routing (including BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, static routes, Redistribution), switching, DHCP, HSRP, QoS, Cisco CME and Unity, Access lists, SNMP, Netflow, PPPOE, Palo Alto and Check Point Firewalls, Proxy Bluecoat, and Zscaler for customers.• Troubleshot advanced solutions and services on core backbone networks, PE’s, CPE’s, LAC’s, LNS, and Business Switch for a customer base that includes mainly Fortune 500 companies, including financial and banking firms.• The services include MPLS, Internet Access, DSL, Provider Backbone Bridging, DMVPN, VOIP, VPLS, Site to Site IPSec VPN, MultiHomed Redundant Solutions, QoS, Traffic Policing and Shaping, among others. Show less

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  Consolidated Data Services

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Infrastructure Engineer

  Within this role, my mandate was to architect, support, and document network environments as well as to manage 400+ firewalls using multiple security contexts, both with CLI and ASDM. I configured and troubleshot VPN technologies, including Site to Site IKEv1 and IKEv2 (Flex VPN), Remote Access SSL. I performed WAN configuration (BGP, MPLS) and troubleshooting. I delivered third-level support for general network issues. I conducted configuration and maintenance of Cisco ISE with over 10,000 endpoints. Besides this, I undertook Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller and 100 APs' deployment and maintenance.Key Contributions: • Implemented new hub sites in London and supported the execution of enterprise disaster recovery plans.• Designed new security contexts for clients; NAT, Access Lists, Routing, and Firewall High Availability.• Produced and implemented network security across the WAN and LAN.• Configured and managed Nexus 9k including ACI for multi-tenant DataCenter, 7k, 5k, 2k, Catalyst 6500, 4500, and 3750 Switches. Show less

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  Dimension Data

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  Network Architect and Senior Network Security Engineer

  I configured F5 ASM and LTM, Check Point vSec in Azure Cloud. I formulated proof of concept to test new network infrastructure. I performed a business case study of Cisco ACI for client datacenter. I provided level 3 support for general network incidents. I utilised Python (Netmiko, Napalm) and Ansible for automation of configuration tasks. I prepared and presented a proposal to implement Algosec or Tufin for centralised security solutions and automation. Additionally, I served as team lead of junior engineers to deliver appropriate expertise and guidance.Key Contributions: • Planned and designed new LAN, WLAN, Cisco ISE, Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM), Monitoring (Cisco Prime and Solarwinds NPM), and Telephony for client network.• Led implementation of LAN/WLAN/Security Project and steered migration of workloads from onsite premises to Azure Cloud. Show less

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  AG Insurance

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2018

  Senior Datacenter Engineer

  As Senior Data Center Engineer, I administered Cisco ACI, Nexus 7K and 5K, Check Point and Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 LTM. I conducted study to implement Cisco Tetration analytics tool for micro segmentation of the ACI Fabric. I handled automation and programmability of full infrastructure using Python, Ansible, Jinja2, Rest API. Furthermore, I elaborated Request for Proposal for a New Software Defined Networking Oriented Campus Network.Key Contributions: • Accomplished implementation, configuration, and administration of Datacenter Fabric with Cisco ACI, Nexus 7K, and Campus Network consisting of Cisco Catalyst and HP Switches.• Deployed and managed Azure cloud, micro segmentation, and automation using Terraform. Show less

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  IBM

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  Senior Data Center, Firewall Architect and Automation Engineer

  I led design, deployment, and troubleshooting of Checkpoint Firewall infrastructure with several VSX Clusters and MDS. I configured and operated Cisco ACI and VMware NSX. I monitored deployment of multi-tenant private cloud environment for financial clients and migration plan. I delivered level 3 support for general network incidents. Key Contributions: • Developed an automation system for configuration of Cisco ACI and Checkpoint Firewalls.• Produced Infrastructure as Code and Automation of ACI, Checkpoint, VMware NSX using Python, Terraform, Ansible, Jinja2, PowerShell, Gitlab for CI/CD Pipeline, Git for version control, REST API.• Directed implementation, configuration, and administration of Datacenter Fabric with Cisco ACI and Nexus Switches. Show less

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  Hitachi Energy

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

  Global IT Solutions Architect for Network, Security and Automation

  Within this role, I am entrusted to offer services by analysing latest technology, innovation, and market trends, and assessing their potential impact relevance to Hitachi Energy, emphasising Software Defined Network Solutions (Cisco SDWAN, Cisco SDA) and a Cloud First approach. I understand and integrate business economic considerations to the development of target technology architecture. I communicate articulately with all stakeholders regarding expectations, business, and technical requirements, maintaining compliance with Group IT policies and procedures. I provide 3rd line and coordinate specific aspects of 2nd line network service support. Moreover, I recommended innovative solutions that meet client’s specific business environmental needs.Key Contributions: • Spearheaded complex projects and ensured participation in the research, planning, and implementation of innovative infrastructure services and solutions, including network access and connectivity, systems processing, voice and data technologies, information security and internet technologies.• Steered the Group to invest in appropriate IT technologies and technical platforms that help to standardise IT environment, slash operational costs, and maximise business value. • Coordinated actively with the Infrastructure, Security, and Application Solution Architects to deliver consensus-based enterprise solutions that are aligned with IT technology/platform architecture roadmap. • Contributed to work on full inter-operability between technology/platform architecture domains as well as enterprise architecture domains and information security.• Researched and evaluated alternatives within the marketplace. Engaged in the development of specific aspects of strategies and plans for assigned infrastructure, network-related services, and solutions. Show less

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  Check Point Software Technologies Ltd

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Senior Security Engineer
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  Sunrise GmbH

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior Network Engineer - SDWAN | SASE