Networking Projects

Goals: Re-design the network to support diverse traffic needs across multiple stores and secure voice, video, CCTV, and data.

Challenges: Coordinating 1,700 routers, ensuring secure access to sensitive services, and managing a high-traffic network with layer 7 security.

Solutions: Established T1 and DSL GRE links, configured VLANs for traffic isolation, and implemented firewall protections with DMZ. Used Snort and Squid for advanced threat detection.

Outcome: Improved resilience, streamlined data traffic, and enhanced communication security through robust segmentation and security layers.

Goals: Establish a reliable network infrastructure, separating voice and data traffic for optimal performance.

Challenges: Balancing various traffic types on a shared network while maintaining quality for both voice and data.

Solutions: Configured edge, core, and access layers with VLANs, segregating traffic for efficient bandwidth use.

Outcome: Enhanced operational performance, stable connectivity, and reduced network congestion.

Goals: Improve network efficiency and security, especially at Colombian HQ, with segregated pathways for voice and data.

Challenges: Managing secure access and high data volumes for remote and local traffic.

Solutions: Re-architected network with core distribution and access layers, introduced VLANs, and implemented VPN and firewall security.

Outcome: Enhanced security, reliable communication, and improved network performance.

Goals: Establish an ISP network for over 100 retail clients, isolating internet services for each store.

Challenges: Maintaining client isolation and preventing data crossover on a shared infrastructure.

Solutions: Deployed WAN T1 links, configured edge routers, distribution switches, and VLANs for isolated client networks.

Outcome: Provided reliable, isolated internet services for retail stores, enhancing privacy and performance.

Goals: Improve network resilience with multi-ISP failover and optimize infrastructure for performance and redundancy.

Challenges: Configuring seamless failover, optimizing SAN performance, and ensuring PCI DSS-compliant data protection.

Solutions: Implemented multi-ISP failover, upgraded to 1Gb switches, optimized SAN with jumbo frames, and integrated AWS with direct connect and metro Ethernet links.

Outcome: Enhanced resiliency, minimized downtime, and achieved PCI compliance for secure data handling.

Goals: Integrate office networks with AWS resources, enhancing security and simplifying architecture.

Challenges: Integrating legacy and cloud systems, managing monitoring, and reducing configuration complexity.

Solutions: Configured LAN connections, set up AWS transit gateways, ACLs, and VRF, and deployed Zabbix and Snort for security monitoring.

Outcome: Streamlined AWS connectivity, improved security, and simplified network architecture.

Goals: Establish connectivity within Cross Country Mall's ISP setup for smooth internet access.

Challenges: Configuring secure internet connectivity within a shared infrastructure.

Solutions: Integrated with mall's ISP using VLANs for data isolation and reliable connectivity.

Outcome: Provided stable and secure internet access for Blimpies within the mall.

Goals: Create a reliable metro network, enabling efficient data transport across Circuit City locations.

Challenges: Ensuring stable connections and managing OSPF routing for optimized path selection.

Solutions: Configured MPLS and T1 links across locations, set up OSPF for route optimization and redundancy.

Outcome: Increased network reliability and efficiency for inter-store communications with dynamic routing.

Goals: Set up a reliable LAN and segregate services for secure and efficient handling of company operations.

Challenges: Establishing clear service lanes for diverse traffic types on a shared network.

Solutions: Configured VLANs to isolate printing, POS, video, and voice traffic.

Outcome: Improved network performance and reliability, supporting a more organized and secure network.

Goals: Connect multiple office locations with secure, efficient LAN services, segmenting services for clear traffic paths.

Challenges: Creating a cohesive LAN setup with clear service segmentation across multiple locations.

Solutions: Established VLANs to separate services like voice, data, and POS.

Outcome: Enhanced communication and service quality across locations, with dedicated lanes for each service.

Goals: Set up a dedicated LAN with VLANs to separate voice from data services, enhancing call quality and network efficiency.

Challenges: Ensuring reliable connectivity for both voice and data services, avoiding cross-traffic issues.

Solutions: Configured routers and switches with VLANs to isolate VoIP traffic.

Outcome: Improved call quality and reduced latency, supporting telecom operations with reliable, segregated service pathways.

Goals: Establish a network to handle restaurant operations, including POS and voice traffic, without interference.

Challenges: Integrating POS systems and voice services on the same network while avoiding congestion.

Solutions: Used VLANs to separate POS, video, and voice traffic for better performance.

Outcome: Reliable network operation, enabling seamless communication and transaction processing for the restaurant.

Goals: Provide LAN connectivity across multiple stores with service segregation to meet business needs.

Challenges: Ensuring consistent network performance across stores with a unified yet segmented setup.

Solutions: Set up VLANs to prioritize and separate services across stores.

Outcome: Enhanced network reliability, with seamless service integration tailored to each store's needs.

Goals: Connect multiple offices with a secure LAN setup, isolating various traffic types for security and efficiency.

Challenges: Managing diverse services across offices, requiring clear and secure traffic segregation.

Solutions: Implemented VLANs for service-specific paths, ensuring isolated channels for printing, POS, video, and voice.

Outcome: Improved inter-office communication with a structured, multi-service LAN setup, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency.