Resume for Vincent Tocco

Profile

Knowledgeable and talented professional with expertise on multiple hardware/software platforms, cloud and on-premise environments, architecture, planning, design, and software development. Dedicated individual who works well in a cross-team environment.

Enjoy leading and mentoring others across an organization.

Recent Experience

Software Development / Systems

Python/Django custom applications
Python network automation
Javascript and React
c++ and gRPC using protobuf’s
API consumer applications
Prometheus w/telegraf for live telemetry

Networking and Systems

Linux OS – multiple distributions
ISP Edge connectivity via BGP
DDOS detection/mitigation and automation
VMware SDN (NSX-T) / ESXi
ASA and Palo Alto firewalls (phys/virt)
Cumulus network OS on white-box
Spine/Leaf designs (multi-vendor)
Quality Of Service (QOS)
BGP, OSPF, (EIGRP), (RIP) routing
Datacenter/Cloud design and architecture
Ixia packet/protocol and load testing

Education

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Masters in Information Security

Specialization in network security policies and safe information handling practices
Experience in security site surveys and risk analysis for information systems

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelors in Computer Science with Mathematics and Finance minors GPA: 3.86/4.0

Software design and architecture
Network design, security of systems, and technology development
Coursework in C++ programming, and Intel x86 assembly

Certifications, Awards, and Training

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) #15507- December 2005 (Emeritus)
Vmware NSX-T/SDN Configuration and Troubleshooting
Ham Radio Amateur Extra - AE0CY
Boy Scouts of America: April 11, 1995 Received Rank Of Eagle Scout

Personal Interests

Raspberry Pi – hobby electronic and programming projects with 3D printing
Backpacking, camping, hiking, biking, travel
Technology in almost any form and learning as much as possible about it
Programming languages and building creative solutions to problems

Detailed Work Experience

2023 – Present, Netflix, Seattle, WA

CDN Reliability Engineer

Charged with maintaining and optimizing the Open Connect content delivery network

2020 – 2020, SpaceX Starlink, Seattle, WA

Principal Network Automation Engineer – Cloud, ISP Edge

Designed and developed a network automation platform to eliminate many repetitive tasks
c++ development utilizing gRPC to control BGP software containers and advertisements
Deployed Telegraf / Prometheus integrations using gRPC/gNMI telemetry for real-time data
Built automation and coordination for peering (IX/PNI) across the globe for POPs

2019 - 2020 – American Express, Phoenix, AZ

Lead Network Automation Engineer / Architect - Cloud/Pop Full-Time

Developed a DDOS application to modify internet BGP advertisements on multiple devices
Designed, tested, deployed a private cloud-based internet POP with multi-team collaboration
Lead developer and architect for future SDN technologies including VMware NSX-T
Built software/scripts that automates device configurations to reduce user error

2018 – 2019 – Antarctic Support Contract (ASC), Leidos, Denver, CO

Lead Infrastructure/Enterprise Architect

Lead the research, architecture, and testing of new software solutions for the entire enterprise
Architected and organized a secure user segmentation strategy for all stations
Developed and maintained the 5+ year technology roadmap across the entire I.T. organization

2017 – 2018 – United States Antarctic Support (USAP) – GHG Contractor to NSF

Senior Network Engineer – McMurdo Station, Antartica

Lead engineer for configuration, deployment, and monitoring of network infrastructure
Monitored and optimized satellite based network connections and Riverbed appliances
Built and utilized automation tooling for ease of configuration and upgrades
Designed, programmed, and deployed Cisco VoIP solution with analog gateways

2016 – 2017, American Express, Phoenix, AZ

Lead Network Software Architect – Cloud, Data Center—Contractor

Developed application to build and deploy configurations to network devices
Started the automation team for consistent network configuration deployments
Lead design role for end-to-end network technologies in the enterprise (LAN, WAN, Storage)
Designed and deployed multi-use spine/leaf storage network for FC, FCOE, iSCSI

2016 - FinTech, Vestboard.com, Phoenix, AZ

Lead Software Engineer/CTO

Developed complete cloud hosted single page software application for equity grants using Meteor/React in Javascript/Node with encryption at rest for MongoDB
Built out systems infrastructure with Cloud based servers and global DNS hosting
Designed and deployed Nginx reverse proxy solution to allow server/software upgrades

2015 – 2016 – Silicon Valley Bank, Tempe, AZ

Senior Network Architect – Network Engineering

Lead architect role for new remote Datacenter with Spine/Leaf design and EVPN
Lead configuration and deployment role for company-wide WAN optimization (Riverbed)
Developed quality of service configurations for real time environments

2013 – 2015, American Express, Phoenix, AZ

Lead Network Architect – Data Center / Telepresence Video—Full Time

Quality of Service lead engineer – architected, tested, oversaw implementation of global policy
Lead architect for Cisco Telepresence voice/video across multiple campuses
Lead design role for end-to-end network technologies in the enterprise (LAN, WAN, Video)

2012 – 2013 – Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA

Senior Escalation Engineer – Catalyst Business Unit

Top level internal and customer support for Catalyst switches
Cisco IOS support lead for hardware/software bug identification, and mitigation
Create test cases and lab re-create scenarios for customer deployments and pervasive issues
Manage customer sentiment and work with TAC to develop complete solutions
Lead root cause analysis and solution delivery for customer facing issues/problems
Coordinate software bug fixes and delivery through maintenance releases

2009 – 2012 – Front Office Staff, Scottsdale, AZ

Independent Technical Consultant/Franchise Owner

Lead technical consultant for IT systems with Front Office Staff Corporate
Remotely manage and configure services for new client provisioning
Consult with small businesses on phone systems, networks, wireless, and VoIP installations
Migrated small businesses to cloud solutions for productivity increases
Operated independent call center with 3 full time employees

2006 – 2009 – Netarx (Logicalis), Farmington Hills, MI / Phoenix, AZ

Senior Network Engineer / Sales Engineer

Lead network and systems integration engineer for Cisco product installations
Manage technical resources and verify proper procedural installations
Lead Subject Matter Expert for complex routing and switching configurations/issues
Design and configure CallManager Express and Unity Express solutions for small office environments
Plan, configure, deploy CallManager and Unity for large campus installations
Design and configure Security, QOS, WAAS, and MPLS installations

2004 – 2006 - Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI

Network Engineer

Level-3/4 support with direct responsibility for global quality of service (QOS) network infrastructure
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Catalyst 6500 platform
Lead design role for router and switch configuration templates
Lead lab testing manager for new IOS and CatOS code certifications before global deployment
Evaluate vendor products and services, negotiate contracts and procure services
Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors

1997 – 2004 - Eastern Michigan University ICT, Ypsilanti, MI

Senior Network Systems Engineer

Level-3 support with direct responsibility for the entire campus network infrastructure
Lead role in re-design of the entire campus core network, and distribution/access devices
Installed multiple Cisco Catalyst 6513 switches with a 10 Gigabit backbone
Responsible for campus firewall setup and management of redundant Cisco PIX 535’s
Configure and manage Cisco 3030 VPN concentrator for secure remote access
Install and manage Cisco ACS server for radius and tacacs+ authentication and authorization
Install, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain network switches, routers, and bridges including Cisco, Fore, Bay/Nortel, Ungermann-Bass, 3com, and custom configurations created with Linux
Manage student help with job and time coordination, and delegate appropriate resources.
Extensive experience developing and maintaining a multiple domain Windows NT/2000 network