Rusty Risher

As a Sr. Network Architect for a healthcare system with 10 hospitals, I designed, implemented, and maintained scalable, secure, and efficient network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, cloud), selecting appropriate hardware and software, planning capacity, and ensuring compatibility with organizational and industry standards. I oversaw system installations, collaborated with business units, and implemented security measures to protect against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA. Monitored and optimized network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and conduct upgrades to enhance reliability. Additionally, maintained detailed documentation, develop disaster recovery plans, lead projects, mentor staff, and stay updated on emerging technologies to align solutions with business goals. Technical Experience • Security: Cisco ASA & Fortinet FortiGate (Firewalls, VPN, SDWAN), Trend Micro Tippingpoint (IPS/Malware), Elisity (Micro Segmentation), Cisco ISE • Layer 2/3 Switching: Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series (9300 & 9200), HP 5100 • WAN/Routing: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, VRF, Cisco ISR 1100, Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series (9500, 9400, & 9300) • Wireless: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Controllers and 9100 Series Access Points • Datacenter: Cisco ACI (Multi-Pod & Multi-Site), Cisco Nexus 9300 Series, BGP, VXLAN, Software Defined Network • Management: Solarwinds, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), BlueCat (IPAM & DNS), Cisco ThousandEyes • Automation: Python, Postman, Cisco Catalyst Center

Internetwork Engineering is primarily a valued added reseller of Cisco Systems equipment which provides implementation and managed services. Supporting organizations located in eastern TN, including Nashville, Knoxville, and the Tri-Cities area, and extending to accounts located in North Carolina and Georgia. Account verticals included healthcare, manufacturing, higher education and local government. Responsibilities include, Needs Assessment, Solution Design and Proposal, Product Selection, Team Collaboration, Lifecycle Management, Relationship Building, Business Alignment, Post-Sales Engineering Support. Technical Experience • Security: Cisco ASA & Secure Firewall, Cisco Secure Endpoint (AMP), Cisco ISE • Layer 2/3 Switching: Cisco Catalyst 9000, 6800, 4500, 3850, 3750, 2900 Series, Meraki • WAN/Routing: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, VRF, Cisco ISR 1100, Cisco ASR, Cisco 8000, Cisco Viptella, Meraki • Optical Transport: Infinera • IP Telephony (VoIP): Cisco CUCM, UCCX, IM&P, Expressway, Emergency Responder, WebEx Calling • Wireless: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Controllers and 9100 Series Access Points, Cisco AIROS • Datacenter: Cisco ACI (Multi-Pod & Multi-Site), Cisco Nexus 9300 Series, BGP, VXLAN, Software Defined Network • Server/Storage: Cisco UCS (B & C Series), Cisco Hyperflex, Pure Flash Array, VMWare VSAN, Nutanix, VXRail EMC VNX • Management: Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center)

Starting out as Bell Atlantic Network Integration and evolving into Verizon Business, provided presales telecommunication solutions including: • Customer premise infrastructure solutions manufactured by Cisco Systems, Enterasys, 3Comm, and Adtran • Network solutions including ATM, Frame Relay, MPLS, Private LTE and Switched Ethernet • Telephony solutions including SIP Trunking and Unified Communications as a Service Supporting organizations located across the entire State of West Virginia, with account verticals included healthcare, manufacturing, higher education and state and local government. Responsibilities included, Needs Assessment, Solution Design and Proposal, Product Selection, Team Collaboration, Lifecycle Management, Relationship Building, Business Alignment, Post-Sales Engineering Support. Technical Experience • Security: Cisco PIX, ASA • Layer 2/3 Switching: Cisco Catalyst 6500, 3750, 3650, 3500 Series • WAN/Routing: EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, Cisco ISR, Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN • IP Telephony (VoIP): Cisco CUCM, UCCX, IM&P, UCaaS, SIP, ISDN • Server/Storage: Cisco UCS, EMC VNX