Bill Burns

Senior Network Engineer at Nlets
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, US

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Charles Pippin

Bill is an extremely knowledgeable and competent professional. I had the luxury of not only reporting to him for some time but also working side by side on various projects once he started his own company. I would not think twice about working with Bill in any capacity or on any project. His work ethic is second to none. Any company would be lucky to have this professional working on their side.

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Credentials

  • VMware Certified Associate 6 – Data Center Virtualization
    VMware
    Nov, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
    Cisco
    Nov, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • CCDA
    Cisco
  • CCDP
    Cisco
  • CCIE R&S
    Cisco
  • CCNA Data Center
    Cisco
  • CCNA Route/Switch
    Cisco
  • CCNP Data Center
    Cisco
  • CCNP Route/Switch
    -
  • CCSI Cisco Certified Systems Instructor
    Cisco
  • CompTIA Cloud+
    CompTIA
  • VCP6 DCV
    VMware

Experience

  • Nlets
    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Network Engineer
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Support and implement data center and enterprise technologies. Support and implement data center and enterprise technologies.

  • Salt River Project
    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Data Center Principal
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2022

      Oversaw all operations of the data center in regard to networking. Plan, design, and architect the current network and what the future network will look like. Helped steer SRP leadership through the next generation of networks and fabrics. Oversaw all operations of the data center in regard to networking. Plan, design, and architect the current network and what the future network will look like. Helped steer SRP leadership through the next generation of networks and fabrics.

  • NETWORK426
    • Spain
    • Research Services
    • Owner and Trainer
      • Jan 2014 - Sep 2018

      At Network426, I provided architectural design with implementation in enterprise and data center networks. Cisco ACI 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS In-depth knowledge down to the ASIC Cisco Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k, 3k, 1000v UCS Manager and UCS Director UCS server deployment both blade and rack mount Network Automation via programming ASA with FirePOWER Legacy devicesAlong with design and deployment, I have worked closely with Global Knowledge and Cisco Systems, teaching and creating up-to-date classes. Those classes include: Routing and Switching CCIE R&S (CIERS), CCNP/DP, CCNA/DA, BGP, MPLS, IPv6 Data Center CCNP both Cisco Nexus and Cisco UCS, CCNA level Cloud CCNA

  • Go Daddy
    • United States
    • Senior Network Engineer
      • May 2013 - Apr 2014

      Senior Network Engineer Develop/design/deploy enterprise, data center, and service provider network infrastructures. Work with many business units to provide help in understand the packet flow of their networks and what applications run on what platforms. Design and implement solutions with Cisco ASR 9k/1k, Nexus 9k/7k/5k/3k/2k/1v, 6800, 6500s, 4500s, 3750, 3560x, ASA, ACS, ACE, Arista, Aruba, F5, A-10. Mentored peer and junior engineers and equipped them with the tools needed to perform their job better. • Mentor peer and junior engineers.

  • Rack Time Rentals
    • Owner and Trainer
      • Jan 1998 - Jan 2014

      Rack Time Rentals had three distinct aspects to the business. Consulting, training and rental of Cisco equipment. Consulting: I worked as a consultant on network architecture as well as implementation and design/redesign on a vast assortment of networks. Clients include retailers (Walmart, Amazon & Safeway), service providers (AT&T, Verizon, Comcast & British Telecom), finance companies (JP Morgan, Wells Fargo & American Express), technology companies (IBM, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco & Vortex6), health care companies (Cardinal Health & EDI), manufacturers (GM & Coca-Cola), aerospace companies (Lockheed Martin & Raytheon), transportation companies (UPS & Royal Caribbean), education companies (Global Knowledge & Fast Lane) and entertainment companies (Walt Disney). Training: I became a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI) in 2004. Instructed 14 different classes from CCIE Route/Switch, CCNP, CCNA, and data center courses like Nexus 7k/5k/1000v and UCS Manager. Rental: Rental of Cisco equipment online for instructor lead training around the world. Equipment includes route/switch, security, voice, service provider, and data center.Major Achievements: Grew initial startup into one of the world’s largest rack rental providers. Became the 1st Cisco Master Instructor outside of Cisco for the Routing and Switching program “Cisco 360.” Rolled out new and innovative training techniques in cooperation of Cisco Systems. Grew customer base through the acquisition of a major competitor.

  • Take Charge America
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Engineering Director
      • Aug 1999 - Sep 2004

      Managing technical director for IT/IS, WAN/LAN and telecommunication operations while supervising a staff of 20 people.Major Achievements: Expedited company growth from 20 to 800 users in less than 5 years through the development and deployment of an efficient and effective company IT and telecommunications network. Facilitated a seamless IT/IS/TELCO system relocation to a new 240,000 sq ft facility. Led a project to develop a disaster recovery program for operation, including offsite locations and redundant networks. Managed and configured TCA’s 1st Fiber Channel SAN in preparation for the new enterprise launch. Assisted in the company attaining its designation as an ISO 9001 business.

Education

  • Arizona State University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA
    1992 - 1995
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert....School of Hard Knocks.
    Doctorate of Networking, Networking
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