KEVIN CARDONA
NETWORK ENGINEER-| Tel: - | LinkedIn: kdcardona | Caracas, Venezuela
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Telecommunications Engineer skilled in network design, implementation, optimization, and
troubleshooting for Enterprise and Service Provider environments. CCNP Enterprise
certified with 5+ years hands-on experience across multiple vendors like Cisco, Huawei,
Juniper, Fortinet and MikroTik. Proven proactive team player with strong customer support
skills and a drive for continuous learning. Aspiring CCIE.
Service Provider Network Engineer
DIGITEL Corp. | Jun 2022 - Present
Transformed national network infrastructure by migrating and implementing over 40
next-generation Huawei NetEngine and ATN routers, significantly upgrading Backbone
and Backhaul infraestucture.
Engineered robust network solutions that boosted the performance and scalability of
the national Backbone and Backhaul, integrating crucial protocols like MPLS, MP-BGP,
and ISIS.
Streamlined implementation processes by creating detailed Methods of Procedures
(MOPs) for operational teams.
Provided critical Tier-3 escalation support, maintaining network stability and resolving
complex issues.
Orchestrated project success by effectively bridging communication and coordinating
efforts among diverse technical teams and external partners.
Freelance Network Engineer
Lactalis Group Venezuela | Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
Led the network modernization project for Lactalis Group, Venezuela, replacing legacy
core and access layer devices with Cisco Catalyst 9500/9200 Switches and configuring
Cisco Catalyst 9800 WLC with C9120 APs.
Configured and deployed foundational network services on Cisco switches, including
remote access, management VRF, and static routing.
Engineered high availability by implementing Cisco StackWise for core layer redundancy
and increased port density.
Executed professional installation practices, including rack mounting, grounding, and
cable management, for new network devices and access points.
Provided comprehensive technical training to client staff on network topology and
protocols such as STP, VTP, StackWise, LACP, VRF, and OSPF.
OAM Service Provider Network Specialist
DIGITEL Corp. | Jun 2019 - May 2021
Optimized and troubleshot MPLS networks to ensure the proper functioning of MPLS
L2VPN and L3VPN across the national infrastructure.
Configured and maintained protocols including MPLS, MPLS TE, BGP, ISIS, STP, and
VRRP on Huawei NetEngine 8000 X-series and NE40E-X routers.
Developed comprehensive troubleshooting manuals, standardizing procedures and
enhancing team efficiency.
Led the training of entry-level personnel on Service Provider Network topics (MPLS,
MPLS TE, BGP, L2VPN, L3VPN).
Managed team operations and achieved departmental goals during periods of leadership
absence, demonstrating strong leadership and responsibility.
IP Networking Intern
Italcambio | Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
Configured, administered, and maintained MikroTik devices (e.g., RouterBoard RB750,
Cloud Router Switch CRS 125), ensuring network stability and performance.
Authored clear and concise technical manuals on MikroTik feature and protocol
configurations (e.g., QoS, VTY security, WiFi, L2/L3 Switching, VLANs, LACP, OSPF,
VRRP, GRE), improving team understanding and standardizing procedures.
EDUCATION
TECHNICAL
COMPETENCIES
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
2024 - 2027
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
2020 - 2023
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER DEGREE
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO
2014 - 2019
Layer 2
VLAN | VTP | ETHERCHANNEL | LACP | PAGP | STP | MST | PORTFAST |
BPDU GUARD | BPDU FILTER | LLDP
Layer 3
VRF | PBR | ROUTE FILTERING | SUMMARIZATION | REDISTRIBUTION |
ROUTING PROTOCOL AUTHENTICATION | BFD | EIGRP | OSPFV2 | OSPFV3 |
BGP | MULTICAST
Transport Tehnologies
MPLS | LDP | L2VPN | L3VPN
LEAKING | DMVPN | TUNNEL GRE
IKEV2 | SECURITY ASSOCIATIONS
CRYPTO MAPS | TRANSFORM SETS |
| MP-BGP ADDRESS FAMILIES | ROUTE
| IPSEC | KEY MANAGEMENT | IKEV1 |
| SECURITY PROTOCOLS | AH | ESP |
IPSEC PROFILES | DMVPN | NHRP
Security
ACL | PORT SECURITY | PRIVATE VLAN
FEATURES | ZBF | FIREWALL
|
IPV6 INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
Management
CONSOLE | VTY | SSH | SNMP
NETWFLOW | PING | TRACERT
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DEBUGGING
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WIRESHARK
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SPAN
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Network Services
FHRP | HSRP | VRVRP | GLBP | NTP | AAA | DHCPV4 | DHCPV6 | NAT |
PAT
Network Services
CISCO | JUNIPER | FORTINET | HUAWEI | MIKROTIK
CORE COMPETENCIES
PROBLEM SOLVING | EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION | CONTINOUS LEARNING | TEAMWORK |
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS | ADVANCED ROUTING | ADVANCED SWITCHING | NETWORK SECURITY
| WIRELESS NETWORKING | HIGH AVAILABILITY | NETWORK MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT |
TROUBLESHOOTING | SCRIPTING | NETWORK DIAGRAMING | PROJECT DOCUMENTATION |
PROACTIVE
