NETWORK ENGINEER

Stephen
Pollard

I design and implement robust network infrastructure, specializing in automation and enterprise solutions.

ABOUT

Building the backbone of digital infrastructure

I'm a Network Engineer specializing in large-scale WAN/LAN design and Python-driven orchestration. I focus on standardizing multi-site architectures, ensuring configuration correctness, and eliminating manual network operations through deterministic automation.

I have experience with both traditional on-premises enterprise environments and remote branch locations.

Currently focused on infrastructure as code and software-defined networking.

Network Architecture

Designing scalable and resilient network topologies

Automation

Reduce manual effort by automating workflows and infrastructure

Standardization

Ensure consistent configurations and architectures across all sites

Infrastructure

Design and implement enterprise network solutions

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Networking

BGPOSPFSD-WAN (vManage)IPsecCisco NXOS/IOS/IOS-XE

Observability

NetBoxSNMPSyslogWiresharkLinux

Automation

PythonNetmikoREST APIs

Certifications

CCNA
SELECTED WORK
2023

Enterprise SD-WAN Migration

Led the migration of a 20+ site enterprise network from traditional transport to SD-WAN architecture.

Cisco vManageSD-WANBGP
2026

dot1X Implementation

Automating workflow to implement port policy across 200+ sites leveraging Meraki API.

Zero Trustdot1XMeraki
2023

Network Inventory

Led effort to inventory entire enterprise network, discovering untracked devices, leading to final state for SSoT.

NetmikoPythonMeraki
2023

Network Automation Platform

Built internal tooling for automated network discovery, information gathering, and state tracking.

PythonNetmiko
CONTACT

Let's work together

Have a project in mind or want to discuss network automation? I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations.

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