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Stiven Castro
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Bolivia
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- SNetwork SpecialistSOLUCIONES TECNOLOGICAS FINUP SAMar 2024 - Current (2 years 8 months)Lead network and infrastructure initiatives, including the deployment of an alternate data center for a major Bolivian bank using Cisco ACI PoD architecture. Spearheaded hybrid network optimization with Cisco and Fortinet equipment, implementing high-availability protocols and micro-segmentation. Configured Active Directory and enabled secure SSO through Fortinet integration. Deployed a centralized SIEM solution with WAZUH for enhanced threat detection and automated incident response. Designed and implemented cloud-based disaster recovery infrastructure on Hyper-V, ensuring business continuity through secure VPN connectivity and compliance with defined RPO/RTO metrics. Additionally, managed the company's Microsoft 365 cloud infrastructure,
- RProject SpecialistREI MotionFeb 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)• Led cloud migration of infrastructure for COSPAIL RL Water Cooperative. • Designed secure VPN and firewall rule sets. • Implemented IP telephony system for Call Center and Administrative Offices. • Defined infrastructure and security requirements. • Delivered a scalable and secure cloud environment.
Network Operations Center EngineerCOTASDec 2015 - Mar 2024 (8 years 4 months)• Drove continuous improvement initiatives in NOC infrastructure and efficiency, enhancing overall operational performance. Additionally, provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for critical incidents affecting key corporate clients, including banks and industrial firms. Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues within IP data networks and IP telephony infrastructure, while managing dedicated Layer 2 and Layer 3 links to ensure operational continuity and prompt incident resolution in high-impact environments.- Networks Technical SupervisorAccessJun 2008 - Dec 2015 (7 years 7 months)• Supervised installation, provisioning, and maintenance of external plant equipment. • Prepared performance reports and KPIs.
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- FFortinet Cybersecurity AssociateJun 2024 - Current (2 years 5 months)
- Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise InfrastructureCiscoFeb 2023 - Current (3 years 9 months)
- CCCNA: Switching, Routing & Wireless EssentialsJun 2022 - Current (4 years 5 months)
- Engineer's degreeUniversidad Tecnológica Privada De Santa CruzJan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years 1 month)
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- ICloud Disaster RecoveryINPASTAS S.A.Jan 2025 - Feb 2025 (2 months)esigned and deployed a cloud-based disaster recovery strategy with secure site-to-site VPN, ensuring fault tolerance and business continuity aligned with defined RPO/RTO objectives.
- ISIEM DeploymentINPASTAS S.A.Nov 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)
- IData Center VirtualizationINPASTAS S.A.Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)Led the virtualization of a client's data center, performing physical-to-virtual (P2V) migration of bare-metal servers onto a Hyper-V environment. Implemented high-availability network configurations using VLANs and switch independent teaming. Designed and deployed a cloud-based disaster recovery strategy with secure site-to-site VPN, ensuring fault tolerance and business continuity aligned with defined RPO/RTO objectives.
- IHybrid Cisco/Fortinet Network OptimizationINPASTAS SAJul 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)Designed a redundant core network with high-availability protocols (HSRP, STP, LACP) and micro-segmentation for enhanced security and performance. Migrated key systems to Hyper-V, implementing VLAN micro-segmentation and Switch Independent Mode for high availability. Configured Wazuh for full security monitoring, strengthening SOC capabilities with automated incident response. Built a cloud-based DR site with secure site-to-site VPN, automated failover, and strict RPO/RTO compliance for business continuity.