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Charles Kounakowitch

Network & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Networking
Cloud
Hybrid environments
Datacenter
Automation
37 years old
Driving License
Amherst (03031) United States (New Hampshire)
Employed Open to opportunities
Network and cloud infrastructure engineer with 12+ years of hands-on delivery and technical consulting experience. Lifelong learner. Expertise in hybrid cloud architecture, secure enterprise connectivity, and cloud migration — with hands-on Azure and AWS deployments spanning vWAN, routeServer, TGW, and DX. Proven track record translating complex technical requirements into scalable, secure architectures across healthcare, global enterprise, and regulated environments. Experienced engaging technical and business stakeholders in pre-sales design discussions, architecture reviews, SOW development, and cutover planning. Multivendor certification portfolio spanning Cisco, AWS, Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto Networks, VMware, and Juniper
Skills

Data-center connectivity

  • Arista EOS / CVP
    Good
  • Cisco Nexus
    Good
  • VMware NSX-T, VRA/VRO
    Good

Cloud

  • Azure vWAN, Route Server
  • AWS TGW, DX
  • OCI
  • Hybrid routing design

Project Management

  • Communication
    Advanced
  • Problem solving
    Advanced
  • Managing tight deadlines
    Advanced
  • Team Work
    Expert
  • Negociation skills
    Advanced

Certifications

  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise
    ENCOR + ENAUTO
  • Cisco DevNet Professional
    DEVCOR + ENAUTO
  • Vmware VCAP-NV
  • AWS Advanced Networking
  • Arista L3 & L5
  • Aruba SDWAN Design and Deployment Expert
  • Juniper JNCIA-DC

Audiovisual & IT

  • Crestron Programming
    Good
  • System administration
    Good
  • AV architecture
    Expert
  • Powershell
    Good

Virtual Reality

  • Manage VR events
    Good
  • Setup tracking system
    Advanced
  • Setup cluster or multipipe solutions
    Good
  • Problem solving
    Advanced