Laurent Chalifoux

About Laurent Chalifoux

Resourceful engineer with seven years of experience in network design, user support, security policy creation, and data center facility management in entreprise IT environments. Excels in network engineering, Microsoft infrastructure, problem solving, and automation.I am interested in developing an expertise in implementing secure networking technologies, and designing infrastructure for enterprise environments. I have a proven ability to plan, engineer, manage, and negotiate to deliver cost-effective solutions with high client satisfaction. In my free time, I conquer mountains on skis, photograph the outdoors, play ping pong, and follow IT security trends.

Experience

1. IT Ot Network Consultant

   Siemens

   Jul 2021 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Provide expert guidance on network design, implementation, and cybersecurity- Drives design and implementation of secure and reliable Ethernet networks suitable for applications in manufacturing environments- Partner with customers to provide strategic guidance through informative consultation and recommendations on network technology/architectures to facilitate decision-making- Facilitate open dialogue between IT and OT teams

Education

• University of Ontario Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Information Technology, Networking and Security

  2011 — 2015

• Queens University

  Electrical Engineering

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Network Security
• Databases
• Cisco Systems Products
• Networking
• Firewalls
• Operating Systems
• Routing
• Microsoft Exchange
• Active Directory
• Cisco Technologies
• Outlook
• Data Center
• Microsoft Office
• Security
• Network Administration
• Windows
• Troubleshooting
• C
• Integration
• Technical Support
• Computer Hardware
• Routers
• Windows 7