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Christian Talent

@mattfraaij

1d ago
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Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO
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I’m a Cloud Network Engineer of over 20 years of experience designing and implementing scalable, secure IT infrastructure for global enterprises. Specializing in AWS, SD-WAN, VMware, and Microsoft 365, I deliver solutions that enhance reliability, security, and efficiency. At Compassion International, I architected a global VPN for 4,000 users, reducing traffic by 90% through split tunneling and AWS Global Accelerator. I also redesigned satellite office networks with SD-WAN and BGP, cutting deployment times to 30 minutes using Terraform and lowering incidents originating from satellite offices by 72%

As a certified Scrum Master, I blend technical expertise with agile project management to lead cross-functional teams. I’ve managed up to 16 direct reports, driven CRM/ERP replacements, and standardized network segmentation for enhanced security. My certifications (VCP-DC 6.x, MCITP-EA-2008) and hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, Cisco, and Palo Alto Firewalls ensure robust, future-proof architectures.

While my strength lies in infrastructure design, I’m constantly enhancing my automation skills (e.g., Terraform) to complement my work. I thrive in dynamic environments, coaching teams and delivering measurable impact, like reducing packaged apps from 1,300 to 250 at ROC Zadkine.

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160000/year

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Member since November 2025
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