PMP-Certified Infrastructure Leader

Douglas David Sanchez

Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager delivering enterprise network modernization, data center migration, cloud infrastructure, and multi-site technology programs from planning through cutover and stabilization.

Available for senior opportunities · United States · On-site, hybrid, or remote

Professional portrait of Douglas David Sanchez
13+ yearsInfrastructure and network delivery
100+ sitesRegional deployment coordination
10K+ usersSupported by capacity programs
99.99%Uptime achieved across major programs
Executive profile

Technical credibility. Program discipline. Business outcomes.

PMP-certified infrastructure leader with an MBA and 13+ years across enterprise networks, data centers, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and multi-site operations.

I lead complex infrastructure programs from scope definition and integrated planning through vendor coordination, RAID governance, change control, cutover, stabilization, and executive reporting. My background combines hands-on network engineering depth with accountable, business-focused delivery.

Target roles include Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, Data Center Program Manager, Network Infrastructure Program Manager, IT Delivery Manager, and PMO leadership.

Program DeliveryScope, schedule, budget, RAID, dependencies, KPIs, and reporting
InfrastructureData centers, Cisco networks, IP/MPLS, Metro Ethernet, AWS
Operational ReadinessCutover, rollback, testing, SLA governance, and handover
Stakeholder LeadershipEngineering, operations, facilities, vendors, and executives
Delivery impact

Measured outcomes across infrastructure programs.

Selected results reported across network, cloud, data center, and multi-site initiatives. Every value maps directly to a documented project outcome.

Operational improvement

Shared scale: 0–40%

Sources: HCLTech AWS delivery, MDS IP/MPLS expansion, Netdata BGP/NAT architecture, and HCLTech site decommissioning.

Selected project portfolio

9 projects
Network3
Data Center2
Telecom / Metro2
Cloud1
Multi-Site Assets1

Primary-domain classification of the nine projects shown below; categories are mutually exclusive.

Selected portfolio

Programs that changed infrastructure at scale.

Nine representative projects selected for relevance, measurable outcomes, and breadth across network, data center, cloud, telecom, and service delivery.

Data CenterNetwork ModernizationCloudMulti-SiteTelecomService DeliveryBGP
HCLTech2024-2025

Enterprise Core Network Modernization

Replaced six Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches with Catalyst 9407 platforms across three controlled maintenance windows.

500+ users supported with zero unplanned downtime.

Cisco Catalyst · Change Windows · Risk and Rollback Governance
HCLTech2024-2025

15-Rack Data Center Relocation

Planned and executed a two-weekend relocation, coordinating infrastructure, facilities, business dependencies, vendors, and cutover readiness.

Business continuity maintained for 15 departments with no daily-operations impact.

Data Center Migration · Cutover · Vendor Governance · Business Continuity
HCLTech2024-2025

AWS Infrastructure Delivery

Coordinated cloud infrastructure supporting 10+ business systems across engineering, operations, and stakeholder teams.

Provisioning time reduced 40% while maintaining 99.99% uptime.

AWS · Cloud Infrastructure · Delivery Governance · Operational Readiness
HCLTech2024-2025

Multi-Site Decommissioning and Asset Recovery

Directed three site decommissions in 30 days with controlled inventories, vendor actions, risks, dependencies, and audit-ready disposition.

$50K+ in assets recovered; maintenance costs reduced 15%.

Multi-Site Delivery · Asset Recovery · Vendor Management · Risk
MDS Telecom2019-2023

IP/MPLS Capacity Expansion

Led planning, KPI definition, risk management, and delivery governance for IP/MPLS and internet capacity serving 10,000+ users.

Capacity increased 29%, enabling multi-year scalability.

IP/MPLS · Capacity Planning · KPI Governance · Stakeholders
MDS Telecom2019-2023

Metro Ethernet Backbone Deployment

Directed cross-functional infrastructure deployment across 10 sites, including schedules, testing, blockers, SLAs, and operational handover.

99.99% uptime achieved with all SLA targets met.

Metro Ethernet · Multi-Site · SLA · Handover
Netdata2019

Secure BGP and NAT Network Architecture

Designed and implemented a secure BGP/NAT topology for an enterprise environment, combining routing-policy control, network segmentation, technical documentation, and operational support.

Routing latency reduced 20% and network stability improved across 500+ user endpoints.

BGP · NAT · Cisco Routing and Switching · Network Security · High Availability
ZTE2015-2019

Regional Multi-Technology Deployment

Led 2G, 3G, 4G, and Metro Ethernet deployments across Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire from readiness through acceptance.

100+ sites coordinated through integration, cutover, and handover.

Telecom · Site Readiness · Acceptance Testing · Cutover
ZTE2015-2019

Six-Site Data Center Deployment

Directed planning and delivery of six data centers, each supporting up to 1,000+ users, with infrastructure readiness, risk controls, testing, and handover.

Delivered on budget and 15% ahead of schedule with zero reported post-launch security breaches.

Data Centers · Program Delivery · Security Readiness · Handover
Career progression

From network engineering to enterprise program leadership.

Progressive responsibility across banking networks, telecom infrastructure, enterprise accounts, and global IT delivery.

HCLTech

Project Manager

2024-2025

Cogent Communications

Global Account Manager

2023-2024

MDS Telecom

IT Project Manager

2019-2023

Netdata

Network Engineer

2019

ZTE

Network Engineer

2015-2019

Grupo eDISTel

Network Administrator

2014-2015

NewTech Sistemas

Network Analyst

2012-2014

Licenses, certifications and education

Certified leadership backed by infrastructure depth.

Complete credential portfolio spanning project management, enterprise infrastructure, routing and switching, and information assurance.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute · Issued February 2024 · Expires February 2027

Credential ID: 3771819

Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Infrastructure Implementation

Cisco · Issued February 2023 · Expires February 2029

Credential ID: 97226abc77c14a7184cc9ffb9e2db7a9

Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core

Cisco · Issued February 2020 · Expires February 2029

Credential ID: V6ZX9WRB7LF1QG5G

CNSS 4011 Recognition

National Security Agency (NSA) · Information systems security recognition

Credential ID: 430724190049EKYL

Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Expired

Cisco · Issued December 2017 · Expired August 2023

Credential ID: 430724190047HKAI

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching

Cisco · Issued December 2014 · Expires February 2029

Credential ID: 419804172099HQCF

MBA + IT Engineering

Master of Business Administration · Engineer in Information Technology

Technical Program ManagementIT Project and Program ManagementPMO GovernanceVendor ManagementRisk ManagementJiraSmartsheetCisco CatalystIP/MPLSBGPOSPFIS-ISRSVPMetro EthernetPalo AltoAWSData Center MigrationCloud MigrationBusiness Continuity
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Ready to lead the next infrastructure program.

Open to senior project and program leadership opportunities across enterprise infrastructure, network modernization, data centers, cloud migration, and multi-site delivery.