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[__Luke Richardson__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson/) is currently employed as Network Architect in London.
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***
* Passionate about all things Network Automation.
* Determined to deliver robust and scalable Infrastructure as Code.
* Adept at working with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects.
---
<img src="lukeoson-profile-ring.png" width="195" align="right" alt="luke-face" />
Network Architect<br>
<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><br>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-richardson/">Linkedin</a><br>
<a href="tel:+447376209455">+447376209455</a><br>
<a href="https://github.com/lukeoson/lukeoson.github.io">lukeoson</a><br>
<a href="https://www.credly.com/users/lukeoson">Acclaim</a><br>
Please don't hesitate to book time with my <a href="https://calendly.com/meet-luke-richardson">Calendly</a>.
---
## Employment History
[__Luke's Employment__](https://www.credly.com/users/luke-richardson.dca3c027) in the Technology Industry includes WeWork & Dimension Data.
| Where| When | What| Why
| :-- | :-- | :-- | :-- |
| Available for Hire | 2024 - ♾️ | Network Automation | Bring it all together
| [Lloret](https://www.lloret.co.uk/) | 2023 - Present | Network Architect | Rediscover my Roots
| [WeWork](https://www.wework.com/) | 2019 - 2023 | Network Architect - Global | Build Complex Systems at Scale
| [Redstone](https://www.onnecgroup.com/) | 2017 - 2018 | Network Engineer & TPM | Prove Myself
| [Dimension Data](https://www.dimensiondata.com/en-gb/) | 2012 - 2017 | PM to Network Engineer | Learn the Ropes
## Education
[__Luke's Education__](https://www.credly.com/users/luke-richardson.dca3c027) includes a BA in Politics prior to his various Tech Industry roles.
| Where | When | What | Why |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIOI_3REG9zIDM0Fp9Xiyg) | 2008 - ♾️ | > 10,000 hours | Life long learner
| [University of London](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/) | 2005 - 2008 | Politics BA - 2:1 | I should have known better
| [Bishop Stopford](https://www.bishopstopford.com/) | 1997 - 2005 | x4 A-levels Grade A | The year they let you retake exams!
* [Verify Certifications with Credly](https://www.credly.com/users/luke-richardson.dca3c027) and check [Luke's Blog](https://lukeoson.com/blog) for current learning objectives.
## Carreer Achievements
[__Luke's Career__](https://www.credly.com/users/luke-richardson.dca3c027) story is of accending rigour & complexity. [Smartly Summarised](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria)
__Lloret Control Systems__
Greenfield Architecture of Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, & Allied Telesis.
_Lloret is a lovely company, but i'm regretfully unfulfilled with the industry segment. I'm looking for something more inspiring that embraces the paradigm shift toward Infrastructure as Code._
S : Network Design mapping Client Specifications to constraints.
M : Requirements delivered in strict adherence to defined budget.
A : Managed multitudinous stakeholders expectations.
R : Built a frame of reference for future project pipelines.
T : Delivered in strict adherence to defined timeline.
__WeWork__
Key contributor to the global Network Architecture.
_Circa 750 Branches spanning >100 Countries with x4 Data Centres in x3 Continents._
S : Transition the Global Branch Network to Juniper Full Stack.
M : Radically reduced outages & increased network performance.
A : Accommodations for budget & logistics constraints.
R : Enabled the Golden Config for global standardisation.
T : Completed refresh of First Generation Branches by 2023.
Key contributor to the global Network Automation & Orchestration Strategy.
_Much nuance here, lessons learnt and all that jazz._
S : Incorporate the Branch Network into a code pipeline.
M : Reduce the time to deploy a change from days to minutes.
A : Built block by block. Source of Truth & Assurance first.
R : Radically reduce team toil & increased Member MPS.
T : Complete the transition to Infrastructure as Code by 2023.
Owner & Keeper of Nautobot & Netbox Sources of Truth & IPFabric Network Assurance.
_[Network to Code](https://networktocode.com) & [IPFabric](https://ipfabric.com) are wonderful companies - I joyfully advocate for!_
S : Built Nautobot in AWS & IPFabric as distributed On-Premise.
M : Accurate Database of >10,000 network devices. No Diff.
A : Cross Functional collaboration with DevOps & Security.
R : Ensure we have viable Sources of Truth both actual & desired.
T : Complete the transition to Infrastructure as Code by 2023.
Administrative duties of Splunk Cloud Observability & Okta SSO.
_An unexpected void following Layoffs - I was eager to help!_
S : Be the gateway for SSO configuration & access in Network Systems.
M : Configuration & Access verified by Cyber Compliance Team.
A : Training & Documentation for Okta & Splunk.
R : Ensured the Network Team had the correct access to the correct systems.
T : Completed the transition to SSO Okta for capable Systems by 2023.
## Hobbies
[__Luke's Hobbies__](https://www.credly.com/users/luke-richardson.dca3c027) occupied much of his twenties as he pursued adventure sports.
_Alas, time flies, he is now 38 years old and primarily focused on his career._
Rock Climbing. [North Wales Trad](https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/set.php?id=165).
Mountaineering. Northern India & Nepal.
Luke's life tree looks like this:
```zsh
➜ Interests tree
.
├── Adventure
│ ├── Mountains
│ └── Rock Climbing
├── Politics
│ ├── Influential-People
│ └── Power-Structures
└── Technology
├── Infrastructure as Code
└── Network Engineering
```
## Testimonials
[__Luke's 2022 WeWork Performance Review__]()
_If you would like a reference, [Brandon Ross](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-ross-a00154/) would be a useful starting point._
***Describe how Luke has successfully delivered business impact:***
> "Luke is exceptionally good at identifying technology business opportunities and delivering on them. Luke's management of IPFabric and Netbox have been stellar."
_Brandon Ross, Network Architecture Director, WeWork_
***Describe how Luke could work to further elevate their business impact:***
> "Luke should continue his excellent progress at building relationships with other stakeholders around Wework."
_Brandon Ross, Network Architecture Director, WeWork_
***Categorize Luke's proficiency across each impact driver:***
*Luke Takes Actions & Delivers `>>>>>>>>>>>>>>`* **Core Strength**
*Luke Adapts Seamlessly `>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>`* **Core Strength**
*Luke Thinks Critically `>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>`* **Exceptional Skill**
*Luke Communicates Effectively `>>>>>>>>>>>>>`* **Core Strength**
*Luke Builds Relationships `>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>`* **Core Strength**
*Luke's Subject Matter Expertise `>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>`* **Exceptional Skill**
*Rate Luke's business impact `>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>`* **High**
---
> Thanks for taking the time to read my resume. [Please get in touch](mailto:[email protected]). 🎉
### Bye. ♾️