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Managing the signal flow from the originating microphone and camera to the customer's CDN, I kept the packets flowing and the signal on the air. Also responsible for the infrastructure of the main studio and all the remote studios.
John Munoz
INTRODUCTION
I'm a problem solver, taking a "Big Picture" approach to challenges.
ABOUT
My approach to solving complex problems.
With almost 30 years in this field, I have a strong background in optimizing performance, security, and scalability by strategically deploying hardware, software, and cloud technologies. I’m experienced in configuring and maintaining multi-platform environments, integrating directory services, and managing complex network topologies with high availability and redundancy.
I excel at leading infrastructure upgrades, network migrations, and security-hardening initiatives to ensure seamless operations and minimal downtime. I’m a collaborative problem-solver with a proven track record of delivering robust, cost-effective solutions that align with organizational goals.
RESUME
Experience
Here is a quick summary of my latests experience. Download my full resume at the bottom of this page.
Mercury Radio Arts / BlazeMedia
2023-Current
Director of Engineering
First Guarantee Mortgage Corporation
2019-2023
Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer
Directed server installation, configuration, and testing in data centers as well as provided Tier-3 support to developers,
InfoSec, and end users. Designed secure LAN/WAN, data storage, and cloud-hosted applications in Azure and AWS. Headed
migrations from on-premises/vSphere to AWS. Implemented SIEM, DNS consolidation, and security policies across
Barracuda, Cisco, and Palo Alto systems. Oversaw BCP/DR programs, vendor management, and office network buildouts.
Maintained 24/7 availability for critical incident resolution.
TheBlaze
2017-2023
Media Support Engineer
I relocated studios from NYC to Dallas within two months with zero broadcast downtime while deploying Asterisk PBX, segmenting networks across Juniper/Cisco/Aruba/Ubiquiti, and building a carrier-redundant IBX with cloud interconnects (AWS, GCP, Azure). I managed hybrid cloud environments, on-prem AD integrated with Azure AD/OneLogin, and enterprise platforms including O365, Google Workspace, Atlassian, Slack, and multiple VPN solutions. I supported daily broadcast operations across Hyper-V/VMware, engineered OTT/VOD workflows with Google Anvato, migrated master control in-house, and maintained high-availability routing using BGP and OSPF.
Texas A&M AgriLife
2009-2017
System Administrator II
Managed IT networks for Texas A&M AgriLife in Weslaco and Dallas. Provided support for servers, infrastructure, and lab IT operations.