Jarrod Smith
About Jarrod Smith
Jarrod Smith is a Senior Network Engineer with extensive experience in network management and infrastructure design. He has worked for various companies in the Houston, Texas area, including roles at Atwood Oceanics and Diamond Offshore.
Current Role at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Jarrod Smith has been serving as a Senior Network Engineer at Diamond Offshore since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing network infrastructure and ensuring optimal performance across various systems. His expertise contributes to the company's operational efficiency and technological advancements.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Jarrod Smith held several positions in network engineering. He worked at Forum Energy Technologies as a Senior Network Engineer for seven months in 2018-2019. Prior to that, he served at Atwood Oceanics in various roles, including Senior Network Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and Network Supervisor from 2004 to 2016, accumulating a total of 14 years of experience at the company.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Jarrod Smith has demonstrated proficiency in managing complex network systems. He has implemented dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP and BGP for a global network. He is also responsible for maintaining cluster CUCM with SIP and PRI gateways, and he has set up and maintained an AWS presence for cloud backups.
Career Background in Networking
Jarrod Smith began his career as a Network Technician at Tadiran Microwave Networks from 1998 to 2001. He then transitioned to Atwood Oceanics as a Network Coordinator, where he worked from 2001 to 2004. He briefly worked as an IT Specialist at 3D/International in 2001 before returning to Atwood Oceanics.
Network Infrastructure Projects
Throughout his career, Jarrod Smith has been involved in significant network infrastructure projects. He oversaw the design and migration of network infrastructure to a new data center at Equinix, utilizing Nexus 9K Core and dual 5k's and 2k’s. Additionally, he managed the network migration to a new VSAT provider, collaborating to enhance quality of service and security measures.