Mark Ryan
About Mark Ryan
Mark Ryan is a Network Engineer at MacStadium in County Dublin, Ireland, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in deploying and managing network infrastructure, including firewalls and various network environments, while also providing 24/7 support and collaborating with global teams.
Work at MacStadium
Mark Ryan has served as a Network Engineer at MacStadium since 2019, contributing to the company's network infrastructure in County Dublin, Ireland. His responsibilities include providing 24/7 support and maintenance of network systems, which involves hardware and software upgrades as well as security feature deployments across MacStadium's data centers. He plays a key role in the deployment of network designs that support customers utilizing infrastructure for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) and large-scale application development. Mark collaborates with a global team and external vendors to ensure timely project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Mark Ryan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from the University of Limerick, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He possesses extensive expertise in deploying and managing both physical and virtual firewalls, including Cisco ASA and Firepower series. His knowledge encompasses a wide range of network technologies and protocols such as HSRP, VRRP, EIGRP, OSPF, and VXLAN. Mark has high-level proficiency with network hardware platforms, including Spine/Leaf Nexus and Cisco Catalyst, as well as operating systems like IOS, CatOS, and NX-OS.
Background
Prior to joining MacStadium, Mark Ryan worked at Intel Corporation for a total of 11 years, where he held the position of Senior Network Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and Network Engineer from 2008 to 2016. His tenure at Intel provided him with significant experience in network engineering and infrastructure management. Mark's career has been characterized by his ability to manage diverse network environments, including Bare Metal hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, and virtualized environments using VMware.
Achievements
Mark Ryan has demonstrated a strong commitment to network infrastructure management throughout his career. His role at MacStadium involves the critical task of ensuring the reliability and security of network systems. He has successfully supported the deployment of complex network designs tailored to meet the needs of customers engaged in CI/CD and large-scale application development. His collaborative work with global teams and external vendors has contributed to the timely delivery of various projects.