Lucas Borza
About Lucas Borza
Lucas Borza is a Senior Network Engineer with extensive experience in network engineering and management. He has worked at various organizations including PRA Group and Conquest Technologies, contributing to significant network enhancements and mentoring IT professionals.
Work at PRA Group
Currently, Lucas Borza serves as a Senior Network Engineer at PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA) in Norfolk, Virginia. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to various network engineering initiatives. During his tenure, he redesigned the company's global routing protocol to improve network resiliency, reliability, and redundancy. He also planned, designed, and reconfigured the headquarters campus switch network within 30 days, deploying 47 Cisco Catalyst switches. Additionally, he implemented the European WAN, which involved delivering 16 MPLS circuits and upgrading 18 network devices in a span of 21 days.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Before joining PRA Group, Lucas Borza held several positions in network engineering. He worked at Conquest Technologies, Inc. as a Lead Large Admin Field Network Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and as a Small Admin Field Network Engineer from 2015 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as an Associate Network Engineer at ABS Technology from 2006 to 2009 and as a Computer Operator at Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) from 2009 to 2012. This diverse background has equipped him with extensive knowledge and skills in network management and operations.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Borza holds a Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering and Information System & Technology from Old Dominion University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also earned an Associate's of Business Administration from Tidewater Community College, studying from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Cisco Certified Network Associate program at the Advanced Technology Center from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise in network engineering.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Lucas Borza has been involved in several significant projects. He successfully migrated 14 offices from a European acquired business onto the enterprise network within a four-month period. He enhanced corporate communications by implementing a multicast WAN for live executive broadcasts and transformed an unstable video communications system to a new global video conferencing standard. His work has also included deploying multiple new data center and call center environments across North America and Europe.
Mentorship and Career Development
Lucas Borza actively mentors IT professionals at all levels, supporting their career development and promoting network best practices. His commitment to mentorship reflects his dedication to fostering growth within the IT community and enhancing the overall capabilities of his team.