Mike Bertram
About Mike Bertram
Mike Bertram is a Senior Network Engineer with extensive experience in managing network hardware and configurations. He currently works at KLDiscovery, overseeing a global network infrastructure and ensuring secure network operations.
Work at KLDiscovery
Mike Bertram has served as a Senior Network Engineer at KLDiscovery since 2008. In this role, he manages a wide area network (WAN) environment that includes MPLS, DMVPN, and static IPSEC connections, utilizing BGP as the routing protocol. His responsibilities include ensuring consistent and secure network configurations across all sites. He supports a network infrastructure that spans 45 global locations and 11 data centers, demonstrating his capability in handling extensive network operations. Additionally, he participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation to provide continuous network support.
Education and Expertise
Mike Bertram studied Telecommunications Technology at Dakota County Technical College. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to handle complex network systems. He is proficient in managing network hardware, including Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco routers, and F5 load balancers. His expertise extends to utilizing various network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Orion, IPAM, Solarwinds, Network Observer, Wireshark, and F5 Enterprise Manager.
Background
Before joining KLDiscovery, Mike Bertram worked at Bull Information Technology and Services as a Network Engineer III / Network Consultant from 1999 to 2008. During his nine years in this role, he developed his skills in network engineering and consulting while based in Eagan, MN. His experience in the industry has contributed to his current role, where he supports approximately 1000 network devices as indicated by Orion monitoring.
Network Management and Documentation
In his current position, Mike Bertram is involved in creating and maintaining visual documentation of the network using Visio. This documentation has played a significant role in reducing failures and repair times within the network infrastructure. His ability to manage network configurations and document processes contributes to the overall efficiency and reliability of network operations.