David Hernandez

David Hernandez has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. David currently works at Gigamon as a Senior Staff Professional Services Engineer since February 2021. Prior to this, David worked at Verizon for several years in various roles. David served as a Principal Engineer from August 2019 to February 2021, where they were responsible for establishing a Service Assurance team and forging relationships with other teams and vendors. Before that, as a Network System Performance Engineer IV from April 2017 to August 2019, they led a team in monitoring and optimizing the 4G network using various performance tools. From September 2015 to April 2017, David worked as a Network Engineer IV - Service Assurance, where they reviewed vulnerability and security compliance audits and developed network audits. David started their journey at Verizon as a Senior Network Technician in September 2011 and later transitioned to the role of Network Technician from June 2005 to September 2011. At both positions, they monitored and troubleshooted the Verizon Wireless nationwide data network while also participating in provisioning and configuration activities. Their career at Verizon began in April 2003 as an Associate Network Technician, where they gained experience in monitoring and troubleshooting the data network using Cisco and Juniper routers and switches.

Before joining Verizon, David worked at Net2Phone as a Data Network Technician from September 2001 to December 2002, where they monitored and maintained network integrity and troubleshooted network links and hardware. Their early career started at Merck & Co. as a Biopharmaceutical Research Associate from April 1999 to April 2001. Overall, David Hernandez has built a solid foundation of technical expertise and experience through their roles in various companies.

David Hernandez received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and History from Rutgers University - Newark from 1991 to 1996. Additionally, they obtained certification in "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" from LinkedIn in February 2021.