FONCIANO WACKIN S. SALAZAR

[email protected] +639297264117 San Mateo Rizal, Philippines
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/foncianowackinsalazar

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Level 1 Network Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on expertise in network administration, troubleshooting, and support for enterprise environments. Skilled in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and network monitoring tools. Known for resolving issues quickly, optimizing network performance, and providing reliable technical support to end-users and cross-functional teams. Committed to maintaining secure, stable, and high-availability network operations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Network Engineer Level 1
07/2023 - Present
Orro Group , Makati City, Philippines
Configured and optimized network devices, including routers, switches, and access points using Cisco Meraki and Fortinet, improving network stability and reducing downtime.
Delivered remote technical support and troubleshooting to end-users, achieving a faster resolution rate for network-related issues.
Collaborated with third-party vendors and carriers to swiftly resolve network incidents, minimizing service disruptions and enhancing SLA compliance
Monitored network performance and analyzed traffic patterns using advanced tools, leading an increase in network utilization efficiency
Participated in a 24/7 on-call rotation, ensuring continuous support for critical network emergencies and reducing incident response time.
Documented network configurations, changes, and procedures to maintain an accurate network inventory and knowledge base, facilitating smoother team handovers and audits
Technology Specialist
10/2019 - 07/2023
SMITS Inc. (San Miguel Group of Companies) , Pasig City, Philippines
Delivered Level 1 network support to over 200 non-technical users, reducing average resolution time through effective desk-side assistance
Troubleshot and resolved LAN issues involving routers, servers, switches, and other network devices, improving network uptime.
Coordinated with network service providers (Globe Telecom, PLDT Inc., Skycable) and vendors to ensure SLA compliance, resulting reduction in service disruptions
Configured and utilized SolarWinds monitoring tool to create network topology maps and extract detailed reports, enhancing network usage visibility and performance analysis
Managed LAN and WAN performance data via SolarWinds, diagnosing and resolving complex network problems that improved overall network reliability.
Remotely accessed routers using PUTTY to perform timely maintenance and troubleshooting, minimizing on-site interventions
Prepared technical reports with evaluations and recommendations for network device repairs, upgrades, or replacements.
Monitored Enterprise and SMC HOC Digital Signage Systems and critical servers (Active Directory, Lotus Notes, SAP, Firewall) daily, ensuring 99.9% system availability
Maintained detailed logs of network and server downtime using Microsoft Excel and ServiceNow Ticketing System, facilitating trend analysis and proactive issue resolution
Supported additional IT operational functions, enhancing overall team efficiency and service delivery
Technical Support
06/2018 - 09/2018
SPICRM Inc. , Manila City, Philippines
Led the setup and configuration of hardware and software for over 50 employees, ensuring seamless installation of cables, operating systems (Windows and macOS), and essential applications
Diagnosed and resolved an average of 20+ technical issues weekly by communicating effectively with users and performing thorough computer diagnostics, improving system uptime.
Developed and maintained detailed documentation of IT issues and resolutions, accelerating troubleshooting processes and reducing repeat incidents.
Managed and updated inventory records for desktop hardware and software components, enhancing asset tracking accuracy.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
06/2015 - 04/2019
Centro Escolar University , Manila City, Philippines

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Cisco Router Configuration, Cisco Switch Configuration, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, VLANs, Subnetting, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft Operating Systems, Service Now (SNOW)
Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Customer Service, Work Under Pressure
Tools: SolarWinds, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Microsoft Office
Other: Computer Literacy, Technical Support, Industry Knowledge

CERTIFICATIONS

Fortinet NSE 1: Information Security Awareness
08/2023
Fortinet
Fortinet NSE 1: Network Security Associate
08/2023
Fortinet
Foundation of Cybersecurity by Google & Coursera
03/2025
Google & Coursera
FCF - Introduction to the Threat Landscape 3.0
06/2025
Fortinet
FCF - Getting Started in Cybersecurity 3.0
09/2025
Fortinet

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