Resume
Eddie Hendrickson
Title: Network Automation Engineer
About
Network Automation Engineer with 15+ years of IT experience and multi-year background in network infrastructure, now focused on network automation and infrastructure modernization. Currently at Network to Code building Nautobot applications and contributing to open-source network automation tools. Proven expertise in Ansible automation, Nautobot development, network security (Cisco ISE), and Python-based infrastructure solutions.
Core Competencies
- Python & Django software development
- Nautobot application development and network source of truth implementations
- REST API design and GraphQL integration
- Ansible playbook development and standardization
- Cisco ISE and access control administration
- Open-source contribution (Nautobot, Netmiko)
Experience
Network Automation Engineer
Network to Code / Remote / August 2023 - Present
- Developing and maintaining Nautobot applications for network source of truth and automation
- Building REST API integrations and GraphQL queries for network infrastructure management
- Contributing to open-source projects (Nautobot, Netmiko, and related network automation tools)
- Implementing Python/Django-based software solutions for network automation workflows
- Designing and deploying Itential Workflow Automation sequences for enterprise network operations
- Architecting custom applications and tooling to solve complex network automation challenges for clients
Network Administrator
Raven Industries / Sioux Falls, SD / January 2020 - August 2023
- Led the push for automation by developing Ansible playbooks to enforce standards, automate workloads, and provide consistency to network hardware configuration changes
- Developed and maintained Network Access Control policies using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Led the migration of the enterprise's wireless infrastructure off ACS and into Cisco ISE for AAA services
- Updated 802.1x policies and led migration of enterprise to using User-based certificates for network authentication
- Designed network topologies and installed hardware for small to medium size greenfield deployments
IT Analyst
Gannett / Sioux Falls, SD / December 2015 – December 2019
- Upgraded local site telephony system to a company-hosted Avaya VOIP system
- Took a lead role on the endpoint management team to reduce security vulnerabilities and machine non-compliance throughout the Midwest region and at Gannett's largest sites
- Successfully reduced non-compliant machine vulnerabilities at 2nd largest site from over 20% to less than 2%
- Worked with infrastructure team to upgrade and consolidate data center hardware
Intern
University of Iowa Partners / Sioux City, IA / March 2015 – November 2015
- Consulted with local business owners on any IT needs, including network, SEO, and websites
- Analyzed, improved, and troubleshot network infrastructure for local business owners
- Designed websites for local businesses in a timely manner to improve customer base and outreach
Senior Support Professional / Team Manager
Convergys / Sioux City, IA / November 2010 – March 2015
- Worked closely with the client to develop training materials and resources for support staff
- Trained support staff on new products and service connectivity troubleshooting
Skills
- Languages: Python, Go, Bash, Django
- Automation & Orchestration: Ansible, Nautobot, Netmiko, Nornir, Itential, REST APIs, GraphQL
- Network Security: Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), 802.1x, Network Access Control, AAA Services
- Infrastructure: Wireless Migration, Network Topology Design, Greenfield Deployments, Data Center Management
- Tools & Platforms: GitHub Actions, Git, Docker, Cisco Networking Equipment, Pydantic
- Platforms: Linux, Windows, Cloudflare Workers, Cloudflare Pages