Infraestructure Projects

Infrastructure & Network Modernization | Rafael I. Garcia-Rivera
Modern data center server racks

Infrastructure & Network Modernization

As a Senior IT Leader, I specialize in leading complete technological transformations to build secure, resilient, and scalable foundations for an organization’s future.

Tangible Results & Business Impact

40%

Increase in Network Resilience

60%

Improvement in Data Throughput

5.46-Year

Forecasted ROI on Security Stack

Consistently

Exceeded SLA Targets

1. Core Infrastructure Overhaul

We replaced obsolete systems with modern solutions, focusing on performance, security, and scalability to support critical academic and administrative functions.

  • Modernized telephony with a VoIP solution over dual 2 Gbps circuits and 18 SIP trunks.
  • Executed a three-phase server upgrade for LMS, backups, and virtual labs.
  • Transformed the security posture by deploying a modern Fortinet stack.
Clean installation of a modern network rack
Construction phase of a technology integration project

2. Campus Connectivity & Redundancy

A new connectivity fabric was engineered to ensure seamless and reliable high-speed access across all university buildings and to the wider internet.

  • Established an inter-building backbone with a dedicated fiber optic network.
  • Implemented an SD-WAN solution to guarantee uptime and optimize traffic flow.
  • Negotiated and secured a 5 Gbps dedicated internet access contract under the E-Rate program.

3. Governance & Strategic Oversight

Effective project management and data-driven governance were crucial to ensuring all initiatives were delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with our strategic goals.

  • Utilized a centralized IT Project Dashboard for milestone tracking and reporting.
  • Established a formal plan with key success indicators for infrastructure stability and budget adherence.
  • Provided technical recommendations and risk assessment matrices for new construction projects.
Rafael Garcia working hands-on in a server rack