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Kuang-Yi Lai

Kuang-Yi Lai

Vice Technical Director
Taipei

Summary

Network and security professional with nearly 10 years of hands-on experience in network infrastructure deployment, system integration, and cybersecurity solutions. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise and multinational network environments using Cisco, Fortinet, and PaloAlto technologies. Leadership background with experience managing a 9-member technical team, overseeing complex projects, and ensuring network reliability and security compliance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Technical Director

Aursenior Information
06.2021 - Current
  • Performed regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of client network equipment.
  • Installed and configured switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and security devices.
  • Conducted presales projects: network and cybersecurity solution planning and presentation.
  • Provided Tier-2 technical support.
  • Managed department operations for a team of 9 members: Project tracking, task assignment, manpower allocation, and staff hiring and training.
  • Led network infrastructure upgrade projects for large multinational enterprises, including wired/wireless networks and security systems
  • Planned architecture and generated configuration templates, established operational plans, and provided technical support.

Senior Engineer

Genesis Technology
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Performed regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of client network equipment.
  • Installed and configured switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and security devices.

Key Projects:

  • Global Firewall Deployment : Implemented Palo Alto firewalls across Taiwan, China, and Germany; configured global SSLVPN, Site-to-Site VPNs, and dedicated routes; centralized management via Panorama.
  • Firewall Upgrade and Replacement: Deployed 18 FortiGate firewalls at headquarters and Taoyuan branch; established global Site-to-Site VPNs; centralized logging and analysis using FortiAnalyzer.
  • Enterprise-Wide SD-WAN Implementation: Built SD-WAN network across headquarters and 14 branch offices using FortiGate firewalls; managed bandwidth and load balancing; centralized firewall policies via FortiManager.
  • Corporate Network Restructuring : Redesigned IP schemes, global routing, VPNs, and firewall policies for Taiwan headquarters and branch offices.
  • Factory Network Firewall Deployment : Implemented FortiGate firewalls to control inter-segment traffic and analyzed traffic using FortiAnalyzer.
  • Maintained network environments and devices for multiple large-scale technology clients.

Network Engineer

Global-Link Consulting & Service
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • Performed regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of client network and server equipment.
  • Installed and configured network devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless equipment.

Customer Support

Tutor ABC
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Provided technical support for online English instructors, resolving issues such as network latency, microphone/camera malfunctions, and basic computer troubleshooting.
  • Facilitated communication between instructors and students, monitored class progress, and ensured smooth course delivery.
  • Managed instructor scheduling, evaluated teaching quality, and conducted class performance oversight.
  • Communicated effectively in English with instructors and students.

Education

Bachelor - Information Technology

Fu Jen Catholic University
Taipei
04.2001 -

Skills

Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching

Timeline

Vice Technical Director

Aursenior Information
06.2021 - Current

Senior Engineer

Genesis Technology
04.2019 - 06.2021

Network Engineer

Global-Link Consulting & Service
10.2016 - 03.2019

Customer Support

Tutor ABC
10.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor - Information Technology

Fu Jen Catholic University
04.2001 -
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