## Adam Spera
> Passionate about networking, automation, and solving complex problems through thoughtful engineering, collaboration, and development.
📍 RTP, NC
📞 215-479-1260
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🌐 [adamspera.dev](https://adamspera.dev)
🔗 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtspera)
## 🚧 Experience
#### **Cisco – Data Center Consulting Engineer Intern**
*August 2024 – Present | Off-Site, PA*
- Led critical infrastructure projects on Nexus 5000 platforms globally.
- Managed deployment windows, standups, and change management for premier accounts.
- Developed tools like PortProxy to optimize IP routing into lab environments.
- Led SAP Dashboard to production readiness.
*May 2024 – August 2024 | Raleigh, NC*
- Supported ACI, NDFC, and UCS environments for enterprise clients.
- Built tools: ACI Audit, MagneticUI, and PSIRT Comms Kit (PACK).
- Contributed to sandbox lab and internal Cisco data center development.
#### **Cisco – Network Recreate Engineer Co-Op**
*January 2023 – July 2023 | North Carolina*
- Created simulated customer networks using Catalyst, Nexus, ASA, ASR, UCS, and NCS.
- Developed automation tools (e.g., OT6Plus, HighPriBot, Global Case Transfer Portal).
- Deployed infrastructure for Cisco's AutoPods using FirePower, DNAC, SD-WAN, and more.
#### **Arcadia University – IT Networking Intern**
*August 2023 – May 2024 | Glenside, PA*
- Led a greenfield deployment for a newly acquired campus site.
- Designed and secured FortiGate and Meraki-based environments.
- Planned and deployed a new DMZ using Cisco Nexus and AAA/RBAC.
*May 2022 – December 2022*
- Deployed 40+ Meraki switches and documented over 50 network locations.
- Assessed UPS and port health using Fluke analyzers.
*January 2022 – May 2022*
- Standardized network documentation and supported Meraki upgrades.
#### **CodeNinjas – IT Administrator & Counselor**
*June 2022 – September 2022 | Horsham, PA*
- Taught 30+ students (ages 5–14) Java and Python fundamentals.
- Maintained local network reliability for teaching continuity.
#### **Sparkmate – Software Developer**
*January 2022 – April 2022 | Remote*
- Led the development of a full-stack web application prototype.
- Managed GitHub, Slack, and internal team tooling.
## 🎓 Education
#### **Arcadia University**
*B.S. Computer Science, Concentration in Network Engineering & Administration*
August 2021 – May 2025
#### **La Salle College High School**
Diploma, Focus in Computer Science and Robotics
2017 – 2021
## 📜 Certifications
##### **Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center ([[Cisco Certifications|CCNP Data Center]])**
*Issued Jul 2024 · Expires Jul 2027 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core ([[Cisco Certifications|DCCOR]])**
*Issued Jul 2024 · Expires Jul 2027 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Data Center Automation and Programmability ([[Cisco Certifications|DCAUTO]])**
*Issued Mar 2024 · Expires Mar 2027 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA)**
*Issued Mar 2024 · Expires Mar 2026 · Credential ID: 0006644335AS*
##### **Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF)**
*Issued Mar 2024 · Expires Mar 2026 · Credential ID: 7115076329AS*
##### **Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise ([[Cisco Certifications|CCNP Enterprise]])**
*Issued Jul 2023 · Expires Jul 2026 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core ([[Cisco Certifications|ENCOR]])**
*Issued Jul 2023 · Expires Jul 2026 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified DevNet Professional ([[Cisco Certifications|DevNet Professional]])**
*Issued May 2023 · Expires May 2026 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – DevNet Core ([[Cisco Certifications|DEVCOR]])**
*Issued May 2023 · Expires May 2026 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Enterprise Automation ([[Cisco Certifications|ENAUTO]])**
*Issued Apr 2023 · Expires Apr 2026 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified DevNet Associate ([[Cisco Certifications|DevNet Associate]])**
*Issued Mar 2023 · Expires Mar 2026 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Cisco Certified Network Associate ([[Cisco Certifications|CCNA]])**
*Issued Mar 2023 · Expires Mar 2026 · Credential ID: CSCO14322827*
##### **Meraki FIT Level 2 Certification**
*Issued May 2024 · Expires May 2028*
##### **Fortinet NSE 1 Network Security Associate**
*Issued Aug 2022 · Expired Aug 2024 · Credential ID: dlfUoM3vZc*
##### **Google Analytics Individual Qualification**
*Issued May 2021 · Expired May 2022 · Credential ID: 80470926*
##### **Microsoft Technology Associate: Software Development Fundamentals (MTA)**
*Issued May 2017 · Expired Jun 2021 · Credential ID: 98-361*
## 💻 Projects
#### **TOPHAT – Topology Orchestration Platform**
*Sep 2024 – Apr 2025*
An open-source platform that transforms digital topologies into live physical network configurations using L2TP. Features a modern UI to design and deploy transparent node-to-node links in real time.
**Tech:** REST APIs, Cisco UCS, Netmiko, React Native, L2TP, Cloudflare, Python, PostgreSQL, Prisma, FastAPI
[Published Article](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtspera)
#### **IdioSplash – Open Source Meraki Identity-PSK & WPN Solution**
*Aug 2023 – Oct 2023*
The first open-source IPSK and Wireless Personal Network solution for Cisco Meraki environments. Built with Cloudflare Pages and AWS services to securely manage network access.
**Tech:** Python, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, Meraki API, Cloudflare Workers/Pages, HTML/CSS/JS
[Published Article](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtspera)
#### **Meraki Guest WiFi Portal with Cloudflare**
*Aug 2023 – Sep 2023*
Open-source customizable captive portal for Cisco Meraki. Enables tailored splash pages and access control via Cloudflare tools.
**Tech:** Python, Flask, Meraki API, Cloudflare DNS/Routing, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, JS
[Published to Cisco Meraki DevNet Code Exchange](https://developer.cisco.com/codeexchange/)
#### **Nexfil Online – OSINT Tool Web App**
*Nov 2022*
Flask-based web app hosted on Oracle VM that lets users find public accounts by username across dozens of online platforms.
**Tech:** Python, Flask, Oracle Cloud, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, JS
#### **Mykelos – Open-Source Networking Management Platform**
*Sep 2022 – Oct 2022*
Network management platform built on Netmiko for interfacing with Cisco devices via SSH. Allows for switch auditing, editing, and scripting from a local web UI.
**Tech:** Python, Netmiko, Flask, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, JS
#### **Nodeacle – Oracle Cloud NodeJS Configuration Script**
*Sep 2022*
Automates the setup of Oracle Cloud VMs to run and expose NodeJS services. Manages IP rules and service availability.
**Tech:** Bash, Node.js, Oracle Cloud, GitHub
#### **ScriptSwitch – Cisco Network Configuration Tool**
*Sep 2022*
Built for Arcadia University. Provides a web interface to create, modify, and deploy Cisco IOS configurations via Netmiko.
**Tech:** Python, Netmiko, Flask, HTML/CSS, JS
#### **LaundryLott – University Web App**
*Oct 2021 – Jul 2022*
LaundryLott is a student laundry automation and gig-economy tool that had over 150 daily users. Allows students to earn rewards for completing laundry for others.
**Tech:** Python, Flask, MySQL, MongoDB, Cloudflare Pages, HTML/CSS, JS
#### **Safe Links – Cybersecurity Chrome Extension**
*Mar 2022 – May 2022*
Published on the Chrome Web Store. Automatically scans all hyperlinks for potential threats using Google APIs and flags dangerous links in real time.
**Tech:** JavaScript, HTML, Chrome APIs
#### **Ocean Of Plastic – Environmental Twitter Bot**
*Dec 2021*
Daily bot that tweets updated stats on ocean plastic pollution to raise awareness.
**Tech:** Python, Twitter API, REST APIs