Automotive operations case study

Fourteen switches. One coordinated modernization.

A regional automotive operation needed more than a hardware swap. The switching platform, physical cabling, rack organization, migration sequence, and ongoing serviceability had to be rebuilt together.

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Completed infrastructure from the anonymized engagement

01 / CONSTRAINTS

What made the engagement difficult

A large operational footprint spanning business and service functions
Existing wiring and racks that were difficult to trace and maintain
A live environment where extended disruption would affect revenue
Multiple switching locations requiring consistent standards

02 / EXECUTION

What Jaen led

Led deployment of fourteen Fortinet 400-series switches
Planned the modernization and cutover as one coordinated change
Rebuilt patching, cabling, and physical rack organization
Validated the environment for supportability after migration

03 / RESULT

What changed for the organization

Dramatically clearer physical and logical infrastructure
Improved visibility and troubleshooting across the switching environment
A consistent managed platform with room for future growth
Lower risk during future maintenance and change

Why it matters

A successful refresh does not merely replace old equipment. It leaves the next engineer with an environment that can be understood, supported, and trusted.

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