Network Engineer Resume Auburn Hills, MI - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

20+ years providing network support to large global corporationsDetail - oriented and analytical network engineer with extensive experience in serving large corporations with network support, installation, integration, and upgrades. Collaborates with other professionals to resolve complex issues with unique solutions. Capacity to assist large numbers of remote branches in a timely manner. Ability to optimize communication through Continuous Quality Improvement activities. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to forge strong and long-lasting partnerships.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: Cisco IOS, NX-OS, PRTG, SolarWinds, & Wireshark

Protocols and Standards: TCP/IP suite, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Frame-Relay, ISDN, NAT/PAT, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, ARP, STP, VLANs, VTP, 802.1Q, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, EtherChannel & Inter-VLAN routing

Networking Hardware: Cisco IOS switches 2960, 3750, & 6500 series. Cisco Nexus switches 2248,5548, 7010, & Riverbed SteelHead WAN optimizer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Network Engineer

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Key Achievements:

Maintained an AT&T AVPN (MPLS)/AVTS WAN for all remote sites and data centers.
Maintained project management objectives and timeline for a major upgrade to data infrastructure.
Investigated and identified issues that could potentially harm network environment, planned for correction, and resolved them.
Managed third-party vendor relationships, and contacted them regarding service repairs.
Restored and/or upgraded Cisco hardware using telnet and other application tools for local and remote configuration and troubleshooting resulting in time and cost savings.
Worked on multiple projects, including, 1) Cisco Nexus 2k, 5k, 7k / ASA 5510 firewall virtualization and network replacement at US colocations, and 2) installed and migrated cloud and physical network pods into new, virtualized Cisco infrastructure.

Network Engineer

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Implemented and managed data center and remote sites for Global Field Operations for more than 400 sites, connected through IPsec VPN’s and maintaining constant connectivity through redundant tunnels to international distributed sites. Ensured availability of network through technologies, including VSS, HSRP, Virtual Port Channels, in combination with redundant hardware and cabling infrastructures.

Key Achievements:

Disaster recovery site relocation and buildout, built new DR network from the ground up.
Provided service for Cisco Catalysts 6509 and 6513, Nexus 2248, 5548, and MDS 9148 switch network infrastructures.

Senior Network Specialist

Confidential, Troy, MI

Key Achievements:

Streamlined successful integration of networks and servers after company acquisition.
Ensured 99.95% network availability, despite rapid growth. Managed and maintained connectivity between all 80 sites, for seamless transmission of data nationwide.
Successful executed cutover of entire company WAN from Sprint (frame-relay) to AT&T (MPLS).
Designed and set up network. Evaluated, purchased, configured and installed equipment.
Installed and configured a network connection in a temporary office during a colocation strike to allow continuous billing/accounts receivables.
Improved network uptime from 90% to 99% with preventative maintenance and upgrades.
Performed key role in providing network support to LAN Admin’s and call center dramatically reducing operational cost.
Built and maintained backup data center in Indiana.

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