OBJECTIVE:

My goal right now is to advance my career as a network engineer or architect and to find a company that I can learn and progress with. I am a very fast and motivated learner with technology, and try to learn all I can in my spare time.

SUMMARY:

• Experienced in configuring/building Network Infrastructure and Technology, such as
• Wireless Networks and Security
• Optimizing channel management on 2.4ghz & 5ghz networks (a, b, g, n, AC)
• Deployment and configuration of Access points for best signal across large buildings
• Designing different Wi - Fi systems for guest access via Portal or WEP/TKIP key, along with secure systems for business or residential
• Ethernet
• Cabling for CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a
• 568a & 568b Wiring for phone, data, and other compatible devices
• Building IDF and MDF Stations
• Familiar with TCP/IP version 4 & 6, UDP, IPX/SPX, uPnP, DHCP, DLNA, DNS, VNC, RDP, SMB (Samba or windows shares), FTP/HTTP(S) and NETBIOS
• Simple and advanced network configurations/shares in Windows and Linux environments, and cross platform environments.
• Local and network user management accounts.
• Experienced in remote desktop/server applications and services, such as VNC and RDP Protocols.
• Experienced in configuring personal remote file access systems and user accounts for both local access and world wide access.
• Very good with phones/smart phones/computers, such as:
• Microsoft Products (25 Years Basic Experience, 17 Years Professional Experience)
• All Windows Operating Systems, including Professional, Home, NT, Server, and even DOS
• Familiar with Windows Smartphones
• Troubleshooting, networking, driver installations/upgrades
• Ability to make *.bat files to streamline deployment tasks
• Linux (10 Years Basic Experience) familiar with basic Linux commands and services built servers and workstations running Linux for multiple purposes
• Android Devices (7 Years Experience)
• Rooting, Factory Resetting, Backup and Restoration
• ROM Development, XML
• Flashing radio's, PRL's, kernels, etc.
• Updating Devices, Troubleshooting, and Repair

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Building, upgrading, and repairing PC's - Confidential and Confidential, Windows, Linux, and Mac OS
• Wiring homes and commercial locations, both prewire and old building installations, for Data, Video, Sound, Home Automation, Security and Surveillance. I design/engineer whole home setups for people and businesses, and install all the cabling, jacks, panels, network switches, modems, splitters, in-wall speakers, mount TV’s, racks and devices, and configure everything from the backbone to the client end devices to function as the customer demands.
• Installing networks and network equipment (routers, switches, printers, scanners, cameras, etc.) for home and commercial use
• Installation of Patch Panels
• MoCA Network Installations / Expansions
• Installing and configuring backup solutions
• Local backup solutions utilizing multiple Hardware and Software RAID Technologies such as RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10
• Remote Backup solutions utilizing online cloud services such as Dropbox and Google Drive, as well as Remote Server based solutions utilizing FTP, WebDAV and other software based solutions like Tonido.
• Installing media racks, home automation, multi-room audio, and other advanced home media devices
• Demonstrating ways to make Media Centers and Servers more accessible by introducing 3rd party Technologies, such as Android Phones and Tablets
• Installing Ethernet and coax drops for phone, data and video systems in both new and existing home builds
• Installing automated and remote controlled lights, garage doors, and other network attached smart home accessories
• Working with customers and explaining technology, and selling services and products based on customers’ demands and/or requirements
• Basic and Advanced Satellite system installation / HDTV Antenna Installation
• Ability to build MDU (Multi-Dwelling Unit) installations
• Ability to build advanced MATV and SMATV Headend systems
• Understanding of VHF and UHF frequencies and Digital Channel bands for Antenna, Satellite and Cable Services.
• Electrical Installations
• Building sub-panels
• Experienced in 110/120v and 220/240v electrical systems, as well as 6v, 12v and 24v systems (motorcycles, cars, RV’s, etc.)
• Installing reciprocals and battery backup units
• Troubleshooting issues on site, both with and without knowledge of devices / configurations of:
• Networking Equipment, such as routers, modems, switches, MoCA devices, patch panels, etc.
• Printers, scanners, fax machines, etc.
• Phone systems - Residential and commercial PBX boxes, 110 blocks and 66 block panels
• Sound and Video systems, such as High End Receivers, Multi-room audio switches and amplifiers, MATV systems, etc.
• Examining and researching unknown products and finding solutions or other products to fix or improve issues
• Testing and Analyzing cabling and hardware issues for all types of wire, from speakers, to Ethernet, to coax, to electrical
• Basic ability to test and repair some circuit board issues by probing and replacing bad capacitors, resistors, power supplies, etc.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded company acquired Wendy’s Locations to Aloha System, which included replacing and configuring Servers, Network Equipment (Routers, Switches, PoE Switches, Access Points), PoS (Point of Sale) Registers and equipment, Cash Drawers, receipt printers, Kitchen monitors and bump pads, Drive Through Boxes, phone systems, etc.
• Installed/upgraded Ethernet cables in new and old buildings
• Tested & repaired equipment in store and at home, such as registers, cash drawers, bump pads, receipt printers - pretty much anything that broke.
• Traveled to other Technicians areas to help troubleshoot complex issues that couldn’t be resolved by Help Desk or other Technicians responsible for the area
• Worked as a team to complete large tasks.
• Ability to lead a team and follow a team as needed.
• Reason for leaving:
• Salary was too low and hours were to long (30k/year salary with consistent 80+hour work weeks)

Confidential

Cable Technician / Installer

Responsibilities:

• Worked with several different types of cable, such as Cat5/e, Cat6, Cat6a, RG6, RG11, Coax, Speaker, 25 Pair, 100 Pair, and Fiber Optic
• Pulled cable and terminated locations along with some MDF/IDF locations at Merrill Middle School and Abraham Lincoln High School, and provided help to the completion of the DoTS (Department of Technology Services) center and assisted in the completion of many other Denver Public Schools
• Very familiar with Panduit products, such as their jacks for Cat5, Cat6, Cat6a; LD10, T45, and TG70 raceway, and several other Panduit products
• Very good at Pulling/Routing cable efficiently, and very professionally
• Required to meet and/or exceed government specifications for low voltage wiring
• Reason for leaving:
• Laid off after the Denver Public Schools project was completed. Company downsized.

Confidential, Golden, CO

Phone Sales Representative

Responsibilities:

• Contacted current customers about renewing Service Plans (warranties)
• Met or exceeded the company set sales goal of .77 sales/hour regularly
• Reason for leaving
• Wanted to leave the sales field and move towards Technology