SUMMARY:

• A highly technical and goal - oriented professional with over 17 years of solid IT experience in Networking. Demonstrated experience in complex routing and switching, troubleshooting, design and Implementation. An organized engineer with the ability to manage multiple projects combined with a strong work ethic and a team player. Possess an Exemplary communication and presentation skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

DMZ Architectural & Engineering - Sr. DMZ Engineer(Network)

• Provide DMZ/DDoS/B2B/VPN Infrastructure Engineering and secured services to various LOB and B2B customers across various DMZ Zones. includes global DDoS detection and mitigation service, DMZ, B2B/extranets, encryption, Internet portal, and VPN while providing network level HLD and LLD designs. and solution delivery.
• Create Firewall rules, CCP and design packages as needed. Manage assigned networking projects, program components and deployments to deliver services in accordance with established company objectives. Maintain a thorough understanding of Network Infrastructure, IP Routing, DNS, Security, HTTP(S), VPN, and Network Monitoring tools. Utilize DDos tools like Arbor and Prolectics (Alamai ) for treat mitigations to include Application layer, TCP state table and Bandwidth DoS treats.
• Worked with SDN and Openflow1.5 Open V-switch Utilizing ODL (Open Daylight), Minninet, ONOS, HP VANS, Floodlight and RYU Controllers.

Confidential

Network Engineering Lead

• Provide Daily network support, troubleshooting and resolution for VF Corporation supporting over 800 retail outlets in over 67 countries and over 25 brands.
• Technologies include MPLS, BGP. EIGRP, ASA firewalls and a variety of network tools such as Solarwinds, and HP NNM. Setup, configure and maintain Cisco core routing infrastructure, distribution and access switching environments within multiple Datacenters. Worked extensively with various carriers such as Sprint, Confidential, BT and Century link. Other responsibilities include IOS upgrades on various platforms such as 3900 routers, Nexus 2,5 and 7ks, 3850, s 4500, ASR, 6500 switches. Document Network diagrams and topologies. Support Wireless Controllers /AP, DMVPN, Cisco CAM Troubleshoot malfunctions of network hardware and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services. Lead network deployment/configuration automation initiatives.
• Provide management reporting and be responsible for network capacity management.

Confidential

Network Architect - Charlotte, NC

• Provide Advanced Network Design, engineering and Technical solutions for AT&T Global Customers. Responsible for high-level network planning, design and optimization. Collaborate with other IT infrastructure teams, including Data Center, Storage, Service Desk, Security and Applications Development strategies and direction for network solutions, both current and emerging technologies such as VoIP, Wireless, Firewalls, Routers and Switches.

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer

• Consulted in the Architecture, design, and implementation of a Data center, LAN and WAN Infrastructure. For the Global FRB networks covering the entire US.
• Supported the following Cisco equipment’s Nexus 5548p and 7000 series, VSS, 6509, 6513 and 3750, 4507 closet switches and 7200 routers and ASA Firewall.
• Troubleshoot and supported a host of wireless controllers supporting over 1000 AP’s, Info lox Grid and MPLS VPN Supported OSPF, BGP, TACACS, (ACS) and RADIUS.
• Worked with Remedy Platform for Incident, change and backup management across the enterprise. Provided Infrastructure and troubleshooting support for Routing and Switching Services for various business units and customers, Sniffers, Net QoS and a variety of other network tools. Managed and participated in system wide IOS Upgrades on a variety of platforms such as Catalyst 4507, 6500, 12000 GSR; and stack switches. Worked with a variety of layer 2 and 3 technologies like STP, VRRP, VTP, and SVI. HSRP, VRF, FCOE and ether channel

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Sr. Network Engineer consultant

• Responsibilities include providing infrastructure-engineering functions for the enterprise network by engineering solutions for the bank.
• Specifically, designing, engineering and implementing reliable and high-performance redundant voice, data networks. Duties include:
• Engineering Design for LAN and WAN Infrastructure to various AG Edward sites. Build and Configure routers and switches using bank standards, Create DED, PICCT and Visio Diagrams. Deploy new Networks to approx.700 AG Edwards brokerage offices across the US. Test and deploy T3’s and T1’s dual carrier circuits.
• Verify connectivity.
• Perform extensive testing on new network to ensure there are no packet drops or bottlenecks. Add TACACS to devices using Opsware.
• Work with configurations and Network Drawings in database. Update DNS entries for all devices. Advanced knowledge of OSPF, EIGRP and BGP.

Confidential

Global Network Operation Center Level III NOC Engineer

• Provided escalation support to a Global customer (ABN AMRO) supporting network infrastructure spanning 57 countries in a NOC Environment. Specifically, troubleshoot and restored Network services, perform change management, upgrade software and hardware while maintaining a 99.999 uptime and strict SLA.
• Provided coaching and training to junior engineers. Supported a variety of platforms and technology including Cisco, Nortel, Bay network, MPLS and VPN. Worked with a variety of Cisco routers and switches. Utilized a variety of network monitoring tools like SMARTS, REMEDY, CISCO WORKS and other engineering tools.

Confidential, New York

LAN Engineering Unit - Network Engineer (P-3)

• Responsible for the overall management of all networking assets and production facilities to meet aggressive Business SLAs.
• Responsibilities include: WAN and LAN Engineering, capacity planning, traffic engineering, circuit acceptance, and troubleshooting.
• Designed and implement enhancements to the network architecture and lead deployment efforts for enterprise wide infrastructure upgrades. Participated in various Infrastructure migrations from Nortel to Cisco technologies. Participated in various Infrastructure migrations from Nortel to Cisco technologies.
• Responsibilities include providing Network Support to about 4,000 users, managing 2 data centers in 5 buildings within New York City. Manage and support a tiered layered high available Infrastructure, running OSPF. Other responsibilities include project Management, install, and test and commission various Data communication systems such as Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and MAN Networks across the enterprise.
• Support the following technologies: Cisco 3550, 3560, Responsible for preparing departmental budgets, training and performance review of staff. Provide support for the development of Technical specifications for procurement of equipment, evaluate vendor proposal, perform test and recommend selection of Data communications equipment. Collaborate with various departments in all areas of technology implementation and usage.
• Plan, direct and supervise the activities of 9 technical engineers and 4 support staffs.

Cisco Systems RTP, North Carolina

Customer Support Engineer

• Provided and supported customers with world-wide technical escalation problems from general configuration to complex troubleshooting and problem resolution on a variety of Routers, Switches, VPN Concentrators, PIX Firewalls, and Network Management CiscoWorkss2000 software.
• Troubleshoot and configured LAN switching devices like ether-channel, trucking, Multi-VLANS, token-ring switching, VTP and multi-layer switching. Supported a variety of IP based protocols like OSPF, BGP, IGRP, and EIGRP TCP/IP and supported Layer two WAN technologies like Frame Relay, and dial-in devices like ISDN, PRI & BRI.