SUMMARY:

• A highly motivated and enthusiastic network engineer with expertise and experience ranging from customer relations to network hardware and software implementation.
• Interested in applying experience and expertise in the LAN/WAN industry while focusing on network support and design development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Several years of progressive experience in LAN/WAN Technology.
• Experience with Cisco Hardware, Cisco Software, Cisco Protocols, Routed
• Protocols, Routing Protocols, Protocol Analyzers, Circuits, WAN
• Technologies, LAN Technologies, VOIP, Firewalls, Network Security, Wireless, Server Hardware, Network Operating Systems, Desktop Systems, LAN Software and General Applications.
• Cisco Hardware: Cisco Routers 700, 800, 1600,1700,2500,2600, 2800, 4000, 7000
• Cisco Switches 1900, 2900, 3500, 3750, 4500, 5000/5500, 6500 Series
• Cisco Nexus 7018, 7010, 5596, 5548, 5520, 9396, Cisco FEX 2232, 2248
• Cisco ASR 1002, Cisco ASR 1006
• Cisco Software: Cisco IOS Software 11.2, 11.3, 12.0, - 12.4T, 15.0 (IOS versions)
• Software, Cisco Network Management Software (Cisco Works LMS, VMS)
• Cisco CAT: OS 7.6, 8.4, Cisco NX-OS 5.2, 5.03, 6.0-6.1
• Cisco Protocols: Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), RIP (V1)RIP (V2), Multicast, Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), Enhanced
• Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Cisco Group Messaging Protocol (CGMP)
• Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), Cisco Virtual Switching System
• (VSS)
• Protocol Analyzers: Wireshark Network Analyzer, Ethereal Network Analyzer.
• Network Monitoring Software:: Cisco Works 2000, Cisco Netflow, Digex, MapnetMeasurenet (V 2.0), Jetmon, and Visual Route (V 6.1)
• HP Openview, WHATS UP GOLD, Solarwinds Engineer Edition
• Circuits: ADSL, T1, T3, OC3, OC12, OC48, Switched 56, CSU/DSU
• WAN Technologies: Frame-Relay, ISDN, HDLC, PPP, ATM, METRO-E, MPLS
• LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Switched Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed
• Data Interface, Virtual LANS (VLANS), Spanning Tree Protocol
• (STP), VLAN Transport Protocol (VTP)
• Voice Over IP (VOIP): Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM 9.1, 10.5), Cisco
• Unity Connection (CUC 9.1, 10.5), CIMC (Management) Cisco
• Jabber
• Firewalls/Security: Cisco PIX 500 Series Firewall, Cisco ASA 5500 SeriesCheckpoint, Juniper SSG Gateway/Firewall, Watchguard XTM
• 810, Watchguard 550e, TACACS/AAA
• Wireless: Cisco Meraki M16, M24 Access Points
• Cisco Aironet 340, 350, 1131 and 1232 Access Points
• Ruckus Zoneflex 7942, 7962 Access Points, Ruckus Zone Director
• 1000(Wireless Controller), Ruckus Zone Director 3000(Wireless
• Controller) Ruckus 7363, 7372 Access Points, Ruckus 7731
• Wireless Bridge, Siklu EtherHaul: 1200 E Band wireless radio.
• Server Hardware: Dell Power Edge 2400, 6300 and 6400 Servers, Compaq Proliant
• 5000 Servers, IBM PreNetfinity 704 PC Servers
• Network Operating Systems:: Novell Netware 4.11, 5.0, 5.1, Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT
• 4.0 Server, Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008
• Server, Windows 2012 Server
• Desktop Systems: Dell OptiPlex GX 400, Dell OptiPlex GX 110, Compaq DesktopsAcer Desktops, IBM Desktops
• LAN Software: Novell Client 32, Lotus Notes Client version: 4.6, 4.7, 5.0, - 5.07
• Remedy version: 2.2-4.0, and Bind View 7.0 for NDS. Outlook
• General Applications: Microsoft Office 2013,2010, 2007, Microsoft Visio.
• Wireless Applications: Cisco Air Magnet Pro 2.6
• Automation Software: HP Network Automation (HPNA) 9.3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Researched Network Equipment for Cisco VOIP and QOS compatibility.
• Designed Network Infrastructure for connectivity to main and remote sites.
• Upgraded 15+Sites from METRO-E to AVPN (MPLS)
• Configured new Cisco 3850’s and Cisco 3560’s (Layer 3) switches for remote sites. Configured EIGRP on Layer 3 switches. Configured Cisco2960 (Layer 2) switches at main site and remote sites. Configured Cisco Nexus 9396 Core switches. Configured Cisco 2232 and 2248 Fabric Extender (FEX) which connects to Cisco Nexus 9396 core switches. Configured Cisco 4451 Routers for AVPN (MPLS). Configured EIGRP on Cisco 4451 Routers. Configured site to site VPN using Cisco 1841 Routers. Configured Watchguard XTM 810 Firewall(s) and Watchguard 550e Firewall(s). Configured Watchguard Firewall Rules. Configured and set up site to site VPN on Watchguard XTM 810,550e Firewalls.
• Configured and managed Cisco Meraki M16 and M24 Access Points from Cisco Meraki Dashboard to connect to Cisco switch which connects to Cisco Meraki Cloud. Configured Cisco 2504 Wireless LAN Controller. Solarwinds configuration, and Maintenance used for monitoring network devices and IP Address Management (IPAM). Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM 9.1) Administration. Set up users and IP Phones in CUCM 9.1. Configured SIP Trunks on CUCM 9.1.
• Cisco Unity Connection (CUC 9.1) Administration. Set up user(s), User Voice Mailboxes, reset mailbox passwords, Sync LDAP Database with Active Directory. Set up/manage call handlers to forward calls.
• CUCM, CUC, IMP, Contact Center Express, Expressway, Vista Point, Zoom and Metropolis rollout to 10.5. Gathered prelimary data such as designing VLAN and IP scheme for VOIP for main site and Disaster Recovery site. Scanned and inventoried approx 750 IP phones into a spreadsheet/database. Working with carrier(s) for number portability

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• ver to Onenet Standard. The circuits consist of DS1, DS3, OC3, OC12.
• Configured Cisco ASR 1002 on site side and Cisco ASR 1006 and Cisco
• ASR 9000 on Data Center side. Configured OSPF, BGP, Prefix-Lists,
• Route Maps, QOS, Multicast.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• In charge of configuring and migrating 44000+network devices for Confidential Network. Migrating the devices over to new TACACS Servers using HPNA or manually. The devices consist of Cisco CRS-1 Core Routers, Cisco Nexus 7010, Cisco Nexus 5520, 5548, 5596 Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, and 3750,3560,2960,4948 IOS based switches. Cisco 1721, 1841, 2811, 2821, 3845 and 7206 IOS based routers. Cisco CAT-OS based switches 6000, 2980, and 2948 series.
• ACS TACACS 4.x to 5.4 pilot/test. Piloted different devices within the network for compatibility with new ACS appliances. The devices consists f 70 different device types within the Confidential network.
• Familiar with Confidential Change Management Process.
• Write configuration scripts pertaining to each platform/OS using HPNA.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Nationwide to different HCA/Life point affiliated hospitals and upgraded
• Core (MDF) Layer 3 switches from Cisco 3550’s to Cisco 3750-X and
• Cisco 3750-G switches. Upgraded IDF closet switches as well. Configured Cisco 3750-X and 3750-G switches as well as connected switches in stack. Configured Layer 3 routing protocols
• OSPF and BGP on Layer 3 switches as well as
• Cisco 2811 Routers and Cisco 3845 Routers. Configured MPLS circuit(s) on Cisco 2811, 2821 and 3845 and 3900 Series Router(s) Performed prelimary Network Assessment of Networks as well as pre-ordering equipment for designated site. Provided summary of recommendations, documentation and updated Visio diagrams accordingly.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Wireless, Security, and some VOIP for Internet, IPTV, and VOIP. Set up and provided internet access to several of the company's contracted properties. A typical setup would involve configuring a Cisco 2800 to accept a circuit (Ds3, T1, Metro-E) at a property location. Tested/designed /troubleshooted all equipment to be turned up (Cisco 7600, 6500, 3750, 2800, ME series 3400s and 4924. Had direct involvement bringing up and integrating GPON chassis turn-ups (Motorola AXS220 platforms). Provided Fiber to the home or business

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Cisco VSS and Network Design. Designed core infrastructure
• Network for clients including IP addressing scheme, VLANS, QOS.
• Configured additional features per customer requirements such as port
• Security, policy QOS Policy maps, failover using HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.
• Dual Sup 720’s 10G-VSS using Cisco VSS and Multi-Etherchannel (MEC)
• Configured METRO-E and MPLS circuits for client(s).
• Met requirements by researching and keeping latest IOS regarding
• Supervisor/Flash upgrades.

Confidential, Frisco, TX

Wireless Field Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Access Points 1131 and 1232 Access Points as well as
• Cisco Catalyst 3560 POE Switches. Project Management
• Project Management- Managed contract employees on where to install Access Point’s as well as cable vendors on where to terminate cable or Fiber Runs.

Confidential, Newport, Deerfield

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented LAN and WAN solutions. including security, capacity planning, backup and recovery and disaster planning. Configured different Cisco devices ranging from Cisco Layer3 switches 4503, 4506 switches to Cisco Routers 2811, 2821, 3725. Cisco PIX 525 Series and Cisco VPN 3000 concentrator

Confidential, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Shift Manager/Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Catalyst switches 2960, 3560 switches. Configured and supported Cisco 7206 Routers. Worked with ISP’s on configuration of circuits such as T-1, T-3, OC-3 and OC-12. Along with ISP’s, configured BGP so routers would failover in case of ISP outage Configured Cisco PIX 535 Firewall. Configured and supported Windows 2000, and 2003 Servers. Configured Cisco Wireless Aironet 350 WLAN Access Point. Managed a group of several individuals on making important technical decisions affecting the company in a Datacenter Environment.

Confidential, West Palm Beach, Florida

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Cisco catalyst Switches 6509, 4006, 3550’s. Configured Cisco
• Routers 7206. Configured Cisco IP Phones. Upgraded Cat OS on Catalyst
• Switches. Upgraded Cisco IOS on MSFC. Monitored the Network using

Confidential

Field Network Installer

Responsibilities:

• Traveled to different sites and replaced Token Ring switched with Cisco
• 3550 Ethernet switches. Configured Cisco 3550 switches when necessary.
• Tested cabling with Toner and used punch down tools when necessary.

Confidential, West Palm Beach, Florida

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• XP Migration, Installed and configured Novell Netware 6.1

Confidential, Riviera Beach, Florida

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed the Network Infrastructure for Confidential
• Headquarters. Implemented an IP scheme that supports Cisco Call
• Manager, UNITY, and VOIP.Cisco Routers 7505,7206,3620,2621.2610
• Configuration.. Cisco Switches 3550. Configure ADTran CSU/DSU for
• Dial Backup in case Frame circuit goes down. Configure point to point T1 links with ADTran CSU/DSU. Traveled to Retail sites and configured
• Cisco routers to connect to Confidential Headquarters.

Confidential, Washington, DC

LAN/WAN Developer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and upgraded hardware and software (Dell 6300, 6400
• Servers) (Novell Netware5.0, 5.1) (Cisco IOS upgrade to 12.2)
• Dynamic Routing, Provided support and assistance to all users. (Giving new employees Access to the network)
• (Patching down cables to punch block)
• Provided Security Management of Data (password administration, and Virus Prevention). Conducted diagnostics and testing for network connectivity using Network Monitoring tools. Monitored Disk utilization space. Provided backup and restoration of customer
• Application Servers. Assisted the customer in complying with Agency
• Guidelines and Security Requirements for LAN/WAN. Supported Agency
• Standards Remote Access Methods. Guarantee of Service Operation within EPA’s Infrastructure.

Confidential, Washington, DC

LAN/WAN DeveloperVI/Team Lead;

Responsibilities:

• Installed Windows NT/2000 and Novell Netware 4.11, 5.0, 5.1 Networks
• Operating Systems on Dell 2400/6400 Servers. Performed Backups across EPA’s LAN/WAN Infrastructure. Provided 3rd level technical support regarding LAN/WAN related issues. Resolved Backup Server and network related issues. Updated documentation pertaining to LAN/WAN configuration and backup maintenance procedures. Assisted in provided training for CDM support staff.

Confidential, Research Triangle Park, NC

Data/Voice Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided a range of 3rd Level support and testing to the EPA. These duties included testing of hardware and software upgrades (Dell2400/6400,)
• (Cisco 2500, 2600 series testing)(Novell Netware 4.11-5.0 upgrade, Novell
• 5.0-5.1 upgrade) (Cisco Router IOS upgrade), Dynamic Routing,
• NDS Schema Extensions, Testing of New Technologies
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis in a lab Enviroment, Expert Consultation, LAN/WAN Security ReportsLAN/WAN Operational Support and Agency Backbone Managementand National LAN Application Support. Connected Cisco Switches 19002900, 5000/5500. Participated in Preliminary test for Voice Over IP (VOIP)

Confidential, Sanford,

Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Provided LAN Administration to users. Managed Novell InterNetware 4.11 Servers. Used ArcServe for backup and restores. Tested and checked Cisco Router cabling and CSU/DSU for connectivity.

Confidential Raleigh, NC

Helpdesk Support Technician

Responsibilities:

• Provided support to IS Managers and
• End users throughout the United States working on USPS Gold Tape LAN.
• Set up InterNetware 4.11 and Novell Client 32 on Servers and workstations.
• Supported Windows 95, Microsoft Office 95/97, and Netscape. Accessed
• 3270 Mainframe for password resets and Remedy for call tracking