Network Engineer Lead Resume
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North Brunswick, NJ
SUMMARY:
Unified Communications professional with 11.5 years of experience in Designing, Implementation, Consulting and Management of multimedia solutions for large organizations.
TECHNICAL / PRODUCT EXPERTISE:
- Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM): Version 4.X to 12.X
- Cisco Meeting Server / Acano Conferencing Solution
- Skype for Business integration with Cisco solutions using CMS
- CMR Hybrid, CMR Cloud, CMR On - Prem, Mobile Remote Access (MRA), XMPP federation, B2B Setup, CMS Web Proxy, Skype integration with Cisco (On-Prem & Cloud), Jabber guest, Video Conferencing with MCU / TPS and Exchange Integration with TMS
- Cisco VCS, TMS, TMSXE, TMSPE, WebEx
- Cisco TelePresence Server MSE 8710, Virtual TPS, Media 320, Media 820
- Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300, 4501, 4200, 8510
- Cisco Unity connection (CUC), Cisco IM & Presence
- Cisco Contact center express (UCCX)
- Cisco Voice gateways, CME, CUBE
- VMWare Technologies - ESXi, vSphere, vCenter
- Operating system knowledge of Windows Servers, Linux and AWS Cloud
- Microsoft Skype for Business Solution
- Wireshark, Cisco RTMT, Cisco Collaboration Solutions Analyser, Solarwinds, Vyopta, TranslatorX, Snooper
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Network Engineer Lead
Confidential, North Brunswick, NJ
Role and Responsibilities:
- Design and Implement Cisco Unified communication solutions to provide multimedia conferencing capabilities
- Write scripts to automate and improve the support process using Python, Bash
- Configure and Integrate Cisco Unified communications Manager (CUCM) with Cisco Meeting Server (CMS) for audio and video conferencing
- Configure and Integrate Cisco Unified communications Manager (CUCM) with Video Communications Server (VCS) for business to business calling
- Implement TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) for scheduling of Video conferences
- Perform regular Upgrades and maintenance of the video collaboration environment proper functioning
- Manage Cisco Unified Computing servers for high availability of UC services
- Deploy and Manage Cisco IP Phones, Video Conferencing devices, Call control software and Conferencing software
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in Cisco Hardware and software
- Configure and manage Cisco Voice routers, ISDN lines for PSTN calling
- Design and Implement Microsoft Skype for Business solution for Audio, Video, Instant Messaging and Conferencing
- Design and Implement Pexip, Polycom interoperability solutions for Microsoft and Cisco solutions
Team Lead
Confidential
Role and Responsibilities:
- Worked as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Unified Communications TAC team
- Provided design assistance and Tier3 technical support for medium to complex deployments
- Leading a team of 20+ engineers, handling complex UC issues including CAP & RRR cases
- Coordinate with engineering teams on EFT of UC software, create, replicate and resolve software bugs.
- Deploy and maintain UC lab infrastructure to replicate customer issues.
- Create technical documentation for internal team and external customer usage.
- Mentor new team members on TAC processes; providing ongoing technical as needed.
- Spearheaded the aRMAda project. Supervised project teams, streamlined troubleshooting processes across teams and achieved the highest RMA cost saving among different technologies.
- Served as an instrumental team member for the BERMUDA Project, assisted in building and launching the new EMEA TelePresence TAC team.
- Facilitated presentations and end-user session at Cisco Live Milan 2015, Cisco Live San Diego 2015, Cisco Live Berlin 2016, Cisco Live Las Vegas 2016 and Cisco Live Berlin 2017.
- Co-authored scripts which automated log reading and improved overall team efficiency.
- Conducted Technical Workshops on various Collaboration technologies for APJC Partners at Bangalore, Bangkok and Melbourne.
- Conducted instructor led lab session on Cisco Meeting Server at Geekfest 2018, Chicago.
- Active member of the CI2020 team which enabled smooth interlock between AS, TS and Engineering teams
Senior Specialist
Confidential
Role and Responsibilities:
- Worked as a Cisco IPT L3 Engineer, led the UC team of 5 engineers
- Managed UC infrastructure of Cisco call managers, Unity voicemail servers, UCCX, H323 and MGCP gateways with SRST
- Installation and maintenance of UC software and hardware
- Implemented UCCX integration with CUCM for PFG Helpdesk
- Provided ongoing information and reports to leadership, clients, and team members
Confidential
Role and Responsibilities:
- Managed UC infrastructure of 10000 IP Phones, Two Call Manager Clusters, Unity Servers, Voice Gateways & Meeting Place servers
- Worked on UC infrastructure upgrade project for CUCM Cluster & Unity to 7.X
- Implemented CUCM cluster security and Extension Mobility service
- Troubleshoot issues related to CUCM, Unity, Gateways and IP Phones
- Managed complete Network infrastructure of 6500 series Switches & 3800 series Routers
- Performed BCP / DR activities for UC infrastructure on a quarterly basis
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement, new floor planning and cabling