Objective:
Seeking a challenging position in the telecommunications field, which will provide an opportunity for professional growth where my comprehensive experience and personal initiative will make a valuable and significant contribution to the organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/2011–Present Confidential,
Systems Engineer

• ? Provide technical input to Account Managers and potential clients for network infrastructure designs within the Cisco and Juniper portfolio
• ? Gather pre-sales site information and estimate project scope for installation/integration, both in conjunction with sales force and service solutions
• ? Handle face to face meeting with clients; assess network solutions based on customer requirements and white boarding. Architect models using Netformix and Visio
• ? Assist Insight internal integration team on scope of work, project plan and implementation strategy
• ? Collaborate with Cisco and Juniper design team when working with service providers handling MPLS, Optical and Data Center, assist with build of materials .
• ? Participate with Post-Sales and Project Management to ensure projects are implemented effectively and client assumptions are met
• ? Create Bid Margins to ensure gross profitability, ensure Scope of Work is written appropriately for service team resources.

6/2009–9/2010 Confidential,Atlanta, GA
Design Engineer III

• Perform evaluation testing on all hardware and software components for new product offerings, network growth and customer-specific applications. Plan, design and test IP video networks into both Motorola and Cisco DBDS environments
• Integrations consist of MPEG-4, IP multicast/Unicast, Video compression over WAN, encryption of services, Switched Digital Video/IPTV, MoCA, OCAP and DOCSIS 3.0
• Team leader/SME for hospitality applications, IPTV, MPEG-4,multicast IP
• Maintain Sun Solaris and Linux server software standards, installing patches, upgrading software when needed; ensure hardware is up to specification as well. This includes all peripheral gear that interfaces with servers.
• Troubleshoot networks from layer 2 and layer 3 perspectives on gear from Cisco 7600,6500,4500 and various smaller catalyst switches, along with Juniper EX and SRX devices

7/2008–6/2009 Confidential,Denver, CO
Principal Engineer
Integrate new services and technologies into Cisco DNCS(Sun Solaris) and Motorola DAC(SUSE Linux) headend environments. Design and Configure Multicast routing on Cisco CMTS and 7600 series routers for DOCSIS, Switched Digital Video and Seachange Video on Demand. Write automation scripts using C, Perl/TK and SQL
Handle all types of Unix software upgrades including, OS, patches, packages and licenses, work with network element upgrades for both Motorola and Cisco headend gear
Test EBIF applications and ensure application is fluid from one Set top Box to another, work with development on STB code objects to help with driver issues or performance
Design and document all routing/switching elements, implement/configure DOCSIS 3.0 and 2.0, work with protocols from PIM, OSPF, and IGMPv3

3/2004-7/2008 Confidential,Atlanta, GA
Network Consulting Engineer - Service Provider Group
Install and configure S-A/Cisco products ranging from broadband routers UBR(DOCSIS), DNCS, routers/switches, IPTV, Switched digital video, DSG, OCAP and other applications that relate to video
Configure equipment; handle initial setups from Access-List, VPNs, VLANs, routing protocols and firewalls. Troubleshoot routing issues that arise from installations, ensure no latency issues.
Handle software upgrades on Linux SDV servers, and Sun Microsystems servers for DNCS ranging from E-250 to V890.
Implement headend changes from VOD applications, IPTV and Switched digital video, handle routing issues from Sun Server and Cisco routers, DNCS changes and work with other vendors to ensure applications work accordingly
Troubleshoot STB code, STB applications and STB hardware for Japanese market, work with corporate engineering to identify/reproduce.

7/2003-3/2004 Confidential,GA
Implementation Manager (Contractor)
Work as Project manager, handling design of new networks, cost analysis of network. Act as point person for projects
Manage installations from small PBX systems to large call centers and site networking for voice and data products

10/2000–8/2002 Confidential,Alpharetta, GA
Support Engineer
Handle client issues with Arris Cornerstone CMTS (DOCSIS), OC-48/12 transport, and DMS-100/500 switches.
Provide Technical support with installation, design, software upgrades and line provisioning/configuration within equipment
Test and Verify newly created patches and system loads on Unix operations controller within equipment before release to customers

3/1995–10/2000 Confidential,Atlanta, GA
Support Administrator
Managed installation of Transport/Access nodes, handle circuits ranging from DS-0 to OC-48 used TDM, DWDM and SONET on SS7 network
Communicated with field offices with updates to switches, routers, transport/access nodes coordinate with field offices to ensure updates are placed within equipment properly

Education
Cisco Certified Network Associate Service Provider– CCNA-SP
Cisco Certified Design Associate – CCDA
Cisco Certified Data Center Infrastructure Design Specialist
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist- JNCIS-ENT