SUMMARY

• Wireless Deployment - experienced in the installation and configuration of Cisco Small Cell Networks, wireless access points, wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems, wireless controllers, switches, routers, workstations, and other programmable components and related hardware (such as desktops and related peripherals including printers, scanners, drives, monitors and video teleconferencing hardware).
• Site Surveying (Airmagnet, TamoSoft, Xirrus Wifi Designer, Ekahau, and IBwave) - plan and design for wireless networks including vulnerability assessment and spectrum analysis
• Installation - perform wireless network systems installation, equipment cutover and preparation, tests and measurements utilizing analytical equipment (such as cable analyzers, spectrum analyzer, power meter and sensors, fiber optical tester, and Network Tester) to evaluate performance and determine requirement for repair and calibration. Continual education and training to enhance knowledge of state-of-the art and emerging technologies Working knowledge of project management and technical documentation development
• Perform the installation, termination, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of microwave, video, voice, data and fiber optic backbone/backhaul technology including but not limited to Coax (hard line, super flex, RGxxx/U), Ethernet (T1, cat5e and cat6), and fiber optic cabling, (inclusive Patch Panel and Cross-Connects) according to TIA/EIA-568 standards
• Project Analysis - Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units applying knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and component characteristics. Identify, track, monitor and communicate project-related issues, recording changes that occur during the implementation process and reporting such to engineer/project managers for Engineering Change Notice (ECN's) incorporation
• Management and Review - report project status, objectives, forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions to assure adherence to timeline and budget requirements.
• Cisco and Wireless Management tools - Prime, ISE, WLC, Meraki Cloud, Xirrus Management System, Spectrum analysis tools and channel analysers. Science Logic monitoring tool and Scrutinizer network analyzer.

SKILLS

Network security policies: LAN, internet and other business applications

IP Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, IS - IS, BGP and EGP 802.11 Wireless LAN Standards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Start2EndNetwork/Senior Wi-Fi Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Primary support for a Tier 3 Network Operations - work with Sr network engineer, Tier 2 NOC, Network security group, Server team, and various other groups within the agency.
• Provide support for a Tier 2 Network Operations Center (NOC) and overall network ownership of network devices in over 90 locations across the globe.
• Primary Sr. Wireless Engineer to support Conus and Oconus Xirrus and Cisco WLANs
• Conducted Wi-Fi Site Surveys using Ekahau for multiple new Conus sites.
• Assisted Oconus Site Managers with Installation and replacement of faulty Wi-Fi Access Points.
• Deployed Cisco APs and switches as well as Meraki wireless

Confidential

Wireless Field Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site assessments of Federal ground stations and receiver sites for verification of characteristics for protection criteria.
• Conduct ground station surveys to determine system and configuration requirements.
• Review the satellite downlink equipment manuals and other documentation located at the NOAA site. Scan important documents.
• Use a spectrum analyzer and antenna to measure the background signals.
• Use a GPS survey system to measure the location and height of the NOAA ground station. Measure the diameter and collect other antenna information.
• Review the collected data. Organize and document the data in reports. Enter the data into a database.

Confidential

DoD Senior Wi-Fi Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead Wireless Field Engineer for Pentagon Wireless Intrusion Detection System Project
• Perform wireless site surveys in preparation for installation of Aruba network devices (routers, switches, access points, sensors)
• IBwave WLAN Design - Modeling, Drawing Modifications, Design for WAP locations.
• Aruba Wireless Access Point testing - Test wireless configurations and determine solutions for placements of external antennas.

Confidential

DoD Wi-Fi Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead Wireless Field Engineer for Pentagon Wireless Intrusion Detection System Project
• Perform wireless site surveys in preparation for installation of Aruba network devices (routers, switches, access points, sensors)
• IBwave WLAN Design - Modeling, Drawing Modifications, Design for WAP locations.
• Aruba Wireless Access Point testing - Test wireless configurations and determine solutions for placements of external antennas.

Confidential

Network Technician and Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Load configurations and setup of new switches and wireless access points in a lab environment.
• Deploy and test phones in employee offices
• Install new network switch stacks and patch cables under the supervision of network engineers
• Assist with punch down list of integrated AVs and VTC systems
• Inventory control of network, voice and video hardware assets.
• Assist network ops technicians with incident tickets in Cherwell ticket system

Confidential

Network Technician/Wi-Fi Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead Wireless Engineer for FAA Enterprise Wireless Project
• Perform wireless site surveys in preparation for installation of Cisco network devices (routers, switches, access points, sensors)
• Install, test, and troubleshoot wired/wireless network equipment, devices, and cabling.
• Configure Cisco Wireless Access Points
• Writing proposals and developing solutions for customer networking requirements.
• Performing installation, training and support services related to AccessAgility service offerings
• Providing technology and product training to AccessAgility sales personnel on AccessAgility service offering.

Confidential

Electronics Technician

Responsibilities:

• Basic Electronics and electronic circuitry, safety, digital theory, microcomputers, fiber optics, test equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Electronics Technician School - Communications Suite (SATCOM, HF receiver/transmitter), 2D Surface radar transmitters/receivers, and Radar Display.