Senior Network Deployment Engineer Resume
Bloomington, MN
OBJECTIVE
- To obtain a challenging position in the field of Computer Networks with a progressive organization that will fully utilize my knowledge and technical skills helping mein reaching higher echelons.
SUMMARY
- Over 10 years of experience in Consumer, Enterprise and Service provider networks.
- Worked in Network administration, Operations, Support and Implementation.
- ITIL V3 Foundation certified with a score of 95% (Registration code: 20085012, Group code: 20059517)
- Strong knowledge of Ethernet and TCP/IP Protocol suites with packet forwarding at layer 2 and layer 3
- Hands - on experience implementing IPsec based VPNs
- Excellent knowledge and hands on experience on layer 2 switching (VLAN, STP and RSTP)
- Experience in Routing Protocols OSPF, BGP, & EIGRP and different platform of Cisco routers ASR1002, 7600, 7200, 3800, 2800 etc.
- Expert in Switching L2/L3 and different platforms of Cisco switches Nexus, 6500, 4500, 4900, 3700, 3500 etc.
- Experience in Wireless LAN technology and understanding of Cisco Access Points and Controllers.
- Expert with troubleshooting and hands-on for routing & switching
- Knowledgeable with Security technologies i.e. Firewalls, VPN, IDS, IPS, 802.1x, Internet Proxy etc.
- Experience with different OS and server technologies is a plus.
- Team player and inclined towards taking on new challenges.
- Be able to deliver detailed design diagrams, complete technical documentation, and develop change scripts, using various tools such as; HP NA, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and MS Visio.
- Good understanding on WLAN and 802.11 a/b/g/n technologies.
- Hands on experience working with virtualization, VMware products and Private cloud.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Networking: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLAN, VTP, STP, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, FTP, MPLS, VRRP, HSRP, VPN Tunneling (IPsec)
Specialties: Systems Windows 98/2K/XP/Vista/7/8, Windows 2K/2K3/2K8/2K12 Servers, Ubuntu Linux
Hardware: Cisco 7600, 7200, 3800,3700,2800 series routers, Cisco catalyst 6500, 3500 and 4800 series switches, Cisco PIX and ASA 5500, Tellabs 9100, 9200, 8800, 8600.
Servers: HP and Dell Servers, HP ProLiant DL385 G2/G5, Dell PowerEdge 2850/2950
Virtualization: VMware ESX/ESXi 5.5.0, vCenter, vSphere client, VMware workstation and vShield
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential, Bloomington, MN
Senior Network Deployment Engineer
Responsibilities:
- I am involved in the Explore, Plan, Design and Implementation phases of new LAN, WAN and Data center projects for one of the largest clients of TCS.
- Engage in configuring Cisco Routers, LAN Switches and Access points prior to deployment at customer sites.
- Interpret Site Survey and Project scope documents to determine appropriate hardware and design.
- Analyze customer LAN/WAN environment information to determine appropriate configuration strategies for customer data communication between multiple customer locations.
- Order T1, Ethernet, DS3 circuits from ISPs for WAN connectivity while setting up new sites and upgrading Bandwidth for existing sites.
- Use Microsoft Visio software to design high level design document as per the need of the site.
- Use tools like eHealth, HP Network Node manager, Infoblox, Remedy, Stealth Watch, Infoquest, Liebermann Tool, Cisco Prime/LMS, NC Tool etc. on a daily basis.
- Participate in maintenance windows and cutovers as per the need of the project. Comply with change control process and work closely with Change managers.
- Attend and proactively participate on weekly/daily calls right from project kick offs to closure.
- Perform end-to-end testing and validation during cutovers to ensure implementation is successful.
- Participate in Promote-to-production process to ensure smooth handover to Operations.
Confidential
Research Assistant and Network Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and System/Network Administrator at Confidential . It features Force 10 and Cisco Switching and routing equipments.
- Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of Network/Systems hardware and software and related infrastructure
- Actively participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the BCRL Lab.
- Use VMware virtualization technologies to create virtual machines for students and class lab activities
- Working with VMware products like VMware workstation, Hypervisor ESXi and vSphere client.
- Maintain Active Directory, Student User account and password administration for class Lab activities
- Prepare write - ups and materials for labs and various research activities going on in the Information systems department.
- Ensure Lab is always live and running with minimum downtime.
- Setup network, systems and servers for various research activities