SUMMARY

• Through 16 years of progressive healthcare IT experience me has developed an extensive skill set in many areas of service delivery. These areas include customer service, help desk, end user devices, servers, applications, networks, and network architecture.
• me has not only experience wif support, but also management and deployment in each discipline resulting in a well rounded and extensive understanding of teh lifecycle of IT as it pertains to these technical areas.
• My role and skill sets are not limited to only these disciplines but to also include a strong ability to understand business objectives and apply technology.
• These skills coupled wif a heightened proficiency for learning, leading, envisioning, and maintaining a team oriented attitude, me has had teh opportunity to contribute in many industry leading projects as part of my career.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• CCNP, CCDP (2005) Cisco BGP (2010)
• Cisco Securing IOS Routers (2008)
• Has previously held CWNA (2003) and passed CCIE written (2006)
• Cisco routers (ISR/ISR G2, 7200)
• Cisco switches (29xx, 35xx, 37xx, 45xx, 65xx)
• Cisco VPN/firewalls (PIX, ASA, FWSM, IOS)
• BlueCoat proxies
• Cisco Wireless environment (autonomous and centralized)
• Strong understanding of tiered, non - tiered, and virtualized application deployment methodologies while maintaining vision of overall vision, impact, and integration wif other technology disciplines.
• Routing and routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP), and redistribution concepts
• Layer 2 and Layer 4 switching concepts
• Remote access, VPN, Dial, Reverse proxies (Microsoft ISA)
• Application and protocol analysis utilizing Sniffer, Opnet ACE, Wireshark
• Network management utilizing various fault, configuration, capacity, and performance management tools (SolarWinds, CA Spectrum/eHealth, Kiwi syslog, Fluke VPM/Tracker, NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, Cisco WCS, CiscoWorks, NetScout, etc)
• Advanced technologies including QoS, load balancing, forward/reverse proxies, WAN optimization, converged storage/data networks,
• Excellent documentation proficiency to include network diagrams, process workflow analysis, design/deployment documentation, standard operating environment definitions, project definitions, and management communications.
• Understanding of storage, system (Windows environment), and client device architectures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Network Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Managed teh transition of network related components as part of teh relocation of critical Electronic Medical Record system to remote hosting solution.
• Managed data center enhancement moving from a multi-channel gigabit backbone to a 10Gb backbone.
• Managed and oversaw deployment of end to end QoS strategy in preparation for converged services over teh WAN.
• Managed data center network budget projection and justification for 2011.
• Managed network related components of 6 hospital acquisitions and integration in to corporate network environment.
• All projects completed on time and wifin/below budget.
• Continue to provide Architecture and Engineering support during transition in to management position and training of replacement resources.

Confidential

Server Network Architect

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and troubleshooting teh enterprise network to include all network disciplines such as routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, and application integration.
• Designed remote access environment to replace traditional IPSec platform wif newer SSL based VPN technology while centralizing auditing and control of remote access.
• Designed and deployed new Physician Portal leveraging Microsoft ISA to achieve streamlined access to clinical applications from remote locations increasing Physician satisfaction and contributing to teh organizational goal of achieving highly aligned Physicians.
• Encouraged and increased team development through cross training and technical review sessions.
• Created, documented and oversaw deployment of converged network architecture in support of converged services (data/voice/video).
• Conducted proof of concept of WAN optimization including ROI analysis resulting in financial support for deployment in 2010.
• Design and deployment of two factor authentication for securely authenticated remote access to enterprise systems through VPN and reverse proxy portals.
• Participated in detailed cost and technical analysis for consideration of remote hosting of clinical Electronic Medical Record application suite.
• Developed standards for operating and managing teh enterprise network including code standardization, hardware deployment methodologies, logical network design, network performance metrics, capacity planning, and security controls reducing costs and time to deploy network services in support of hospital initiatives.

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and deployed highly available Data Center LAN in preparation of record system growth.
• Designed and implemented secure wireless environments for Electronic Medical Record application deployment.
• Completed design and deployment of enterprise WAN BGP routing protocol and QoS design and deployment for 26 primary hub sites migrating to AT&T MPLS offerings.
• Completed highly available network and server deployment at one hospital in preparation for Cerner electronic medical record application deployment.
• Enterprise technical leadership for network deployment and system integration of enterprise clinical PACS System. Designed and completed highly available network installation at 6 hospitals to enable deployment of new PACS system.
• Assisted in application and server deployment projects as needed, including Citrix administration.

Confidential

Regional Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for understanding business needs defined by hospital management resulting in designing server and network technology solutions that met financial and functional requirements. Accountable for network, server, and desktop support for region (4 hospitals). Fostered teamwork by leading as an example, encourage collaboration at team meetings, and requiring accountability.
• Completed development and structure for regional standards to allow for more efficient support and deployment of PC systems leveraging streamlined imaging and application installations.
• Designed and implemented new server room and network at one hospital facility in preparation for electronic medical record application deployment.
• Provided technical guidance and integration services to small business clients. Worked wif clients to understand business needs and provided technology solutions to meet objectives.
• Planned, managed, and completed multiple Novell and Microsoft system migrations / implementations including Windows 2000 AD and Exchange 2000.
• Provided technical leadership to hospital region technical resources for network, server, and desktop support services.
• Developed and implemented desktop standards for entire region of hospitals.
• Researched and prepared region for deployment of Windows NT 4.0 for new workstations.
• Completed server room redesign at one facility.