SUMMARY:

Self - motivated and detail oriented professional. Strong background in Technical support, Network and Communication infrastructure, and desktop administration. Proven record of configuring and troubleshooting network issues in timely manner while adhering to client’s Service Level Agreement. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Excellent communication, written, and verbal skills. Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline dates.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF, PBR, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

Switching Protocols: VLAN, 802.1q, VTP, STP, MPLS, Ether channel/LACP

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 40Gigabit Ethernet.

WiFi Technologies: WLC2100 series, AP1140, AP3500, AP3600, LWAPP/Autonomous

WAN Technologies: ATM, Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, SONET.

Security Protocols: IPsec, ACL, NAT/PAT, MD5, AAA, TACACs.

Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Ciena, Linux, Windows.

Languages: C++, Python.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Network Administrator

Confidential, Bound Brook, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Firmware and IOS upgrade.
• Throughput testing, heat mapping.
• SSID, RF, Channel configuration.
• Installed/configured WLC2125 with DHCP.
• Installed LWAPP software on 21 AP350 on four level Parking Garage.
• Restore Access Points/WLC2125 to factory default.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Middletown, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN trunks, VTP, Ether Channel, STP, RSTP.
• Experience in Cisco: Physical cabling, IP addressing, Wide Area Network configuration.
• Hands-on configuration and building production Cisco switches to perform functions Confidential the Access, Distribution, and Core layers, Spine-leaf architecture.
• Hand-on experience with complex routed LAN networks, Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Aggregating switch links using LACP and PAgP protocols based on type of device.
• Implementation and troubleshooting of WAN links.
• IP addressing and IP address scalability by configuring NAT/PAT.
• Experience working on network monitoring tools like Wireshark.
• Create, update, and document Confidential & Confidential lab/data center network topology diagrams utilizing MS Visio/PowerPoint.
• Generate conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures, test plans, requirements, use cases, and port interface control documents.
• Work with vendors and project managers to develop, review, and update Confidential & Confidential network architecture standards and detailed site documentation related to the overall testing architecture and LAN/WAN design.
• Collaborate with colleagues to set up Testbeds for various business driven requests.
• Establish connectivity between end to end network devices; troubleshoot switch uplinks as well as transceivers (SFPs).

Quality Systems Administrator

Confidential, Middletown, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining resource data hierarchy and structuring resource families/models into logical hierarchy.
• Provided various user privileges to allow executable commands on resources with associated drivers.
• Managed multiple control permission levels to users, group membership assignments.
• Supported for various technology products that require performance engineering, testing, and analysis.
• Provided effective solutions to users to ensure specific technologies integrate effectively with other aspects of the Confidential & Confidential Lab infrastructure.
• Advised users of various technology infrastructure designs and architecture models.
• Interfaced closely with other technical groups locally and remotely providing technical support.
• Created, updated, and documented Confidential & Confidential lab/data center network topology diagrams utilizing MS Visio.
• Generated conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures, test plans, requirements, use cases, and port interface control documents.
• Interfaced with vendors and project managers to develop, review, and update Confidential & Confidential network architecture standards and detailed site documentation related to the overall testing architecture and LAN/WAN design.
• Collaborated with colleagues to set up testbeds for various business driven tests.
• Coordinated and managed assets in Qualisystems which involves capturing make, model, and serial number information.
• Maintained database records containing hostnames, network port IDs, IP addresses, port infrastructure inventory.
• Responsible for assigning console and management interface connectivity to users to allow remote access to hosts.
• Established connectivity between end to end network devices; troubleshoot switch uplinks as well as transceivers (SFPs).

Sr. Lead Data Communication Technician

Confidential, Middletown, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Managed high profile government DOD datacenter relocation projects which included Florham Park research consolidation.
• Responsible for receiving all equipment/deliveries and updating inventory database.
• Provided vendor escort for vendor managed equipment.
• Monitored the hot/cold aisles and placed perforated tiles to provide additional coolant power.
• Set up rack/cabinets and cages to Confidential & Confidential specifications that include rails, power requirements, and network handoffs.
• Installed telecommunication and networking gear as per change request.
• Decommissioned and retired legacy technologies to provide space for future deployments.
• Installed and labeled network cabling from cat5e, Cat6, fiber cable, and coaxial cabling (DS3).
• Removed unused fiber/copper cabling for decommissioned equipment to improve cable management.
• Troubleshot all network cabling issues and replace when faulty.
• Provided turn-up support for DC power hot cut migrations.

Lead Communication Technician

Confidential, Robbinsville, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Designated In-charge technician on several projects by providing work assignments to technicians.
• Communicated to various team members on project status and pending issues.
• Provided technical assistance and training to new hires.
• Performed inventory of all equipment and job-related material for numerous install projects.
• Installed telecommunication and networking equipment gear according to customer standards. assembled cable ladder rack, fiber duct, and 4-post equipment cabinet/racks with grounding.
• Ran, terminated, and labeled Cat5, 6E, fiber cables and coaxial cables while dressing the cables neatly for cable management purposes.
• Setup, configured, and troubleshot telecommunication equipment, e.g. WaveStar (2.5G, 10G), DDM-2000 OC-12 Multiplexer.
• Supported, mounted, and performed tests for -48V galaxy power plants.
• Conducted monthly power readings on all DC power plants to all Network gear and devices.
• Monitored project timelines and completed prescribed tasks within the allotted time scope.