SUMMARY:

• Senior Network / Systems Engineer wif extensive experience in the telecommunications and cable industry.
• Proven track record in the design of long term, sustainable fixes for highly complex problems.
• Trusted business partner to external / internal business partners wif proven expertise in change management and operational governance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded Network to DOCSIS 3.1 for enhanced download / upload speeds, throughput, and channel bonding
• Full configuration management of CMTS E6000
• Management of node - moves across full CMTS lifecycle
• Designed and executed sustainable strategies for IP network protocol management wif DHCP servers
• Designed and executed Layer 1 connectionless transport protocols wif UDP and Layer 1 connection transport protocols wif TCP
• Executed python automation scripts for CMTS configurations / upgrades / patching
• Managed SDLC via Agile Scrum methodology
• Managed network penetration and quality testing (black and white box)
• Managed user stories testing process to identity defect filing, bug tracking wif JIRA
• Implemented Wireshark for Layer 2, 3 network connectivity continuity

Confidential, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Strong Knowledge and experience in Layer 2 and 3 networking
• Strong Knowledge and experience of LAN and WAN Technologies
• Maintenance of routing and switching protocols for internal and external clients
• DWDM Optical Transport using 100G, 200G and 300G physical connections
• RF and Optical designs using multiple channels providing multiple services using DWDM technology
• DWDM Channel Multiplexing up to almost the 1Ghz frequency range
• Assisted in the procurement of hardware and software to support expansion of video and telecom projects wif Cisco, Juniper and Arista support
• Design Review for all equipment proposed in the r-PHY vCMTS platform launches
• Assessment of material, optics, CRAN connections and device validations
• Distributed Access Architecture Switch Integrations
• Link Aggregation on WAN and Enterprise Networks
• Network and Platform Stand-up for Xfinity internal and external clients
• ORT Testing / stage test cpe for operational readiness testing
• Day/Night cut-over for complete migrations of all fibers during the maintenance windows
• Post migration clean up and records keeping
• Moved from a layer 2 network to focus on layer 3 IP routing on all edge and core routers
• Juniper EX 4300-48T, Juniper QFX5110-48S, Juniper EX4200-24F wif Virtual Chassis Technology, Cisco WS-C4948E-F, Juniper EX4550-32P, Juniper ACX2100 Universal Access Router, Juniper ACX5448, Arista 7280SR-48C6 Router, Cisco N6K-C6004 and Cisco Nexus 2232PP 10G Fabric Extender

Confidential, DE

IPSSD Network Engineer 2

Responsibilities:

• Strong Knowledge and experience of LAN and WAN Technologies
• IEEE 802.11/Wifi Protocols
• Configuration and implementation of Routing protocols which includes OSPF, ISIS, BGP, Multi-Protocol BGP, Internal and External BGP, MPLS and VPLS and EMPLS
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, designing, configuring and supporting the ARRIS E6000(ACR), C4(CDN), CISCO cBR-8(CBR), SUMITOMO ELECTRIC FSU7100(SMI), Juniper EX 4200 and 4300-48P, Juniper QFX10002-72q, Cisco ASR-9010, Juniper MX960, Cisco WS-C4948E, and Cisco WS-3750G-24TS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Debugging and analysis of issues using different layers of the protocol stack
• Responsible for the FMP of preproduction ARRIS and CISCO CMTS
• 32 and 36 QAM Upgrading for more downstream channels
• Upstream Configuration using 4 channels from the frequency spectrum
• Migrating from legacy ARRIS C4 and CISCO uBR10k to ARRIS E6000 and
• Monitor and maintain all production regional CMTS environments for issues and disturbances
• Block malicious domains thru DNS and neutralize DNS Tunneling attacks
• URL Filtering using SSL decryption, file blocking and stricter threat prevention profiles based on risk level
• Soft Switches, Line card Resets and run Diagnostics on Hardware for E6000’s and cBR8’s
• Fiber Node Configuring, Load Balancing and Cable-Mac Management and
• Line card and Spare Group Configuring
• Troubleshoot and fix input, CRC, and output errors along wif overruns on interfaces
• Fix duplex and speed mismatch issues for various devices on the CRAN
• Service-Policy and Quality of Service
• VLAN Sub-Interface Configuration and VLAN ID assignments
• Diagnose and repair DOCSIS 3.0, 3.1, and PON impairments
• Deployment of all code upgrades including launching and maintaining first D3.1 configuration for ARRIS E6k and SUMITOMO FSU7100
• Capacity node move configurations including removal of current configurations and updating according to capacity needs to alleviate bandwidth issues
• Frequency Re-alignments and Modulation Profile Adjustments
• Conversion from OSFP to ISIS routing protocol
• CCAP conversion and DS QAM add to support legacy VOD through CMTS
• Virtual Edges, TSIDs and Service Groups
• OFDM (3.1) management and configuration wifin the CMTS Platform for higher throughput and higher spectral efficiency while still allowing backward compatibility to DOCSIS 3.0
• Tilt Adjustment and Power Management
• DSG Tunnel Configuring and troubleshooting for X1 efficiency
• Next Generation Version 2 CMTS’s
• Next Generation Unix Based Term Servers
• Traffic Costing on and off on Juniper, Cisco and ARRIS Device
• Converged VOD Encryption using the EPMP (Privacy Mode Proxy) for the
• Conversion of CBR from D3.0 cards to D3.1 cards
• CRAN migrations and oversight of CISCO 7609(UR),ASR9k(AR),ASR900v; JUNIPER MX960(SUR),EX4200; ARRISTA DCS-7280CR-48-F(RUR), Arista DCS-7280SR-48C6-F(RER)
• Switch Port Configuring for Juniper and Cisco
• Null Interface Configuring and Troubleshooting
• Bridge-Group Virtual Interface Configuring and Troubleshooting
• IPV4 and IPV6 Address Troubleshooting and assignments
• IP Helper and Loopback IP Addresses
• 1Gig, 10Gig, and 100Gig Optical Transceivers and Interfaces
• Responsible for Transport wif the Ciena OME6500 using Blue Planet and One

Confidential, PA

Senior Voice/Data Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assigned skill groups and translation patterns wifin the UCCE platform
• Upgrade to UCCE Enterprise Edition version 8X
• Create Additional UCCE Teams
• Capacity Assessment
• RADIUS Implementation
• Extensive experience wif Call Manager Administration
• Built Cisco IP phones in bulk wif extension mobility
• Managed upgrade from a MCS to a UCS platform
• Hospital DID Assignments
• Manage and troubleshoot capacity issues by using acceleration products such as Riverbed and Barracuda
• DMZ/ Network Perimeter Redundancy
• VPN Capacity Addition
• Site to Site VPN Migration
• PCF/VPN Migration
• Moved from a layer 2 network to focus on layer 3 IP routing on all edge and core routers
• Configured Cisco C3900 series Edge routers to improve VPN connectivity issues for external and internal clients
• Configured and upgraded IDF’s using C3750X stackable switches wif POE Stackwise Technology
• PRI and Voice Gateway management and configuration
• Cisco Unity Connect for voicemail
• Assisted in a Data Center upgrade using the NEXUS 5000 platform for core and top of rack management
• ASA 5520, 5525, 5540 and 5555 configuration and management for all VPN
• users using ASDMA
• Palo Alto Next generation firewalls
• DMZ and SAN management
• Upgrade and monitor Internal and External DNS
• Packetshaper and Scrutinizer for bandwidth management and troubleshooting intermittent internet issues
• Riverbed Installation, management and configuration for bandwidth utilization for all remote users
• Configured and enabled NAP (Network Address Protection) on all company infrastructure devices by using the DHCP SNOOPING
• Installed and configured Cisco 1841 series routers to eliminate T-I connections and facilitate upgrade to Cisco wireless protocol
• Managed company LAN’S, WAN’s and VPN’s
• Constructed and distributed voice VLAN’s and static IP addresses for all company IP phones
• Identified and resolved issues wif Avaya IP phones after network changes
• Managed and implemented wireless technology using Aruba networks and controllers
• Configured and managed Cisco 6500 and 7200 series switches and routers to implement upgrades for company security
• Responsible for ensuring layer 2 and layer 3 security for all devices wifin the company network
• VLAN assignments, management and implementation across different operating units
• Implemented Wireless Intrusion Detection to protect all wireless devices on the network
• Provided a cost analysis on all projects to meet budgeted goals

Confidential, NJ

Field Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for head ends and data centers from central to southern New Jersey
• Assisted in the implementation of project XFINITY
• Participated in the upgrade of the engineering network for the company’s central New Jersey data centers
• Troubleshoot the Video and Data networks by using oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
• Configured and installed Cisco series switches to upgrade the speed and functionality of company network
• Configured static VLAN’s using 802.1q Cisco standards and constructed trunks using VTP
• Participated in IOS and firewall upgrades utilizing network transport technologies such as SONET and Gigabit Ethernet
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Implemented DOCSIS 3.0 generating 50 Mbps of data speeds for company’s internet customers
• Assisted in the design of bandwidth control for company’s high speed internet
• Devised expansion of company’s Ibone network to WAN levels
• UPS Management