SUMMARY:

I am a high - energy, confident professional with an infectious enthusiasm for inter-working of Information Technology. I have experience in the areas of Network Architect, Infrastructure Planning and Design; Router and Switch Configuration with LAN/WAN, Connectivity, Troubleshooting and Testing Techniques. I also have an extensive working knowledge of Network Monitoring, Data Analysis and Reporting to resolve problems as required for Capacity Planning and Network Performance. I have Project Management experience as well, with the ability to communicate to a diverse user community and have good decision making and organizational skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Nexus 2k, 5k, Cisco PIX 10000/509 Firewalls and 5000/2900 series Switches, xDSL, Ethernet, VPN, 802.11x Wireless, Multicast, T1.5, T45, PPP, POTs, RS232, DB9, DB15, COAX, Ethernet, OCx, MPLS, Frame-Relay, Network SniffersSoftware:Sun Solaris 6/10, HP OpenView, Lucent Definity/Intuity Software, Adtran IQ View, MS Office 2003/2007/2010 , WINDOWS XP/Vista/7 Pro, Windows 2000/2003 server, Exchange 5.5/2000, Microsoft Active Directory, MS Project 2003/2007, Sniffer (NG), IBM AIX, LINUX, NPMS, VC, NetInfo, PeopleSoft, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIPv2, TCP/IP, SNMP, UDP, ICMP, VRRP, HSRP, TACACS+, RADIUS. PHP ASP, JSP scripting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Analyze Cisco, 3600s, 2600s Routers 6500s, 2960 and 3750 Switches to Architect, Implement, Test and Troubleshoot Network using OSPF, RIPV2, EIGRP and or BGP routing protocols
• Responsible for configuration and troubleshooting of Nexus 2k & 5k switches
• Knowledge to analyze Wi-Fi (Cisco and Linksys), Security (Cisco and Checkpoint) and Cisco VoIP
• Responsible for the architect of DWDM / Confidential -1 WAN circuits to different hub sites for diversity.
• Responsible for working with Telco Verizon engineers to resolve WAN issues
• Responsible for providing network connectivity to 1000V VM Ware servers.
• Responsible for VLAN / DHCP scope and troubleshooting of VM Ware servers.
• Experience in Desktop Support and testing procedures for equipment rollout.
• Technical Trainer to Support Network Community for the LAN/WAN Technologies.
• Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) to Support for Network Community.
• Security Assessments and Recommendations
• Project Lead experience in Desktop Roll-outs and Network Upgrades
• Government Contractor

Confidential, New Jersey

System Architect & IT Manager (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Project Lead on the integrity two disparate network domain infrastructures, while creating a third network to migrate current and new users.
• Project managed risks and costs associated with upgrades and new rollouts including but not limited to scheduling.
• These items were logged into MS project, to effectively and efficiently view project deliverables timetables.
• Used SNMP Management Software HP OpenView to monitor network device, perform capacity planning and network optimization for future growth of the network infrastructure.
• Experience working with IP networking, Networking Protocols and understanding of Security related
• Technologies including encryption, IPSec, Public Key Infrastructure, VPNs, Firewalls, Proxy
• Services, DNS, DHCP, monitored and analyzed IDS/IPS, Firewall, Systems and other Security logs and information.
• Experience with Wireless Access Technology Security, Monitoring, Protection and Detection Products.

Confidential, Warren, New Jersey

Network/Systems Administrator (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing the following tasks in conjunction with Clients Network Integration team on Data Center and Business-2-Business Projects.
• Mid to High level network background (Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper) 6509s, Nexus, etc. with the ability to Architect, Implement, Test and Troubleshoot Network Designs using OSPF, RIPV2, EIGRP and or BGP
• Strong communication skills, deal directly with business and customer contacts discussing Architect Implementation Plans in both Technical and Non-Technical terms depending on the audience.
• Implement configurations and implementation instructions into Confidential Change Management System (VC) and ensure that all approvals and processes are adhered to and compliant with Audit.
• Perform installation, configuration and testing of Cisco switches, routers, terminal servers, DSU/CSU’s and document results using a Network Management Tools (NPMS). Complete turnover documentation and update all Client database systems with the new install information.
• Clean up all legacy devices configurations and ensure all systems in the environment have been cleaned up.
• Perform System Level Documentation on Confidential Platforms and assist in project tracking and documentation.
• Generate test plans or scripts detailing network related configurations.

Confidential, Warren, New Jersey

Network/Systems Administrator (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all functions relating to the planning, installation, configuration, testing and operation of banks WAN infrastructure
• Monitor network links for performance within set thresholds.
• Implement configurations into companies change management system and insure that all approvals and processes are adhered to compliant with audit.
• Complete turnover documentation and update all companies systems with the new install information as well as clean up all legacy devices and insure all systems in the environment have been cleaned up.
• Perform system level documentation on companies’ platforms and assist in project tracking and documentation. Generate test plans or scripts detailing network related configurations.
• Provide 3rd level support for Troubleshoot and repair network related problems - Identify network configuration and/or performance irregularities. - Develop procedures to respond to these irregularities in a timely manner.
• Responsible for interpreting network architect, testing/ prior to production implementation for major MPLS/BGP rollout of existing frame relay infrastructure to accommodate current business needs of branch offices.
• Implementation of the end-of-life cycle of 1100+ Branches. Swapped out two Cisco Switch 2960 and Cisco Router 2851 for network redundancy using HSRP per Branch.
• Implementation of 1100+ Branches for Routing Optimization from a Network infrastructure of OSPF to BGP with OSPF routing Confidential the Branches. Also changing of 1100+ Branches from Frame-relay cloud to MPLS cloud.
• Implementation of 1100+ Branches from Analog Phone System to VOIP Digital Phone System.
• Implementation of new and existing Data Center network infrastructure, including the installation, configuration and testing of Cisco routers and switches, Fiber Optic Cabling, Cable Infrastructure and Cat 5 Cabling along with large-site wiring.
• Perform installation, configuration and testing of Cisco 3600, 2600, 2800, Catalyst 6500, 5500, 2900 router and switches for WAN dedicated ATM, Frame Relay, VPN, GRE/IPSEC tunnels.

Confidential, Warren, New Jersey

Network/Systems Administrator (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Migration from Frame-Relay and VPN encryption to MPLS and VPN encryption of over 3000 sites.
• Setting up LAN/WAN Configuration and log files for each site prior to cutover.
• Coordinate test plans; communicate findings directly with ISP and Confidential Customer Support Team.
• Updating Network Configuration changes for 1st (LAN) and 2nd (WAN) tier support.
• Implementing Network Cutover from Frame-Relay to MPLS.
• Troubleshooting LAN/WAN cutover issues, which includes Frame-Relay, VPN encryption, MPLS and BGP.
• Test and verify the Health and Network Connectivity of the old and new LAN/WAN network on a Linux Platform.
• Responsible for communicating with the different organization, implement a plan of resolution and possible alternative solutions directly ISP Confidential Customer Support.

Confidential, Piscataway, New Jersey

Provisional Technical Engineer (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Technical Support activities relating to the performance of the following IP service offerings, MIS and VPN.
• Responsible for the identification, monitoring, analyzing, sectionalizing and referring of WAN circuit impairments in support of IP services on a Linux Platform.
• Responsible for communicating with the deferment organization; implement a plan of resolution and possible alternative solutions directly with customers.
• Recommends diagnostic tests and possible alternative network configurations based on degree of service impairment.
• Coordinates tests plans, communicating findings directly with customer.
• Architect and develop LAN/WAN circuit design alternatives in instances of excessive, irresolvable impairments.
• Responsible as customer liaison, managing a host of IP LAN/WAN network issues.
• Responsible for router management and configuration, network engineering, subnetting, as well as an understanding of DNS, IP routing protocols.

Confidential, New York City, New York

Network Administrator (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Administer and support mixed platform (PC/MAC) environment over multiple Windows Domains.
• Establish and manage user and e-mail accounts using Exchange Server 2003(PC) and Entourage (MAC); user groups, permissions, etc.
• Attended two week intense OS X Networking course and Cisco IP phone course.
• Used Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Software HP OpenView to monitor network device.
• Troubleshoot MAC OS X native and Classic applications (Photoshop 6/10, Quark 5/6 and Suitcase 10).