Network Architect Resume Profile

Objective

I am interested in a role that allows me to use the technical skills I have gained over the last 6-10 years to affect business and process improvements in a large organization. Throughout my career I have always noticed and been fascinated by the apparent rift between IT and the business . Many senior engineers and architects are unaware of the financial impact of their decisions and many executives are a bit intimidated by the technical details of many projects. The result is controlled and sometimes perpetual miscommunication. Most companies are successful despite this condition. In my experience this model often leaves much room for improvements in efficiency, profitability and man-hours. I have spent the last few years in positions that directly bridge this gap and have been able to bring about noticeable improvements.

Experience

Confidential

Network Architect

Currently in the implementation phase of a metro-ethernet network that I designed. The network uses Ciena CESD switches and PBB-TE tunnels.
Developed a network design, cost model, and implementation procedures for two storage replication products based on EMC DataDomain and Recoverpoint platforms which generated 1M in revenue since it's February 2010 release.
Created extensive documentation for customer facing teams regarding the implementation and upkeep of customer environments as a part of the design process and was the senior escalation point for technical issues until the platform was transitioned to operations.
Served as an advisor to the salesforce both pre and post sales
Evaluated F5 Application Security Manager Platform for inclusion in the company's managed service portfolio, including website penetration testing and ISO20001 procedure creation, cost modeling.
Provide advice and technical recommendations to product managers and executive management regarding network design and spend
Designing and planning secure, scalable network designs based on the goals of the business.
Attend conferences and training sessions with vendors to learn about new technologies and ensure that the company is always making the best use of available resources
Tier-4 support for core Juniper MPLS and customer edge/pre cisco/juniper equipment
Exposure to design regarding Ciena OME6500 and cisco ONS15454 platforms

Network Engineer

Confidential

Supported project management in a long-term project to integrate Verizon private IP services in an existing Juniper Layer-2/Layer-3 VPN network consisting of 80 core and 200 subscriber routers. This included advise on current operating procedures and support levels as well as helping to develop best practices for the end state network. Also worked closely with Verizon to review and test decisions. Provided initial training and introduction to operations engineers and service desk personnel regarding the new network.
Provided second tier support and resolution for a 10K subscriber MPLS network implemented on Juniper M and MX series routers.
Advised and implemented design changes to core and customer networks based on business and technical needs.
Regularly communicated with customers regarding change management and outage resolution.
Juniper and Cisco firewall configuration and troubleshooting
Some Linux systems administration including DNS and SMTP
Provided after-hours on-call support when needed

Confidential

Network Analyst

Troubleshoot Cisco modular Layer-2/3 equipment 6500 series, 4000/4500 Series as well as 2800 and 3800 series routers.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DSx, OC-x circuit issues as well as commonly used routing protocols such as OSPF EIGRP and BGP.
Notify Client contacts and upper Management of problems found and steps taken for resolution.
Confidential
Respond to network outages in multiple countries generated by monitoring software including but not limited to SMARTS and Microsoft Manager of Operations.
Investigated and classified outages and/or warnings on various types WAN and LAN devices including Cisco, Nortel and Juniper routers and switches based on predicted length and business impact.
Serve as a liaison between the service provider, client contacts and our engineering staff during circuit outages. Tasked with requesting specific BERT test patterns, interpreting results and facilitating any necessary repairs.
Common technologies include, T1/Fractional, T3, Packet over Sonnet, Frame-relay, MPLS, HSRP, ATM IMA , Linux/Unix, Solaris, OSPF, and BGP
Extensive Juniper and Nortel console troubleshooting

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