SUMMARY:

• me have been immersed in leading edge network technologies, and have grown with teh industry as it is ever advancing, it TEMPhas been an exciting and continually challenging field, promoting both personal and professional learning as a Networking Engineer.
• Through all dis, me am a well - rounded candidate in teh communications field and would like to find dat special company dat will benefit from my knowledge, my talent, and my desire to be a valuable asset as a network professional.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: Cisco Catalyst Switches (1900, 2900, 2950, 3500, 3550, 4000, 5500, 6500.) Cisco Nexus 7010, 5548UP, 2248 Fabric Extenders Cisco Routers (800, 2500, 2600, 2900, 3600, 3925, 4500, 7000, 7200, 7513 RSM, MSFC2 MSFC3, 12008, 12816) Cisco PIX firewalls (515E, 520) Transport Equipment (Cisco Cerent 14545 ) Alcatel 1631 DACS Juniper M M20

Network/Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX / RIPv2, BGP4, EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP, IS-IS Spanning-tree 802.1Q, ISL Trunking.

Tools: Solar winds Orion, Wireshark, Cacti, Nagios, Arbor Peak flow.

Server Operating Systems: Windows XP, 2000, 2003, Windows 7

Miscellaneous Technology: Knowledgeable in teh following; Frame-Relay, ATM, IMA, HDLC, PPP, VPN, MLPPP, MPLS, VRF, VDC vPC, TACACS+, RADIUS, Windows 2000, RAS, CSU/DSU, NT1, T1 WIC, HSSI, SONET, Media Converters, 10baseT/FX, 100baseT/FX, 1000baseT/FX (Gigabit Ethernet), 10 GB Ethernet, FDDI, OC48-OC3, DS3, DS1, DS0.

Documentation: Documentation of complex networks, perimeter networks, and e-commerce sites. Versed in elaborate detailing of LAN/WANs from technical to overview presentations utilizing Visio.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network infrastructure for large Hilton properties, including back office and guest internet access.
• Work with General Managers and contractors to ensure guidelines and requirements are in compliance with Hilton standards, and project milestones are completed on time.
• Responsible for managing on-site installation contractors and providing guidelines and configuration standards.
• Provide Support for Data Center Operation switching fabric and routing between Campuses.
• Provide Vendor access and solutions, through VPN tunnels, firewall rule changes.
• Installation and support MPLS networks for Corporate Vendors, Campus WAN and Hotels using VRF, BGP and OSPF.
• Providing Customer support, installing firewalls at properties to secure data, and facilitate franchise access to Hilton Resources.
• Using change management tools to coordinate efforts and targets goals with Remedy .
• Documentations of networks, using network management tools Cacti, Smarts and Cisco Works.
• Auditing networks for PCI compliance and upgrading or replacing equipment for Hotels.
• Installing ASA 5505 VPN remote connectivity to Corporate Back office Resources.

Confidential, Austin, TX

Network Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tracking and troubleshooting many diverse networking technologies working in teh Broadwing Data NOCC providing Tier III support for Frame Relay /ATM and Internet Core Services.
• Supported escalations and resolve issue in Data Centers on catalyst 6509 switch fabrics, using HSRP, on MSFC III routers.
• Extensive operations and maintenance of Alcatel and Nortel ATM/FRAME-RELAY Switches.
• Perform timely resolution of escalating issues from customer support group for FR/ATM and IP network troubles.
• Extensive operation and trouble-shooting of Juniper (M160, M40, M20) and Cisco (16008, 12000, 7500, 6509) carrier class routers on a coast to coast network IP network.
• Extensive work with BGP Peering and resolving routing issues on a multi vendor IP backbone ( Juniper, Cisco, Tellabs, Nortel Passports, Shasta, Alcatel )
• Gained extensive hands on knowledge of IP networking practices and implementations using BGP and many variants of BGP implementation.
• Responsible for resolving issues quickly and possibly escalating to senior engineers as applicable.
• Responsible for tracking /updating trouble tickets, and outage management.
• Understand provisioning process and circuit design tracking tool to gain understanding of network design and contact venders to report trouble on off-net circuits, isolate failures, and coordinate head-to-head testing, dispatching of CO technicians.
• Use DACS remote tests sets to quickly identify and resolve outages or impaired services, (TL1 commands. )
• Taken on additional support of Broadwing’s acquisition of Focal Communications’ IP and Data network managing Juniper M20 Routers and Nortel Passport 15,000 and 7,000 .
• Responsible for Cisco over, 2600, 3600 and 7200 routers providing out-of-band access to IP gear console ports in remote locations.
• Support and resolve IGP network issue including ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP and RIP.
• Create and Update network diagrams to reflect ads, moves, and changes of IP network.
• Took lead in evaluation of new NMS systems and tools such as Arbor Peak Flow and Packet Design Route Explorer.
• Implement VPN technologies, NAT, ACLS on Cisco and Juniper Platforms.

Confidential

WAN Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Contracted to CenturyTel to deploy Network management systems CiscoWorks2000 LMS 2.2 and RWAN 1.3.
• Implemented TACACS+/AAA on over 500 routers.
• Documented 500 router CenturyTel WAN with Visio; detailing circuits, ATM PVC, DLCI and interfaces for visual network overview and technical resource for troubleshooting.
• Provided management with presentation illustrations of network for highly available data center design proposal.
• Provided Detailed LAN documentation for troubleshooting of mission critical DATA centers. Detailed VLANs, link-speeds, ports, HSRP pairs, with both logical and physical views.
• Documents created are used regularly by NOC technicians for trouble-shooting Implemented Device Fault Management on over 600 Cisco manageable devices.
• Installed ACL manager to provide management of access-list.
• Provided consultation on OSPF routing protocol network design. Provided consulting on EIGRP and summarization of routes to increase network stability and efficiency.
• Worked with CO Technicians throughout teh US as a technical resource assisting them in utilizing CiscoWorks 2000 as a resource for managing their prospective LAN segments.
• Maintained and customized all of teh modules included in CiscoWorks 2000, including; Common Services version 2.2, Resource Management Essentials, ACL Manager, NetConfig, Campus Manager, User Tracking, Internet Performance Monitor, nGenius, Device Fault Manager and CiscoView.
• Assisted in configurations of Catalyst 6513s in highly available data center design.
• Assisted in configuration of PIX firewalls.
• Assisted in trouble shooting network problems and performance issues.

Confidential, Houston, Texas

Senior Communications Lead, Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Served as teh Primary Technical Manager of a 2200 user campus LAN and co-manager of Global Frame Relay WAN with over 56,000 users. Worked on Cisco 7206, 6509 (msfc2), 4000, 3600, 2600 and 2500 routers.
• Responsible for teh design, implementation, support, and maintenance of a remote job-sites, partner/client connectivity to Central Engineering Office Location in Houston, TX.
• Provided and mentoring to co-workers regarding network maintenance and management.
• Engineered improvements on teh existing LAN/WAN. Determined architectural flaws in teh pre-existing network and suggest new designs to deal with network inefficiencies. Communicated effectively with upper management, in of identification of problem areas, justification of new purchases, and ordered steps to be implemented migrating to improved architecture.
• Implemented fully redundant highly available data center design, using Cisco Catalyst 6509 (MSFC2), 5500 and 3500 switches. Configured HSRP and spanning-tree protocol to achieve redundancy, load-balancing, and fast convergence of core routers and switching fabric in teh event of a failure.
• Converted single broadcast domain, running IPX/IP, to geographically segmented IP only network to increase manageability and network performance. Integrated Windows 2000 DNS, WINS, DHCP, NetWare 5.x, DEC Alpha servers and other services into network LAN/WAN design.
• Installed Network Management Systems, Cisco Works 2000 to manage VLAN, VTP pruning, spanning-tree topology, inventory Cisco network equipment, backup IOS configurations, and manage network topology and identify faults. Setup user tracking on Cisco Works 2000 to track users/workstations in teh wire-closets and servers on server data center switches
• Managed LAN security by use of VLANs, access-list, and port security on Cisco Catalyst Switches and to segregate projects, clients, and departments, restricting access to sensitive information.
• Hardened Window 2000 and NT 4.0 Servers by installing current patches for know exploits.
• Managed Internet Access and perimeter network security utilizing Checkpoint 4.1, PIX 515E firewalls and 2610 screening router. Created DMZ for client access to Lummus production network, limiting access to resources. Modified security policies daily as required for business needs.
• Utilized Cisco Altiga 3005 VPN concentrator and Cisco clients for small office/ home office access to corporate resources in conjunction with Secure ID passports. Set up PIX to Routers VPN Connections to Remote Jobsites
• Maintained servers in data center and job-sites. Maintained Cisco Works server and database, MRTG, What's UP Gold, Windows 2000 ISA DNS, DHCP, WINS, RAS, NetWare 5.x, DEC Alpha, Linux, and Citrix.
• Fostered strong client relationships and provided technical resources to clients to resolve complex networking problems, connectivity or additional resources. dis ranged from project managers for ExxonMobil to other Network Engineers parallel to me within different organizations, (Conoco, Lyondell, ExxonMobil, BP, SECCO, Murphy Oil, Sabina, Shell and others)
• Used Visio 2000 Technical, extensively, to document current network topology and communicate new designs and proposals.
• Utilized Network Associates Sniffer Pro in trouble-shooting connectivity problems and network performance.
• Worked with Cisco SE 's to plan an implementation VoIP solutions for remote job-sites.
• Setup QoS on corporate routers to prioritize traffic and insure VoIP was given highest priority. Configured routers to be implementing in VoIP applications.

Confidential

Communications Lead, Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for network management of corporate networking infrastructure, perimeter network, and off-site web hosting as teh Communications Lead for a “. COM”.
• Identified security problems and implemented changes to teh perimeter network for a child company “First Impressions” and other hosted web sites. dis included installation of screening routers, Pix 515 firewall, and VPN concentrators. Implemented NAT, PAT and access-list and company wide security policies, including hardening of operating systems against known exploits, strong passwords and access policies (PIX firewall rule-base, router access-list and server rights.) Tested network security with port scanners. Logged suspicious activity and updated access-list to filter know threats.
• Designed and documented network infrastructure for teh Web site for Myphotolab.com, hosted at an Exodus Inc. co-location facility in Austin, TX. Teh design and documentation was presented to senior management of Eckerd's IT. Teh proposal submitted was a key selling point in securing a contract with Eckerd's Photo labs in 1,700 locations throughout teh US.
• Instrumental in engineering, procurement, and installation of $350, 000 of Cisco equipment, including 3640, 7206 routers, Pix 520, 515 Firewalls, Altiga VPN 3005 concentrators, Cisco Catalyst 6509's (MSFC2), Load Balancers, IDS, Cisco Secure Policy manager and Cisco Works 2000.
• Built Server, setup, and managed Cisco equipment with Cisco Works 2000.
• Managed Cisco Smartnet contracts and vendor relationships with, GE Capitol IT, Intermedia, local telecom, and other vendors.
• Maintained Sun Solaris Workstations and Servers.
• Researched and designed VoIP implementation for remote office in San Antonio and integrate with existing PBX.

Confidential, San Antonio, Texas

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Served as a Senior Analyst II in teh NOC at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, TX on a 17,000-user network.
• Administered BSD based Sidewinder Firewall, core Cisco 7000, 7206, 7500, 8500 series routers and Bay Networks/Cabletron switching fabric. Maintained Access-list, Policy based routing and routing protocols, EIGRP and OSPF.
• Managed Cisco Catalyst 5500 and 6000 series switches with MSM/RSM routing modules.
• Designed and implemented VLSM networks on routers for sub netting base networks.
• Worked with frame-relay and x.25 network connectivity for clients on base to remote sites.
• Managed spanning tree configuration for optimal network performance.
• Managed Bay Network/Cabletron layer 2 switch equipment for redundancy and performance.
• Engineered redundant connections to core routers and switches.
• Responded to outages while on call.
• Engineered network designs and installed new equipment as needed to respond to outages and address performance bottlenecks.
• Used VLANs extensively, both Cisco ISL and 802.1Q trunking.
• Installed, configured, and utilized monitoring tools including Cisco Works, Spectrum Enterprise Manager, and HP Openview.
• Utilized Network Associates Sniffer Pro and Distributed Sniffer in trouble-shooting connectivity problems and network performance.
• Worked with tech-control personnel to create base copper connections for campus T1's and tan configured Pairgain Campus T1 equipment.
• Configured 2500 and 2600 series routes for T1 access to base networks.
• Kept detailed records of Network changes and improvements. Worked with CAD engineers to in corporate building diagrams into network monitoring software for visual identification and location of outages with-in management software.
• Created and documented fiber circuits for new equipment.
• Used Fluke LAN Meter, and Penta-Scanner cable testing equipment to trouble-shoot Cat. 5 cable and network problems. Used OTDR to trouble-shoot fiber-optic cabling.
• Managed teh Perimeter gateway to Mil.Net. Maintained firewall filter, send mail gateway, and DNS services. Implemented TACACS+ for Cisco access server. Worked with AFCert to implement access-list policies and screen current “hacker” threats. Implemented best security practices for Airforce Base installations.
• Trained Jr. technicians in network operations.
• Received a 76th Comm. squadron for outstanding performance.

Confidential, San Antonio, Texas

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Served as administrator and CNE of a production network in a semiconductor fabrication facility. Administered Novell Server Farm and GroupWise 4.0 Mail servers as well as configuration and deployment of PC's.
• Used ManageWise for desktop monitoring and software updates.
• Developed a standard role-out of desktop configurations and utilized Ghost imaging. Configured IPX and IP on NT and Novell NetWare servers.
• Administered Macintosh AppleTalk network nodes and AppleTalk Zones.. Utilized my skills for trouble shooting and problem resolution for all areas of networking and server administration.
• Administered NT 4.0 Servers.
• Managed a role-out of 600 new PC's and Windows 95 workstation software.
• PC technical skills to repair PC and Macintosh Workstations.

Confidential, San Antonio, Texas

Sales Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical reviews and research for sales staff and clients as a Sale Support Engineer for an integration company.
• Responsibilities included designs for WANs, LANs and Server solutions. Obtained a GroupWise CNE in addition to my existing Novell CNE.
• Was teh server admin for company internal operations of a hybrid NT 3.5, 4.0, and NetWare 4.1 server farm.
• Was an effective communicator both written and verbal with clients and sales staff.
• Researched new technologies and attended many seminars with vendors to discover new products and use dis knowledge in my efforts to support clients.
• Used early versions of Visio to document Network Design and submitted proposals.