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SUMMARY

  • A Senior Network Engineer / Manager with a progressive background in designing, integrating and building secure Internet based Infrastructure solutions.
  • My technical and leadership expertise is complemented with an excellent analytical strength for complex Enterprise LAN/WAN Infrastructure processes and security.
  • Technical expertise includes CISCO Routing/Switching, Cisco IP Telephony (VOIP) Network Security design and deployment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cisco products: Cisco Routers 7200, 4400s, 3600s, 2600s, 2500s, ASR1001

Switches: Cisco Catalyst (6500, 4800, 4500s, 3750, 2950, 1900s), Nexus 7K/5K/2K

Network Cabling: Cross - connecting, Punch-down, end-to-end connectivity testing using Fluke testing equipment.

VPN’s: Checkpoint Cisco

Firewalls: Cisco PIX/ASA 5520 Firewall, & Checkpoint FW-1, Sonic Wall

Wireless: 802.11A 802.11 b/g/n, Cisco, Meraki, Proxim, Linksys & DLink product lines. Sonic Wall

LAN & VPN Protocols: TCP, IP, SPX, IPX, IPSEC, PPTP, L2TP, VOIP

Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, RIP, RIP V2

Topologies: MPLS, LAN Extension, Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Security Scanners: Etherpeek, Ethereal, Sniffer Pro, Wire Shark.

Reporting & control Tools: PRTG, Cisco Works 2000, Cisco Secure ACS, TACACS+, VISIO, SNMP, HP Open View, Orion Solar Winds. Netflow.

Juniper Products: Juniper Routers J2350.

Firewalls: SRX650

Palo Alto: Firewalls

Cisco ASA: Firewalls 5500 Series

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Network Engineering Consultant

Responsibilities:

  • Performing Network Engineering Support / Troubleshooting Level 1 - 4
  • Support of all Carnival Systems and associated Applications
  • Support and Troubleshoot Issues related to Multicast, BGP, EIGRP and OSPF Routing Protocols.
  • AVPN Design and Implementation.
  • Installation and Technical Support of all Cisco Wireless Hardware and Cisco NCM and ACS Software and Server related Hardware. Cisco Wireless Controllers 2500, 5000, 8500.
  • Support All F5 Load Balancers as well as Adds Moves Changes.
  • Installation / Support of all Palo Alto Firewalls World Wide. Perform all troubleshooting and Changes Needed.
  • Riverbed Bandwidth Optimization Configuration and Troubleshooting for Circuit Bandwidth Optimization.
  • Nexus 5000, 7000 Perform Configurations and Technical Support of All Systems Worlwide for Adds, Moves and Changes.
  • Solar Winds for Monitoring. Perform any Changes to Data Base for Site to Site Monitoring and Alerting.
  • Layer One Cable Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Fiber and Copper.
  • Perform Layer Two Packet Analysis with Wire Shark
  • Spanning Tree Troubleshooting and Configuration.
  • Configured Solar Winds for Network Monitoring and Alerts.

Confidential, Miami, FL

Network Architecture

Responsibilities:

  • Performing Installs / adds, moves and changes in small to large scale SOHO offices. These Consulting projects include Desktop break fix and Networking / Firewalls for Internet Connectivity.
  • Order of Internet Circuits with appropriate vendors for test and turn up.
  • Installations include physical Firewall installs and configurations utilizing Cisco ASA 5505 up to Cisco 5510..
  • Cat 5 Cabling Plant Design and Installation.
  • Installation of Wireless Access Points Utilizing Meraki MR18 Wireless Systems.
  • Provide Technical Training on all Related Installations and Network Components
  • Reengineering and Design Entire Network core from Cisco 3750 to Cisco Nexus 5600
  • Designed and Performed Installation for All Remote Locations
  • Designed Disaster Recovery Location Suwannee Georgia QTS Disaster Recovery Site
  • MPLS Conversion From VPN
  • Installation And Configuration Sonic Wall
  • VOIP Configuration / Add Moves Changes
  • Implemented Solar Winds
  • Converted All Nat and Crypto Mapping from Cisco ASA To Sonic Wall
  • Installed and Configured Solar Winds for Network Monitoring and Alerts.
  • Performing Installs / adds, moves and changes in small to large scale SOHO offices. These Consulting projects include Desktop break fix and Networking / Firewalls for Internet Connectivity.
  • Installations include physical Firewall installs and configurations utilizing Cisco ASA 5505 up to Cisco 5520.
  • Routers utilized are Cisco 1700 series. This includes physical installation and Configuration.
  • Performing all Cat. 5 cabling in all installations including all Cable terminations utilizing 66 connecting blocks.

Confidential, Miami, Fl

Network Engineer Consultant / Lead Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Duties included responsibllity for a 900 Node National MPLS Data and Voice Network Utilizing Cisco Routers and Switches. This Network was converted from Frame Relay Three years ago.
  • Installed HP Openview, Solar Winds and Cisco Works to proactively monitor Network Status.
  • Rolled out Cisco VOIP and Avaya VOIP for reduced Toll Calling for Customer Service/Sales calling.
  • Installed Wireless Networks for Several smaller campus Network Environments utilizing Cisco Aeronet Products.
  • Ordered and coordinated the installation of ATT’s ACCU-Ring (OC12 SONET).
  • Evaluating IDS/IPS for Perimeter and Internal Security.
  • Installed VPN for Remote User access and Data Replication to HA Site

Confidential, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Network Engineer/ Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Currently responsible for a 250 Node National MPLS Data and Voice Network Utilizing Cisco Routers and Switches. This Network was converted from Frame Relay Two years ago.
  • Planned and Implemented a High Availability site in Las Vegas for Business Continuity to replace Sungard in Philadelphia (Disaster Recovery).
  • Installed HP Openview, Solar Winds and Cisco Works to proactively monitor Network Status.
  • Rolled out Cisco VOIP and Avaya VOIP for reduced Toll Calling for Customer Service/Sales calling.
  • Installed Wireless Networks for Several smaller campus Network Environments utilizing Proxim and Cisco Aeronet Products.
  • Ordered and coordinated the installation of ATT’s ACCU-Ring (OC3 SONET). Currently installing Two OC12 Sonet Rings with METRO E.
  • Evaluating IDS/IPS for Perimeter and Internal Security.
  • Installed VPN for Remote User access and Data Replication to HA Site.
  • Currently Managing Six Individuals for Network Support.

Telecommunications Engineer/Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Project manager of a project to separate all three subsidiary companies of Confidential Inc. ( Confidential / Confidential, Confidential ’s and Confidential ), into separate autonomous entities, each requiring their own IT infrastructure.
  • Redesigned Confidential ’s IT infrastructure, both personnel and physical hardware structure. Project included the interviewing and Hiring/Managing of 15 individuals for a Planning/Engineering group and a Network Operation Center (NOC).
  • Coordinated the roll out of Cisco 2611 routers and Cisco Cat 5000 switches to 400 remote sites utilizing ATT Frame Relay.
  • Converted OC3 to OC12 Smart Fiber (SONET) Ring.
  • These projects required significant coordination and interfacing with all levels of management.
  • Installed Openview and Cisco works for Network Monitoring.

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities include Network/System design in conjunction with plan implementation, as well as operational support. Initial project was the rollout of a Hypercom Router Network consisting of 500 remote nodes. This Data Network runs on a partial Mesh network utilizing Frame Relay.
  • Other areas of Planning/Installation and support include: A 1700 remote sight Network encompassing Confidential / Confidential and the Confidential New Car Division. Cisco 7500 core router network, which links all of Confidential Metropolitan Area Network Via Smart Fiber Ring, Cisco 5000 & 5500 Ethernet Switches in each of the Campus Buildings.
  • Implemented a disaster recovery center and associated procedures with Sungard recovery services in Philadelphia. This entailed traveling to Philadelphia, establishing a duplicate Data Center and rerouting all data traffic from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia.
  • Wayne Huizinga/ Confidential purchased Confidential on June 1998.

Confidential

Senior Telecommunications Technician / Supervisor

Responsibilities:

  • Directly responsible for planning/engineering for all new communications systems and related hardware/software at central as well as remote sites.
  • Projects included design of a vacant warehouse into a print facility where all corporate statements for the East Coast are printed. This project saved AMEX $1 million per year.
  • Worked with vendors to install smart fiber ring. This entailed complex cable plant design/implementation. The Fiber Ring has extensive cost savings in that it provides uninterrupted service by alternate routing if current Data path is severed from the Telco central office.
  • Responsible for installation of all channel banks and other circuit installations.
  • Prepared and administered technical courses in Bridges/Routers, Multiplexer theory, and problem identification and resolution techniques for lower level technicians.
  • Telecommunications Technician I 2
  • In charge of trouble-shooting Data Network problems on Multiplexers, DSU/CSU, Modems, and Circuits. After problem was isolated down to the component level proper vendors were notified.
  • Worked on all cable plant installs and other Analog and Digital circuit installs.
  • Performed all voice and data cross connect Punch downs using 66, 110, and 3m punch blocks using category three, four and five cable.
  • Trained personnel.
  • Lead On-line Service Analyst
  • Performed all IMS maintenance to ensure database integrity. All daily updates and image copies were processed to ensure proper backup of all data. When updated applications abended, it was necessary to troubleshoot application JCL and ensure proper resolution to resume update for the days end processing.
  • Supervisor of Network Control
  • Responsible for all technical as well as all operations personnel for a total of 20 individuals including two other shift supervisors.
  • Interfaced with management, users and vendors for faster problem resolution
  • Wrote and signed performance appraisals, along with shift scheduling and the scheduling of preventative maintenance on hardware and software.
  • Instituted training programs on technical equipment to non-technical personnel.
  • Performed all managerial functions in the absence of the department manager.

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