SUMMARY

• 6 years of experience as Network Engineer/Technician.
• Self - starter & highly focused and customer oriented individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• 6 years of experience in designing, planning and implementing LAN/WAN solutions.
• Experience of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP and IS-IS.
• Worked on Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800 series Router andCisco 2900, 3500,4500, 5500, 6500 series switch.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN, Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP and RSTP.
• Technical Knowledge on Cisco firewall administration.
• Highly proficient in setting up Cisco routers to perform functions at the Access, Distribution, and Core layers.
• Experience in the setup of HSRP, Access-Lists, and RIP, EIGRP, and tunnel installations.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM/ARP and Ping Concepts.
• Experience with Layer 3 routing technologies such as OSPF, EIGRP, RIPV2, QOS, and load balancing.
• Proficiency in configuration of VLAN setup on variousCiscoRouters and Switches.
• Implementation of HSRP, VRRP and GLBP for Default Gateway Redundancy.
• Experience in trouble-shooting connectivity issues and hardware problems on Cisco based networks as well as creating documentation records.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft based operating systems, including Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista, Windows 7.
• Experienced in configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of WAN technologies such as ATM, Frame-relay.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cisco Routers: 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200, ASR 1000 series.

Cisco Switches: 2900, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 6500.

Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP, IS-IS, VLAN’s, VTP, STP, SNMP, VPN.

Application Protocols: DHCP, DNS, TFTP, FTP, SMTP, ARP, TELNET, SSH.

Security: ACLs, NAT, PIX and ASA Firewalls.

WAN Technologies: PPP, HDLC, FRAME RELAY.

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, CSMA/CD.

Voice over IP: H.323, MGCP, SIP and SCCP

Voice Platforms: Cisco Call Manager/Unified Communications.

Wireless standards: GSM, GPRS, IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), TDMA, FDMA, CDMA.

Desktop Technologies: LINUX, WINDOWS 98/2000/XP/VISTA/7/8, Mac OS

Office Tools: MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio Able to repair, install, upgrade, and maintain desktop or notebook computers and Printers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Livingston

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuring routing protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP
• Datacenter build and support.
• Datacenter Implementation.
• Datacenter migrations network support.
• Interconnectivity between an old Datacenter and new Datacenter.
• Network assessments.
• Network design for new server connectivity.
• Cisco CatOS, Native Cisco IOS and Nexus OS.
• Deployment of production networks.
• Liaison between the server team and the network team.
• On call support for Confidential network worldwide.
• Implementing a new Network Architecture as per low-level design
• Script configurations and implement during change windows at night and weekends.
• Weekend on-call support.
• Hands on experience on global networks.
• Assist on configuring bluecoat, net scout and Google appliances.
• Weekly and daily meetings with clients to understand their network requirements discuss these with management and come up with an action plan.
• Research, creating low-level design and implementation physically and remote of various changes in the production network.

Confidential - Philadelphia, PA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 4 level technical support for network, including root cause analysis and permanent resolution where applicable.
• Work closely with the architects and teams to ensure co-operation within the company and develop and maintain the core global network based on the needs and services of the company.
• Lead in the planning and delivery process of network design solutions
• Upgrading the backbone network which includes configuration of routers, coordinate with change management, documentation and working with service providers
• Support existing WAN and enterprise network infrastructure, including design, implementation, migrations, documentation, and decommissioning
• Responsible for network performance, monitoring/analysis, proactive troubleshooting and capacity analysis of network and proposing improvements and design changes beneficial to the business.
• Develop and maintain networking standards, documentation and techniques for deployment.
• Optimize WAN services to achieve enhancements in performance and availability while simultaneously achieving cost reduction
• Responsible for executing initiatives to reduce failures, defects and improving overall performance.
• Provide assistance and guidance to co-workers on best approaches, practices, and lessons learned
• Communicate high-level business impact to customers and other stake holders
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks, with tight deadlines concurrently.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of Technical Support procedures and infrastructure.

Confidential - Edison, NJ

Network Engineer/Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed and successfully Implemented Local Area Network, Wide Area Network and Internet system for the Company’s new project.
• Responsible for ensuring problem identification, isolation and resolution within the service level objectives for routers, switches, wireless and associated network equipment
• Quickly resolve all IP network issues to reduce waste and downtime of a Network infrastructure.
• Monitoring network to ensure network availability to all system users and performing necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Network implementation such as applying, testing & commissioning of leased circuits/Network devices.
• Ensure through network documentation, including backup configuration and Network diagrams
• Coordinated for any network related maintenance or infrastructure changes.

Confidential, NY

Network Support Technician

Responsibilities:

• Run Backup three times a week
• Install Hardware: NICS, Hard Drive and Modem
• Install Software: Microsoft Office and other application software.
• Service and Troubleshoot printers (laser, inkjet, dot matrix)
• Configured workstations for IP based LAN’s
• Purchase Hardware and Software from different vendors.
• Structured cabling with EIA/TIA 568A/568B.
• Installation of Windows Operating System and Application Software.
• Configure & maintain wireless connectivity between two offices.

Confidential

Junior Network Associate

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded and backup Routers and Catalyst 3560, 4500 switch configurations
• Supported 24x7 operations and answer calls from the customers on network emergencies and resolved issues
• Provided assistance to Network Manager and served as Secondary Network support.
• Installed and managed Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, & 2960 series Switches and Cisco 1800, 3900 series routers
• Created VLAN and Inter-VLAN routing with Multilayer Switching.
• Involved in all technical aspects of LAN and WAN projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.