PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• As an experienced network architect, engineer and project manager, I have been responsible for the design, installation, and operations of small, medium, and large LANs and WANs for over twenty years. I have extensive experience in systems integration projects supporting the integration of multi-vendor equipment from concept to cutover. During my career, I have accumulated over seven years of direct project management. Additionally, I have held numerous sales engineer positions, primarily dealing with WAN equipment and telecommunications services/devices.
• I currently hold a Public Trust BI Security Clearance from the United States government and am a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MCSE , a Microsoft Certified Professional Internet MCP I , a Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA , a Certified Novell Administrator, a certified expert in WAN technologies, and a certified project manager. My career goal is to advance in the networking and distributed computing field. Please contact me by e-mail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

TITLE: Brocade Engineer EMPLOYER: Judge Consulting Group AdJuggler Contract INFRASTRUCTURE: Brocade MLX, Brocade ServerIron, HP ProCurve, Brocade FastIron Performed core network assessment in preparation for remediation of ongoing network issues Reconfigured vrrp-e instances on the ServerIron pair Implemented F5 LTM as replacements for Brocade ServerIron GT450s Configured numerous F5 iRules Resolved VLAN inconsistencies Gathered data with Wireshark to assess network connectivity Reconfigured ACLs throughout the network Assessed and reconfigured OSPF, and eBGP Assisted with the implementation of a new network utilizing A10 network equipment with Avaya switches Created both as-is and to-be network drawings Sales Engineer 5000 users Confidential Provided recommendations to multiple enterprises regarding replacement of antiquated equipment with cutting edge technologies Developed cost/benefit analyses and implementation proposals Wrote SOW sections for several contracts Worked with the sales team to create Statements of Work Network Engineer 5000 users

Confidential

INFRASTRUCTURE: Riverbed Cascade, Gigamon, VMware Capacity Planner, Cisco Nexus 5548UP, Cisco Nexus B22, Cisco Nexus 2232TM, Cisco Nexus 7000, Cisco Nexus 5000, Cisco Nexus 2000, Cisco UCS B series Worked on the assessment/rationalization phase of GSA's data center consolidation project Installed Riverbed and Gigamon equipment in the Fort Worth, Texas data center Performed on-site assessment of GSA's Kansas City data center Utilized VMware Capacity Planner to assess virtualization capabilities Assessed Gigamon data with Riverbed Cascade Provided planning and documentation

Confidential

Senior WAN Engineer

Designed and implemented cutover from a Cisco Catalyst infrastructure to Brocade MLX-8 core routers using VRRP and 10 GbE cross-connects between the two core routers. Resolved all configuration discrepancies between the old Cisco devices and the new MLX routers. Re-architected the VLAN topology. Migrated U.S. Army Medical Treatment Facilities and Clinics from Walter Reed Medical Center to Fort Detrick in support of the Army BRAC initiative. Created documentation of our efforts, including lessons learned. Implemented firewall changes on a pair of ASA 5550s. Worked with business process and engineering teams to update existing Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations plans

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

INFRASTRUCTURE: Cisco Nexus 1000V, 2000, 5000 and 7000 series switches, Cisco UCS, Cisco Integrated Services Routers 2800-3800 , Cisco 6500 series switch routers, HP ProCurve 2000-6000 series switches, Cisco ASR 1006, F5 load balancers Layer 4 , SolarWinds NPM, SolarWinds IPAM, Cisco Nexus 1000v, Qlogic switches, 802.3ba 40Gbps , SolarWinds, Wireshark Member of Core Network Engineering team tasked with consolidating the entire data center of BLS. Implemented a re-designed switching and routing infrastructure to support consolidation activities data center rack reduction from 135 to 65 Retired one of two Catalyst 6513s at the core and implemented a Cisco Nexus 7010 in its place as the new core switch. Implemented two Cisco UCS C250 servers for virtualization of mission-critical applications. Installed a new SAN network consisting of a Nexus 5010 and Nexus 2148 fabric extenders to migrate from the legacy Catalyst 6506 SAN network switch. Developed test plans and documentation to support implementation activities and the operational life cycle Virtualized over 40 servers using VMware ESX and VSphere Resolved complex network issues in a data center environment Implemented a fibre channel SAN for embargoed data using Brocade switches Eradicated internal static routing in favor of OSPF. Successfully configured OSPF authentication between the Cisco Nexus equipment and numerous HP ProCurve 3500 and 6200yl switches. Installed and configured F5 Big-IP load balancers for Web server farm Layers 4 and 7 Relocated and configured building-wide television equipment Implemented controller-based Aruba wireless architecture Worked with business process and engineering teams to update existing Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations plans Installed Cisco UCS C220 server with VMware utilizing Nexus 1000v

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

• INFRASTRUCTURE: Cisco Catalyst 4500 series routers, Cisco Integrated Services Routers 2800-3800 , Cisco 6500 series switch routers, Cisco ASA 5500 series, Bluecoat, Enterasys Dragon, NetApp, VMware, F5 load balancers Layers 4 and 7
• Tasked with the retirement of a TDM PBX and its replacement with a Cisco VoIP.
• Configured QoS and voice VLANs on the two core Cisco 6500 series switch routers and all Cisco 4500 series distribution/access layer switches in preparation for the Cisco phone rollout.
• Configured a new Cisco 3845 ISR to replace the existing edge router with redundant circuits for failover.
• Documented the entire network.
• Worked on the design of protected zones for externally accessible servers.
• Reviewed existing firewall configurations on the internal and external ASA pairs managed by the Verizon TICAP and submitted recommended changes.
• Configured numerous port channels to provide increased bandwidth and redundancy between the core switch routers, NetApp filers, and all distribution switches.
• Installed and configured F5 Big-IP load balancers Layer 4 . Implemented a Cisco NAC solution including a Policy Server ACS using RADIUS and a Cisco NAC Appliance including Cisco NAC Manager and Cisco NAC Server. Implemented controller-based Cisco wireless architecture

Confidential

Consulting Engineer

• EMPLOYER: A T Systems, The John Akridge Companies, Aster Engineering, NOAA, Global Resources, et al Consultant 1000 users average INFRASTRUCTURE: Cisco Nexus 7010, 5020, 2248 , Cisco ASA, IPSec VPN, Windows Server 2003 / 2008, DSL, leased lines, wireless site surveys and wireless network deployment, Avaya IP PBX, Cisco Aironet WAPs 1100-1250 series , Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances ASA 5500 series , Cisco Integrated Services Routers 2800-3800 , SonicWall VPN 2000, MS Windows Vista/Server 2008, MS Exchange Server Outlook, SonicWall 1700, 2060, 3060, MS Systems Center Essentials, SolarWinds, SonicWall 1700, 2060, 3060, VPRN, VPLS, VLL, Cisco Catalyst switches 1900-6000 series , IDS / IPS systems, Layer 2-3 MPLS, Concord eHealth, IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS, , WatchGuard
• Architected a multi-homed network for a large Washington, DC hospital chain.
• Performed complete network assessment.
• Designed and implemented an internet substitution IPSEC VPN network covering six sites for a local auto dealer and its associated enterprises using CISCO 5500 series Adaptive Security Appliances.
• Completed a series of network architecture and project management tasks for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Common Information Technology Services division
• o Assessed the VLAN architecture on their nine Cisco Catalyst 6509 core switches o Developed and wrote various internal procedure documents including printer maintenance and repair, master inventory processes, McAfee EPO configuration, and Visitor VLAN security.
• Installed two Cisco 3825 Integrated Services Routers and configured them as MPLS transit routers Label Switch Routers for a Washington D.C. investment bank.
• Installed and configured digital signage in 32 Class A commercial real estate properties in Washington, DC.
• Implemented controller-based SonicWall wireless architecture

Confidential

Senior Project Manager / Network Architect

• NFRASTRUCTURE: Cisco Call Manager, Catalyst 3550, Windows Server 2003/8, VPRN, leased lines, wireless site surveys and wireless network deployment, IPSec/L2TP/PPTP/L2F, Microsoft SharePoint, IronView, VPRN/VPLS/VLL, iSCSI/Fibre Channel/Sun StorageTek data backup, 802.1x/NAC, Cisco Call Manager/IP telephones, Cisco Aironet WAPs
• Responsible for the direction and outcome of information technology projects including voice/video/data convergence and the replacement of frame relay circuits with VPRNs and leased lines at over 50 locations.
• Designed and implemented VLANs for VoIP systems and the deployment of Lotus Same Time IM as a component of a UC system.
• Implemented F5 load balancer solution.
• Managed and executed projects to deploy directory services architecture, HP OpenView, IDS/IPS System, controller-based wireless network architecture, 802.1x implementation, PSTN gateway installation and Cisco Call Manager.

Confidential

Global Project Manager

• INFRASTRUCTURE: ZENworks, NetWare, NDS, Windows 2000, Active Directory, MS Project
• Responsible for developing cost-benefit profiles for a variety of products including SMS, ZENworks 6, LANDesk, Altiris, and Tivoli.
• Provided an alternative analysis for global LDAP, directory service, and desktop/server management infrastructure.
• Completed a project plan for the implementation of the optimum alternative ZENworks 6 in a pure Windows 2000 environment . Assembled the project team and detailed project costs. Designed and tested a beta system using an international version of Sybase to generate meaningful inventory data from 60 different countries.

Confidential

Consulting Engineer

INFRASTRUCTURE: ZENworks, NetWare, NDS, Windows 2000, Active Directory, Lotus Notes/Domino, PeopleSoft Responsible for automated software distribution to over 3000 workstations using Novell ZENworks for Desktops 3.2. Projects under my direction included Microsoft Office XP. Engineered, designed, documented and performed advanced troubleshooting for enterprise.

Confidential

Telecommunications Specialist

• INFRASTRUCTURE: T1, T3, SMDS, Frame Relay, ISDN, Novell, Cisco Catalyst switches 1900-6000 series , Cisco standard routers 1700-7500 series , Concord eHealth, T-Carriers T1, T3 , Optical Carriers OC3, OC48 , ISDN BRI/PRI, IDS/IPS software, Intel/HP/3Com switches, RIP/IGRP/OSPF/EIGRP/BGP, CiscoWorks 2000, CheckPoint Firewall-1/VPN-1
• Served as Data Communications Specialist, responsible for the Wide Area Network linking 128 locations in the continental United States and abroad.
• Completed the upgrade or installation of frame relay and private line circuits at over 65 locations in six months and implemented a centralized redundant WAN architecture using Cisco 7507 routers and Cisco Catalyst 650x switches at hub locations.
• Implemented both the LAN and RWAN components of CiscoWorks 2000 as well as Concord eHealth Suite. Because many ARS research facilities were located in rural areas where the installation of cable plant is cost prohibitive, technologies were utilized such as 802.11b wireless WAN and Long Range Ethernet LRE to connect these sites to the USDA Internet Access Network.