SUMMARY

To obtain a permanent or contract Internet network engineer position in enterprises, telecommunication or ISP companies, that allows me to utilize my IT expertise as well as my IT real work experiences.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Hands - on experience on configuring BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, IPSec VPN, MPLS, MPLS Layer 3 VPN, MPLS VRF Lite, QoS-MQC, IPv6, Multicast, RIPv2, RIPng; Knowledge of next generation IOS-XE Platform
• Hands-on experience on configuring Cisco ASR9K Series, Cisco Nexus 7000 Series and Nexus 5500 Series, 7609, 7500, 7200, 3700, 3600, 2600 routers
• Hands-on experiences on configuring on CRS/XR OS, and ASR 9000, 12000 GSR Series routers
• Hands-on experience on configuring Juniper mx960 & t1600 Series routers
• Hands-on experience on configuring Cisco Catalyst switches 6500, 4500, 3745, 3560, 3550, Brocade MLX Series/NetIron CES 2000 Series
• Hands-on experience Cisco design & implementation in LAN/WAN routing & switching.
• Hands-on experience on configuring IPSEC VPN, TCP/IP & IPsec over the DMVPN tunnels
• Hands-on experience on configuring VLAN, Trunking, EtherChannel, Access, Distribution and Core layer2/3 IP switched networks.
• Hands-on experience on configuring f5/BIG-IP Load Balancer-create VIP,iRule, pool members
• Hands-on experience on configuring Cisco ACE Load Balancer-Admin Context/User Context/ prod
• Hands-on experience on configuring Cisco ASA 5500-x Series -design and implement Firewall Rules, add /remove Firewall Rules, Tshoot & Upgrade IOS for Cisco ASA 5500-x Series
• Hands-on experience on configure and troubleshoot Cisco TACACS+
• Designed and implemented Dell Force10 S4810/fortyGigE switches
• Hands-on experience on design & configuring VDC's Nexus in a Data Center
• Used Remedy/OPAS ticketing systems and IPAM /QIP tools
• Prepare CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Network Design Sr. Advisor 

Responsibilites:

• Completed the Hilton Transition Project, focus area was Network LAN / WAN migration, transitioned countless devices, and created the Method of Procedure - MOP for the team.
• Responsibilities- Execute Operational Transition duties on the Hilton Hotel network migration project, Network Documentation, and others for about 8000 network devices
• Implement Network Transition and Data Center Migration projects.
• Work with large variety of clients to provide network engineering with design, install and recommendation on both hardware and software.
• Completed Hilton Memphis Data Center & FTC Projects, focus area were Visio drawings or Network Design for FTC & Memphis Data Center; Routing and switching implementation, troubleshoot WAN circuits, and routing, switching for 3rd party design work and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF, and WAN circuit migrations and VPN/IPsec tunnel setup. Completed countless Visio network designs for the Hilton Memphis DCM Project.
• Completed Visio drawings /network design for Orlando HGV Project

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuring EVC Circuits across MPLS /VPLS/BGP backbone
• Configuring for new & existing Layer 2 orders (EVCs)
• Resolve issues discovered during verification processes
• Perform comparative analysis of configurations on all new EVC fallout using established templates to ensure adherence to standard
• Perform necessary corrections to EVC configurations as necessary
• Ensure full connectivity to infrastructure and/or customer devices (NIDs, Switches, CPE).
• Work with various other departments to ensure all system additions are completed within given timeframe.
• Take customer calls to ensure EVC configured & tested to ordered service
• Take customer calls to resolve out of service conditions or degrading service
• IP and Ethernet network design

Confidential, Lewisville TX 

Sr. IT Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented Data Center for the school
• Designed network for the campuses
• Manages the network hardware, software, and infrastructure needs of the District s technology program in such a way as to keep each contemporary, cost effective, and achieving the stated goals and objectives of the District s overall technology plan.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex network hardware, software, and connectivity problems.
• Provides level 2 and 3 - production support on a 24x7 basis for all network equipment and communications circuits.
• Supports integrated ITIL processes with Incident, Change and Problem management.
• Develops plans to resolve problems and prevent them from recurring; maintains high service levels for the user community in accordance with SLAs.
• Ensures all network changes are well communicated, coordinated, and documented.
• Responsible for the security of the enterprise networks. Ensures proper tools, procedures, and measures are in place and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and virus attacks on the network.
• Responsible for the planning, configuring, integrating, and supporting of all network hardware and software including all infrastructure connectivity, Internet services, VPN concentrators, routers, switches, firewalls, content filters, wireless devices, and IP voice systems.
• Unitizes software and hardware diagnostic tools to identify, diagnose and repair complex problems, outages, and /or factors affecting network performance.
• Coordinate with Internet Service Providers and telecommunications vendors regarding new installations, upgrades maintenance, and troubleshooting of T1, cable, DSL, DS3, and voice circuits and equipment.
• Design and implement procedures to ensure that backup of all system configurations are performed on a regular basis. Assist with development and implementation of a disaster recovery plan.
• Performs project management duties as required related to network initiatives including requirements analysis and documentation, and task scheduling and execution. Plans and implements new network systems, applications, and hardware include upgrades, maintenance fixes, and patches.
• Manages network growth and capacity planning. Responsible for proper monitoring, tuning, optimization, and performance of all network systems and provides performance statistics and reports.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation, including diagrams, on all network devices, services, and connectivity. Practices asset management and keeps updated component inventories and related documentation and technical specifications.
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in the team s knowledge of and concern for educational and business needs.
• Works with departments, superintendents, and campus personnel to define requirements and recommend appropriate network solutions.
• Perform R&D and remain knowledgeable of emerging trends in technology and keep abreast of innovative practices.

Confidential, TX

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilites:

• Provide Level 3 LAN/WAN support, perform hands on problem determination, and manage break fix vendor/carrier problem.
• Work directly with Network Integration and Engineering on large - scale projects.
• Perform functional checklists to ensure proactive problem management and highlight potential issues
• Ensure written operational procedures are kept current and accurate
• Perform defined Control checks to a defined schedule
• Write problem analysis reports to agreed formats detailing Reasons for Outage and measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Perform proactive audits on network devices using Alterpoint and other tools
• Perform level 3 type troubleshooting for North America and LATAM regions for chronic and/or critical problems.
• Assist in root causing any and all outages
• Develops, improves, implements and delivers superior Network Operations support to the infrastructure.
• Escalate issues and/or outages to regional and/or global engineering
• Configure Cisco routers and switches
• Troubleshoot WANs (T1s, T3s, Frame Relay, ISDN, etc )
• Configure and trouble shoot routing protocols: EIGRP, IGRP, BGP, OSPF, RIP and routed protocols: IP, IPX, SNA
• Troubleshoot and configure media types: Fast Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring, ATM, POSIP, Gigabit and Ten gigabit
• Work with network general sniffers and probes.
• Perform client consulting in the area of network engineering (hardware and software) using routers, switches, network security devices, protocol analyzers, TCP/IP, VPN, Frame Relay, and MPLS
• Design, plan, and implement LANs and WANs using the latest technology
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software technical problems related to LANs/WANs
• Conduct throughput analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning
• Participate in various client projects intended to continually improve/upgrade network infrastructures
• Layered Technologies, Inc.
• Sr. Network Engineer Texas (April to June 2011)
• To configure and troubleshoot Cisco WS-C6513, WS-C6509, WS-C3560G,
• WS-C3750E, WS-C2960G and Brocade FWS 648G switches and firewalls
• Cisco 12008/GRP, deployment of distribution switches into production
• To configure and troubleshoot Cisco ASA 5510, 5520, 5540, 5505
• To configure and troubleshoot VLAN, Fast EtherChannel to Gigabit Ethernet to Gigabit Ether-Channel
• To troubleshoot complex networks layer 1, 2 and layer 3 (Ten Gigabit circuits, routing with BGP, OSPF, RIP routing protocols) technical issues.
• To respond to trouble tickets and technical escalation path forward and resolution.
• To do multitasking amount troubleshooting network outages and performance while interfacing with customers with event notification and communication of status of network events.

Confidential, TX 

Network Engineer

• To troubleshoot and configure the multi - customer ISP network environment
• To troubleshoot complex networks layer 1, 2 (Frame Relay, ISDN, Point to Point, ATM) to layer 3 (routing with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP routing protocols) technical issues.
• To work with tasks involved with network monitoring, alarm notification and acknowledgement.
• To issue event notification acknowledgement, correlation, and notification to affected customers in a rapid timely manner and work with customers on troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating technical issues
• To configure, upgrade IOS, password recovery on ISP managed Cisco routers
• To open trouble tickets and technical escalation path forward and resolution.
• To do multitasking amount troubleshooting network outages and performance while interfacing with customers with event notification and communication of status of network events.
• To document accurately for tracking network issues symptoms, and resolutions.
• To handle and resolute large scales technical escalations and issues
• To do proactive alarm-SMARTS, generate Concord Bandwidth Reports for customers
• To do DNS Requests: DNS Records that include A record, C name, MX record, SPF setup zone file setup, DNS Name Servers, DNS reverse delegation request, check PTR record, check zone file completion for the customers

Confidential, TX 

Network Security Analyst

• Collect, analyze and report security events on operation consoles and Arc Sight Security Management tool
• Use Remedy to open trouble tickets for all incoming events / signatures
• Analyze the type and severity of incoming events and escalation procedure
• Provide phone and email support to international customers, including opening trouble tickets for all incoming questions.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot security devices (IDS sensors, PIX firewalls, VPN concentrators, etc )

Network Consultant

Confidential, Dallas, TX 

• Given consultation to midsize, small businesses and individuals
• Designed and implemented network services for midsize, small businesses and individuals
• Experiences with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, LAN: ETHERNET, TOKEN RING, WAN ISDN, Frame, Point to Point, ATM

Confidential, Richardson, TX 

Network Administrator

• Troubleshoot hardware and software/network for corporate accounts and end users
• Configure and install servers and Network Operating systems
• Northwest Airlines, Customer Service Agent Baton Rouge, La 
• Computer Check - in or out for customers
• Analyzed and Organized customer database