PROFILE:

• Cable lab system engineer with 10 years+ experience of lab integration and development.
• Specialize in integration of cable television and VoIP networks.
• Good analyst with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Good communicator with the ability to work independently as well as work in a team.
• Ambitious and goal orientated.
• Punctual and reliable.

COMPUTEREXPERIENCE:

HARDWARE: Linux, Sun System, PC.

NETWORK: Strong background in MPEG - 2, MPEG-4, DOCSIS, VoIP, SS7, SIP, MGCP, IMS, TCP/IP network, DHCP, DNS, WINS, LAN, WAN, SNMP MIB-I & MIB-II,

SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office, Visio, Visual C++, MS SQL server database 7.0.

LANGUAGE: C, C++, Visual Basic, VBScript, Java, Java Script, Unix Environment, DHTML, XML, ASP, Perl/TK, Transact-SQL, SQL script and Access database.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Downingtown, PA

Senior System Engineer

• I was selected to be a member of new leading edge technological group to assemble QA lab to test complex data, video and VoIP networks.
• Assist to plan, design and to architect RF Matrix distributions.
• Work with legacy Motorola video network and new OCAP.
• Practical experience with Digital video STB - Set Top Boxes include multi vendors legacy Set top boxes and OCAP cable cards, RNG set top boxes, OCAP TV and Set Top Boxes with Moca.
• Hands on experience with Set top box provisioning process use Billing systems, DAC, DNCS, CMTS.
• Experience in TV Guides, billing system, VOD systems, digital headend equipment, DAC and DNCS controllers.
• Strong knowledge of code download and SDV - Switch Digital Video.
• Hands on experience with Linux, Unix command line interface, TCP/IP network configuration on various network elements.
• Promote innovative methods to automate video testing. Simulate load test, VOD requests, imaging comparison etc. Design and build prototype video test racks to provide remote access controlling of each video session, IR and power unit.
• Engage in providing technical aspects to software/tools team to construct universal framework that runs all tools with proprietary API and web interface. Utilize and support hardware and video components for software/tools development and testing.
• Independently perform assignments with limited instruction to results expected. Determine and develop approach to solutions; Collaborate with technical specialists to receive technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• Develop project timelines, operating plan and budget; Coordinate a project budget or multiple project budgets collaborate with finance department; do cost analysis and justification for project budgets and submit purchase orders.
• Contribute in development of systems architecture and requirement documents, system test plans, product analyses, and bugs tracking method for post-launch phases.
• Submit Wiki written guidance on detail instructions to implement new solutions into the network with minimal impact to existing services.

Mount Laurel, NJ

System Engineer II

• Assist to design and implement VoIP infrastructure.
• Configure CMTS, voice switch, eMTA, DOCSIS and DACS for voice traffic and RF level.
• Build eMTA test racks for voice feature testing and load testing.
• Configure signaling gateway and media gateway to provide SS7 signaling and T1 traffic barrier for off-net.
• Manage the provisioning system BACC for eMTA registration. Include adding IP scope, configuring DNS and DHCP, compiling eMTA config files etc.
• Plan and implement complex system to simulate virtual on-net calls and off-net calls using MGCP, SIP, SS7 and IMS.
• Compose and modify TCL/TK scripts to automate many different test features.
• Integrate tools to test analog calls, quality of voice, DQOS, bandwidth threshold, and security faults.
• Troubleshoot and provide solution for any problem reported from the test team.
• Evaluate new tools and new features to enhance the existing system.
• Document the daily work and keep track of timeline for individual project.

Philadelphia, PA

Developer and Administrator

• Test and support for OSS platforms in NOC.
• Perform upgrades, configuration, testing and administering for Spectrum, Visionael, Netcool, Concord eHealth, CMEX, Archer etc.
• Developed and integrated SNMP mibs I and II into SNMP monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, NFS, NIS, DNS, UNIX account management, file permissions, security considerations, and clustering technologies such as Veritas.
• Responsibilities also include coding and scripting: unix scripts, perl, shell scripts to enable system performance, capacity planning and tuning.
• Monitoring and management of infrastructure services such as TCP/IP, FTP, DNS, NIS, BIND, remote access SSH, Veritas Cluster Server, Sendmail and SysLogging.
• Test and supported third party software installation such as Apache web, Netcool, Spectrum, Opsware etc.
• Perform an audit of existing systems, integrating legacy spreadsheets and semi-automatically collected data on hardware and software specifications into a centralized LDAP application (Visionael).
• Implement SNMP engine to monitor link utilization, CPU and disk space usage.
• Install Veritas Volume Manager and NetBackup. Configure storage devices, volumes, Catalog Backup and creating backup policy.
• Research available software tools for use in gathering network traffic statistics. Used preliminary data to recommend strategies for improving network performance.
• Create and maintained detailed procedural documentation regarding operating system localization, installation and configuration of software packages, vendor contact information, etc.
• Perform hardware maintenance for collocated servers, including equipment replacement and capacity planning.
• Perform a comprehensive security audit, including software vendor patches, network trust, password strength, and network security.

West Goshen, PA

DBA and Visual Basic Developer 

• Installed, configured, maintained Microsoft SQL server and Oracle.
• Used Visual Basic and T-SQL to develop Cable Router, Troubleshoot system, consisting of SQL Server back-end and Visual Basic user interface front-end, Developed CRT system based on Client/Server DCOM architecture consisting of C++ dynamic link libraries as low-level foundation, which retrieved data from the Cable Routers, switches via SNMP Server and store into SQL Server back-end.
• Developed software and SQL statements using Visual Basic, ODBC, and SQL to facilitate SQL database access for Network Operation Center.
• In addition to Visual Basic development, filled the role of DBA to design logical database model, Developed query-views, Stored procedures and triggers, Performed database system backup, tuning, troubleshoot SQL statements/database server and optimization.
• Participated and contributed in day-to-day support of monitoring and management SNMP server, WAN/LAN, Intranet, Internet, cable router, cable modem, and analyze SNMP/TL1/XML traps (using AI Metrix).
• Assisted in the training for new employees.
• Involved in Y2K testing and data collection.

Paoli, PA

Responsibilities:

• Utilized memory interface, Controlled/maintenance to state-of-the-art computers.
• Assisted in debugging ASIC FPGA and board design for system memory.
• Integrated leading industry input/output, networking technologies and associated software.
• Developed, tested and executed software (using C and IDA).
• Maintained complete and accurate documentation of all work performed.
• Presented results of design efforts.