SUMMARY:

• Highly - qualified network engineer with more than 18 years of progressive experience in analysis, design, implementation and maintenance
• Experience in replacement of IT networking solutions including LANs WANs, VoIP and Telepresence servers, Project and Vendor Management
• Installation of Ethernet backbone, OC12/48, DS3 Networking, Routers, Switches, Static/DHCP IP Addressing, A/V & Matrix Switching, Firmware Upgrades, Wire & Cable Terminations, Wire types and specs, Codec Configuration, Remote Lighting Control, Touch Panel Control, Schematic & Blueprint Interpretation
• Install Telepresence Systems including MCU 8000 series servers, MCU 5300 series servers, MPS 800/200
• Maintained and supported Cisco core devices including Cisco Nexus 2k, 3k, 5k and 7k, 6500 and 4500 series switches and switch stacks
• F5 Load Balancer configuration,
• Wireless network design and implementation using Cisco and Motorola access points and WLAN controllers
• Installation and configuration of Juniper, Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls
• Configuration, maintenance and design of Cisco IOS networks in multinational and federal government secure networks.
• Consultation and design of technical network design, network server install and blade replacement supporting data and telecommunication infrastructure using multiple Cisco switches and routers, telecommunications collaboration on T1, T3, PRI, SONET, VoIP, QOS, IP/MPLS
• F5 load balancers, Proteus IP Manager LTM and GTM, Cisco Prime, Service Now, Netbrain and Splunk

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Cisco TMS, MCU, VCSC, VCSE
• Solarwinds, MRTG, SmokePing
• Juniper SRX Firewalls
• Cisco 6500, 37XX and 4000 series switches
• Cisco 7200, 7600, 2900, 1900 series routers
• Cisco IOS, NX-OS
• Nexus 2k, 3k, 5k and 7k switches
• Cisco ASA 5505 Firewall
• VoIP, Enterasys Switches/Routers
• Crestron, AMX, Cisco & Motorola Wireless
• Sonic Wall, Site to Site VPN
• TCP/IP, IP, UDP, PPP, QOS
• Cisco Telepresence, Video Walls
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPV1, RIPV2,VPN, STP, SMTP, SNMP
• MCU 8510, 4500, 800, 200 MSE 8000, 8330, 8350, SUPV 8050, EX90, EX60 Endpoints
• DHCP, MLPS, DNS
• Multimedia Platforms, Wireshark
• HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, H323, SIP, E164
• Adtran 890,830,512 CSUs

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Greater Atlanta, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Core Datacenter service including configuration and maintenance of all datacenter HA switches, routers and firewalls
• Design and configure Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k and 2k switches, Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Juniper firewalls, F5, Citrix, ACE load balancers
• Prepare configuration changes for maintenance windows, troubleshoot routing and firewall issues
• Attend project meetings and manage customer expectations and deadlines
• Manage weekly reporting to managers about project progress
• Collaborate with colleagues on difficult network issues

Confidential, Greater Atlanta, GA

Network Administrator/ Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Work with global team to maintain MPLS network across multiple sites and multiple countries
• Maintain and update configuration of Nexus 5k and Cisco 6500 backbone switches as well as 3750 stacks, 3560 and 3850 switches
• Use Sysaid ticketing system for service ticket tracking and management
• Manage budgeting and infrastructure prioritization for network stability
• Manage site to site VPN circuits and Juniper firewalls for the Americas and Europe
• Work to stabilize network bandwidth, increase switch capacity and security access for local offices across the organization
• Manage network outages and correct any issues creating downtime for critical systems
• Manage TACACS server, network switch and router configuration
• Install, upgrade and maintain wireless networks including Motorola and Cisco AP’s for large warehouse environments
• Manage relationship with contractors and network vendors for cost and service level consistency
• Use Solarwinds and other network monitoring tools for circuit utilization and network management
• Manage activity schedule of the North American network team including vacation time and evaluations

Confidential, Greensboro, NC

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed on mutli-functional teams and solo while installing/upgrading and integrating Cisco and Tandberg products for Voice, data and video networking
• Configuration, maintenance and design of network equipment for multinational and federal government networks
• Install Telepresence Systems including MCU 8000 series servers, MCU 5300 series servers, MPS 800/200, TMS and wiring technologies
• Maintained and supported Cisco core devices including Cisco Nexus 7000 & 5000 Switches and Cisco 6500 switches
• Installation of A/V, AC/DC Power, IR, RS232, T1, T3, Ethernet backbone, OC12/48, DS3 Networking, Routers, Switches, Static/DHCP IP Addressing, Camera Presets and Calibration, Port Assignment, A/V & Matrix Switching, Firmware Upgrades, Wire & Cable Terminations, Wire types and specs, Codec Configuration, Remote Lighting Control, Touch Panel Control, Schematic & Blueprint Interpretation
• VGA, S-Video, HDMI, BNC Component and Composite video, XLR, Phoenix
• Hands on Experience in Configuration of Cisco Nexus Switches
• Extron, Polycom, Sony, AMX, Crestron, Barco, Biamp, ClearOne, Jupiter, Tandberg and Vaddio components installed in secure and non-secure environments
• Testing Equipment: Multimeter, Decibel Meter, Light Level Meter, Inductive Amplifier, packet sniffers

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Field Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Consultation and design of technical network design, network server install and blade replacement supporting data and telecommunication infrastructure using multiple Cisco switches and routers, telecommunications collaboration on T1, T3, PRI, SONET, VoIP, QOS, IP/MPLS
• Network assessment and life-cycle planning to anticipate current and future server needs
• Evaluate customer status for sales risks and opportunities
• Software and firmware updates during maintenance window
• Create and maintain daily activity logs for security and accountability

Confidential

Network Service Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Field Installations of Cisco Hardware including routers and switches
• Conduct root cause analysis of voice and data network issues working with telecom vendors
• Analyzed and implemented improvements and corrective action on various telecommunications systems
• Designed installation of Enterasys and Cisco data networking equipment for global customers such as Lockheed, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport
• Consultation on network design pointing out bottlenecks and vulnerabilities

Confidential

Operations Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, installing, integrating, operating and maintaining US Army’s voice, data, and IS systems, services and resources
• Commanding and controlling company-sized Signal units of 170-200 soldiers
• Coordinating deployment of Cisco data networks in tactical and garrison environments
• Serve as Engineering advisor for network design to other units including Army National Guard and US Army Reserve Organizations supporting combatant commanders
• Maintain Secret Security Clearance