SUMMARY:

Senior Network Engineer with a 20+ year history in LAN/WAN network environment. A senior network engineer and network architect, in support of the Confidential ’ domestic and international sites, along with Data Center facilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Sr. Network Engineer/Network Design

Responsibilities:

• Sr. network design architect and engineer in support of Confidential, with responsibility for design and implementation of network infrastructure at the United airport and reservation Call Centers, cargo, maintenance centers, along with Data Center virtualization server support.
• Airport Hub support, Technical Operations, and Reservation Call Centers facilities.
• Implementation on WAN/LAN infrastructure at the United San Francisco hub, with network upgrades at many sites, using Cisco and HPE switching…along with wireless LAN controllers(WLCs).
• Implementation of RiverBed Steelhead WAN optimizers at the United sites, for data compression.
• Design and implementation of Check Point model 4800 firewalls, and configuration of Cisco 5525 firewalls, for United Club WiFi connectivity.
• Configuration and deployment of Cisco 5508 and Aruba 7720 model Wireless LAN controllers, for SSID access to hand held scanners, commercial jet applications, and United Clubs.
• Implementation of Cisco VoIP routers(Cisco 3925, 3945 models), with implementation of
• VoIP phones, using PoE+ network switching.
• Travel to support the main San Francisco hub airport, and the Tech Ops Maintenance Center locations…to support the Cisco routers, switches, WLCs, and Data Center infrastructure at those
• United sites. Support Cisco Nexus switching at the United Data Center, with configuration for server virtualization and network optimization at the Data Centers.
• Coordinate after - hours changes with the Confidential network operations group, and 3rd party vendors.
• Work with external vendors on access to Confidential systems, via the extranet connectivity at OPC & CHIRR center. Submit firewall request and changes at Confidential sites, when necessary.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Network Engineer/Network Design

Responsibilities:

• Network designer and engineer in support of Confidential domestic and international airports.
• Implement new airport startups with coordination from 3rd party WAN support groups (SITA, ATT) in regards to WAN bandwidth upgrades, router configurations, and OSPF and eigrp routing.
• Support sCO(Continental) network connectivity at Co-Locations, and migrate sUA networks together with sCO devices, as needed for Day One and beyond.
• Implement new servers, within the OPC blueprint and legacy networks, and coordinate virtualization within the server environment. Install IBM & HP Blade Center chassis, with server modules, within the Production, PCI, and ECOM network environments.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Network Area Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Provide 24x7 support of BP LAN networks servicing disaster recovery servers for BP Power(GMS), PetroTech and Alaskan business units. Implementation of LAN networks at Naperville for the 200 building complex for the North American Call Center. Installation of server farms for Alaskan disaster recovery servers at Naperville. Coordinate with BP client move relocations at all BP Chicago sites and provide network support for computers, printers, hosts and vanilla network access points.
• Provide training to new Confidential network engineers, when needed at Naperville, Whiting and Calgary.
• Daily Help Desk ticket resolution, IP Control, CMDB database entry and Cisco device maintenance contract updates. Coordinate trouble tickets with TAC support, as needed.
• Interface with other IT vendors for BP site support for servers(EDS), WAN issues(Verizon) Assist the Verizon GNOC with WAN issues with circuit problems, network latency issues, bandwidth upgrades and router problems.
• Work with local electricians(Meade) on fiber optic, cat5, and power installations in Chicago area.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installation of the Retail network LAN in the 200 building complex for NA Call Center.
• Setup/Installation of Cisco 6500 routers, Cisco 4000 series switches in Canteras, Lisle and Whiting sites.
• Assisted in the site relocation of the Castrol business unit from Downers Grove to Naperville.
• Technical lead for the installation of a private LIMS network out at Naperville.
• Lead engineer interfacing with the BP Cisco SmartNet database for accurate site Cisco device listings for Cisco RMA maintenance and TAC case resolution.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Network Analyst Admin

Responsibilities:

• Network and senior desktop analyst for the support of the LAN, WAN, and client community at Canteras, Lisle, and Naperville Confidential sites.
• Network implementation/support for Cisco switches, bridges, routers, 3COM hubs, and Hughes satellite.
• Network connectivity/support for Cisco 3500, 40 00 and 65 00 series switches.
• Responsible for client/server hardware and software configuration for Confidential distributed computing environment for the Chicago area.
• Provide connectivity for local and remote users for MS Exchange, MS internet explorer, mainframe, and AS400 systems.
• Provide laptop support for all remote users using Shiva remote, ICA Citrix, Reach Out
• Desktop support environments: NT, WIN95, Windows 2000, DOS, VAX, Unix, X - Windows platforms.
• Novell Netware 4.10 file server administration, maintenance, and security.
• Hardware setup in telecom wiring closets, switches, optic fiber cable, and patch panel to station drop.
• Troubleshoot problems in all field locations around the clock. Participate in marketing conferences with IT input concerning network access, standards.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

LAN Administrator/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for LAN administrator for a 250 user Novell NetWare LAN for Confidential Oil R&D refining and marketing business units. Work directly with R&D clients on desktop installation of DOS, Windows 3.1, MS Office Suite, and Reflections apps. Installation of LAN WorkPlace for DOS, NFS Client, LAT, and MAC software. Provide support for the FileNet imaging and document management software.
• Develop and support the document imaging front - end Verity full text search engine for document imaging system. Setup over 200 PC systems with LAN and TCPIP access to the network for Confidential . LAN administration for user accounts, file access, RAID disk access and server backups.
• Project leader for Confidential Oil's LAN at R&D involving the setup of multiple file servers, Unix workstations, Vax workstations, routers, and SNA connectivity to IBM mainframe 3270. Leader for setting up standard laptop images to common network laptop users to a standardized computing environment.
• Setup Palindrome backup data recovery system on Novell servers.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Computer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Provide computer support for Confidential Oil R&D in regards to programming, process modeling, and gasoline blending models. Prepared fuel was tested out during a driving program at the research center involving new and used automobiles testing for engine performance.
• Run the Confidential P2GINO gasoline - blending program to setup fuel blends for the EPA mandated fuel emissions specs for 1995 gasoline requirements.
• Setup a new system to analyze blended gasoline and enter the refinery data into spreadsheet reports showing refinery deficiencies in blending Confidential Regular, Silver and Ultimate.
• Help develop the Confidential Ultimate fuel color testing program to keep Confidential Ultimate crystal clear.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Network Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Project leader for the BP Asphalt business unit conversion/upgrade of existing TMS - 5 terminal application servers. Site surveys were needed with accurate LAN switching diagrams, VLAN port assignments, and existing firewalls at three BP terminal locations.
• Installation of a new retail LAN at Naperville to support the existing Retail testing facility. New LAN was connected up to a retail Hughes network for accessing new Country Test servers for remote site support of retail systems.
• Project lead for the installation of a new LAN network at Naperville Campus for a 3rd party vendor for the 300 complex.(PCN & PIN) Instrumental in the successful installation and network setup for the INEOS chemical company s network.
• Team member of the special projects to rollout VOiP at the BP Calgary BP Centre. Assist in the configuration of new Cisco 4507R switches, back to the main Cisco 6500 series cores for several floors at this site.
• Project member for the Petro Tech disaster recovery servers for BP Houston site.Gig switches were installed at Naperville, as backup to hurricane emergency response.(BGP)
• New Cisco 4506 server farm switches were installed at Naperville with connections back to Cisco 6500 series cores for Alaskan disaster recovery backup servers.
• Provide technical support for the Whiting Refinery for off-hours network outages on the BP Network, raw internet networks, VPN sites, Laboratory Information Management System(LIMS)
• Technical lead for all remote BP Pipeline & terminal office sites in Midwest.
• This includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa & Kentucky regions.
• Interface with other telecom vendors: AT&T, Verizon, in regards to circuits, WAN devices, Network monitoring, network bandwidth issues and performance problems.
• Design and develop LAN infrastructure for BP Power with extranet services to ERCOT system.
• Installation of a new network at the AON building in Chicago, with VoIP implementation, to a Cisco Call Center for BP Bitumen business unit.

Confidential, Naperville, Illinois

Retail & Refining Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Network analyst involved in the planning and implementation for the LAN/WAN support and configuration for the Cantera sites in Warrenville, Ill.
• Supervise the planning/implementation for network capacity and disaster recovery.
• Order and setup new workstations and connect to the LAN networks in Chicago area.
• Develop training classes on Novell Netware with Confidential standard suite of products for
• E - Mail, MS Office Suite, Offnet connectivity, and IBM 3270 mainframe emulation.
• Supervise two local desktop technicians for desktop support services.
• Support all Novell servers, Unix SUN, and Vax 3100, 3540 workstations with administration.
• Develop access to Vax systems at refineries via in house software and VT-3400 emulation.
• Direct business unit client support of laptops, remote access, hardware and application support for proprietary Confidential systems. (Pay Point retail business)