Avaya Engineer Resume
Denver, CO
SUMMARY:
- Analytical ability and talent for managing projects tasks, paying close attention to detail from start to finish.
- Making sure the company get a higher than normal ROI, while maintaining outstanding service and commitment to the customer.
- Committed to be the top performer in field ofproject management with the nation's most successful corporations.
- Recognized as a leader in analysis and Call Flow and Business Process design procedures which maximize customer/client performance and company's profitability.
- Also demonstrates a sound knowledge of telecommunications protocols, with a solid background in troubleshooting systems hardware and software.
- Business Analyst: Requirements, specifications, gathering and documentation.
- Solid understanding of process improvement, planning, design, testing, research and development. Scripting and redesigning for current and future state, Call Flow/Business Process Flow
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Hardware/Software: Large Scale IPT, Cisco Unified Communications (UC, CUCM), Avaya Blue/Red, Nortel Options 11, 61, 81c, Legacy, Microsoft Lync, ASPECT, Siemens/Rolm, T1, T3, PRI, CTI, IVR Call Manager Administrator Interface, NEC SV8100/SV8300 CCIsoIP Peer to Peer, SIP, QoS & MPLS, CS1000, Data Warehousing, Genesys MAC New hires, attrition, change of responsibility in the network or hardware needed by the organization or the individual. Technical Support, Call Routing Requests, Recording Announcements
Data Assurance: Back ups, recovery and disaster planning
Service Management: ITIL, ITSM, Reflections, POS
Email and Meeting software: Cisco WebEx, WebEx Productivity Tools, Cisco Jabber, Office 365
Microsoft: Sharepoint, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Project, Explorer, Outlook, Publisher, Windows Server 2008, SQL
IBM: Lotus Notes, Cognos Automation and Data Integration
TechSmith: Snag - It, Snipping
Windows: XP, NT, 7, 8, Vista Snipping
Methodologies: Enterprise Architecture, (SDLC) Software Development Life Cycle, Information Mapping, Gap Analysis, Use Cases Current/Future State, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Cognos (SRS)
Software Requirements Specification:
Modular/Voice Messaging: Audix, Aria, Unity, Cisco Call Pilot 100 & 150, Meridian Mail
Recording Methodologies: Nice
Reporting Methodologies: Symposium, Exony, Cognos, Avaya Aura Call Center Elite
Configuration and Installation: Installing, maintenance, troubleshooting, Punch downs/cross connects, Router/Servers H323
Ticketing Tools: HPSM, BCM Remedy, Track IT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Denver, CO
Avaya Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Accessing Avaya IP Office Switch extracting Call Routing, Dial Plan, Incoming/Outgoing Trunks, etc. in preparation for the migration
- Determine where PRI's are coming in on the Avaya Server
- Augmenting the Avaya VoIP infrastructure to accommodate a new Cisco Suite
- Access the current state of the Avaya Servers including the physical placement and configuration as well as the server redundancies that exist.
- Physical layouts and configuration of network components that are connected to the existing Avaya system.
Tools: Cisco Jabber, WebEx, WebEx Productivity Tools VPN
Confidential, Englewood, CO
Avaya Telecom Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Handling documentation for the KnowIT database for the entire IT Telecom Department
- Working Routing Requests from Business Units updating changes to the Call Routing Vectors, VDNs and Announcements database in Avaya Switch
- Call Routing in Avaya VoIP
- Working Trouble tickets within BCM Remedy Ticketing Software
- Switch Consolidation Clean up for the upcoming Time Warner/ Confidential merger
- Scheduling and Presenting meetings within and for Telecom Department for information pertaining to current switch cleanup and documentation
- Avaya VoIP Technical Support for MAC work as needed
- Working with SQL Server for query reporting in each Avaya Switch in all Regions
Systems Business Analyst Consultant
Confidential, Nashville, TN
Responsibilities:
- Consulting and assist IT in the migration of IPT clients looking to upgrade their current platform using Gap Analysis and Use Cases to determine Current/Future State of platforms
- Install (CTI) Computer Telephony Integration for desk phone, CuciLync, video conferencing, mobile phones
- Call Routing on various platforms
- PBX/VoIP Technical Support, MAC work as needed
- Working with Microsoft SQL Server Central/Pro for data management
- Using Data Warehousing Concepts for reporting and data analysis to store current and historical data creating trends reports for senior management and data modeling processes
Confidential, Bloomington, IL
IT Network Infrastructure Systems Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Unified Communication Migration Deployment
- Network IP Telephony Infrastructure Build/Maintenance
- G3csi, G650, 8300, and 8500q11
- Provide a structured and standardized process for all phases of any system development effort. System planning and concept development to acquisition and requirements definition, design, integration and testing, deployment and acceptance though deployment and production and finally to system retirement
- Outline current communication status, and gather appropriate information via site survey to implement needs, such as CTI in for the Business Units
- Manage Contact Centers/Hubs and Spoke sites exporting database information from Avaya to Cisco UC
- Determine if a group needs to be moved off the Contact Centers onto a Hub or Spoke site
- Install and manage (CTI) Computer Telephony Integration for desk phone, CuciLync, video conferencing, mobile phones and faxes
- Utilize CRM to manage detailed daily reporting on migration and implementation
- Utilize ITIL set practices for IT Service Management in the network infrastructure in covering the lifecycle stage from the end of life for Avaya/Legacy and the deployment of the UC migration time table
- Develop and apply systems tools, processes, and business analysis, as well as assign responsibilities to perform daily activities
- Work with Microsoft SQL Server Central/Pro for data management and data modeling
- Use Data Warehousing Concepts for reporting and data analysis to store current and historical data creating trends reports for senior management and data modeling processes
- Develop Gap Analysis and Used Cases for Current and Future State
- Create and maintain crucial documentation for migration: Project Charter, (DOU)
- Documentation of Understanding, Implementation Approval Package, Requirements Approval Package, Consolidated Design Approval Package, Service Transition Strategy,
- Transition Requirements, Transition Support Plan, Validation Approval Package, Transition Support Plan, Closing Approval Package
Tools: Used: Excel, Visio, SharePoint, DB2 for QMF for Websphere v8, Lotus Notes, HPSM, Cognos, Tyler 7 "Client Sever Software System" to manage and administer Avaya Voice Switches, ITIL Service Now, Snipping, Windows Server 2008, SQL, Data Warehousing
Confidential, Bloomington, IL
IT Systems Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Unified Communication Zone Deployment
- Technical and Business Call Flow design for all Business Partners to control how calls are routed within Contact Centers, Hubs and Spoke sites for Confidential nation wide
- Create (ADD) Application Design Document for each Business Group
- Create (BP) Business Process Flow utilizing Swim lanes for Business Group
- Approve all Change Management requests for crucial configurations, testing and implementation
Tools: Experience: Excel, Visio, SharePoint, DB2 for QMF for Websphere v8, Lotus Notes, HPSM, Cognos, Tyler 7" Client Sever Software System" to manage and administer Avaya Voice Switches, Windows Server 8, SQL, Data Warehousing
Confidential, Nashville, TN
IT Technical Support
Responsibilities:
- Project Management, team lead with decommissioning of HP/EDS sites
- Manage HPSM ticket bucket: Assigning tickets out to the workgroups US and PR, MX,
- BR, and ASIA.
- IPT migration from PBX to VOIP
- Integrating Cisco H.323/Unity SIP, QoS & MPLS
- Remote dial up technical support for customers across the continental US and PR
- Moves, Adds and Changes within the Nortel PBX
- Call Routing in Nortel PBX
- Systems Administration for Octel 350 Voice Mail
- Systems Administration for Aria 250 Voice Mail
- Systems Administration for Merlin Magic Integrated Systems
- Systems Administration for Meridian Mail
- Systems Administration for Call Pilot
- Create Gap Analysis and Use Cases
Tools: Used: HPSM, Microsoft Office, Emulation Terminals, Snipping, Siemens Model 30 and 80 Centre Vu Supervisor, Terminal Emulator and Legacy Voice
Confidential, Johnson City, TN
Nortel PBX Telecommunications Technician/Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Successfully manage projects of various sizes and technical complexity
- Hardware and software administration on ASPECT, Avaya, Nortel, Meridian Mail, Symposium and OTM.
- 24x7x365 Sev Level 1 Technician
- "On call" for all Telephony issues
- Adherence to SLA with in-house clients
- Installation of PRI cards into the Super loop, Trunking and T1s
- Installed fiber optic cabling to transmit data more quickly and over longer distance
- Test dialing and monitor all servers and IVRs for system functionality
- Cross connections, punch downs and wiring
- Implement and maintain Call Center Application such as CMS, Avaya Site Administration, Track IT
- Full involvement with test and turn ups, upgrades and patches
- Maintain telecom site documentation and reports
Tools: Used: Track IT, Microsoft Office, Punch downs/Cross Connects set, Avaya Aura Call Center Elite
Confidential, Las Vegas, NV
ASPECT Epro/Concerto Dialer Administrator (Middle Management)
Responsibilities:
- Dialer Administrator responsible for Maintaining Dialer operations for all customers
- Analyze Test Dialing for accuracy and dialing pacing
- Import and Export daily dbase information and files as needed
- Monitor system functionality for maintaining thresholds and capacity on hardware
- Verify delivery of down loaded files for all jobs, via campaign generator/files
- Run and deliver reports as needed to the business units
Tools: Used: Microsoft Office, Punch downs/Cross Connects set
Confidential, San Rafael, CA
Telecommunications Business Analyst IT Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Project Team Lead/Manager for the implementation of Call Center upgrades, solutions and installations to our clients
- Installed coax or fiber optic cabling depending on clients needs, budget, flexibility, capacity and usage
- Analysis and design of procedures to maximize Call Center performance and profitability
- Cisco deployment to Contact Centers Clients
- Assist in the migration of IPT clients looking to upgrade their current platform using Gap Analysis and Use Cases to determine Current/Future State of platforms
- Lead consultant for Call Center operation and management
- Setup or modification of CUCM Call Center management, protocols, procedures and training of staff
- Monitor performance of clients upgrades and installation
Tools: Used: Microsoft Office, Punch downs/Cross Connects set, CRM, Avaya Aura Call Center Elite
Confidential, San Francisco, CA
Technical Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Lead system hardware and software upgrades for maintenance of the call center environment
- Conduct meetings with internal Confidential clients, various Confidential IT resource groups, and outside vendors
- Consult with Siemens/Avaya PBX/LEC/LDC to resolve T1, Frame Relay and ISDN issue.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the following software/hardware systems: ASPECT/Siemens, Stevens Communications Nice Logger, ASPECT Telecasters and DropZone Screen Pop, Traffic Call Routing for Call Centers and Skill Base Routing. Duties included Writing Call Control Tables "CCT's", building "Trunk, Agent, and User Groups" into the current ASPECT Release 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 switches
- Manage all call center routing for in-house business units including making decisions to change thresholds and parameters as needed to ensure effective, efficient and maximum usage for call center queue
- Monitor Trunk Utilization twice daily to make sure all trunks were online and activated
- Monitor and reported on a daily basis of call flow for business units utilizing CustomView, another ASPECT software bundle
- Produce weekly database reports using CustomView/Mgmt. Suite and Report Runner/Writer.
- Update ASPECT switches with New Area Codes twice a month and handled tape back-ups and database back-ups for all switches weekly of ASPECT and Siemens routers
- Coordinate the re-routing of all traffic back to back to San Francisco
- Technical ASPECT FTE for the Help Desk, after each relocation.
- Perform cross connections and punch downs from IDF/MDF to workstation ports
- Performed EMML 9600 System Administrator, Moves, Adds and Changes on Siemens Model 30 and 80
- Handling 33% of all trouble tickets and resolved them and within Service Level
- Agreement mandated with all Business Units
- Document all completed assignments in Remedy software
- Provide reports and complete requests for new service on a daily basis
- Equipment used on a daily basis included: All ASPECT hardware and software bundles,
- Siemens/Rolm/ Avaya PBX hardware and software bundles, current and new releases of Microsoft software bundles
Tools: Used: Reflections software for ACD systems maintenance, Microsoft Office, Punch downs/Cross Connects set, Remedy software for reporting, dispatching, working and maintaining and closing trouble tickets