SUMMARY:

• Over 10 years of Network Engineering, Database and System Administration experience
• Highly skilled in Production/Risk Management, Published in Micro - Soft MSDN.
• Project leader developed/implementing projects resulting in 300K+ per market savings.
• Highly effective in network analysis, and enhancing customer/business centric solutions.
• Assertively support technical expertise, train & develop a skill-set that raises the bar in providing service.
• A team player focused on customer service and management support.
• Engineer with extensive experience of End-to-End connectivity & operation of Customer Premise Equipment, Plant Operation, Data Center, and Network Operations Center.
• Trained/experienced in Core to Edge Network Technology: Cisco CRS-1, 6500-7900, GSR1200, Ubr7246vxr- 10K, 2800-3800 ISR, 3560-4900 Switch, Pix Firewall, and Unix,
• Knowledgeable of Service Provider Networks: CapEx, Risk/Warranty Management, Shipping & Receiving, Plans & Scheduling, SaaS, Infrastructure as a Service, and Platform as a Service, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing Modalities.
• Upstream/Downstream, Channel Bundling, (QPSK,QAM, Freq./modulation configuration.
• Familiar with Cisco Works, Ixia, WiresShark, NetFlow, and Disaster Recovery Programs.
• Experienced with Unix, TCL, SQL, MS-Office: Visio, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Knowledgeable: DOCSIS 2.0 & 3.0 technology. Set - top Gateway (DSG), QAM, MTA, Cisco CNR, Sandvine, Spectrum, Wireshark, and Wireless technologies.

Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, DHCP, DNS, PIM, SNMP, ACL, NTP, HSRP/GLBP, STP, 802.1, VLAN, VPN, QOS, IPv4, IPv6, IP Sec, and Policy Routing.

Cisco technology: Cisco 7600, 7246xvr, 10K, CRS-1, 2900, 2800, 6500, 3900, 3560.

Experience with: CMTS (Cisco 7246vxr, 10K, Scientific Atlantic, Cisco GSR-8 & 10 ios & XR, IP-NGN. Familiar with Cisco ASR9000, Nexus 7000, Cisco 15454, DWDM, Infinera.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York, NY

IT Consultant, Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Instruct and train students in Cisco and general technology solutions. Skill-set included configuration of IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, QOS, HSRP, GLBP, and 802.x.
• Provide Pre & Post-Sales support of network equipment: routers, switches, 6500/7906, 2900-4900, ASA5500 series, wireless devices: AP1230, Lan 2106, 4400/5500 platforms.
• Configure & test Cisco Wireless Access Points, Lan Controllers (1200’s, 2k & 4k series).
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot (as needed) routers, switches, security devices, and access points at layer 2/3, trunk/channel/radio functionality using CLI, GUI, and SDM.
• Designed and developed software solutions used to supplement classroom training.
• Perform market research, conduct presentations, and provide Pre & Post Sale support.

Confidential, NY

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design/build multi-protocol networks testing IP, OSPF/ISIS, BGP, Multicast, MPLS, GLBP.
• Cisco 7609, 2600-3725, 4500, 4948, 3560, Dell 1900-2950 server. Create and execute test plans..
• Maintain Cisco network infrastructure in wired (routers/switches), and wireless (access points).
• Review network requirement, test design stability, performance, fail-over, troubleshoot if needed.
• Write/execute network test plans, evaluate status, generate traffic, and evaluate alarms, report open issues.
• Design IP Networks for test environment similar to Telecommunication Deployment Model.
• Install/configure Linux Servers for NMS system: DNS, DHCP, TAR, TAIL, TCL, LS, SCP, CAT, MV, MKDIR, and VI.

Confidential, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Cisco CRS-1, 7609, GSR 12000, 10K, 7246vxr, 2600-4900, CDN, Arris, Motorola, & BTS solutions. Hardware & software configurations.
• Configure CRS-1, 7606, 7909, 7246VXR, F5, Arris/Motorola, and 2900-4900 switches.
• Network engineer deploying regional NGN on 7600, 4948/4500, 3700, and multi-hsd, digital platforms.
• Configure/verify IP, BGP/MBGP, OSPF/ISIS, TCP/IP, QOS, MPLS/VPLS, HSRP, and GRE.
• Test & evaluate performance, troubleshoot router, vendor support-RMA, and inventory control.
• Inspect/evaluate (QA-Readiness) network performance using test tools, IXIA, Agilent, submit reports.

Confidential, NY

Network Engineer/Project Management/Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Deployed and maintained Cisco CMTS 10K, 7246Vxr, 2511-4900, 6509/13, 7609, GSR 12000, 15454, MGX, PIX/ASA 535-5505, SBC, F5, and Juniper platforms.
• Wrote installation/configuration procedures.
• Project Management: Managed deployment of technical assets, coordinate & advise P.O. agreements, evaluate/test network performance. Recommendations resulted in 360K+ savings.
• Troubleshoot network issues: use of ping, traceroute, sh diag, sh env, sh-tech, monitor packets, mrtg, up/downstream, frequency, measure optical levels, cable integrity, evaluate network equipment status.
• Design and implement IP architecture for regional data network. Determine subnet allocation based on resource requirement and viability. Build/maintain test lab: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, 802.x, NGN routing.
• Provide high level design services for inter-network architecture. Monitor bandwidth utilization.

Confidential, NY

IT Consultant

Responsibilities:

• LAN/WAN Admin MS Windows 2000-3 Server/Active Directory/XP. Manage user, group profiles, and access policies. Resolve DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, SMTP/Email server issues. (MSDN Published).
• VoIP: Configure accounts, devices, call mobility, G711/G723/G729, gateway, and Unity messaging.
• Performed PC-upgrade (Novell, GroupWise, TCP/IP, Windows 2K, MS Office, and email).
• MS SQL 2000 Admin: ODBC, write queries (select, compute, compare, group), and stored procedures.

Confidential, NY

Database/System Administrator LAN/WAN

Responsibilities:

• Database Administrator: Administer SQL Server by monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, data transfer (DTS), disaster recovery (attach/detach databases), Transact-SQL, stored procedures.
• Utilized SQL Enterprise Manager, profiler, and maintenance plans. Manage user/group accounts/roles, and database access levels.
• Created databases; wrote queries (sub-routines/joins/reports, and import/export data).
• UNIX system support: add/remove users, review hosts file, net stat, mv, cpy, cat, grep, cron, and lpstat. Upload/download files, use VI editor to review/modify files, compile programs as needed.
• Win 2K/AD, Routing/switching (Cisco 1700-3640, 1900-4000), Protocols RIP, OSPF, Frame Relay.

Confidential, NY

IT Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Administered disaster recovery program on WinNT/Novell servers. Monitored SQL database backups and performed restoration.
• Performed capacity planning & worked with vendors for storage media.
• Provided system support, network security, troubleshooting hardware/software, and printer issues.
• Perform AS400 Operator duties reviewing job log, qsysopr, monitor security, performing backups.

Confidential, NY

IT Technician

Responsibilities:

• Supported 500+ node Novell/Win., PC, and AS400 platforms. Perform upgrades and network connectivity.
• Supported and configured IBM 600/700/thinkpad laptops, palm pilots, Lotus Notes, and remote access.

Confidential, VA

PC-LAN/WAN Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Backup LAN Admin: Support Novell/WinNT 3.51/4.0/MS Exchange Server. Installed & networked hubs, switches, PC’s workstations (configure DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP), and AS400 Operator duties.
• Perform user environment support, PBX system entries, verify voice mail, and resolve system issues.
• Performed PC sales, service, training and development.
• Consulted E-Commerce B2B Ssolutions.

Confidential, VA

Program Manager/Production Scheduler

Responsibilities:

• Administered Production Mgt. Program identifying requirements, planning, schedule, and coordinating maintenance activity. Managed Technical Inspection and Aerospace Inventory. Benchmarked.
• Managed Aircraft Maintenance Technical Inspection & Maintenance Program, Publications.
• Lead Production Manager Helpdesk level I & II, and Total Quality Management Instructor.