SUMMARY

• Experienced Wireless Network Engineer and Solutions Engineer with extensive experience in Enterprise Wireless.
• Expertise to planning, designing, implementing, operating and troubleshooting complex enterprise WLAN networks.
• Experience with deploying Wi - Fi in a large enterprise network environments utilizing Multiple Wireless Venders.
• Experience with deploying and upgrading Cisco Wireless LAN controllers 4400, 5500 and 8500 Series
• Designing, Installing, Testing, Implementing and Maintenance of the Cisco Wireless and Aruba Wireless
• Expertise implementing Wireless Controllers, AP’s, Routers, Switches for 802.11 and Wireless Mobility projects.
• Troubleshoot wireless network issues Confidential the Wireless Controller, using Debug commands and Wireshark.
• Wi-Fi deployments to the latest technology standards, remediating gaps in coverage, deploying new Wi-Fi services including guest profiles, BYOD, certificate based access.
• Perform Troubleshooting Confidential the Wireless Controllers for AP’s associations and Wireless Client Association.
• Configure and troubleshoot wired infrastructure to support WLANs: VLANS, VTP, STP, Stacking and Ether channel
• Completed Wireless Communications Projects for MSC’s: Confidential &T, Verizon, Sprint, Confidential, Ericson and Windstream
• ITIL v3 practices, processes and familiar with a variety of the fields concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Configured and troubleshoot security: L2 security policies, Association filters, Local radius, dot1x profiles, Guest
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks and lead and direct the work of others.
• Configuring and troubleshooting: radio settings, multicast, QoS and Autonomous Deployment Models
• Experience using tools like Wire-shark to test or troubleshoot data throughput speeds
• Experience analyzing traffic and utilizing packet sniffer utilities (Wires-hark, Net-scout, JDSU tools)
• Experience with design, installation and configuration of Cisco and Aruba wireless controller base architecture.
• Experience using AirMagnet to import drawings and scale location to perform predictive site surveys for RF design.
• Andrew is a US Citizen, local to Sandy Springs, GA and available for Phone Interview
• Develops and maintains relationships with project stakeholders including team members, peers, managers, customers, vendors, and other affected departments to support efforts across multiple business units.
• Aruba Controllers, ClearPass and Airwave experience implementing 802.11 WLAN networks.
• Performed Passive surveys and troubleshoot interferences with Wi-Fi tools such as: Air magnet, Spectrum Analyzer.
• Manage and configure Cisco Wireless Controllers, AP’s and wired end points with Cisco Identity Service Engine.
• Configure, management and troubleshoot L2 and L3 switches and devise on the network.
• Perform updates on Wireless Controllers and access switches using Prime infrastructure to push updates.
• Network Security - IPSEC & GRE WLAN, AAA, 802.1x, Architecture, TACACS+, RADIUS
• Troubleshooting Routing/Switching, wireless LAN controllers, VMware and VPN issues.
• Thorough knowledge of Cisco Prime, WCS and Cisco Mobility Services Engine.
• Tested: MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), Local WebAuth (LWA), Central WebAuth (CWA), 802.1X authentication, and Change of Authorization (CoA) within Cisco Identity Service Engine.
• Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller, Cisco 3315 Identity Service Engine, Aruba Controller’s and Aruba APs
• Riverbed CXS5070, CX5055 and CX3070 WAN optimizers, routing and switching
• Supported Load Balancers, Wireless networks, and Layer 3 switches (Nexus) IPSEC VPN 2800, 1900, 2900, 3800, 3900 series Cisco Routers and Cisco Nexus 7000, ASR 9000, 7200 and 6500.
• IEEE 802.11 standards (ac, b, g, N), 802.1x Wi-Fi, Wireless Controllers 5760, 4400 and 5500
• Wireless Access Points, Strong understanding of LAN Switching technologies (VLANs)
• Citrix, A10 and F5 Load Balancer, Acceleration solutions Knowledge of firewall/ VPNs applications and uses.
• Routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and LAN Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, Fibric Path & Ether Channel, CoS
• Systems Administrator to support the Windows and Linux server field deployment and VMWARE VSphere 6.0
• Database administrator and Database management test and implement database structures
• Manage enterprise networks writing automation scripting in python to manage Network Administration task
• Manage, procure, and oversee the implementation of inside and outside plant scopes of work
• Obtain quotes, request necessary funding, and track purchase orders through equipment installation
• Post-Installation site-survey, develop and perform user acceptance testing, transfer and documentations
• Understanding of the OSI Network Layer model, and its practical implementation, IOS XE & XR

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Linden, NJ

Wireless Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Communication installation, configuration and administration of LAN/WAN networks
• Administer Palo Alto firewall management from new build outs, upgrades, VPN configurations, policy management, investigations and troubleshoot security related issues dealing with IPS.
• Design and Implement Enterprise Infrastructure wireless hardware and software
• Implement 5508 Wireless network controller and Routing and Switching configurations
• Implement Aruba 7010 Wireless network controller and 200 Series AP’s for enterprise companies.
• Network Security Check Point Firewalls solution, and GRE, SSL, IPSEC VPNs
• Setup and Test remote access concepts using AnyConnect VPN’s for remote clients.
• Troubleshoot wireless network issues- Confidential the Cisco Wireless Controllers and Wireshark
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot to provide solutions remedies within network
• Technologies: Cisco Nexus/UCS/ACS/ASA/ISE, F5, Checkpoint, Riverbed, Plan and schedule Changes
• Performs troubleshooting activities encompassing system design issues and upgrade plans
• Schedule site surveys and walk through, coordinate site refresh, and monitor site progress remotely
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow to teams
• Enterprise level Cisco ISE administration, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Implemented Aruba Wireless controllers, Aruba AirWave and Aruba ClearPass in enterprise environments.
• Review studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations
• Manage complex projects related to all aspects of the Telecommunications infrastructure and construction
• Design Wireless Systems for Inside & Outside infrastructure in a fast paced collaborative environment
• Design Wireless Projects end-to-end plan design, controls production, and implements and monitors systems
• Experience supporting firewall systems (Checkpoint, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA)

Confidential, Knoxville, TN

Network Infrastructure Services / Core Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supports operation management for customer-servicing infrastructure implementation projects
• Familiarity with 4G/3G standards and cellular concepts, cellular feature and application knowledge
• Able to create development test cases and running in a test environment
• Solid knowledge of LTE, WCDMA, and windows subsystems
• Experience ordering, configuring and testing carrier optical circuits and Solid design of redundancy, diversity, failover technologies and expandability in the network architecture
• Promote the use of repeatable processes to increase throughput and rapid deployment and Manage individual workload and deliver to agreed-upon milestones
• Have gone through a complete development and certification product cycle
• Develop business cases that support changes to network and system infrastructure.
• Administer F5 ASM firewall utilizing Layer 7 to manage business application with layer 7 protection
• F5 LTM Load Balancer to manage traffic in enterprise environment
• Design an effective test plan for any new / changed customer-servicing infrastructure
• Ensure communication of process and procedure changes to the IT organization.
• Leadership and communication skills to build and strengthen relationships in the IT organization
• Highly motivated and self-directed individual, bringing a strong sense of focus and energy to work
• Strong project leadership skills and execution focus to drive results through performance - both Confidential the individual level and Confidential the group level
• Work with upper program manager(s) to identify and manage project dependencies

Confidential, Alpharetta GA

Global Wireless Data Engineer | Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Deploy Wi-Fi services responsible for the Design, Installation, Testing, Implementation and Maintenance of the Wireless Network with Cisco Identity Service Engine or Aruba Clear Pass
• Deploy and operate Cisco wireless network architecture to support the access needs throughout the company and convert access points from autonomous mode to Flex connect mode
• Configuration and deployment of wireless controllers, access points and integration with authentication, authorization and TACACS & RADIUS AAA services systems in accordance with policies
• Previous experience with deploying Wi-Fi in a large enterprise networks utilizing Multiple Wireless Venders and Cisco MSE version 7.6 and Cisco Wireless LAN controllers 4400, 5508, 8510 Series OS version 7.6.
• Wi-Fi deployments to the latest technology standards, remediating gaps in coverage, deploying new Wi-Fi services including guest, BYOD, certificate based access in 70 locations worldwide
• Responsible for design and configuration of LAN/WAN environment for core and access node in U.S. and transcontinental cities utilizing network hardware such as Cisco 2800 & 3800 series routers, Cisco 4506, and Cisco 6509 switches
• Responsible for network traffic analysis, capacity planning, and monitoring and reporting network throughput via Solar-Winds, Nagios, PRTG and Cisco RTMT (Real-Time-Monitoring Tool)
• Implemented traffic measures such as NetFlow
• Installed and maintained security infrastructure, including Cisco IDS/IPS, log management, and security assessment systems
• Assess threats, risks, and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues
• Implemented security measures such as: ACL, RADIUS, TACACS+ and IDS/IPS

Confidential, Franklin, TN

Cisco Wireless Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Wireless Network Engineer for troubleshooting, configuring and tuning of wireless voice phone systems Confidential Medical facilities and Enterprise locations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills on Cisco 3800 router.
• The ability to handle critical customer issues/problems.
• The ability to determine problems and deliver known solutions with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to determine root cause and resolution for previously unknown problems.
• The ability to work on problems of moderate to wide scope and moderate to high complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• The ability to exercises judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action.
• Good verbal communication skills, the ability to interact across TAC teams and development teams Confidential peer level
• Troubleshooting skills Wireless Access Points, Wireless Client Association
• Wireless Controllers 5760,5500 & 4400, CSMA/CA, RTS, CTS protocols, RF transmission
• Antennas, IEEE 802.11 standards (a,b,g,N), 802.1x Wi-Fi, 1Q Trunking, Ether channel
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills on Cisco 3800 router.
• Strong understanding of LAN Switching technologies (VLANs) Cisco 4700 and 3650 switches
• WLAN Security in the areas of authentication, encryption, IDS/IPS using Radius, AAA authentication, EAP, LEAP, PEAP, PSK, AES-CCMP encryption (AES- Counter w. CBC MAC Protocol), Wireless Sniffers
• WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, WPA (Wi-Fi Protocol Access), WPA2
• Cisco LWAPP and IOS based solutions, WLSM, WiSM, WCS
• Avaya CS1000 and 6140 Phones configuration

Confidential, Bloomfield, NJ

Project Coordinator | Transport Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Detailed knowledge of telecommunication engineering concepts, fundamentals, and theory for Wireless and Wired Networks projects, implementing and deploying Cisco's Prime Network Element Management System.
• Project Management skills, with Software Development, Programming, configuring RAN, IMS and EPC networks.
• Customer support setting up accounts and budgets for new and existing wireless projects and perform audits.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and present solutions that will meet business objectives.
• Maintain cross-department communications to understand priorities and scale resources.
• Distributed Antenna Systems, Remote Radio Head end systems ACS provisioning and compact base stations.
• WIFI network design, planning networks and deployment of network infrastructure to next level.
• Working knowledge of GPRS/EDGE, UMTS & IP Multimedia Core Subsystem VoLTE, SIP, packet data networks and the core data nodes: SGW/PGW/PCEF, PCRF GGSN, RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, Routers, etc.
• The ability to lead projects, including planning and implementing short and long term scope of work plans and successfully completing projects on schedule.
• Knowledge of LTE Performance from end to end and focus on LTE Call Flow and call fall back.
• Supports the virtualization of components allowing a flexible network infrastructure.
• Experience in troubleshooting issues in lab and commercial networks and strong debugging skills.
• Installation, test and turn up, monitor and scheduling routine maintenance to telecom industry standards.
• Trace a data packet through the LTE Network and the various Nodes.
• Statement of work, Site survey, signal reading and project planning & management.
• Work with the team to complete complex project configuring switches and routers.
• Experience in co-ordination with various Telco, and Facilities teams
• Strong knowledge and experience with Cisco routing, switching and ACS provisioning.
• Network installation of: Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Hubs, NICS, CSU/DSU, Modems, Cabling, T3, T1.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and management.

Confidential, Texas

RF Engineer | Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of all required administration and construction of base stations for Sprint Network.
• Vision project for the eastern region: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia Markets.
• Provide hands on and technical support of new Confidential MMBS for Sprint Network. Integrate.
• Operate and maintain over 500 sites in the New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia Markets.
• Perform installation of Sprint 2.5 equipment. (Batterie­s, DU Shelf, Fiber, AC/DC Power, Rectifiers, and Routers).
• Conducted test calls over the Confidential Network Vision Equipment. Correct fiber and Power issues.
• Maintain RMA tracking and documentation for MMBS equipment. Perform Q-Scope’s and Network Testing.
• Work closely with Sprint and Confidential management reporting daily status and completions.
• Follow up installation, Maintenance and troubleshooting of CAT 5 and 6 data networks.
• Configured Cisco ASR 901k Router (Firmware, License and Configuration).
• Performed Alarm Testing on Confidential MMBS Cabinets (Texon and Emerson).
• Connect MMBS lines to all sectors radios perform PIM test and Sweep Test.

Confidential, St Pittsburgh, PA

Project Manager | Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• 10 years’ wireless design experience with no less than 5 years deploying 802.11 networks
• Setup accounts for new and existing wireless projects and perform audits
• Support the Pre-Sales engineering and experience providing consulting services to future clients.
• Build Distributed Antenna Systems, Remote Radio Head end systems and compact base stations
• Ability to understand customer requirements and present solutions that will meet business objectives
• Designing, deploying Cisco, Nexus, ROKUS, Aruba Clear pass and Airwave WLAN environments
• PM wireless communications projects for MSC’s: Confidential &T, Verizon, Sprint, Confidential and Ericson, Windstream
• Experience with and ability to use Propagation analysis software
• Experience with and ability to use spectrum analyzers and 802.11 analyzers
• Understanding of the types of radio frequency interference and the ability to resolve radio frequency interference
• Cell site Back haul network and Layer 3 network which supports Clients 4G LTE services
• Experience in troubleshooting issues in lab and commercial networks and strong debugging skills
• Analysis of Proper call flow requests, responses and/or updates using Tracing tools
• Manage contractors and DAS Construction Project Managers during the construction process Capture SIP, Diameter, TCP, UDP and other LTE-EPC and IMS Protocols
• Monitor, Analyze and resolve faults occurring in Network Elements
• Knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers, Access Points and integration with authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) systems in accordance with policies
• Expertise in Multiple Server Operating Systems (Windows and Linux)
• Experience deploying and implementing Firewalls/ VPNs (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Checkpoint)
• Trace a data packet through the LTE Network and the various Nodes
• Statement of work, Site survey, Signal Reading and Project Planning & amp, management
• Work with the team to complete complex 802.11 Wireless installations
• Experience in co-ordination with various Telco, Cabling, Audio Video, Security, Facilities teams
• Provisioned F5 Load Balancer, Cisco routers and switches. Installed order circuits and network equipment
• Experience analyzing traffic and utilizing packet sniffer utilities (i.e. Wires-hark, Net-scout, JDSU tools)
• Experience using tools like Wire-shark to test or troubleshoot data throughput speeds
• Experience using Check Point Security Management to support client's mission critical networks
• Lead projects, including planning and implementing and successfully completing projects on schedule
• Strong interpersonal, communication, Problem-Solving skills combined with technical understanding of Voice, Data, VOIP, WIFI, RF and Fiber Optic systems.