SUMMARY
More than 20 years of experience in networking and information technology with strong expertise in network design, implementation, and management:

• Strong expertise in network and system engineering, network support and administration, system administration, project management and supervisor, and consultant
• Award-winning professional who is proficient at managing projects and technical teams
• Hands-on experience with all the process involved in the construction and administration of an enterprise network
• Proficient at managing simultaneous projects and strong ability to oversee all aspects of projects, including requirements, development, design, installation, testing, documentation, and implementation
• Excellent leadership and outstanding analytical expertise
• Multiple certifications and strong troubleshooting abilities

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Hardware: Cisco routers 12006, 12008, 7513, 7507, 7505, 7204, 7206, 3660, 3640,1760, 1751, and 1721; Cisco switches: Catalyst 6509, 6506, 5505, 5509, 2924, and 2800; Cisco Unified Call Manager 4.1; Cisco Unified IP Phone 7941G and 7960G; Cisco Universal Gateway: AS 5350XM and 5350; Cisco Gatekeeper/Multimedia Conference Manager (MCM) (IOS H.323 Gatekeeper); Cisco EGW 2200 Enterprise Gateway/Cisco Media Convergence Servers (MCS); IBM RS6000 servers;
• Operating System: Cisco IOS, Windows XP/ 98/NT/2000, MS-DOS
• Network Tools: Sniffer Pro, Cisco Works, HP OenView Spectrum, NetView, Paradyne Analysis, Accunet Bandwidth Manager, Telnet, FTP, Ping, Traceroute
• Software: MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Novel Groupwise, Lotus Notes, Lotus 1-2-3, Netscape Navigator, MS Explorer, WordPerfect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Day to day operation of Warner Music Group Lan/Wan Networks ensuring stability of the New York City Division Network Services
• Monitoring the local and wide area networks using Solarwinds Network management tool
• Local area and Wide area Capacity planning
• Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP)
• Router deployment/configurations (2600 XM 3600, 3760)
• Switch deployment/configuration (6509 catos 6506 IOS 4500 5505)
• Implement first phase of the Core separation project (configuring Ether channel between the old cores
• Catalyst 6509 catos to the new core Catalyst 6506 IOS switches)

Confidential
Network Consultant Engineer 2007- 2008

• A consultant on site at AT&T Mobility at the King of Prussia location
• Configure and Monitor the TellabS, INC MSR (Multi-Service-Router) Model 8860,8840 and the 8830 using the 2G or 3G wireless networking via Lucent wireless equipment.
• In charge of Three Node site in Philadelphia, one node site in Delaware and one Node site in Columbia, MD.
• Configure Packet of Sonet using Ethernet protocol.
• Configure ATM, OC3, OC48 and OC192 Wide Area Network Protocols on the Tellabs Multi-Service-Router.
• All node sites are running OSPF outing Protocol.
• Modify and verify all (Engineering Design Packages) for installation and upgrades.
• First level support for Tellabs, Inc at AT&T Mobility in the King of Prussia for the TAG Group.

Manager/Senior Network Engineer- Confidential 2002 - 2007

• Novartis configure two Cisco 12 port 3750 Catalyst switch and six Cisco 48 port Catalyst 3750
• For the new Cisco stackable solution
• Configuring BGP Protocol
• Verified and Document all switches configurations and Cisco IOS
• Perform various duties for local Doctors in the Princeton area.
• Which are physical audit of exiting networks, Architect new customer network design.
• Installed and Configured CSU/DSU for T1 Connectivity
• Implement Local and Wide Area Network
• Installing Dell Power Edge Servers and Dell Desktop PCs
• Installing Cisco 2600 routers and Catalyst 4503 or 5000 switches
• Installed Verizon Internet Security Suite for Desktop Pcs
• Provide on site project management and technical support

• Carried out project management and network engineering for technology consulting company.
• Supervised consultant and client technical teams.
• Directed daily activities, ensured projects completed on schedule and all requirements met.

Selected Projects

Confidential
Member of a technical team responsible for the installation of 1000 Voice over IP (7940G and & 7960G) Phones using Cisco CallManager 3.2.16
Provided training for Merrill’s Employee on all the equipment installed

• Supervised a team of 15 technicians in performing migration of legacy Token Ring network to IP Ethernet network.
• Coordinated all schedules and personnel, monitored project progress, and ensured all phases of the end of life project from the Cabletron share 16 Mb switched solution were completed on time and to specifications to the new switched Ethernet solution using the Catalyst 6509 MSFC on two of the 6509 switches.
• Installed 13 Cisco Catalyst 6509 access layer switches to perform inter-VLAN routing using EIGRP protocol. Two other switches configured to function as server farm.
• Installed Two 5505 switches for routing of SNA traffic between IBM front-end processors, using DLSW protocol.

• Managed staff of four technical consultants for LSO / Rifleshot project.
• Directed configurations of Cisco routers and switches, including routers arranged to function as core routers at over 100 major node sites.
• Played a key role in implementation of all DS3 and T1 lines for all major nodes and remote sites.

• Installed ISDN and routers at 40 office locations.
• Configuring EIGRP routing Protocol
• Installed and configured switch routers and switches with Gigabit Ethernet uplinks.

• Configured ATM lane for New York City Comptroller’s Office.
• Performed cutover of more than 40 T1 circuits for Morgan Stanley, and connected circuits to core Cisco routers.
• Configured and installed Cisco Catalyst 8540 campus switch and 6509 switches with Gigabit Ethernet uplinks for Viacom. Configured DS3 and T1 and main and remote locations.

Confidential - Staten Island, NY / Dayton, NJ 1996 – 1998

Senior Network Administrator / Manager – TCG IT Implementation Group1997 – 1998

• Supervised team of 11 technical personnel and consultants responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of WAN and enterprise campus networks utilized by more than 6,000 users nationwide.
• Configuring OSPF and BGP routing Protocols on routers
• Oversaw installation of Cisco routers, terminal servers, CSUs/DSUs, multiplexers, leased lines, ISDN, and Frame Relay.
• Installed and maintained Cisco LAN switches for campus network constructions and expansions.
• Managed total upgrade of backbone network infrastructure. Migrated from FDDI backbone, directed initial and final buildout of ATM-based data backbone.
• Oversaw and assisted with rewiring of all building complexes.
• Recipient of Excellence in Action Award (1998).

Senior Network Administrator - Confidential1996 – 1997

• Carried out hardware and software configurations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of LAN and related systems for data centers and new sites nationwide, as well as main customer service center.
• Performed T1 and DS3 implementations, tested deployed network equipment, and configured access lists on Cisco routers. Managed LAN and WAN systems, identified and isolated technical issues, configured and maintained Windows NT workstations.
• Recipient of Pinnacle Award in 1997, and Excellence in Action Award in 1996 and 1997.

EDUCATION

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (Passed the CCIE Written Exam and studying for the lab)

• Cisco Classes: Advanced Cisco Router Configuration, Building Cisco Multiplayer Switched Network, Voice over IP Quality of Service, CVOICE, Implementing Cisco Quality of Service, Cisco IP Telephone1, Cisco IP Telephone 2,Cisco IP Troubleshooting, Implementing Cisco Voice Gateway and Gatekeepers
• Network General Sniffer, Sniffer TCP/IP, Troubleshooting & Analysis, Sniffer Troubleshooting & Ethernet Analysis, AT&T Data Comm I & II
• Technical Project Management (American Management Association)