SUMMARY

• IT professional with experience in Systems Admin, Networking.
• Over 10 years of experience in Network Design and Implementation using Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Excellent understanding of network topology, configurations, programming switches, servers, clusters, storage, etc.
• Extensive experience with Windows/Linux environments.
• Experience with Networking Equipment configuration and management.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, VLANs.
• Managed LAN and WAN systems including IP voice and data, as well as network security.
• In-depth knowledge of IP Routing, Internet and Intranet technologies.
• Extensive experience in management, design, maintenance, and support of ATM, Frame Relay, PRI and BRI Data networks.
• Skilled in routing protocols, including BGP, EIGRP, OSPF and RIP and implementing network security using Cisco ASA firewall.
• Experience with using CISCO Works for overall LAN/WAN administration.
• Knowledge of project management encompassing Planning, Designing and Implementing LAN/WAN networks. My interaction with clients and customers was on daily basis where I advised and helped them on Network performance and scalability. Network design and project management involves creating several types of reports and analysis that run in parallel to actual network configuration and implementation.
• Ability to work on my own initiative and as part of a team. With an outstanding reputation for fast, accurate work, as well as completing projects within time and cost targets, I am an exceptional addition to any team.
• Performed consistent maintenance, evaluation, and installation tasks to maximize network availability and to support end-user productivity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Routers (Cisco, 1200 Series GSRs, 7600 Series OSRs, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800, 1700)
• Cisco Switches (6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900).
• Cisco PIX ASA
• Cisco IOS different feature sets (IOS 12.X).
• OC3, DS3, T-1, ISDN, PRI, BRI, ATM, Frame Relay, VPN, Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet), Metro Ethernet, DSL, Broadband, PPPoE.
• Routing Protocol (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP), Routed Protocol (TCP/IP).
• Implementing QoS using Priority Queuing, Custom Queuing.
• Implementing SNMP on devices to allow network management
• Implementing traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
• Implementing HSRP, DHCP, TFTP.
• Ability to design, install and implement LAN/WAN networks with Cisco hardware.
• Design, Install, troubleshoot environments with hybrid Network Operating Systems such as: Windows 2000, LINUX
• Microsoft Visio
• Peregrine tool for change management control
• DLSW, Bridging
• Cisco Access points

Firewall Skills

• Experience working on Cisco PIX ASA firewalls.

Network Monitoring Tools:

• Cisco Works
• Net MRI

Networking:

• OSPF
• BGP
• SNMP
• EIGRP
• IGRP
• STP
• DNS/DHCP
• ICMP
• VTP
• ATM
• ISDN
• Trunking
• Ethernet
• TCP/IP
• VLAN
• Metro Ethernet
• Frame to ATM
• DLSW
• Frame Relay
• PPP
• SNA
• RIP
• DSL
• UDP
• Broadband
• NAT
• PPPoE

Operating Systems:

• Cisco IOS 12.0/12.1/12.2/12.3/12.4
• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows 3.x/95/98/XP/ Windows 7

EDUCATION

• B.S & M.S, Computer Sciences

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA - Wireless).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA – R&S)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP – R&S) in Progress.
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) expired
• VoIP Training
• Cisco Nexus Training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential,
Network Consultant
July 2010 to Sept 2011
Technologies used: Cisco IOS, CAT OS, Cisco Routers & Switches, Cisco ASA 5505, Cisco Wireless Access points.
My responsibilities included support, install, configure and document LAN and MAN networks.

• Assist in the maintenance and support of local and wide area networking environments to include telecom circuits and associated hardware.
• Evaluate existing network configurations and make enhancement recommendations based on design and product specifications.
• Lead / assist in the planning/design of future network requirements
• Function as part of a team on larger projects, or individually provide technical services and support
• Prepare and analyze statistics on network utilization and availability
• Maintain updated network drawings of comprehensive network environment
• Upgrading IOS and LAN hardware and creating documentation

Wireless Projects using AirMagnet
Insight

• Confidential,Houston

A five story building with hundreds of thousands of square footage conducted wireless survey using AirMagnet. Walked the floors with AP placement and documenting and collecting signal strength. Used Heatmapper to create heat maps of all the floors.

• Confidential,Dallas

Walked 7 schools in this school district using AirMagnet and collected data for AP placements. Installed Access points and configured VLANs on 4507 CAT switches in 7 schools.
VOIP Project (DIR)

• Confidential,MIDLAND

Configured/installed Cisco IP Phones for more than 500 agents.

Confidential,Santa Clara, CA
2008 to 2010 
Network Engineer

• Responsible for administrating and maintaining entire network primarily configured on Cisco hardware (routers and switches)
• Technologies and hardware deployed were Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches.
• TCP/IP network employing DSL circuits for VPN connectivity
• Provided network scalability and upgrade as the network grew larger
• Resolved network issues from routing to cabling and network printing
• Configured Cisco routers with multiple WAN circuits for redundant connectivity over DSL circuits.
• Configured NAT pools and STATIC NAT translations to route inbound and outbound traffic.
• Configured HSRP between routers for redundancy
• Provided support to the software development team by linking overseas offices for real-time testing
• Provided data transfer, data backup/restore, and software installation services Provided support to the data center including cabling and data recovery from backups to ensure full data integrity

• Worked on AT&T\'s MACD process and provided level 4 support to the customers.
• Responsibility included to ensure each customer’s Site-to-Site WAN connectivity via AT&T’s MPLS cloud. The process includes establishing PVCs between customer’s National or International sites. Connectivity is established via customer’s unique VPN ID e.g. CUST_VPN1_AP. Routing is established using BGP between client and AT&T.
• Validated technical orders from customers and documenting complete project details like Visio diagram, configuration etc. This included Site Resiliency, routers and router specific IOS and hardware, circuits, routing protocols and class of service on a worldwide MPLS network. This managed service was layer 3 only.
• Verify and discuss network diagrams and requirements with the customer and make suggestions based upon their requirements.
• Collect and document project related information like LAN IP, Network routing, Class of Service and Traffic Classification. VOIP, SNA EE, Enhanced Reporting, SNMP, TACACS, firm order commitments for all circuits, backup methods.
• Involved in design, implementation and work directly with AT&T and customer during GO Live of the site.
• Troubleshoot and support network issues / outages on ON CALL basis.. On call assignment on rotation basis to provide support to customers.

Confidential, Peoria, IL 
2005 to 06 
IT Infrastructure Analyst

• Caterpillar has a very elaborate TCP/IP network worldwide for its offices and customers. CAT employs some of the latest networking tools and technologies and Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Network-to-Network VPN, GRE Tunneling and IPSec, IPVPN, MPLS for ATM and Frame Relay circuits and point-to-point Serial connections, ISDN mainly for backup connectivity).
• There are roughly 180 sites to which network support is provided. I supported Suppliers, Dealers and Caterpillar sites worldwide.
• Implemented IOS based security using Cisco routers.
• ApplyTACACS on routers and switches for network security
• Design and implement security policies using ACL, Distribute lists as firewalls.
• Install and support IP / SNA connectivity using DLSW peering
• Design and implement network projects, including the development of a redundant hub site, campus MAN environment, optical networks, and LAN\\MAN\\WAN installations.
• Implemented Cisco IPSec VPN connectivity solution across Internet using DSL and Broadband technologies utilizing protocols like PPPoE.
• Deployed Metro Ethernet connectivity between multiple sites.
• Manage high availability, high volume, load-balanced Caterpillar networks of over 1800 devices throughout the world.
• Survey company sites for Wireless and wired LAN/WAN Data communication networks and configured Cisco Access Points for Wireless connectivity
• Execute second level escalation resolution for issues escalated from first level support staff.
• Perform after-hours on-call support as required. Provide upward, downward and lateral communication, schedule network maintenances and upgrades when needed.
• Participate in Network Design & Planning to review new technologies and designs.
• Provide Project Management and network pre-deployment designing, and reactive design change support to customers
• Involved in customer network problem analysis, recreating, troubleshooting and resolution of problems with Cisco products and technologies and protocols.
• Resolved network related issues including cabling/connectivity and network printing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve TCP/IP based network problems of remote sites with issues including routing protocols and WAN connectivity using technologies like ISDN, Frame-relay, ATM, Dialup, VPN, and DLSW issues.
• Managed workload and other assignments efficiently while being able to resolve time-critical situations reliably and professionally.
• Coordinate and escalate system problems to appropriate internal resources of diversified TAC teams and resolve them on a timely basis.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of documentation and procedures to support operation of the network, communicate technical issues effectively.
• Maintain and support networking hardware and software components including monitoring, managing, and tuning networks to ensure that expected network availability and performance levels are achieved.
• Worked with the Firewall team to troubleshoot network issues.

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA
Jan 2000 to Aug 2004 
Network Engineer

• Responsible for administrating and maintaining entire network primarily configured on Cisco hardware (routers and switches)
• Technologies and hardware deployed were Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches.
• TCP/IP network employing DSL circuits for VPN connectivity
• Provided network scalability and upgrade as the network grew larger
• Resolved network issues from routing to cabling and network printing
• Configured Cisco routers with multiple WAN circuits for redundant connectivity over DSL circuits.
• Configured NAT pools and STATIC NAT translations to route inbound and outbound traffic.
• Configured HSRP between routers for redundancy
• Provided support to the software development team by linking overseas offices for real-time testing
• Provided data transfer, data backup/restore, and software installation services
• Provided support to the data center including cabling and data recovery from backups to ensure full data integrity