SUMMARY:

To obtain a challenging growth - oriented position where I may utilize my strong aptitude and experience in the areas of Wireless (Security and Administrator), VoIP, Routing and Switching toward impacting future profits.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior Wireless Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Consulting with clients to analyze business and technical networking requirements with emphasis on Wireless LAN and Guest networks as well as Network Infrastructures.
• Design, Implement and Test networking solutions according to industry best practices and methodologies in order to meet the client’s business and networking expectations.
• Conduct Passive, Active and Predictive Site Survey using AirMagnet Pro for coverage analysis for new RF design, assessments and validation. The information gathered will be displayed via Heat Maps and Visio diagrams.
• Troubleshoot complex wireless and internetwork problems using AirMagnet Spectrum and Wi-Spy Analyzer in order to identify interference, channel utilization and rogue devices .
• Configure and conducted software upgrades on the following Cisco devices for implementation : 5508 and 2504 controller ; 2811, 2900 and 3925 routers; 3750 (stacks), 4510, 2960, Nexus 7000 and HP A5120 switches; Access Points: 3502, 3602 and the new 3700 series.
• Troubleshoot and Open Cisco TAC cases to resolve device and network issues .
• Recommend configuration changes by analyzing existing configurations using Cisco’s Configuration Analyzer.
• Create, recommend and order BOM (Building of Materials) for new projects using Cisco’s Configuration Set Tool.
• Create and provide all documentation for the life cycle of a project to the Project Team , Upper Management and the Client which includes: recommendations for remediation, design, upgrades and network refreshes all of which are based on the Statement of Work.
• Provide onsite Technical to the client and their technical staff.
• Attend and participate in Administrative and Project Kick-Off meetings.

Senior Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting and maintaining Trinity/Mercy Health System’s Network Infrastructure including remote clinical sites and Wireless Lan and Guest network.
• Support and maintain Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) 1.3. and migrated all operational configurations, functionalities and Heatmap diagrams for the wireless network.
• Redesign and support Trinity Health/Mercy Hospital’s wireless infrastructure by conducting Passive Site Survey and creating Heatmaps using AirMagnet Pro for coverage area verification and AP replacements of old access points with new 3602 access points.
• Redesign and support Trinity Health/Mercy Hospital’s network infrastructure by replacing 6509 Cisco switches with 7000 Nexus and 2960 switches with 3750X switches as well as installing 4510 and 4948 Cisco switches.
• Configured, support and conducted software upgrades on the following Cisco devices for implementation : ACS servers, 5508 controller ; 2811, 3925 routers; 3750 (stacks), 4507 chassis, 2960, Nexus 7000 switches; Access Points: 1142, 1242, 3502 and 3602.
• Troubleshoot and Open Cisco TAC cases to resolve device and network issues .
• Configure IPSec GRE Tunnels on 3925 routers.
• Configure Microwave links to support and provide wireless connectivity for remote sites.
• Create, recommend and order BOM (Building of Materials) for new projects using Cisco’s Configuration Set Tool.
• Create and provide all documentation for the life cycle of a project to Upper Management which includes: Conducting Site Assessments for new and existing locations, network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
• Familiar with the following Healthcare applications and devices : COW’S (computer on wheels), EMR, Infusion Pumps, Med Carts, Handheld scanners and Spectra-Link IP Phones.

Senior Wireless Network Engineer II

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting and maintaining the CareerBuilder’s Network Infrastructure (Domestic and International) and Wireless Lan and Guest network Appliances.
• Built and support the new Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) 1.2.0.103 and migrated all operational configurations, functionalities and Heatmap diagrams from Wireless Control System (WCS) and Network Control System (NCS) .
• Upgraded Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) 1.2.0.103 to the newer version of Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
• Built Bradford Network Access Control Appliance to manage the Guest Wireless network.
• Troubleshoot Hard Disk and Rebuilt RAID Volumes on Gigastor servers with CA Technologies Engineer .
• Open Cisco TAC cases to resolve device and network issues .
• Support Data Center devices such as routers, switches and Nexus (2000, 3000 and 5000) gear.
• Configured and conducted software upgrades on the following Cisco devices for implementation : ACS servers, ASR 1001 , 5508 controller ; 2811, 2951; 3750, 2960, Nexus (2000, 3000 and 5000) switches; Access Points: 1142, 1242, 3502 and 3602.
• Limited support of Identity Service Engine (ISE) for access control policies for network devices.
• Configured OpenGear console server for remote connectivity to the network for troubleshooting purposes, Interface ports for users and servers, Vlans and Trunk ports. Also configured HREAP on access points.
• Conduct Passive Site Survey and creating Visio drawings (using Microsoft Visio and Cisco Stencils) as well as Heatmaps using AirMagnet Pro for coverage area verification and AP placements for adequate coverage.
• Provide daily and weekly Dashboard Reports on project progress to Upper Management and create Change Request for network changes and Service Requests .
• Engage in Team and Project meetings.