SUMMARY:

Network/Telecommunications Engineer with over 16+ years’ experience seeking continued project leadership role, integrating emergent technologies in comprehensive communications solutions. In - depth knowledge of Wireless/Voice Cisco Ruckus & Aruba AP’s, Fortinet, Cisco\HP switches, Air Magnet/Ekahau, design, implementation, and support for wan/lan. Strong skills in coordinating all facets of multiple complex projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, on-target results. Articulate, flexible, and personable communicator with excellent skills in client and vendor relations. Frequently selected to serve as project consultant and task force contributor on critical corporate initiatives.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

• CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) Wireless
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Routing and Switching
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Security
• Fortinet (Certified Network Security Professional)
• Fortinet (Certified Network Security Administrator)
• CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator)
• Aruba (Certified Mobility Professional)
• Aruba (Clear Pass)

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr. Wireless Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Enterprise Infrastructure for over (20k Cisco 3800 APs, 4K Aruba 225APs, 600 Ruckus Aps)
• Managed Cisco 8540, 5508 WLC’s & Cisco 3750, 3560, 4507 & Nexus 9k switches
• Cisco Prime 3.5
• Air magnet & Ekahau site surveys (Passive & Active) & inSSIDer
• Densification project adding additional 20k Cisco Aps to MGM convention centers project will completion EOM April 2017

Confidential, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Responsibilities:

• Manage Aruba Networks over 6 different campuses
• Manage and configure Fortinet Fortigate 1000C and Fortimaniger at over 8 different campuses
• Responsible for Cisco & Enterasys network campus wide with over 200 switches and routers
• Settings of the networking devices (Cisco Router, switches) co-coordinating with the system/Network administrator during implementation
• Configuring network access servers and routers for Confidential Security
• Documentation and change control
• Worked on troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure

Senior Wireless/Security Network Engineer

Confidential, Deerfield Beach, FL

Responsibilities:

• Update Miami International Airport wireless network to allow for future expansion and support of Real Time Locations Services (RTLS) design.
• Survey site and Design an upgrade for the Miami International Airport (MIA) Aruba Wireless Networks to support user capacity of 20,000 subscribers and RTLS to assist the traveling public moving through MIA and in corporate advanced delivery services.
• Troubleshooting wireless network issues at various customer locations and applying Best Practices for wireless network deployment and wired network design.
• Deployment of new wireless networks at various customer locations to include Voice over Wi-Fi, Capacity, and Real Time Location Services deployment models.
• Working with cutting edge technology to design and support the deployment of 802.11ac and Bluetooth beacon technology.
• Experience with Cisco voice, switching and routing protocols including EIGRP, BGP, MPLS and RIP

Confidential, Miami, FL

Network Engineer/Architect

Responsibilities:

• Configure Cisco 4500 routers, 2900 switches, Cisco 5500(WLC) & Wisms2, 3800 2900 switches, Aruba 7200 3600s (Cisco, Aruba, & Ruckus AP’s)
• Site Survey of hardware & schedule installations to minimize impact to customer with a team of five
• Network Infrastructure Design (Marriott Marquis NYC over 250 switches & 2000 AP’s) existing infrastructures to make them more robust against internal and external threats
• Manage and provide support over 800 Firewalls for Marriott & Hyatt Hotels
• Used Fortinet & Checkpoint for consulting engagements at customer premises for e-services on T & M basis for highly complex issues
• Performed security assessment with Foritnet & Checkpoint and optimization projects, by assessing, designing, implementing, testing and documenting security policies for a variety of customers while taking into consideration the implications of different applications within the network.

Confidential, Miami, FL

Technical support

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical/software support in over 50 correctional institutes in Florida Work closely with clients to assess individual needs and support effectively
• Supported over 5000 phones in addition to 44 networks in various correctional facilities in Florida
• Trained teams to work cohesively; maintain contact for ongoing instruction
• Established standards, system wide of 50 file servers for 15 major correctional institutions and 25- 40 smaller satellite offices. Standards are still functional 30+ months later

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed 25 employees and oversaw a 2 million budget to research, plan, install, integrate and maintain hardware, software and networks to support 1000 external customers in Embassy’s in South America.
• Conducted strategic planning including system upgrades, and capital, operating and line item budgets.
• Developed RFPs; execute ROI analysis, and negotiated/reviewed contracts.
• Controlled department purchasing and resource management.
• Tracked expense and maintained budget integrity.

Software: MS Office & Visio, Solar winds Orion, Cacti Network Monitoring, Wireshark, TCP dump, TACACS+, Confidential Networking: