SUMMARY

Over 10 years in Information technology sales and management including strategic direction and network design, implementation and management including budget management, vendor relationships and documentation. Over 15 years in IT hands-on experience. Excellent research skills in evaluating current and future technologies to support long and short term IT initiatives. An experienced and direct project manager, skilled in developing and maintaining a broad vision, cultivating excellent relationships and communicating effectively across the organization to build focused and productive teams.

SKILLS

Training: Network Engineering and Network Architectural Design, Convergence Technology, IP Telephony,Digital Cinematography.
Hardware: Routers, Switches, Servers, Wireless LAN, All Apple devicesManufacturers: Cisco, Apple, Enterasys, Extreme, Foundry, Avaya, Lucent, Nokia, Linksys, Final Cut Pro. Panasonic and Sony cameras.
Operating Systems: Distributed, Mobile, Multi-tasking, Multi-user All Apple MAC OS , Cisco IOS, Windows Platforms, 802.2, 802.3, 802.11, OSPF, RIP1, RIP2, BGP, AppleTalk, ATM, Frame relay, ISDN, FDDI

CERTIFICATIONS

• Apple Certified OS X, Desktop and Portables
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Designing and Configuring OSPF (Cisco)
• BGP Internet Routing Architectures (Cisco)
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified)
• Avaya Certified Systems Engineer
• Lucent Certified Data Engineer
• Checkpoint Certified Systems Administrator (CCSA, Checkpoint)
• Checkpoint Certified Security Engineer (CCSE, Checkpoint)
• Nokia Firewall Router Configuration and Implementation (Nokia Certified)
• SmartSwitch Router Configuration and Implementation (Cabletron/Enterasys Certified)
• Certified Web Site Layout and Design, American Management Association
• National Association of Securities Dealers; Series 7 (Federal) & Series 63 (State) Licenses

EXPERIENCE

2009 To Present Confidential -Midland Park, NJ
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - SYSTEMS ENGINEERING/SALES

• Responsible for design and implementation management of cloud computing; Cloud Networking Services (CNS) solutions, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Recovery -as-a-Service RaaS), SAN and convergence networks.
• Duties included the pre-sales engineering presentations as well as project management oversight through implementation for enterprise customers. Projects included Verizon IP SIP Trunking technologies, IPIA, IP FleX, BEST, MPLS, AVAYA products, GIG E, and larger bandwidth designs from OC3 to OC 192, Cloud technologies. International and domestic clients included: internet service providers, broadcast studios, investment banks, hedge funds, publishers, performing arts companies, laboratories, educational institutions, auction houses, government. Hands-on support for multi-platform based networks, Windows and Mac OS platforms.

2007 To 2008 Confidential - Cupertino, California
SYSTEMS ENGINEER

• Responsible for all Apple systems OS, network, hardware technical installations and repairs for corporate Apple systems and retail clients. Pre and post sales support to drive sales. Certified and trained by Apple in Cupertino, California.
• Additionally trained to instruct, install and employ Apple software in production environments with a concentration in business applications andmultimedia. Responsible for network designs including server and wireless technologies.

2004 To 2006 Confidential - New York, NY (consultant)
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER / SALES ENGINEER

• Directly responsible for network engineering and project management, including production of digital media for internet distribution of video and music as well as electronic transaction mechanisms for end user product purchase, duplication and packaging design. Responsible for pre-sale designs, sales and network implementations.
• Network designs focused on distributed audio/video technology, quality/class of service and wireless implementations. Design and support for Clients; universities, municipal government, information technology media and broadcast companies. Directly responsible for all network architectural designs and RFP's.

2000 To 2003 Confidential - Basking Ridge, NJ
DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - GLOBAL SALES

• Lead engineer for Platinum accounts.
• Supervised/managed enterprise systems sales engineering resources. Responsible for all pre-sales engineering and technical implementation. Directly responsible for network architectural designs. Direct report to COO. Also directly responsible for project and quota management of $150,000,000 in global accounts. Achieved on average 106% of quota. Direct responsibility for enterprise network designs, project management, management of product development and network engineering support with a concentration in developing state-of-the-art video and audio communications. Helped create the IP Convergence Trials Program for Avaya.
• Hands-on management responsibilities included all aspects of Tier 3/Tier 4 involvements, pre-sale, product development, embedded code and next generation engineering teams.

Technologies:

• All aspects of convergence, IP Telephony,(VOIP, video, telephony, IP hard and softphones, media gateways, remote access), CRM, UM, IP based network solutions, NMS, wireless, Definity, Internet Call Centers, in multi-vendor environments (Confidential). Product development, embedded code and next generation engineering team projects. Technologies: all aspects of MultiVantage, convergence, IP Telephony, (VOIP, video, telephony, IP hard and softphones, media gateways, remote access, E-Commerce, wireless technology

1999 To 2000 Confidential - Warren, NJ
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGER-UNITED STATES

• Lead engineer for top 30 accounts ($5,000,000 +).
• Supervised/managed U.S. based systems engineering sales resources including; project management design, pre and post sales, implementation and support for data and voice enterprise networks. Directly responsible for network architectural designs in multi-platform networks. Data technologies encompassed traffic modeling, network management, core and edge L3, L4 switched and routed environments (OSPF, BGP, RIP1, RIP2), QoS, convergence, SMON,VOIP, voice technologies; ISP's, call centers, carrier networks.
• Software solutions, e-commerce/portals. CRM, UM, OEM. Multi-platform, multi-vendor networks.

1998 To 1999 Confidential - New York, NY
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

• Senior engineer for top government and educational accounts ($1,000,000+). Designed enterprise networks from the top down. Provided all aspects of pre-sales engineering. Responsible as project manager for all engineering teams involved in account activity, account sales and support
• Cabletron/Cisco-based networks.
• Directly Designed (Architect) LAN/WAN\'s for: Confidential
• Confidential
• Confidential

1996 To 1998 Confidential - Newark, N.J.
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR/TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

• Provided all aspects of project management and support for LAN/WAN implementation.
• Directly responsible for taking $29,000,000 facility live. Eventually named Executive Administrator of the facility. Hands on administration of Digital Alpha 4000 server-based network, supporting Windows environments, with full magneto-optical backup and fiber optic backbone, 1200 node,
• Cisco 2XXX series & switches. Information systems management of a UNIX based fully integrated relational database running SQL server, containing PictureLink digital photographic workstations and Confidential Swipe Card System.
• Duties included, design and administration of Confidential Touch Screen security and surveillance system providing full environmental control and security of 300 door facility.
• Provided comprehensive administrative management of the following departments; Administration,
• Engineering, Finance, Inventory, Social Services, Family Crisis Intervention and Medical.
• Directly managed staff of 400.

1992 To 1996 Confidential - Orange, NJ
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (Mayor's Office)

• Provided LAN design and implementation, technical analysis, project management, support and consultation to municipal administration, with specific concentration in media management, budget, the computerized consolidation of multi-department functions and information management. Hands-on support for Windows and Mac OS environment.
• Computerized the municipal court, providing standardization as developed by the A.O.C., to offer full auditing capabilities, accounting and database management. Created the first city-sponsored educational, partnership to provide academic and athletic programs for youngsters, kindergarten through grade 12. Created and published the first city newsletter, assistant producer for mayor's television show, promoted city music concerts and fund raisers.

EDUCATION

• Digital Filmmaking

• Business and Securities Analysis/Uniform Securities Law/ Longman

• Computer Science (Network Engineering; Infrastructure and Implementation)

• Biology, Computer Science
• PADI Certified Open Water SCUBA Diver
• Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French