OBJECTIVE

A position in a fast - paced, dynamic organization that encourages forward thinking and next-generation solutions.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 15 years of experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications fields. Established a training program and personally trained personnel to ensure employee productivity. Provided advanced network engineering for clients with over 40,000 end users. Received numerous awards for job performance and network robustness. Commended for consistently innovating new processes and improving upon core operations. Consistently pursued new skills and knowledge. Known among peers and colleagues as a technically proficient and reliable source of information. Proven technical prowess with two CCIE certifications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager, Network Engineering

Confidential

Managed a team of 12 network engineers. Mentored team members on technical, professional and personal topics. Responsible for the performance and uptime of 11 datacenters and 70 offices. Planned a multi-million dollar annual capital and operational expenditure budget. Oversaw the consolidation and relocation of 6 datacenters. Interfaced with internal and external auditors on PCI, FFIEC, SOX and GLB audits. Deployed a global wireless network. Successfully implemented Cisco's ISE NAC solution with no third party or contractor assistance. Reduced annual maintenance budget by 85 . Maintained 99.999 network availability with an extremely high-performance, diverse and secure network design. Interfaced with outside departments and senior leadership on executing the company's long-term vision.

Principal Network Engineer

Confidential

Provided design and support of network services around the company's hosted SaaS applications. Implemented infrastructure to mitigate DDoS attacks. Collaborated with development groups on application design. Deployed Citrix NetScaler load balancers, increasing application availability and performance. Insourced the corporate network on an accelerated schedule, on time and within budget. Provided overall network design and direction. Evangelized proposed change to Information Technology environments. Planned a multi-million dollar annual capital and operational budget. Mentored junior engineers on all technical aspects. Rebuilt core network in a redundant, high-performance manner. Deployed two datacenter infrastructures Nexus 7k/5k/2k, UCS to support consolidation efforts.

Network Architect

Confidential

Designed advanced solutions for end-users and production applications. Redeployed four datacenters, migrating from an MPLS-based network to a standard OSPF architecture in under 4 hours of downtime. Redeployed advanced wireless support utilizing Cisco's 5508 wireless controllers. Rebuilt and standardized monitoring with Solarwinds' Orion product suite. Deployed and migrated systems from a Cisco ACS 3.3 to 5.2 installation. Standardized remote office networking over a vendor MPLS cloud with dynamic multipoint VPN's. Redesigned the company's Internet presence to be fully redundant and optimized with Cisco performance routing OER over 10 gigabit, OC-12, OC-3 and gigabit Internet circuits. Introduced WAN optimization to the organization, resulting in increased performance and over a 45 reduction in monthly recurring costs. Designed and deployed a robust network which allowed moving two datacenters at risk in a matter of weeks, with zero network downtime and minimal expenditure Nexus 7k/5k/2k, UCS . Deployed enterprise work-at-home solutions, giving users the same experience they receive in the office, utilizing a geographically redundant Firepass SSL VPN and Cisco phone proxy. Interfaced with developers and senior management to provide guidance on proper deployment of resilient applications.

Network/ Systems Engineer

Confidential

Provided advanced on-site customer operational support for mobile communications systems with the as the primary client. Designed/ engineered network for over 40,000 tactical end users in a combat environment. Installed, configured, troubleshot and repaired the following subsystems: Cisco routers 2651, Juniper routers J6300 series, Cisco switches G, Cisco content engines NM-CE, Cisco voice gateways vg248 vg224 2651, Cisco firewalls ASA-5500 series, PIX-500 series, Juniper firewalls NS-5xt, NS-50, NS-200, Cisco IDS/IPS NM-CIDS, AIP-SSM-10, CS-MARS, Cisco IP telephony phones , Cisco Call Manager servers version 3.x and 4.x, Cisco Call Manager Express services, video teleconferencing equipment, Promina 800 400 NX-1000 multiplexer's, PBX Avaya Definity, REDCOM, Vantage telephony gatekeeper, terminal servers, Type-1 encryption devices, KVM switches, McAfee / FortiGate antivirus gateways and RealSecure intrusion detection systems. Engineered networks and total systems for the U.S. Army from pre-sales to post-production.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential

Performed and supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of a military tactical communications network. Designed and oversaw an ATM network backbone using line-of-sight, troposphere, coaxial, fiber, and satellite transmission systems. Deployed a robust, mobile network valued at over 225 million that provided connectivity for 3,600 direct voice and high-speed data subscribers. Administered and supervised the Network Operations Center. Analyzed, wrote and verified over 165 Cisco-based network equipment configurations from ground-up. Monitored and configured enterprise firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems. Developed and maintained a database-driven intranet website that enabled rapid information sharing and knowledge convergence.

Senior Technician, Central Office

Confidential

Mentored and led a team of 6 network technicians. Directed the installation, operation, maintenance, and accountability of equipment valued in excess of 16 million. Guided, motivated and counseled employees on their health, welfare, training and morale. Ensured network stability was maintained. Coordinated with higher tier support teams in troubleshooting and maintaining communication circuits. Developed a curriculum and trained over 600 personnel in network theory, operations, maintenance and security.

Technician, Central Office

Confidential

Installed, operated and maintained high-speed telecommunication voice and data networks. Utilized ATM, SONET, TDM, DWDM, Ethernet and wireless communication standards. Provided LAN, VOIP and POTS users access to wide area networks using Cisco and proprietary equipment. Monitored and responded to network alarms. Ensured integrity of telecommunications security devices, to include Inline Network Encryptors. Configured and monitored Cisco 7206 routers, LS-1010 ATM switches and Catalyst 2924 Ethernet switches. Provided quality subscriber support and assistance. Troubleshot and replaced faulty equipment down to component-level. Completed administrative, technical and maintenance reports. Commended for consistently maintaining a robust network.

Self-Employed

Confidential

Owned and operated a company that specialized in computer hardware, software, and network troubleshooting. Installed and maintained networks for small to medium businesses, and local government entities. Owned a small, locality-based Internet Service Provider. Developed a frame-relay backbone that established connectivity to 1,500 dial-up users.