Summary:

Network Engineer with strength in design, management, support and troubleshooting of network environment. Many years experience in Data Center support and management.

Core Strength:

• Troubleshooting and problem resolution in both small and large Data Centers
• Implementation and support of Best Practices
• Design and Implementation
• Cross team communication and support

Technical Skills:

• Cisco Switches 6500 series, VSS, 3750x series, 3750 series, Nexus 7010, Nexus 5548UP, Nexus 2232PP
• EIGRP, OSPF
• Spanning Tree, L2 and L3 vlans, trunking, LACP, VDC, vPC
• IOS, NXOS
• Wireshark, Observer, Fiddler,
• F5 Load Balancer
• Ciscoworks, Solarwinds, Statseeker, Scrutinizer

Personnel Experience:

Confidential

Consulting Engineer

• Installation of Core 6513 Environment. Migrated routing from Data Center Pod to Core POD. Centralized routing traffic onto EIGRP. Upgraded code and fixed several issues with failover and redundancy. Implemented 10 gig backbone. Improved efficiency 100 .
• Manage Nexus 5K environment. Upgraded all code and implemented vPC into environment. Duel homed Netapp, ESX and UCS infrastructure. Improved failover capacity and redundancy 100 .
• Installation of Gigamon infrastructure to support security team. Installed backbone and G2404 devices. Used NetOptic and span taps to garner traffic for analysis.
• 1.4 Million dollar upgrade of Data Center POD. Replacement of two Cisco 6513 Switches with two Nexus7K 7010 series switches, migrated routing and vlans to new infrastructure seamless without loss of connectivity to extensive virtual and server environments.
• Added several Nexus5K and Nexus2K to replace aging 3750 and old Nexus 5020 infrastructure within the Data Center.
• Upgrade and migration of old CSM Load Balancer to F5 5000 series Load Balancers.

Confidential

• Started contracting for Mitre Corporation. Cleaned up several issues within Data Center. Supervisors on Campus Pod were running wrong code and redundancy was failing. Upgraded code and installed 10 Gig modules for Campus upgrade.
• Started working on Core implementation. Upgraded code, installed hardware, identified issues for implementation date. Identified other contingencies prior to cut, memory upgrades, hardware constraints, fiber issues.

Confidential

• Maintained Router and switches using a number of different networking tools. Identified security flaws in code on routers and switches. Identified crypto images for devices. These changes tightened security and made the system compliant with ISO 2000 certification per company requirements.
• By adhering to a pro-active maintenance approach, hardware issues and other problems were identified and resolved with no impact to customers.
• Installed Wireless environment at two locations. Brought new coaching facility online as part of move from Manchester location. Met deadline for move and coaching functions continued seamlessly during move transition.
• Resolved a wireless roaming issue. Issue was identified as a problem with the Lenevo Thinkvantage software Active Protective System. Turning this program off resolved the issue until Lenevo could come up with a better solution.
• Resolved routing issue with Lantronix management devices. Created a temporary static route for Lantronix equipment which allowed client time to supply a more permanent fix in future code.
• Administered CiscoWorks database.. Ciscoworks is used as part of backup strategy in the event devices fail new devices brought online and inventory management. Helped meet ISO 2000 standards as well as disaster recovery plans.
• Raised the level of technology throughout the organization as part of Cisco Best Practices push by rolling out SNMPv3 throughout HD environment, deploying Crypto images on all networked devices, upgrading to SNMPv3 using AES and MD5.
• Managed Silver Peak WAN Accelerators. Code Upgrades, QOS, UDA routing maintenance. Increased bandwidth efficiency by 30 .
• Managed all domestic and international video conferencing calls ensuring that connections were clear and functional. Provided technical interface for users as well as technical contact for outside vendors to establish and test conference calls.

Confidential

Consulting Engineer

• Upgraded several sites with new circuits and hardware. Engaged AT T and Verizon vendors to coordinate circuit upgrades and any necessary changes to network equipment. Provided seamless transition for clients during this time.
• Maintained CiscoWorks database for company. Cleaned up and identified missing equipment. Provided a valid means of restoring network device configurations in the event of hardware failure or site disaster.
• Worked with senior staff to roll out Cisco Best Practices to networked devices. Helped company meet auditing and security standards.
• Trouble shot network issues related to voice and application concerns. Helped identify application issues as well as codec issues with voice using various tools such as NETQOS, Solarwinds, Visual and sniffer based products. Resolved voice issues at Kansas City location and identified various application issues.
• Mentored and helped other members of staff resolve issues as well as work off hours to help resolve production problems. Mentored staff regarding Cisco Certification. Helped them achieve CCNA.
• Participated in on call schedule. Provided of hours support for circuit vendors such as AT T and Verizon. Provided off hours support for all related network issues.

Mellon Financial Corporation

Confidential

• Provided networking support for Boston and Everett locations which included multiple Cisco switches and routers, PIX firewalls, DNS, DMZ and server areas. Server and Application areas ran smoothly for external and internal customers.
• Built and maintained multiple DMZ in Everett facility. DMZ consisted of secure server farms as well as vendor segments such as Bloomberg, Reuters, State Street Global, etc. Saved money by using layer 3 routing and getting away from router on a stick. 40 reduction in cost of DMZ build out.
• Supported the clients' need to access DMZ. Helped build and maintain FW rules for vendor access as well as to meet company corporate standards.
• Lead Project to roll out Cisco Best practice recommendations to all network devices. Integrated into Mellon's Best Practice Policy. Interfaced with Cisco and management as to rollout policies. Identified hundred's of devices not part of inventory.
• Scheduled and maintained all IOS and CATOS code. Kept company devices secure as well as up to date with Best Practice policy.
• Provided remote support for multiple Mellon offices. Multiple sites running ISDN and Frame Relay on Cisco routers provided by Mellon. Customer sites able to do business with Mellon without interruption.
• Provided support for MRTG system used to monitor and detail bandwidth analysis of networking devices. System runs on Red Hat Linux. Accurately report bandwidth usage for problem analysis as well as bandwidth management.
• Provided Support and services with Network General Sniffer. Troubleshot many network related issues. Able to identify application issues as well as network problems.
• Supported and Maintained Ciscoworks database for network devices 1400 devices . Managed multiple locations. CiscoWorks was used to backup configurations and Inventory for DR and hardware support. Also used to push out device updates to configuration on a MASS scale. By keeping database up to date and accurate, Mellon employees were able to identify any potential security and auditing concerns and push changes to devices as needed.
• Installed code PIX, ASA and FWSM devices. Updated devices whenever client changes needed to be made as well as adding additional clients. Kept devices up to company standards as well as Cisco best practices. Successfully, kept client operations working properly.
• Converted Hybrid catalyst switch devices to Native mode. Project to convert all CATOS devices to IOS based devices. Successfully, migrated 24 devices to IOS based code without impact to clients.
• Installed code for F5 appliances. Migrated F5 appliances to new code and worked with application support person to test changes. Successfully, upgraded code on several platforms.