SUMMARY

• 10+ years networking and wireless experience
• Expert level experience documenting and planning datacenter migrations
• Excellent experience in Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting of enterprise networks
• Expert level understanding of WIFI (802.11) protocols
• Expert level knowledge of Cisco Wireless Converged Access and CUWN solutions
• Expert level knowledge of MSE's, Prime Infrastructure 2.0,2.2, Aeroscout RFID
• Expert knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN controllers (2500, 5500, 5760, 3850 )
• Hands on experience with Airmagnet and Ekahau products for site surveys, WiFi and spectrum analysis
• Expert level understanding of AirOS and IOS XE
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS and L2 technologies
• Knowledge of Nexus 7K, 5K, 6K Data Center Switches
• Proficient at troubleshooting L2/L3 issues.
• WAN Optimization knowledge
• Hands on experience with WAN technologies

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Product Development
• Process development and Implementation
• Proven ability to operate at both the strategic level as well as tactical
• Well - versed in IT change management, incident resolution, and problem management best practices
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and management of technology roadmaps, strategic plans, and/or service models
• Extensive cross discipline, collaborative problem solving skills
• Ability to flourish in high stress environments
• Designed and implemented a highly scalable, supportable, Global Wireless strategy for Confidential .
• Implemented major datacenter consolidation projects for Confidential
• Negotiated strategic partnership agreements with technology market leaders to reduce cost for multi-million strategic projects.
• Developed a cost effective, highly available guest access solution for Confidential Permanente.
• Researched and developed a technology product offering to address KP's micro clinic strategy. The solution reduced the TCO for technology infrastructure for micro clinics.
• Designed, documented and implemented the LAN and WLAN infrastructure to support Confidential ’s EPIC deployment project.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Advisor

• Developed overall network topology through network reconnaissance to provide a platform for efficient support of the network.
• Remediated WiFi issues across the various facilities utilizing Airmagnet WiFi Analyser Pro, 802.11k, 802.11r protocols to provide timely resolution to IOS device client issues.
• Designed and Implemented the Cisco Flex-connect WLAN architecture to support the needs of smaller WLAN deployments.
• Deployed converged access solution with Cisco 5760’s and 3850’s in High Density AP deployments.

Confidential, El Segundo, CA

Network WLAN Architect

• Developed and implemented highly scalable WLAN solutions to enable multiple lines of businesses address their wireless business requirements and drove the integration of BYOD project for the enterprise.
• Designed and implemented 802.1X using ACS 5.4.
• Designed and Implemented the Cisco Flexconnect WLAN architecture to support the needs of smaller WLAN deployments.
• Raised service levels and ensured consistent quality by developing standard operating procedure documents, configuration, hardware and software platforms and support processes. Migrated all WLAN deployments from their legacy controller platforms to the new 5508 platform running the 7.4.110 code after thorough testing and evaluation of the code.
• Implemented location tracking for the Confidential Enterprise utilizing Mobility service engines and prime infrastructure.
• Aggressively negotiated with vendors and partner suppliers to obtain the most favorable pricing and service levels.
• Enabled operational efficiency by developing and ensuring the maintenance of consistent documentation of the enterprise network and developing processes around maintaining same.
• Managed multiple competing cross-functional global projects/programs simultaneously.
• Interacted with engineers, technicians, project managers and senior management on a daily basis to define direction and strategy for multi-million dollar initiatives.
• Accountable for creating and maintaining project timelines and keeping large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles.
• Developed detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines and costs.
• Accountable for consistency in deployed configurations and track exceptions for follow up.

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

WLAN Design Engineer

• Electronic Health Record Project.
• Developed standard architecture for both Cisco WLAN products, was primarily responsible for developing and maintaining topology documentation and configurations.
• Design and Implementation of Cisco ISE 1.2 in a distributed environment for a BYOD initiative.
• Evaluated various Cisco Wireless controller code to determine most suitable for the wireless clients supporting the EHR project.
• Migrated 15 hospitals from their legacy wireless platform to 5508 controller running new code and support for location tracking.
• Evaluated all wireless RF surveys for the hospital prior to deployment.

Confidential, Creek, CA

WLAN Design Engineer

• Worked with Wireless Product managers to review business requirements and translate those into technical requirements for a variety of use cases and identify and develop solutions for the Enterprise that will meet use cases, while balancing the business needs versus technical constraints.
• Developed standard architecture for both Cisco LAN, WLAN products. Was primarily responsible for developing and maintaining configurations.
• Lead engineering efforts to evaluate products and engage in Proof of Concepts, technology pilots, or early field trials of a variety of solutions.
• Strengthened company's business by designing scalable, resilient, reliable and redundant networks to meet the challenges of emerging business requirements.
• Worked with cross functional teams to launch projects and provide ongoing technical support.
• Served as primary conduit for gaining consensus on technical decisions and ensuring that appropriate engineering practices are employed to deliver high quality results.
• Responsible for anticipating bottlenecks, provide escalation management and make tradeoffs to maximize business benefit.
• Assessed interdependencies between concurrent projects to prevent downstream problems.
• Mentored resources to develop capabilities within the core engineering team.

Confidential, San Ramon, CA

Network Operations Engineer

• Accountable for daily operations of the enterprise network to include prompt problem resolution, efficient network project deployment and world class customer support.
• Lead team that migrated 400 offices spread across the globe from Frame-relay network to MPLS, the effort saved the company 3.37 million.
• Lead the evaluation of WAN accelerators for the enterprise. Evaluated Expand, Riverbed, Juniper WXC and Cisco WAAS accelerators.
• Trained team that was responsible for deploying Expand WAN accelerators both at the core and 300 offices spanning North America, Asia Pacific and EMEA.
• Managed the deployment of DMVPN to 40 offices to replace backup MPLS Circuits as a cost savings measure.

Network/Wireless Engineer

Confidential - Lagos, Nigeria

• Accountable for daily operations of the enterprise network to include prompt problem resolution, efficient network project deployment and world class customer support..
• Delivered enterprise network deployment practices by introducing Configuration
• Management. This improved the quality and consistency of the deployment processes and service levels, leading to higher customer satisfaction,
• Introduced source code repositories, unit testing, automated builds, automated testing, and processes for consistent deployment to production.
• Researched and evaluated new technologies for to enable the business needs.