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JAMES VANBUSKIRK 

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Haslet, TX  76052
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jmsv2j@netscape.net
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Resume Headline: JAMES VANBUSKIRK - Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Resume Value: 2d2bw99qz57e7tmd   

  

 

JAMES VANBUSKIRK

10904 BraemoorDr Haslet, TX 76052

Home: 817 230 4386

Mobile: 214 773 924

   jmsv2j@Yahoo.com

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS/NETWORK ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

Delivering Vision and Leadership for the Enterprise

 

PROFILE

Highly experienced telecommunications and Network Engineering professional with a record of developing and supporting successful, high return-on-investment (ROI) projects and solutions incorporating a wide range of applications and technologies within the telecommunications industry. An expert in the commissioning and validation of multiple projects consistently delivered on time and on budget.

 

Talented, results-driven technologist, with a record of success in projects requiring in-depth knowledge and solid experience working with complex, cross-platform systems.  Consistently recognized and tasked to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through expertise that aligns the business processes and infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility to create a competitive advantage for the organization.

 

·               Technical experience in developing leading-edge solutions.  Applied knowledge of product design, development and validation engineering, and leading-edge products / technologies synergized with industry and business skills to translate client business requirements into specific system, application, and process solutions. 

 

·               Adept at quickly and successfully responding to ever-changing environments and situations, able to consistently achieve goals within critical project deadlines, and able to leverage an eye for detail to ensure the quality and accuracy of projects.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Management • Telecommunication System Design • Effective Design / Engineering Process Improvement • Operations Architecture • Implementation Strategies • Regulatory Compliance

Network Planning / Design / Administration • Client Relationship Management • Performance Optimization

Strategic Planning • Telecommunications

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TechnicianFort Worth07/2014 -   Present

UPS

The Internal/External Customer Technical Support Representative provides technical support to UPS shippers who use UPS shipping systems and internal UPS employees.  Representatives ask questions to ascertain the root problem and follow troubleshooting procedures to resolve the issue. Maintain  all network equipment. Also Install, repair, and troubleshoot scanners, printers, software and any other equipment that pertains to the package shipping equipment and includes upgrading and troubleshooting UPS servers, PC’s, and network equipment.

 

Hardware Technician             Fort Worth

AIG Global Services

Assists the help desk, operations, and systems personnel through the performance of problem determination and resolution for network, mainframe, mid-range, and open systems hardware. Willingness to learn about operations and procedures for hardware related issues, established standards and procedures that are required to effect timely problem identification, bypasses and repairs. Assist in the installation and relocation of all network, mainframe, mid-range, and open systems hardware. Ensure system availability by effectively utilizing the change management process. Update documents reflecting Data Center hardware locations, copper and fiber circuit schedules, and planned power utilization. Assist in hardware implementations for network, mainframe, mid-range, and open systems requirements. Assist in hardware installation and project coordination. Perform configuration and preparation of equipment per customer specifications. Support Operation and disaster recovery testing and repairs. Provide on-site smart hands support for all customers and equipment. Other activities as assigned or required.

 

 

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United States EmbassyLondon, England                 

London State Department

Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Provide technical expertise to the management of telecommunications systems to ensure availability, reliability, and stability of services / components for United States Embassy and remote locations. Coordinate required hardware and software application related maintenance, monitoring, incident management, problem management, change management, and capacity planning activities within voice services.  Configure, install, and maintain updates and patches. Maintain configuration guidelines and perform periodic system audits.  Troubleshoot problems for internal and external users. Develop recommendations for components and new product implementations. 

·               Designed networks and requirements list for Presidents Bush / Obama, Secretary of State Rice / Clinton, and other Congressional Delegation (CODEL) visits.  Successfully supervised the installation of all communication lines for state visits.

·               I was assigned to provide technical support for the US Olympic Committee that was assigned to the US Embassy. This was an excellent outcome with very minimal faults.

·               I assisted in a successful Installation and Upgrade of our CS1000 Switch to CSK 1000 and upgraded our Meridian Mail to Call Pilot 5.0.

·              Received a Franklin Cash Award for Innovation and Creativity in Telephone Creativity. Improved quality of communication services through the introduction of Mobile GSM Gateway

·               Provide programming, installation, maintenance, and repair for Meridian 81C (Nortel Communications Server 1000), Meridian 11C, BCM50/20/400 Norstar, Meridian Mail, and Call Loggers.

·               Provide MACs for all Switches and PBX Systems and provide programming for ACD, Backup, Trunks, Least Cost Routing, and all the other programming.

·               Continuously maintained maximum levels of efficiency through the introduction of new systems including Call Management Systems.  Completed numerous projects including changing AT&T Spirit System with BCM 400 and replaced a Norstar Switch with BCM 50; upgraded Call Logging System to Novalog IP Suite Call Management. 

·               Maintain, troubleshoot, and communicate with the local vendors who are providing, Kilostream Private Circuits, T-1, ISDN2e, ADSL, Tie Lines, ISDN 30, BRI, and VPN circuits for the Embassy.

·               Maintain, operate, program, and troubleshoot switches including Option 81C, Option 11C, BCM 50 and200/400, Norstar, Avaya IP Office 6.0, Panasonic, as well as AT&T Systems.

·               Maintained budgets for each visit from President Bush, President Obama, and Secretary of State.  Budget value of up to $200,000 per presidential visit.

·               Maintain, operate, and repair the following telecommunications and Network equipment; Routers, PC’s, Printers, Hubs, PBX switches, Patch Panels, Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure

 

British TelecomLondon, England       12/2005 – 01/2007

Customer Service Engineer

Installed, moved, and modified telecommunications and related equipment according to job order specifications, standards, and procedures.  Diagnosed equipment malfunctions as well as repaired PBX and Switch equipment.  Maintained and repaired telecommunications systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and specifications. Determined the telecommunication needs of each client, made recommendations, and proposed facilitation of equipment installations.  Developed telecommunications processes and procedures to decrease system downtime. 

 

·               Providing customer facing field based support for telecommunications systems; installing and maintaining digital and analogue circuits for commercial and private clients which included ISDN, PSTN, and ADSL circuits.

·               Utilized diagnostic tools correctly to identify customer faults such as CSS Software program and BT Line test to verify the circuits have no faults on the line.

·               Managed installation, troubleshooting, and fault rectification of ADSL equipment.

·               Terminated and troubleshot Cable Plant equipment inside Telecom Exchanges.

·               3Weeks Safety Training Course for Inside and Outside Plant Troubleshooting.

 

NHS Royal Sussex County, England               02/ 2002 – 12/ 2005

Security Officer

Conveyed technical expertise to the design, installation, and maintenance of a broad range of electronic equipment including CCTVs, Radio Communications and PCs.   Diagnosed equipment malfunctions as well as repaired network faults, control and access equipment, telecommunications, radio, and CCTV equipment.  Maintained and repaired systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and specifications. In line with Standard Operating Procedures; planned, installed, upgraded, operated, controlled, and maintained security networks, CCTV, alarm controls,

JAMES  VANBUSKIRK                     PAGE 3

 

radio, telecommunications, and control and access equipment for data, voice, and text within one or more computer systems.

 

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Early career experience includes:

 

Senior Field Electronics Technician for H.E. Butt.

Electronics and Communications Technician for the United States Marine Corps (HF, UHF, and VHF Communications) and Analog and Digital RADAR             

 

Customer Service Technician for AT&T

 

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Networking and Telecommunications Hardware and Software •Network and Telecommunications Protocols

Third Party Products and Services • Database Information Modeling Tools • Operating Infrastructure

Configuration Management of Cisco Routers, Switches, Hubs Servers, Nortel Large and Small Switch and PBXs AT&T Large and Small Switches and PBX • Familiar with Network and Telecommunication Traffic Analysis National / International Standards

 

NETWORK HARDWARE

Nortel 11C – 81C (Nortel Communications Server 1000), Norstar, Call Pilot, BCM, AT&T PBXs, Key Systems, and Switches, Panasonic PBXs, Comdial PBXs,  LAN / WANs  IBM Servers, HP Servers w / Raids, HP PCs, HP Laptops, HP Laser Printers, HP Hubs, Dell Servers, Dell Laptops, Dell PCs, Dell Thin Clients, 3Com Hubs, Cisco Switches and Hubs, Cabletron Hubs, Patch Panels, 66-M50 and 110 Terminal Blocks, BIX blocks,  Modems (Frame Relay, ISDN, T1), PRI, BRI, TCP / IP, Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, WINS, Fiber Optic Receivers and Repeaters, , Voice, Data, Fiber Optic, Coax, IFL Cables, Com Tech Terminal Server with modules,  ATM Machines, Credit Card Machines, Fax machines, State Equipment, Check Point Equipment, Check Scanners, Scanner / Scales, Dot Matrix Printers, Arlans, Repeaters, Telxons, Multiplexes, CCTV equipment, EPOS (Cash Register, Thermal Printers and Credit Card, Wi-Fi, and,. Polycom Video Conference Equipment, and Firewalls in ADSL Routers

 

COMMUNICATIONS

HF, UHF, and VHF Communications, Analog and Digital Radar Equipment, Motorola Hand Held Radios and Base Stations, GSM Gateways and Power Boosters Wireless Access Points, General Electric Satellite Communications (Dish, Transmitters, Receivers, and Indoor Units), Space Net Satellite Communications (Dish, Receivers, Transmitters, and Indoor Units),

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

PACE UniversityMASTER OF SCIENCE                                          INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

Currently Enrolled

 

PACE University Bachelor of Science        Professional Technology Studies

NACTEL Program (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)     3.51 GPA

 

Del Mar College                             Associates Degree Electronics and Communications

 

CERTIFICATIONS

COMPTIA

Security + Certification                                         Network+ Certification                             A+ Professional IT Technician

 

AVAYA

Avaya Call Pilot Administration and Applications

PASMI-102Implement: IP Office Professional Edition Avaya IP Office 5.0

 

NORTEL

BCM50 Release 2.0 and BCM 200/400 Release 4.0 Configuration Boot camp

Nortel Meridian 1 Option 11C Installation Maintenance and Database Communication Server 1000 Release 5.0

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AWARDS AND HONORS:

·                     Received a Franklin Award from the US Embassy for Innovative and Creativity in Telephone Creativity 2009

·                     Received a Letter of Appreciation from the White House Communications Agency for Outstanding Customer Service and Knowledge in the Communications Field.

·                     Letter of Appreciation from the US Embassy for Outstanding Telecommunications work.

·                     Received a Certificate of Accommodation from the United States Marine Corps from           06/1981 – 12/1990

·                     Received several Meritorious Masts (3rd award) and Letters of Appreciation   

·                     (7th award for Exemplary Leadership and performance of duty by the Marine  

·                     Corps from 09/194 – 09/1977 and 06/1981 – 12/1990

·                     Received several outstanding appraisals for several $15 Million Dollar projects for outstanding Technical leadership.

·                     Achieved the Dean’s List on several occasions at Del Mar College for outstanding work over several semesters from 01/1991 – 12/1992 and 09/1995 – 12/199

 

 

TRAINING COURSES

Global Knowledge

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1

Test Prep 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 ((ICND1)

 

Scan Source Communications

Implementation Workshop

 

Learning Tree International

Voice over IP: Hands-On

Modern Telecommunications: Hands-On Network Convergence

 

Avaya University

ATU0214WEN- IP Office Technical Delta Release 6.1

AVA00920AEN- IP Office Standard Edition Implementation Workshop (Assessment)

ATC1203AEN- Avaya IP Office Level Assessment

AVA00916WEN- IP Office Hardware and Data Components

AVA00805WEN- Install and Initialize S8400 Media Server Solutions

Avaya IP Office 5.0AVA00805AEN- Install and Initialize S8400 Media Servers (Assessment)

ATC00940WEN- WAN Services and MPLS SIP Technologies

Avaya Call Management System 16.3: Level 1

AVA00812WEN- Administering Avaya Interactive Response

6374WAvaya Communication Server 1000 UCM Architecture Fundamentals

0200JMeridian 1 and Avaya CS 1000 7.5 Familiarization Assessment

ATC01203AEN Avaya IP Office Level Assessment

ATU01201WEN IP Office Release 5 Technical Delta

ATU02142WEN IP Office Technical Delta Release 6.1

AVA00810WEN Speech Technologies (ASR/TTS) for Avaya Self-Service Solutions

AVA00811WEN VoiceXML for Avaya Self-Service Solutions

AVA00831AEN VoIP in Practice (Assessment)

 

Foreign Service Institute US Dept of State

Networking Protocols                         Introduction to ISDN

LDAP Fundamentals             ISDN Protocols

Introduction to MPLS                 IP Addressing and Subnetting

Working with TCP/IP

IPv6                  Transitioning to IPv6

Cryptography            Encryption Technologies

Test Prep 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)

Test Prep 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

ICND1 1.0: Network Environment Management                                                      ICND2 1.0: Extending the LAN to WAN

JAMES VANBUSKIRK                     PAGE 5

 

ICND1 1.0: WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing using RIP                                 ICND2 1.0: EIGRP Implementation

ICND1 1.0: WAN Technologies and Routing                             ICND2 1.0: Routing Fundamentals, Subnetting, and VLSMs

ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router                         ICND2 1.0: Access Control Lists

ICND1 1.0: Routing and Addressing in the LAN                              ICND2 1.0: VPN and Point-to-Point WAN Connections

ICND1 1.0: Wireless LANs                          ICND2 1.0 Improving Switched Network and VLAN Performance

ICND1 1.0: Switch Optimization, Security, and Troubleshooting                           ICND2 1.0: Address Space Management

ICND1 1.0: Network Communications and Connections                               ICND2 1.0: Single-Area OSPF Implementation

ICND1 1.0: Switched LANs                          ICND2 1.0: Small and Medium Network Implementations

ICND1 1.0: Network Fundamentals

Cisco ARCH 2.0: Advanced Addressing and Routing Design

Test Prep 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Test Prep 70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Planning Windows Server 2008 Deployment                                   Windows Server 2008 Management and Delegation

Windows Server 2008: Application Servers and Services                                  Access Control in Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 Backup and Recovery                                Management Improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2

Improvements to Role Services in Windows Server 2008 R2

Managing File Servers and Data Provisioning in Windows Server 2008

Accessing Windows Networks Remotely in Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 Application Server Management and Application Provisioning

Certificate Services, SANs, and High Availability in Windows Server 2008

Patch Management and Securing and Monitoring Servers in Windows Server 2008

Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 R2

Planning Active Directory and Group Policy in Windows Server 2008

Installing and Configuring Exchange Server 2010

Virtualization with VMWare: An Overview          VMware Server Overview

VMware Datacenter Overview

Troubleshooting Servers             Disaster Recovery and Server Backups

Servers and Their Components                            IDE, SCSI, and Server Storage

The Fundamentals of Networking                     LAN Technologies

Understanding and Maintaining Networks            Network Operating Systems and Clients

Network Troubleshooting            WANs and Remote Connectivity

Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery                         Understanding and Supporting Networks

Managing Operating Systems              Maintaining Operating Systems

Operating Systems

Maintenance and Environment                              Installation and Configuration

Network Security                     General Security Concepts

Operational and Organizational Security                                     Managing IT Security

Implementing IT Security and Workplace Safety Measures          Implementing IT Security

Running Queries and Manipulating Data in SQL Server 2008

Customizing Windows 7                           Getting Started with Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 7: First Look for End Users                                                                Setting up and Securing Windows 7

Getting Started with Lotus Notes 7 and Mail   Using Lotus Notes 7 Remotely

Managing Mail, Instant Messaging, and Contacts in Lotus Notes 7

Working with Databases, the Calendar, and the To Do List in Lotus Notes 7

Backup and Security Settings in Microsoft Windows XP

Installing Windows XP Professional

Managing Files, Folders, and Devices in Microsoft Windows XP

Networking Protocols and Services in Microsoft Windows XP

System Reliability and the Desktop in Windows XP Professional

Advanced Data Management in Excel 2007

Configure Windows Vista Environments

 

Introduction to Telecommunications                  The Telecommunications Industry Overview

2.5G Communication Systems                                4G Implementations

CCNT Basic Telecommunications v6.0 Part 1                                            CCNT Basic Telecommunications v6.0 Part 2

Effective Telephone Techniques                                       Introduction to Signals and Signal Transmission

Communications Security               Infrastructure Security

JAMES VANBUSKIRK                     PAGE 6

 

Digital Subscriber Line                          Using Effective Remote Communication

Telecommunications Industry Overview                            The Telecommunications Industry Overview: Version 2

Telecommunication Essentials                                   Telecommunications and Network Security

Overview of SONET and SDH                         Implementing Quality of Service

Frame Relay Concepts                         Frame Relay Signaling and Applications

Systems and Signals                  Security, Safety, and Communication

PSTN and VoIP Fundamentals                    VoIP Quality and Security

Introducing Voice over IP         Cisco CVOICE 6.0: Understanding VoIP Components and Requirements

Building and Securing VoIP Networks              Cisco Voice Over IP Integrated Application

Cisco ONT 1.0: Network Requirements and Introduction to VoIP                          Cisco ONT 1.0: Supporting VoIP

VoIP Technologies

Planning Project Procurement                 Procurement Integrity

Recognizing Safety Procedures, Effective Communication, and Professional Behavior

Delivering Voice and Data in Diverse Network Environments

Getting Started with Crystal Reports 2001                            Managing Data and Distributing Reports with Crystal Reports XI

ITIL v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2: ITIL and the Service Lifecycle

IT Project Management Essentials: Introduction to IT Project Management

ITIL® 2011 Edition Foundation: Introduction to Service Operation

  



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Job Title

Company

Experience

Senior Telecommunications Engineer

UPS

- Present

 

Additional Info

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Desired Salary/Wage:

25.00 - 40.00 USD yr

Current Career Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Years of relevant work experience:

More than 15 Years

Date of Availability:

Within 2 weeks

Work Status:

US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

US Military Service:

Yes

Citizenship:

US citizen

 

 

Target Job:

Target Job Title:

Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Desired Job Type:

Employee

Desired Status:

Full-Time

 

Target Company:

Company Size:

Industry:

Telecommunications Services
Computer Hardware

Occupation:

Manufacturing/Production/Operations

·         Telecommunications Administration/Management

Customer Support/Client Care

·         Technical Customer Service

Installation/Maintenance/Repair

·         Computer/Electronics/Telecomm Install/Maintain/Repair

·         Equipment Install/Maintain/Repair

IT/Software Development

·         Desktop Service and Support

·         General/Other: IT/Software Development

 

Target Locations:

Selected Locations:

US-TX-Fort Worth

Relocate:

No

Willingness to travel:

Up to 75% travel

 

Languages:

Languages

Proficiency Level

English

Fluent