Security Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI, (FBI CI Poly)

Objective: Solutions or System Architect Position

 

Seeking a position that can utilize my experience and proven capabilities with Data Centers and Systems Architecture

Data Center Design/Build, Assessments, Consolidation, Migration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cable Plants, ISP/OSP, 3D/CFD Modeling and DCIM implementation

 

Profile

Lead BICSI RCDD design engineer for Data Center Construction, Consolidation, Cloud Computing, Virtualization,

3D CFD modeling, Cable Plant Design, DCIM and Systems Architecture Projects.

 

Extensive experience in all aspects of telecommunications and networking. Focused on Government, Law Enforcement, Home Land Security and Military Command and Control (C3) systems. Extensive hands-on working knowledge in network requirements, proposals, design, implementation, management, O&M and documentation.

Expertise

Data Center Design, DCIM & Modeling

Future Facilities 6Sigma, RACKWISE, NetZoom DC Enterprise, APC InfraStruXure Manager, IO.OS, Sketchup

Routers and Switches& Network Components

Marconi ATM: ASX4000, TNX1100, ASX1000, ASX200, NSX9500, ESR5000, ESX3000, ES3810, ES2810

ATM Components: Litton CAM7650, TIMEPLEX Cell Exchange 1500/1540.Lucent AP 1000, Cajun P333T

CISCO IP Routers: Nexus, 7500, 32845, 3825 2811, 2500, CISCO IP Switches: 3750, 4948, 6509, 3550, 2950, 3560G, MDS 9120, Nexus 5000 & 7000, TDM Components: NET IDNX/Promina (20/70/90), ADNX, SPX, TIMEPLEX, Newbridge, STM/T3, ADTRAN MX2800, Lucent DDM 2000, RAD T3 Fiber Modems, Digital Link/Quick Eagle, ADTRAN, IP Components: 3COM switches, Bay Networks switches

Systems Management

Science Logic/EM7, HP Open View OVO/NNM, Spectrum, Fore View, Cisco Works, Solar Winds, WhatsUp Gold, GEM, NETFLOW, NetIQ, Network Associates Sniffer, Concord Netscout, Perle Console Servers, CDI Port Authority, Tandberg Management Server (TMS), Avocent DSView3, APC InfraStruXure Central, Liebert Site Scan, RACKWISE, Baytech, Network Technologies Inc, IO.OS

Computer OS

MS Windows, MS Office Suite, Meeting Maker, Lotus Notes/Domino, WYSE, CITRIX, VISIO, NETZOOM, MS Project

Network Security Policy & Encryption

KIV-7, KG-81, KG-84, KG-194, KG-75, KG-175, KG-175B, KYK-13, KOI-18, CZY-10, Kasten Chase Secure RASP, Fortezza, CIS Secure Computing: Tempest Network Isolation Switches, DTD-IPSW-04, DTD5305-DI, DTD-FT221, NIST, FEDRAMP.

Help Desk Ticket Systems

Track-It, Remedy, FACIT, HEAT, Sciencelogic EM7

Test Equipment

JDSU HPS-80 Optical Probe, TTC FB-6000, TB-211, TB-224, TB-310, Phoenix, Oscilloscopes, Hewlett Packard, Navtel, Comstate, Fluke, Microtest LAN cable tester, Fluke LAN test sets, Network Associates Sniffer

Audio/Visual &Video Teleconferencing Systems

Polycom, AMX, Activu, Christie Video Wall, VBrick, SmartBoard, Marconi ViPr, SIP Server, Audio One AP400,

Tandberg: MPS, Gatekeeper, MXP 1500, MXP 2000, MXP 6000, MXP 8000, TMS

Voice Over IP

Cisco MCS 7800, Call Manager, Unity, VG-224, ATA-188, 7970G, TELSTRAT Engage Call Recording, Veramark eCAS Call Accounting, Avaya AS5300 Conference Bridge, Nortel/Avaya,

Technologies

IP, LAN, WAN, TDM, SONET, HDSL, ATM, LANE, PNNI, SIP, Frame Relay, ISDN, ELAN, VLAN, T1, DS3, OC3, OC12, OC192, RS-232, EIA-530, RS-422, V.35, EIA-449, 802.11, SNMP, RMON, CSU, DSU, PPP, DHCP, VPN, VoIP, H.323, PBX, PSTN, FTP, TFTP, EIGRP, VTP, AES, 3DES, IP/KVM, IPTV, DCaaS, PaaS, IaaS,COOP, DR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work Experience

MAR 2013 – Present, IO, Washington D.C.

Senior Solutions Architect is accountable for International/Federal/State Government technical sales engineering support of all IO products and services including: Hosted Data Centers, Modular Data Centers, IO.OS Data Center Control Software, Data Center as a Service (DCaaS) platforms. Responsibilities include convert customer requirements into a solution architecture that migrates into Data Center 2.0 technologies. Prepares customer presentations, site surveys, architectural designs, RFI and RFP bid responses. Creates detailed work packages including proof of concept, cost elements and transition plans for client operations. Create business case models that utilize ROI and TCO models. Prepares detailed Data Center facilities engineering plans for: Cable Plant, Power, Cooling, HVAC, Fire, Life Safety and Security infrastructure designs. Solutions Architects are also responsible for software and product demonstrations and providing technical training for the sales force and clients.

OCT 2011 – MAR 2013, Quality Business Engineering, Haymarket VA.

Lead Data Center Architect. (ARMY/PEO-EIS) Responsible for data center assessments, infrastructure design, data center consolidation, cloud computing and virtualization projects. Prepared CONOPS & architectural documentation and drawing packages for design submittals that were used to create the ARMY Cloud Computing Architecture utilizing NIST and FEDRAMP security policies. Conducted special design projects creating high density self-contained POD computing environments for Army deployment with COOP and DR capabilities. Design/Built a corporate conference center with multi-media integration and adjoining cloud computing Data Center to host vendor & client hardware and application testing for integration into cloud computing deployments.

Data Center Services Manager. Created the companies Data Center Services Division, providing portfolio management and solutions for government and commercial data center markets. Developed service catalogs and product solutions for customer delivery.

APR 2007 – OCT 2011, Information Technology Coalition Inc., Alexandria VA.

Lead Infrastructure Architect. (FBI) Responsible for designing a Tier 4 Data Center and telecommunication systems. Designs and oversees all aspects of building infrastructure systems to include, MDF/IDF, PBX/VOIP phone systems, Outside Plant, SONET mux system. WAN network design, LAN network design, Inside cable plant, Paging system, CATV/IPTV system, Security/ESS, VTC, Network management platforms, IP/KVM systems. Building Management Systems (BMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Video Knowledge Wall, Integrated multi-media conference rooms, Cable tray systems, Power & HVAC calculations. Designs all systems to comply with TIA/BICSI, DICAP, DCID 6-3/6-9, NSTISSI-7003 standards for SCIF and PDS containment systems. Designed COOP and DR capabilities into all IT systems and applications.

Sr. Data Center Engineer, (FBI) Performs project management to include researching and properly defining administrative and technical requirements; resource planning; technical and administrative implementation; integrating processes with other programs and initiatives; risk analysis; cost analysis; and performance measurement. Serves as subject matter expert assisting, engineers, administrative staff, and clients with technical initiatives and processes.

Lead Data Center Engineer, (Commercial Sector) Developed business leads and contract proposals. Conducted data center assessments and recommendation for major health care providers. Designed and installed a power management system for a co-location data center.

APR 2005 – APR 2007, UHD Inc, Rockville Md.

Lead Design Engineer, (DOJ Customer) Created network design proposals, equipment proposals, implementation plans, performed site surveys, oversaw lifecycle management of network and system resources. Network capacity planning. Designed and implemented a nationwide secure Cisco VPN IP/Taclane KG-175B network, integrating a MS2000 server farm, Tandberg VTC and Cisco VOIP systems. Designed the network management platforms and fault monitoring & managements servers. Created all network requirements documents, bill of materials (BOM), implementation plans, detailed network diagrams and security accreditation documentation.

Implementation Manager, (DOJ Customer) Managed the migration from a Marconi ATM network with the deployment of a nationwide secure Cisco VPN IP/Taclane KG-175B network. (JUTNET) set deployment schedules, managed logistics, scheduled deployment team personnel, conducted site surveys, coordinated circuit turn-up & quality control, reports.

APR 2003- APR 2005, Lockheed Martin, Washington D.C.

Sr. Network Engineer, (DOJ Customer) Provides technical recommendations and solutions for implementation of a private Marconi ATM network. Proficient with Marconi ATM products: TNX1100, ASX200, NSX9500, ESR5000, ESX3000, Vipr. Kasten Chase Secure Dial-up RASP networking products, FASTLANE KG-75, TACLANE KG-175, 175B Mini, high speed encryptors. Implemented a new Data Center facility. Designed and implemented a customer support ATM Network training program. Developed and implemented a Help Desk support Operations Center, featuring Track-It Help Desk software, HP Openview, Solarwinds, What’sUp Gold, NETFLOW & Network Associates network management software. Performs on site installation of phone systems, copper/fiber infrastructures and Telco racks. Negotiate and implement support agreements with vendors. Provisions and turn up high speed circuits with commercial network carriers. Overseas COMSEC and security programs.

OCT 2001- Apr 2003, ACS Defense, Washington D.C.

Sr. Operations Manager, (DOJ Customer) Responsible for the management and daily operations in support for a nationwide classified network supporting a classified government agency. Supervises Help Desk support staff. Overseeing and handling all aspects of logistics and support from desktop to network backbone. Proving administration and maintenance for a Marconi ATM network, CISCO routers, High speed data encryption network using (General Dynamic’s GEM), Kasten Chase Secure RASP Dial-up network, Lotus Notes Server farm, MS server farm, CITRIX, Marconi ViPr & Tandberg VTC network, Cisco Routers, Cisco VOIP. WYSE & MAXTERM Thin Client environment. Cisco SAN, CISCO Firewall, Maintaining all wire line drawings, writing all documentation and technical baselines. Overseas COMSEC and security programs.

 

1999 - 2001, Science Applications International Corporation SAIC, Washington D.C.

ATM Network Operation Center (NOC) Supervisor, Performs duties as the DISA ATM network supervisor providing network 1st and 2nd level monitoring and fault isolation and restoral of the global Department of Defense ATM network. Proficient with FORE/Marconi ATM networking products: ASX4000, TNX1100, ASX1000, ASX200, PH7000, PH8000 to include other ATM networking devices to include: Litton CAM7650, TIMEPLEX Cell Exchange 1500/1540.Lucent AP 1000, Cajun P333T ATM products. Managing network operations with HP OpenView Marconi FOREVIEW and Concord Netscout. Prepared daily status reports and monthly system analysis reports.

Work Experience (United States Air Force, Retired MSgt, as a Technical Controller)

1999 - 2001, 89th CS Andrews AFB MD.

System Control Facility Superintendent, Ensures optimal telecommunications directly supporting the office of the President, international heads of state, dignitaries, 89th Airlift Wing, the Pentagon, and worldwide Defense Information Infrastructure customers.  Supervises 43 personnel maintaining 24-hour shift operations providing efficient continuous reliability for over 1,600 circuits, links, and trunks traversing the $22 million Primary Systems Control facility. Coordinates operational issues and ensures accurate timely status reporting with DISA, higher headquarters, government and commercial agencies, and subordinate facilities

Network Engineering Supervisor, Supervised a 15 person installation and dispatch crew. Responsible for the planning, designing and implementing local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) on Andrews AFB. Responsible for the installation and maintenance of all networking components including, CISCO routers & switches, Marconi ATM products: ASX4000, ASX1000, ASX200, PH8000, NSX9500, ES3810, ES2810. Maintained network operations with HP OpenView, CiscoWorks, FORVIEW.

1998 - 1999, J6-IS USFK, YongSan Korea.

Senior Wide Area Network Supervisor, Responsible for network operations of the Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS) & SIPRNET supporting United Nations forces in Korea. Installed and maintained all T1 circuits, LAN wiring and trunks using PairGain HDSL technology components. Also installed and maintained CISCO 2500 and 7500 series routers, installed and maintained cryptographic devises: KIV-7, KG-84, KG-194. Managed network operations with Cabletron SPECTUM network management system.   Awarded the Joint Service Achievement medal and the Joint Service Commendation medal.

1994 - 1998, Pentagon/Single Agency Manager, Washington D.C.

Training Manager, Managed the Army and Air Force Telecommunications Control Facilities training program for the entire Pentagon supporting six facilities and over 275 technicians and systems specialists. Identified needed training objectives and prepared detailed training material for implementation into the facility. Reviewed and tracked all individuals’ training progression to ensure timely completion. Provided classroom lecture/lab training in a self-initiated design 1.5 million-dollar communications network simulation classroom. Provided real world training in most areas of telecommunications theory and diagnostic test equipment including; TTC FB-6000, TB-211, TB-224, TB-310, Phoenix, Hewlett Packard, Navtel, Comstate, Fluke.

Network Operations Supervisor, Supervised activities of shift technicians who operated and maintained circuits and systems supporting over 1800 circuits and 4000 subscribers serving the Washington Metro area using systems such as; IDNX (20/70/90), ADNX, SPX, TIMEPLEX, Newbridge, STM/T3. Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic testing on analog and digital systems.

1990 - 1994, 619 Communications Squadron, RAF Uxbridge England

Network Operations Supervisor, Supervised activities of shift personnel who operated and maintained circuits and systems supporting DMS 100/200 subscribers and trunking connectivity on a global level. Performed network wide digital microwave backbone operations and control. Operated and maintained X.25 message packet switching networks. Initiated and performed all regional fault isolation and restoration efforts for all government owned AT&T DACS networks.

Systems/Circuit Installer, Coordinated and installed all new circuits and systems, to include component installation of voice and data circuits, T1 networks, fabrication of cables/connectors, installed frame wiring and completed initial test and acceptance testing.

Facility Training Manager, Maintained the facility training program, overseeing training requirements for 30 personnel. Developed course material and performed all certification tests on telephone switching systems and wide area microwave radio networks.

1987- 1990, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, NORAD, Colorado Springs Co.

Network Operations Supervisor, supervised and trained 10 people in the daily operations and technical aspects of the Technical Control Facility. Knowledgeable in the application of various protocols and a working knowledge of TIMPLEX, T-1 data/voice network, and associated interface devices to include fiber optic, T-1 carriers, advanced audio and digital principles, operations of analog and digital test equipment to include protocol analyzers and automated and manual test equipment.

Facility Training Manager, Maintained a facility training program for 35 personnel. Administered all training documentation and developed all training course material. Performed all certification testing on advanced computer and satellite command and control systems.

1985- 1987, DET 21 Communications Group, MT. Pateras Greece

Network Technician, maintained mainline tropospheric scatter and microwave radio links. Monitored operations of the eastern Mediterranean telephone switch network, to include monitoring and on-line fault isolation of switching and call processing. Performed routine quality control testing of circuits and radio level link testing. Provided telephone switch monitoring and telephone line testing.

 

1984-1985, Strategic Air Command (SAC), Offutt AFB Ne.

Network Technician, Responsible for the daily operation of analog and data circuits with operational control and troubleshooting. Provided systems monitoring and network operations control of satellite earth terminal, multiplexing systems, data processing centers, cable plants.

Training Manager, Developed training packages and procedures for facility training, performed all staff qualification testing.

Circuit Installer, Directed and performed the installation of patch panels and cabinets for all new installations. Acquired detailed knowledge of satellite earth terminal operations and principles and all associated equipment.

1982-1984, 1957 Communications Group, Hickam AFB HI.

Network Technician, Maintained a wide area switched network, isolated problems with high-speed inter- switch trunks and call processing. Monitored and troubleshot digital multiplexing and connectivity of high speed time division multiplexing and low speed data systems that traversed the Pacific area. Extensive knowledge of analog and digital principles circuit protocols, with daily use of audio and digital test equipment.

Technical Education

Network Equipment Technologies (NET) Ashburn VA.

- Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX), Network Operations and Maintenance courses

- Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX), (NPDR) course

- Integrated Digital Network Exchange NetOpen 5000 Network Management course

- Introduction to LAN’s and Internetworking, - LAN/WAN Exchange Operations PX-2/LWX card, (CISCO Routers)

Advanced Research Corp (ARC) Wash D.C, - Introduction to CISCO Router,               - Advanced CISCO Router Configuration

CABLETRON Systems, Herndon VA.               - SPECTRUM Users/Administrators course

Global Knowledge, Cary NC.  - ATM Essentials,  - ATM Internetworking,  - ATM Troubleshooting

Mentor Technologies, Vienna VA.               - Marconi Systems ATM Core Products Course, - Marconi Systems ATM Edge Products Course

Materials, Communications & Computers, INC. MATCOM, Hampton VA., - HP OpenView Essentials Course

Network Associates, Sniffer University, Herndon VA

              - TNV-101 Troubleshooting with the Sniffer Pro 4.0, TNV-218 ATM Network Analysis and Troubleshooting

Blue Ocean Software, Tampa FL., - Track-It Help Desk Analyst course,  - Track-It Administrator course

Marconi Inc. Warrendale PA

- ServiceON Data: Installation Course, - ServiceOn Data: Operations and Administration Course, - NSX9500 Ops & Maint course

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Linthicum, MD.

              - FASTLANE KG-75 Course, - TACLANE KG-175 Course, - ATM GEM Management Course. – IP GEM TACLANE Course

ACCESS Systems, Reston VA, - LOTUS Notes/DOMINO 6.5 Administration course

Hewlett-Packard, HP Openview OVO UNIX Administration Course

ACTIVU, Activu Systems Administration Course

Global Knowledge, Data Center Networking with the Cisco Nexus 5000 & 7000

Certifications

Learning Tree International, Reston VA

- Wide Area Network Certification, - Telecommunications Certification

TCT Technical Training Inc., Fremont CA

              - Remote LAN Access Certification.

              - Local Area Networking Certification.

              - Telecommunications Networking Certification.

              - Digital Communications in the 90’s Certification.

              - TCP/IP Networking Certification.

Mentor Technologies, Vienna VA - Marconi ATM Core Products Certification, - Marconi ATM Edge Products Certification.

Tandberg, Reston VA, - Tandberg Certified TMS Administrator, - Tandberg Certified VTC Technician

Cisco, CCNA 640-801

American Power Conversion APC, Data Center Associate Certification , DCUAC

Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), RCDD

CNET, Certified Data Center Designer, CDCD

BTEC/EDXCEL Level 3, Advanced Award, Practical Data Center Design

College

Stanly College, Albemarle, NC.

- Information Systems Network Administration - CISCO Certificate Program , - Completed CISCO Networking Academy Program

Strayer University: AA Internetworking Technologies (Graduated Magna Cum Laude, December 2006)

Strayer University: BS Internetworking Technologies (Graduated Cum Laude) June 2010)

Memberships

- Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)

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