Professional Resume of Curtis B. Lichfield - CCIE # 5130

Online Profile:   http://www.linkedin.com/in/wwnspcblichfieldccie5130   

1929 E 3050 S                                                                                  E-mail:ccie5130@gmail.com

Vernal, UT  84078 USA                                                       Phone: +1-224-366-7228

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Over 33 years; experience in Data and Voice Communications/Networking with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and as a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert CCIE #5130. Specializing in Routing & Switching Networks; providing Network Services for multiple Corporations in many Countries of the World.

Engineering and Integration of Corporate SNA and Multi-Protocol Networks (in USA, Germany, Pacific Rim

Countries with years spent in New Zealand and Saudi Arabia. Provided Computer Systems Analysis, Network Architecture / Design / Administration. Conducting the Equipment Evaluation (Routers and

Switches) Selection, Staging, Implementation, Network Audits and Operation of Network Management Systems for various Enterprise Network Topologies.  Conducted preliminary Network Security Audits for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act compliance purposes.  Network Architect & Designer of over 50 Corporate Enterprise Networks, utilizing multiple protocols primarily IPv4 (and IPv6) including IBM SNA.  Largest

Project; Designed and Certified a $23 Million Dollar Project; Saudi Aramco (BI-3302) Corporate Enterprise Network Project, using both; Cisco and Bay / Nortel OSPF based Routers. Expertise in Cloud Computing and Data Center Implementation for VM Servers, SANs with NetApp and EMC and the Xen VM Servers that were powered by SUSE Linux, Windows 2008/2012R2 Servers, HP 7000 Blade Servers (all 3 were VM based) and connectivity with Nexus 5000 and 7000 series Switches via VPC techniques. My [CCIE #5130] is (R&S) Track since 1999, (No longer Active status – was Active for 8+ years); My 33+ years Experience will have to suffice. Note to all Recruiters: Only available for Remote Sr. Network Architect / Engineering Positions both F/T and Contract (W-2) with Minimal Travel required, not entertaining any Relocation from Vernal, Utah for any Positions.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Over 33 years of experience:

*    Cisco Routers & Switches CRS-1, 7206VXE, 7300, 7500, Nexus 5020s & 7000s, 2600, 2800, 3640, 4500,

7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, 12000 Series Routers and 3550, 3560G, 5508-WLC, 3750G-WLCS, 6500, 2900, 2700 & 2600 series Switches; ASA 5540s && PIX Devices, Nortel, Juniper Routers and Switches, Alcatel, 3COM, HP, Bytex Smart Hubs and Cisco Access Point (1200 and 3500 series as well as Aruba, Linksys, Netgear and TrendNet Wireless Access Points AP). Expertise in VPN and Remote Desktop Applications; utilizing both Technologies to support several Contract Positions in an Remote Capacity supporting Multiple Companies World Wide.

*    Network Management utilizing Network Management Systems (NMS), NetBrain, LiveAction 2.6, Solarwinds Enterprise Edition, WhatsUpGold, HP Open View (HPOV), IBM LNM, IBM Netview (Tivoli), Cisco Works (CW2K), CWSI, NCM, ISC, Cisco WAN Mgr., SNM, and Optivity based NMS.

*    Design, Integration, Implementation and Operations of Enterprise Computer Networks supporting Multi-Vendor Environments with Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet & Ten Gigabit Ethernet, Token-Ring (TR), ATM, and FDDI Local Area Networks (LANs), Designed/Architected over 55+ Large Enterprise Networks (Both EIGRP and OSPF [Juniper and Cisco mixed] based Networks).

*    Wide Area Network (WAN) Technologies included MPLS Vendor Based Clouds, ISP VRF based MPLS Networks, X.25, DSL, Cable Broadband, ISDN, Frame-Relay, BGP-MPLS, DSL, ISDN, SMDS, DWDM, SONET, Dark Fiber/Packet over SONET (PoS), HSSI, T1/E1/T3/E3, ATM, and PPP, L2TP,  Dedicated Lines. Trained the entirely new Verizon Wireless, Inc. (VzW) Mid-West Team of Network Engineers as a Cisco Subcontractor, served in this role for over 1 year as the Cisco CCIE resource for the VzW Mid-West Team. Assisted with the Architecture, Implementation of the Disney WAN conversion of Leased Lines to their (4) separate ISP MPLS Cloud Solution, reducing the Monthly Cost of $650,000.00 US Dollars World Wide, the Implementation was done in 2 hours with all issues resolved in that timeframe.

*    Assisted with the Architecture, and was the Primary Sr. Network Engineer that Implemented Disney’s Cloud Based VMware Dynamic Infrastructure Solution moving over 250 Physical Servers from Calf. To the Data Center (DC) in Orlando, FL. Using HP Blade Servers and NetApp for the Storage via iSCSI and Cisco 4900s for the VM Private Cloud Solution. 

*    Designed and Implemented Cisco Routers and Switches in Layer 2 & Layer 3 Switching (MLS), CEF,MPLS, LDP, VPLS, VPNs, VPN-SSL, and Multicasting with Cisco & Juniper Equipment; with various Firewalls & (FWSMs on Cisco 6509 && 6513s), ASA 5540s and Network Security (TACACS, RADIUS, LDAP & Active Directory). Worked with Aruba, NetBackup, Oracle Database, MySQL, Data Center based VMware and EMC along with NetApp SANs.

*    Providing the Engineering for Telepresence Technologies and Video Conferencing for Businesses Worldwide.  Cisco’s CPs 3000, HP’s Halo, Teliris’s 6G, and Polycom’s HDX 7000 & 9004, VCON, and CuSeeMe Server Software. Google+ pilot Hangout Project. Well versed in Zoom, Skype, G+ Hangout.

*    Utilized the following Routing Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, RIP-II, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP4, BGP-MPLS,SIP, QoS, VoIP (Cisco Call Manager & Unity), PBX & Key Systems, SNA/LLC2, VINES-SRTP, AppleTalk, ATRTMP and IPX/RIP/NLSP Bridging and Routing Protocols.

Over 33 years of experience with TCP/IP, IPv4 & IPv6, (DLSW+ & IRB), HSRP, PPP, SNMP, IPSec,

PKI, LDAP, DNS, SSH, UDP, RSVP, IPX/SPX, Novell Netware, NetBEUI/NetBIOS, Banyan VINES,

SNA, DECnet, AppleTalk, RSRB, and Windows NT & 2000/2008/2012 Server(s). Working with UNIX & Linux,

Windows and Mainframe Operating Systems. Programming skills in Perl, C, FORTRAN IV/77, Powershell,

Process Assembly Language (PAL), BASIC, PASCAL, COBOL, csh / bash / ksh UNIX / Linux shell scripts.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WWNSP, LLC.  Vernal, UT USA                                                                             Sep 2013 to Present

Sr. Enterprise Solutions Architect

As the Sr. Enterprise Solutions Architect for WWNSP; experienced in the following areas of IT; Network Infrastructure, Architect and Administration. Functioning as the CTO; providing Network Engineering / Architecture Expertise in these roles. Focus on VMware and vSphere and Data Center (DC) with the Service Provider (SP) experience. Created custom Perl & shell scripts and Powershell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the Client Enterprise Networks as well as; the scripts that helped Identify the problems that were occurring with the R&D Lab and Testing. Offering Sr. Enterprise Technology Architect for Cloud (Private/Public/Hybrid) Data Center and ISP MPLS Cloud Solutions for the Corporate Enterprise Network. Expertise in Windows 2008, 2012R2 Server, Multiple flavors of Linux, BSD Unix, HPUX, Mainframe, Servers, Cisco and Juniper Routers and Switches. Remote Positions only at this time. Working on The Book Of Knowledge (BOK) about Networking in both Hardcopy and eBook Editions as the Author using my 33 years of Expertise to share with CCIE wanna-be’s my field notes to be used on every iPhone, Andriod cell phone and Tablet(s) for Networking Students and Professionals World Wide; see Twitter @WWNSP_CBL, G+ (CCIE5130), LN and FB (Curtis B. Lichfield) for Details. Creating the Website http://www.wwnsponline.com for a Blog and Podcast based on the Chapters of the BOK, covering all aspects of the Networking Industry and the Technologies being used today and to offer the Services of World Wide Network Services Provider (WWNSP). Proficient in Social Media to Market and enhance my Expertise as a CCIE for WWNSP, LLC. Responsible in all aspects of getting WWNSP Company; and its Website up and running.

Wipro Limited Boston-Cambridge, MA USAAug 2013 to Sep 2015

Sr. Architect

Projects; working as the Sr. Architect for Wipro, responsible for Data Center, Cloud Computing, All aspects of Networking, SP, DC, WLAN, R&S, Security, overseeing both Architecture and Operational implementations. Wipro current assignment is Takeda Boston Pharmaceutical Account. As the Sr. Architect for Wipro; experienced in the following areas of IT; Network Infrastructure, Architect and Admin. Functioning as the primary Lead; for Network Engineering / Architecture roles. Experience with Computers of all sizes (Micro, Mini, & Mainframe) and various Operating Systems and Applications. Expertise in VM Computing and Data Center Implementation for VM Servers, ASA 5550s and FWSM on Cisco 6509 and 6513 Switches, NetBackup, SANs with NetApp and EMC and the Xen VM Servers that were powered by (Redhat, Ubuntu and SUSE) Linux Servers, UNIX (HP-UX, AIX, Xenix, SVR4, SunOS, Solaris) Servers, Windows 2003 & 2008 Servers, HP 7000 Blade Servers (all 3 were VM based) and connectivity with Nexus 5000 and 7000 series & 6500 Switches via FCoE and VPC and VSS techniques. Work with MPLS via the appropriate Service Providers.

 

WWNSP, Inc.  Anderson, SC USA                                                                             Nov 2012 to Jul 2013

Sr. Enterprise Solutions Architect

Serving as both the CTO and the Sr. Network Consulting Engineer; establishing the WWNSP, Inc.

Installing the Windows Servers and Linux Servers that will be used via a Secure VPN for WWNSP's Client Enterprise Networks World Wide. Specializing in Providing Dynamic Network Documentation (DND) to Business Clients World Wide. Providing the Network Services to create the Network Topology Visio Diagrams, Network Documentation Reports (Word / PDF format), and Bldg Network Infrastructure Configuration Manuals (BNICMs) for every Bldg in the Clients Enterprise Network. Applying over 30 years; of Networking Experience and Expertise; to provide Network Services via a Secure VPN to WWNSP's Clients. WWNSP, Inc. uses both a very secure Bldg with both Physical and VPN Security; so that the Network Services can be provided remotely for any / all WWNSP's Clients. Where applicable; traveling to Clients Sites that need to have their DND Project conducted onsite.  Providing Sr. Network Consulting Services, with Remote Engineering support for WWNSP Inc., Clients World Wide. Focus is on VM vSphere and Data Center with the Service Provider experience. Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the Client Enterprise Networks as well as; the scripts that helped Identify the problems that were occurring with the lab and testing.

Tate & Lyle, Inc.  Hoffman Estates, IL USA  Aug 2011 to Oct 2012

Sr. Network Systems Administrator                                            

Sr. Network Systems Administrator for the Tate & Lyle Global Network. Working on Systems consolidation for Server support via the Network and providing Expertise in Routing and Switching, WLANs, VOIP and Video Conferencing (TelePresence) utilizing Orange and VzB Service Providers. Engineering support to the Process Control of the Manufacturing Plants. Using PBR & BGP to separate the Private (Orange MPLS) network from the Public (Internet traffic) via Verizon MPLS network. Created Network Documentation for all the Real-time / Process Control Networks at the various Mfg. Plant Locations. Establishing Network Standards for all Manufacturing Sites (17+) and implemented the VM solution for the Remote Support Solution (RSS) working with the System Administrators for the VM Servers and VLANs for all Plant Sites. Tate & Lyle’s Main Data Center at the HQ Location. Installed two Cloud Based Data Centers; the European Data Center (EDC) and the Global Data Center (GDC) which together migrated the load from the Main Data Center.  Expert in MPLS Cloud Architecture for several ISPs including  AT&T, Orange, and VzB providing the WAN connectivity to the EDC, GDC as well as the Main Data Center. The EDC and GDC Co-Locations Equinox Facilities had 2 Cisco Nexus 5548 DC Switches with Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders to provide the VM Servers and SAN equipment for the Cloud VM Based Solution. Used Bluecoat and ASA 5540s; along with FWSM on the Cisco 6513s in the Decatur Data Center. Multiple Services were migrated to Citrix and VM Servers that were integrated with BGP and MPLS WAN with Orange, Nexum and VzB ISPs. Designed and Tested the Traffic Separation and Redundant Project using GNS3 and conducted entire Project from Start to Finish for all Manufacturing Sites. Focus was on the Cloud Computing for the EDC, GDC and Decatur Data Centers with the RSS Mini-private Cloud solution at each of the 17 Manufacturing Sites. Applying QoS with Orange for the MPLS Cloud and with Verizon MPLS Cloud while eliminating the Sprint Site connectivity since the Separation Project was successfully Implemented and the Local Sites placed everything via the Orange and Verizon MPLS WAN connections; it provided Tate & Lyle the option to then remove all the DMZs and associated Internet Connections which created a huge Savings with the ISIT Department. Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the T&L Enterprise Network as well as the scripts that helped Identify the problems that were occurring with the VM Servers for the Cloud Environment along with testing the separation project of Public verses Private Enterprise Network traffic. Conducted Router and Switch Evaluation between Cisco and Juniper Network Infrastructure Devices.

 

 

Glow Networks, Inc.  (Sub-contractor to Cisco Systems, Inc.) Aug 2010 to Aug 2011

Sr. Network Consulting Engineer, for Cisco Systems, Inc. Schaumburg, IL     

Sr. Network Consulting Engineer (NCE); providing consulting to Verizon Wireless (VzW) NNO (Core) Network MidWest (MW – covering 15 States) Area Data Service Engineering (DSE) Team. Reviewing MOPs and providing Training to the MW DSE Team on the VzW NNO/NGN OSPF/BGP/MPLS Network. Working with Cisco CRS-1, ASR 1K, 9K and 10K/12K IOS XR Routers and equal numbered sites with PE Routers Using the Juniper MX480 and MX960s JunOS working with OSPF, MPLS and BGP. Taking the traffic from CE-to-PE for various Voice and Data Services (VRFs) into both L2VPN and L3VPNs. Engineering BGP-MPLS both dynamic LSP and MPLS-TE Tunnels for the QoS based Core NGN for VzW. As the NCE for Cisco Advanced Services responsibilities include troubleshooting and conducting Audits on All Cisco Devices for the VzW NNO MPLS Network for the VzW MidWest Area. Expert in MPLS Cloud Architecture for several Client Businesses  specifically; VzW with their Cloud Data Center utilizing Cisco Nexus 7000s Data Center  Switches for multiple Corporations to have a “Cloud VM based solution within the Cloud MPLS Network Solution”. Supplied Expertise on Service Provider Technologies; BGP, MPLS, OSPF, RAN, L2VPN with MPLS-TE, L3VPN, COIN Architecture, LSP, Route Reflectors, OTNGN HLD & LLD, PE-to-PE and PE-to-CE connectivity and configurations. Made Modifications to IOS XR and JunOS configurations as well as upgrades and new installations. Very well versed in IOS, NX-OS, IOS XR and JunOS with OJT Training with Juniper which included installing, upgrading and troubleshooting Juniper.

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS - A XEROX Company)                               Mar 2010 to Jul2010 

Sr. Network Engineer - CCIE #5130 Disney World Account Orlando, FL

Sr. Network Engineer for ACS taking care of the Disney Networks. Functioning as the Technical Lead Network Engineer for all of the LAN/MAN Projects and providing 3rd Level of Support for the Network Operations Teams. Assigned the following Network Projects; Dynamic Infrastructure (Nexus 5020 and Cisco 4900 MLS) Project which is the Cloud Computing for Disney's Wonderful World of Disney ABC Company that was moved from California into the Cloud located at the Data Center in Orlando, Florida. Logical Overlay Network (Sup720 3B, 6506, 6509, & 6513s) using VRF-Lite and the 802.1x standard,  called Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), so that LAN  The Global Network Access Control (802.1x Radius Authentication Servers) Project. Conducted IOS Validation Testing for the 4506-E MLS. Working hand-in glove with the Disney Enterprise Information implemented Logical Overlay Network (using Sup720_3B, 6509 && 6513s, using VRF-Lite and the port security implementing the 802.1x Standard; called Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) so that LAN Switches can perform port-based network access control.  , Multi-Layer Convergence (Evertz / DWDM) the Fiber connectivity was from the Data Center to the Disney Off-site Location. Worked on FWSM on Cisco 6513s. Technology (EIT) as the Sr. Network Engineer coordinating all activities with the Disney Strategic Strategy & Architecture Sr. Network Architects for WAN, LAN, Metro MAN, and Data Centers. Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the Disney Enterprise Network as well as the scripts that helped Identify the problems that were occurring with the lab and testing.  Worked with the following vendors; Cisco, NetApp, HP and others as required, for the Success of any LAN/MAN Project. Participated in the BGP-MPLS cut-over removing dedicated Lease Lines creating 4 separate Service Provider BGP-MPLS Clouds with the ACS Global WAN Group. Worked with the WAN Team to Evaluate and Install Riverbed and Juniper Routers for Evaluation in a Lab Environment.

 

WWNSP, Inc. (World Wide Network Services Provider)                                           Feb 2002 to Feb 2010

Sr. Network Engineer / Architect for WWNSP, Inc.

Serving as both the Technical Lead Network Architect and Enterprise Solution Architect in a World Regional Support CCIE role; with the IT Network Teams around the World, specifically the Pacific Rim, Middle East and Europe (EMEA) Regions. As an Industry Consultant, serving multiple Business Industries providing the Network Architectures for Multiple Corporations Enterprise Networks and their Data Centers with an emphasis on WLANs (Aruba and Cisco AP), Multicasting, Voice and Video Conferencing, Network Security, and utilizing VRF-Lite for IP Overlay architectures for Guest Networks optimizing the GRE Tunneling on the LAN / WAN and using Steelhead WAN Optimization from Riverbed Technologies, Inc. for the WAN. Applying QoS and Multicasting Architectures for the Video Conferencing and Voice Trusted VLANs both switch and Wireless with Aruba and Cisco AP and Controllers. Installed Cisco TelePresence 3000 Systems, HPs Halo Teliris 6G, Polycom’s HDX 7000 and 9004, VCON and CuSeeMe VC Server Software on Windows Server as well as Linux Servers. Created several custom Perl and Shell Scripts to monitor various Network Operations including Syslogs and Network Infrastructure Devices for their configuration and any modifications which assisted in identifying any problems during Troubleshooting activities. As a CCIE #5130, provided expert assistance with the Operational Network Engineering problems with several IT Teams as required. Mix of Sr. Network Engineering and Sr. Network Architecture work. Providing Enterprise Solution Architecture Experience for all Client Enterprise Networks.

 

IBM New Zealand, Ltd. (Auckland/Wellington, NZ)                                                    Apr 2005 to Jun 2005

Sr. Network Engineer - CCIE #5130 for IBM New Zealand, Ltd.                                              

Sr. Network Engineer to implement the largest VoIP installation in the World at that time with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Implemented Unity and Witness Servers for 24/7/365 coverage of any and all Calls into or out of the MSD Call Centre Locations. Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the MSD Enterprise Network as well as the scripts that helped Identify the problems that were occurring with RTP and the Witness Servers.

Zions Bancorporation, Inc. (Zions, NSB, Vetco, CB&T Banks) SLC, UT               Nov 2004 to Jan 2005 Network Architect for Zions Bancorporation, Inc.

Served as the Network Architect for Zions Bancorporation, reviewed the inventory and Architecture of the 1200+

Router & Switched based Enterprise Network. Provided the Pricing, Platform Configurations, and Hardware/Software (Cisco IOS) Standards as part of the Network Architecture for Zions. Participated in Audits both Internal and with the FDIC. Worked the Migration of Zions Bank ATM Network from SNA/LLC2 to interfacing with the Mainframe via TCP/IP. Worked with Network Security FWSM on Cisco 6509 && 6513s and the Mainframe Groups to migrate the TANDEM and Mainframe FEPs to utilizing Cisco CIPs to eliminate the SNA/LLC2 traffic on the Enterprise Network. Produced the Draft Network Architecture for future Upgrades for the Hardware and Software (Cisco IOS) for all R&S Platforms.

 

ITECH Consulting, Inc., Pound Ridge, NY                                                           Mar 1996 to Feb 2002

68 Dingee Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576

Dimension Data/ISG, Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company, New York, NY

Regional Support CCIE, CIT Network Operations                                        Mar 2000 to Feb 2002

Primary CCIE Regional support for worldwide networking needs troubleshoot any network related problems on the

Pfizer Enterprise Network Production Network (Pfizernet). Implemented QoS techniques for Video Conferencing,

VoIP and Call Manager for Pfizernet. The Pfizer Enterprise Network is based upon TCP/IP & IPX/SNA Topology

With EIGRP.

Designed and implemented the Dynamic BGP Border Router solution for the integration of Warner-

Lambert (WL) into the Pfizernet Topology. Converted WAN links from private lease lines to AT&T Concert

Frame-Relay Service. Migrated other Frame-Relay vendors to the AT&T Concert Frame-Relay Service.

Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the Pfizer Enterprise Network.

Designed the Pfizernet Multicasting Architecture, conducted Engineering work on pilot Video Conferencing Project,

Using Cisco MCU/Gatekeeper/IPTV and VCON Videoconferencing Desktop Escort Packages.

Vital, New York Life, New York, NY

Sr. Network Engineer - CCIE #5130, Network Service & Support (NSS)     Sep 1999 to Feb 2000

Troubleshoot network related problems on the New York Life Production Network. Provided technical support for

NMS (Net View/Tivoli), Cisco Works 2000, created SNMP scripts to assist in the Operations of the New York Life

Multi-protocol/SNA Network. The NYL Network is based upon TCP/IP & IPX/SNA Topology with EIGRP.

Created the Network Architect/Design for the New York Life Disaster Recovery Site, and  assisted in the

Automation of critical file backup for daily storage.  Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs

for the New York Life Enterprise Network.   Conducted Network Security Audit on the NYL Enterprise

Corporate Network.

SGA, Equities Dept. Merrill Lynch, New York, NY

VLAN Migration Lead, Equities Trading Floor, Server Admin Group              Feb 1999 to Sep 1999

Sr. Network Engineer Designed and Migrated the Merrill Lynch Equities Trading Floor to switched VLANs Extensive use of HSRP prevented Market-Data Feeds interruption. Designed the Bldg VLANs in working with System Administrators (SA) from both the NT and UNIX platforms to migrate to the switched technology.  Supported Cisco’s FEC solution for High performance Servers. Conducted Network Infrastructure and Security Audits on the Merrill Lynch Data Highway Network. Focus was to apply my Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server expertise to create the solutions for Port Channel communications with the Sun Servers. Primary role was to see to the tight schedule and immediately correct and recover from any problems every night for 6 months plus. Created Perl Scripts and modified past shell scripts to monitor the Sun and Windows 2000 Workstations which were being migrated every night after hours.

AT&T Solutions at Merrill Lynch, New York, NY                                            

Sr. Lead Network Engineer, Engineering & Internet Support Group (ISG)     Sep 1996 to Dec 1998

Sr. Shift Lead Network Engineer responsible for the overall Third Level Support, System Administrator of Cisco Works 4.0, CWSI, SNM, and coordinating SNMP based NMS activities with the Spectrum NMS, expertise with Cisco Works 2000, CWSI, SNM, and SNMP Network Monitoring. Created custom Perl scripts that monitored Syslogs for the Merrill Lynch Data Hwy Enterprise Network.  Primary Engineer to resolve the VINES Dis-Investment Project. Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the Merrill Lynch Data Hwy Enterprise Network. Troubleshot major network problems using 800+ Cisco Routers on the Production Enterprise Network (on call 24x7). Designed and Networked the Merrill Lynch Data Highway Network via Cisco Router configurations involving TCP/IP, IPX, VINES, ATM, SRB, ISDN, Frame-Relay, and LAN designs involving Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cabletron Hubs. Conducted Network Infrastructure and Network Security Audits.

BUGSHAN STONE & WEBSTER, S.A., Dammam, Saudi Arabia   Feb 1994 to Feb 1996

Lead Network Architect/Design Engineer, Project Engineering Group          

Designed the Saudi Aramco’s Enterprise Network, BI-3302 Project ($23 Million Project); over 360 CADD drawings for the LAN/Campus/WAN (160 Logical and 200 Physical Design drawings). WAN technologies comprised of E-1 links and X.25 connectivity. Utilized AT&T PDS Systimax structured cabling UTP (Cat 5), M/M & S/M Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) on 8 Campuses. Conducted all equipment evaluation, selection and acceptance testing for all 8 Campuses and Building Network Infrastructure Equipment. Created Bldg Wiring Diagrams, Logical Design Diagrams, and Configurations for all Routers, Switches, Servers, SAA & Vines Gateways for each Bldg known as Bldg Network Configuration Network Infrastructure (BNICMs) . Implementation without any changes to the Architecture / Design for any/all of the total 38 Bldgs. The Saudi Aramco Enterprise Network is based upon TCP/IP, IPX, VINES and SNA Topology with OSPF and EIGRP. Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the Aramco Enterprise Network. 

Cray Communications, Ltd., Auckland, New ZealandOct 1993 to Feb 1994

Sr. Network Consultant for Telecom NZ, Design Engineering Group Lead

Designed the Telecom NZ Auckland Regional Enterprise (LAN/Campus/WAN) Networks with Cisco 7000 and 4000 MPBRs, utilizing Cabletron, ScanNet, UB Hubs and Dark Fiber.  Utilizing TCP/IP, IPX, and AT protocols on Ethernet & TR Networks. Routing protocols implemented; RIP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, IPX EIGRP, AT EIGRP and BGP. Designed over 50 separate Enterprise Networks for; Telecom NZ, Banks, Insurance and NZ Power. Utilizing private leased lines, Frame-Relay, X.25, ATM, ISDN. Used Tunneling techniques, including STUN and GRE Tunnels and technologies for several Banking institutions with ATM Teller machines. Conducted Network Infrastructure and Security Audits on several Enterprise Networks in New Zealand.

Arabian Control Systems (ACS), Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia                                        Oct 1991 to Oct 1993

Sr. Communication/Design Engineer for Saudi Aramco (Cat. I), Network Mgmt. Group Lead

Lead Network Architect / Designer and Administrator for all of EXPEC Enterprise Networks. Built the EXPEC Enterprise Network from the ground up. Designed, Staged, and implemented the Network Management of the EXPEC Token-Ring, Ethernet, FDDI LANs and Wide Area Network.  Lead Design Engineer for the Network Design of the EXPEC Bldg Rewire Project ($5 Million).  Designed, Implemented, and provided NMS for six (6) IBM Token-Ring based Campus Backbone Networks. Designed the EXPEC Bldg with 1000+ AppleTalk (AT) based high performance workstations, 1100+ TR based IBM OS/2 workstations, 1000+ Ethernet based high performance UNIX workstations for the Cray Supercomputers. Managed EXPEC Enterprise Networks via SNMP with NMS software IBM LAN Network Manager, LattisnetPC, and Optivity, on a UNIX platform (SunOS), with SNM and HPOV, OpenWindows and X-Windows. Integrated all NMS Systems into IBM NetView on the IBM Mainframe. Created custom Perl & shell scripts that monitored Syslogs for the EXPEC Enterprise Network.  Conducted Network Infrastructure and Network Security Audits. Primary Protocols used were TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPX, VINES, LAT and SNA tn3270/LLC2 traffic.

Integration Technologies, Inc. (ITECH), LaVerkin, Utah     Jul 1990 to Sep 1991

Sr. Network / System Engineer, Consulting Group                                                

United States Army (Medical Command), San Antonio, Texas. Installed several AT&T UNIX 3B2 Minicomputer Systems to 10BASE5 Ethernet LANs, and to the X.25 Defense Data Network (DDN ) / Internet for the respective Hospital Facilities Worldwide using TCP/IP, RFS and SVR3 UNIX. Provided both System and Networking support, implemented the IP addressing plan, implemented NMS on the UNIX platforms.

Century Technologies, Inc.(CENTECH), USAF/AFLC/Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah     May 1988 to Jun 1990

Sr. Communications Engineer, OO-ALC, Site Integration Engineering Group                

Migrated over 16,000 users onto the World’s largest TRW Broadband LAN comprising over 20 SNA based Mainframes, 200 mini’s, and 16,000+ workstations.  Used multiple Channel Frequencies providing Async, Sync, TR, & Ethernet connectivity. Implemented the IBM SNA/SNI via the COMTEN FEP for the USAF. Utilized the HP 4952-A WAN Protocol Analyzer, resolved issues on the Long-haul Communication links.

Installed several Chipcom Marathon Ethernet Modem/Bridges and Cisco Routers on the TRW Dual Cable

Broadband LAN, and DDN X.25 MILNET Network. Wrote UNIX scripts and several programs in C, PASCAL, FORTRAN IV/77, DCL, JCL, and NAM for Berkeley 4.3 UNIX systems; to ensure Broadband LAN NIUs properly configured. Installed 2 DDN Nodes for the USAF MILNET Network based upon TCP/IP Protocol Suite. Conducted Router Evaluation for the USAF; recommended Cisco Routers, which became the Router of Choice to the USAF in 1989.

Illinois Power Company, Clinton Nuclear Power Station, Clinton, Illinois     Aug 1985 to May 1988

Process Computer Systems - Design Engineer, Design Engineering Group                  

Design Engineer primarily responsible for Plant Process Computer Systems, consisting of (six) Honeywell 4500 Process Computers networked together. Engineer for Data Acquisition Systems and instrumentation to record/monitor real-time Plant Data. Programmed in FORTRAN, C, Process Assembly Language (PAL), & shell scripts for UNIX based systems that tested high-speed data transmissions for accuracy of live plant data. Participated in all the Start-Up Testing of the Plant Process Computer Systems, for the SPDS testing. System Engineer for the Buffer Communications Computer (UNIX based system) which supplies live data

(1000 PIDs every 4 minutes) to the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS). Qualified (ASME) Level II

Start-Up Test Engineer for all modifications on the Plant Process Computer Systems. Programmed in C, Fortran IV/77 and scripts for UNIX based systems that tested high-speed data transmissions for accuracy of live plant data. System Engineer for the Communications, Transient Test System, AR/PR and Security Systems of the Plant. Level 2 Test Engineer for Start-Up of a Nuclear Power Plant. Signed for the Plant Process Computers as the System Engineer for the NRC vaulted records for Illinois Power, Fully qualified for Start-Up as both a Plant Process Computer Engineer and a Sr. Network Communications Engineer with being an active CCIE for 8 years with my CCIE #5130, since 1999.

 

US Marine Corps, Active Duty, Kaneohe MCAS, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Sep 1980 to Aug 1985

NCO Base Telephone DCO Voice/Data Networks, Telephone and Networking            

Designed and programmed Databases, and software applications in C, PASCAL, BASIC, DCL, TCL, and UNIX scripts for several Computer Systems. Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) for conducting an Analysis of the Microcomputer use by Individual Units, this Cost Benefit Analysis is still in use today for the Entire Corps to purchase a PC or Laptop as a template guide for individual units to purchase a Microcomputer. Installed the first Ethernet for the USMC (1984), with TCP/IP between two TANDEM Systems that were connected to the USMC DDN/MILNET via SLIP and X.25. Provided Technical support to the other DoD (Navy, Air Force, and US Army) installing Thick Cable and Thin cable Ethernet at various Bases in Hawaii. Obtained Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science while working Full-Time and attending school at night/weekends. Discharged from the United States Marine Corps (close to 5 years Active Duty) with an Honorable Discharge in 1986.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelors in Computer Science, (GPA 3.47), Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL May 1987            Obtained my Degree by attending school and night while working fulltime in the USMC while stationed at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station (KMCAS), Kaneohe Bay, Kaneohe, HI and with Illinois Power Company working at Clinton Nuclear Power Station, in Clinton, IL.

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - CCIE #5130, September 1999 / Recertified in Oct 2001 & Nov 2004 (R&S). Active for 8 years; (no longer Active status); my 33 years of experience will have to suffice.

Computer Science Certificate, Control Data Corporation, Honolulu, Hawaii December 1985 (minimum of 15 Computer Science Courses with Roosevelt University with their Hawaii Program)

Management Systems Analysis Certificate, Control Data Corporation, Honolulu, Hawaii December 1984 (minimum of 5 Computer Science Courses focused on Systems Analysis with Roosevelt University with their Hawaii Program).

 

NetBrain Online Courses:

NetBrain Power User I: Setup & Discovery, 1/2013        NetBrain Essentials I: Dynamic Documentation, 1/2013 NetBrain Essentials II: Visual Troubleshooting, 1/2013          NetBrain Essentials III: Automated Change Verify, 1/2013

Cisco Systems Courses:

Cisco Internetwork Design (CID), 10/94                           Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting (CIT), 9/96

Router Software Configuration Course (ICRC), 10/92      Internetworking Fundamental Course, 9/92

Router Hardware Configuration Course, 9/92                   IBM 8209 TR-TR & TR-EN Bridging and Half

Bridging Course, 11/91                                                             AUX / AIX & RS-6000 System Administration

Advanced Cisco Router Configuration (ACRC), 10/94               AppleTalk (ET/TT/FFDIT/ZIT) Course 11/91

Internetworking with SNA Course, 10/92                           NetCentral / CiscoWorks NMS Course, 10/92 Designing and Tuning SNA with Cisco Routers in a Multi-Protocol Bridged-Routed Network, Barcelona

Hands-on experience with Checkpoint && Linux Chains Firewalls, PIX, ASA 5540s and Cisco FWSMs on 6509 && 6513 Switches.

 

 

1994 Synoptics Certification / Training Courses:

Ethernet / Token-Ring / FDDI Connectivity, 6/92		Local / Remote Bridge Certification, 6/92
Network Control Engine Certification, 6/92		UNIX Network Management 2.1, 6/92
Optivity Network Management 3.0, 4/93                             USAF Training Courses:		SunNet Manager 2.0 / X-Windows Course, 4/93
AT&T 3B2 UNIX Comm S/W Course, 4/90		IBM Token-Ring Networking Course, 2/90
Tandem (TCL/TAL) Courses 7/89		DEC (DCL/NAM) Courses, 6/89
IBM SNA/SNI Gateway, NCR COMTEN FEP, 12/88
Nuclear Power Training Courses: Nuclear Power Radiation Protection Course 10/85 HP 1000 Series F (FORTRAN IV/77), 2/86 Honeywell 4500 Maintenance Course, 11/85 Honeywell 4500 Programming Course, 10/86 Honeywell 4500 RTMOS R170 Analysis, 9/87
USMC Training Courses: USMC Boot Camp Training (Meritoriously Promoted to PFC), 2/81
USMC Computer Design / Digital Logic Courses, 8/81
USMC Dial/Manual Central Office Repair, 8/82        IBM System /36 Tandem (TCL) Ethernet Courses, 2/83

 

SECURITY CLEARANCES / REFERENCES

Personal Information:

Born in 1959, Logan, Utah, USA. US Citizen. Single. Available to work Overseas; on a short term Contract. 

Honorably Discharged (US Marine Corps), in 1986 after 5 years active duty. 

Security Clearances and the Industries worked in:

US-DOD Secret Clearance (USMC / USN / USAF / US Army) Top-Secret Clearance (USMC && USAF)

Nuclear Industry (Illinois Power, Clinton Nuclear Power Station #1)

Oil Industry (Aramco – Arabian Oil Company)

Telecommunication Industry (AT&T and Telecom NZ / Cray Communications – IBM-NZ)

Financial Industry (Merrill Lynch & Zion Bancorporation)

Insurance Industry (New York Life)

Pharmaceutical Industry (Pfizer Pharmaceutical)

USA FBI Background Clearance for New Zealand Immigration for Permanent Residency (August, 2007) Security

Entertainment Industry (Walt Disney at Disney World, Orlando, FL / ACS Inc. a Xerox, Inc. Company)

Service Provider (SP) Industry (VzW, Cisco Systems / Glow Networks, Inc.) 10 yr background investigation for VzW, Food and Manufacturing Industry (Tate & Lyle, Inc.) Healthcare Industry (CHI) & (US Army)

Note to all Recruiters: Only available for Remote Sr. Network Architect / Engineering Positions both F/T and Contract (W-2) with Minimal Travel required, not entertaining any Relocation from Vernal, Utah for any Positions.

 

References for Curtis Browning Lichfield - CCIE #5130 E-mail: ccie5130@gmail.com

Sr. Architect

Preferred Cell Phone #: +1-224-366-7228

Alt Cell Phone #: +1-435-773-5565

4 Previous Managers whom I have worked for at least 2 years via separate Contracts:

Fred BroachPhone: +1-248-821-7304 E-mail: fredbroach@hotsheet.com (T&L)

Bennie Alexander            Phone: *1-847-651-6446 E-mail: bennie.alexander@gmail.com (VzW)

Frank L. Rosalia               Phone: +1-917-662-9908 E-mail: Frank.Rosalia@pfizer.com (Pfizer)

Robert A. DeNigris      Phone: +1-201-288-7511 Email: bad200@optonline.com (ML/At&T)

 

Online Profile:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/wwnspcblichfieldccie5130