Mr. Andrew Boyd

512 Monterey Parkway

Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Phone: 412-292-5007

Home: 470-395-1464

E-mail: ABOYD1ENG@YAHOO.COM

www.linkedin.com/in/aboyd1wireless/

 

Professional Profile

Wireless Network Engineer | Network Engineer

 

·               Responsible for designing, configuring, and managing the wireless infrastructure in the: Enterprise, Healthcare and Financial Services Industries including project oriented work as well as infrastructure upkeep and improvement.

·               Experienced Wireless Network Engineer with extensive experience in Telecom and Wireless Industries in operation support of Wireless, Wireline infrastructures.

·               Experience with deploying Wi-Fi in a large enterprise networks utilizing Multiple Wireless Venders, Cisco, Aruba, Motorola, and HP.

·               Cisco Wireless LAN controllers 4400, 5508, 8510 Series OS version 7.6 while Designing, Installing, Testing, Implementing, Maintenance of the Wireless Network with Cisco Identity Service Engine or Aruba Clear Pass

·               Have Implemented 5508 Wireless network controller, Routing, Switching configurations and Troubleshoot wireless network issues- at the Cisco Wireless Controllers, Wireshark

·               Wi-Fi deployments to the latest technology standards, remediating gaps in coverage, deploying new Wi-Fi services including guest, BYOD, certificate based access in 70 locations Worldwide

·               Troubleshooting skills Wireless Access Points, Wireless Client Association, Wireless Controllers 5760, 5500 & 4400, CSMA/CA, RTS, CTS protocols, RF transmission, Antennas, IEEE 802.11 standards (a, b, g, n), 802.1x Wi-Fi, 1Q Trunking, Ether channel

·               Experience installing DAS Wireless Communications Projects for MSC’s: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Samsung, Ericson and Windstream.

·               Experience in co-ordination with various Telco, Cabling, Audio Video, Security, Facilities teams and analyzing Traffic, utilizing Packet Sniffer Utilities (i.e. Wires-hark, Net-scout, JDSU tools)

·               Experience using tools like Wire-shark to test or troubleshoot data throughput speeds, check Point Security Management to support client's mission critical networks

·               Experience analyzing traffic and utilizing packet sniffer utilities (Wires-hark, Net-scout, JDSU tools)

·               Prepare physical and logical network drawings prior to configuration and installation of wireless network infrastructure.

·               Experience using IB wave & Air Magnet to import drawings and perform predictive RF analysis during RF design, Device testing, interoperability.

·               Work closely with site services group to identify wireless needs and assist with technical details for project proposals.

·               Andrew is a US Citizen, local to Sandy Springs, GA and available for Phone Interview

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

·               Network Security - IPsec WLAN, AAA Architecture, TACACS+, RADIUS

·               Net Analyst Test circuits DS0, DS1, DS3, ATM, Frame Relay and CSU/DSUs.

·               Supported Load Balancers, Wireless networks, and Layer 3 switches (Nexus) IPSEC VPN

·               2800, 1900, 2900, 3800, 3900 series Cisco Routers and Cisco Nexus 7000, ASR 9000, 7200 and 6500.

·               IEEE 802.11 standards (ac,b,g,N), 802.1x Wi-Fi, Wireless Controllers 5760, 4400 and 5500

·               Wireless Access Points, Strong understanding of LAN Switching technologies (VLANs)

·               Cisco ONS 15454,Cienna Metro 5200, OPTELLIAN, TRANSMODE, Lucent DMX, Hitachi, INFINERA, Nortel OME, Preside

·               SONET, DWDM, ATM, Frame, Fujitsu, CIENA, Infinera, F5 Balancer, Tellabs, CORESTREAM or OPTERA

·               Routing protocols:  EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and LAN Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, CoS

·               Experience with data center networking utilizing Arista Switching in a virtualized environment Server Deployment Systems Administrator to support the Windows and Linux server field deployment

·               Database administrator and Database management test and implement database structures

·               Manage enterprise networks writing automation scripting in python to manage Network Administration task

·               Manage, procure, and oversee the implementation of inside and outside plant scopes of work

·               Obtain quotes, request necessary funding, and track purchase orders through equipment installation

·               Post-Installation site-survey, develop and perform user acceptance testing, transfer and documentations

·               Understanding of the OSI Network Layer model, and its practical implementation, IOS XE & XR

 

EDUCATION

 

·               Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering California State University College

·               Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication, Sacramento City College ( Automated Systems, Audio & Video Production, and Computer Information Science )

 

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION

 

·               Current Cisco CCNA Router and Switch Certification

·               CCNA Certification, CCNA Wireless, and MSCE from New Horizon Computer Learning Centers

·               Broadcasting and Telecommunications Engineer, Corning Fiber Splicing

·               OSHA Safety Certifications , CDL LICENSE, F.C.C, NARTE, SCTE

·               Certification Project Management, Duquesne University

 

 

Professional Experience:

 

·               Currently enrolled in online courses to prepare                                         March 16 - Current

for Cisco Certified Network Professional Certifications.

 

Grayson Consulting Services, Linden, NJ Sep 15 – March 16

Wireless Network Engineer

 

·               Communication installation, configuration and administration of LAN/WAN networks

·               Administer Palo Alto firewall management from new build outs, upgrades, VPN configurations, policy management, investigations and troubleshoot security related issues dealing with IPS.

·               Design and Implement Enterprise Infrastructure wireless hardware and software

·               Implement 5508 Wireless network controller and Routing and Switching configurations

·               Implemented ISE and Network Security Check Point Firewalls solution, and IPSEC VPNs

·               Remote Access Concepts; Internet DNS Concepts; Operating System & TCP/IP Networking Concepts

·               Troubleshoot wireless network issues- at the Cisco Wireless Controllers and Wireshark

·               Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot to provide solutions remedies within network

·               Technologies: Cisco Nexus/UCS/ACS/ASA/ISE, F5, Checkpoint, Riverbed, Plan and schedule Changes

·               Performs troubleshooting activities encompassing system design issues and upgrade plans

·               Schedule site surveys and walk through, coordinate site refresh, and monitor site progress remotely

·               Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow to teams

·               Review studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations

·               Manage complex projects related to all aspects of the Telecommunications infrastructure and construction

·               Design Wireless Systems for Inside & Outside infrastructure in a fast paced collaborative environment

·               Design Wireless Projects end-to-end plan design, controls production, and implements and monitors systems

·               Experience supporting firewall systems (Checkpoint, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA)

 

TekSystems & US Cellular, Knoxville, TNMay 15 – Jul 15

Network Infrastructure Services / Core Network Engineer

 

·               Supports operation management for customer-servicing infrastructure implementation projects

·               Familiarity with 4G/3G standards and cellular concepts, cellular feature and application knowledge

·               Able to create development test cases and running in a test environment

·               Solid knowledge of LTE, WCDMA, and windows subsystems

·               Experience ordering, configuring and testing carrier optical circuits and Solid design of redundancy, diversity, failover technologies and expandability in the network architecture

·               Promote the use of repeatable processes to increase throughput and rapid deployment and Manage individual workload and deliver to agreed-upon milestones

·               Have gone through a complete development and certification product cycle

·               Develop business cases that support changes to network and system infrastructure.

·               Administer F5 ASM firewall utilizing Layer 7 to manage business application with layer 7 protection

·               F5 LTM Load Balancer to manage traffic in enterprise environment

·               Design an effective test plan for any new / changed customer-servicing infrastructure

·               Implements e-NodeB, RNC, MME and SGW rehome/rebalance/reconfiguration change activities

·               Ensure communication of process and procedure changes to the IT organization.

·               Leadership and communication skills to build and strengthen relationships in the IT organization

·               Highly motivated and self-directed individual, bringing a strong sense of focus and energy to work

·               Strong project leadership skills and execution focus to drive results through performance – both at the individual level and at the group level

·               Work with upper program manager(s) to identify and manage project dependencies

 

Major responsibilities

 

·               Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle and change control practices needed in a carrier class IT production environment

·               Manage enterprise networks writing automation scripting in Python to manage Network Administration task

·               Good financial management skills – to ensure adherence to budgetary responsibilities

·               Experience with software upgrades and downgrades on IOS-XR (CRS & ASR9K)

·               Implement capacity planning, trunk rehoming and card augmentations

·               Ability to troubleshoot software upgrade/downgrade issues

·               Knowledge of ISIS and BGP: Experience with Arista Switching and Cisco CRS and ASR9 automation systems

·               Experience with installation and activation of software service PAKS AND SMU’S

·               Experience with CRS-3 and CRS-X HW (fabrics, RP’s, PRP’s, Linecards)

·               Experience with ASR9K HW (RSP440, MOD80, 24x10, 2x100, 8x100, NSC, PP)

·               Experience with troubleshooting optics (XFP, CFP, CPAK, SFP+, Xenpak)

·               Baseline knowledge of troubleshooting fiber issues (TX power, RCV power, SINGLEMODE, MULTIMODE, MPO CABLES)

·               Identify changes needed in the customer-servicing infrastructure configuration to achieve the technology organization goals

·               Supports the customer-servicing infrastructure strategy reviews and development by performing applicable analysis

·               Analyzes network & system response and determines tuning recommendations to improve performance

·               Interfaces with the vendors’ senior technical staff/management on critical/escalated network and system related outages

·               Optical Network Support statistics, analysis and forecasting traffic resolution processes

·               Good experience in installation, configuration, troubleshooting of CISCO routers like 15454, 2800, 3750, 2900, 7301, 7600, 12410, ASR1k. Catalyst 6509, 4507 and Data center switches like 7k, 5k and 2k of nexus and Arista Switches

·               Expertise in configuring, troubleshooting network topologies which includes OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP & STP

·               L3 Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP, CEF, MPLS, MPLS Layer 3 VPN’s, VRF-Lite, PFR

·               L2 Protocols:  Frame-relay, STP, RSTP, PVST, MSTP, VLAN, LACP, GVRP, PVLAN, VLT, VTP, UDLD, 802.1q, RSPAN and SPAN

·               IPv6 Protocols:  OSPFv3, EIGRPv3, Tunneling techniques (GRE, v4tov6 and v6tov4)

·               Multicast: PIM, MSDP, Auto-RP, BSR, IGMP, IGMP-Snooping

·               Network Services: NTP, GLBP, WCCP, NAT, DNS, DHCP, DHP snooping and Subnetting

·               Redundancy Technologies: Virtual Scale (CISCO VSS), VCP, Virtual Link Trunking (VLT), VRRP, HSRP Other Network Hardware: Juniper firewalls, CSU/DSU’s, DACS

·               Transport Protocols: ATM, MPLS, Frame-Relay, HDLC, IMA, PPP

·               Business Applications: Remedy Ticketing, Citrix

·               Office Automation: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

·               Planning & Design: Microsoft Project, Flow chart Project, Visio

·               O/S and Software: Windows XP, Solaris, BSD, SSH, VPN Client

 

VACO & Exide Technologies, Alpharetta GA Jan 15 – Apr 15

Global Wireless Data Engineer/ Network Engineer

 

·               Deploy Wi-Fi services responsible for the Design, Installation, Testing, Implementation and Maintenance of the Wireless Network with Cisco Identity Service Engine or Aruba Clear Pass

·               Deploy and operate Cisco wireless network architecture to support the access needs throughout the company and convert access points from autonomous mode to Flex connect mode

·               Configuration and deployment of wireless controllers, access points and integration with authentication, authorization and TACACS & RADIUS AAA services systems in accordance with policies

·               Previous experience with deploying Wi-Fi in a large enterprise networks utilizing Multiple Wireless Venders and Cisco MSE version 7.6 and Cisco Wireless LAN controllers 4400, 5508, 8510 Series OS version 7.6.

·               Wi-Fi deployments to the latest technology standards, remediating gaps in coverage, deploying new Wi-Fi services including guest, BYOD, certificate based access in 70 locations worldwide

·               Responsible for design and configuration of LAN/WAN environment for core and access node in U.S. and transcontinental cities utilizing network hardware such as Cisco 2800 & 3800 series routers, Cisco 4506, and Cisco 6509 switches

·               Responsible for network traffic analysis, capacity planning, and monitoring and reporting network throughput via SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG and Cisco RTMT (Real-Time-Monitoring Tool)

·               Implemented traffic measures such as NetFlow

·               Installed and maintained security infrastructure, including Cisco IDS/IPS, log management, and security assessment systems

·               Assess threats, risks, and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues

·               Implemented security measures such as:  ACL, RADIUS, TACACS+ and IDS/IPS

 

Community Health Systems, Franklin, TNOct 14 – Dec 14

Avaya/Cisco Wireless Network Engineer

 

·               Wireless Network Engineer for troubleshooting, configuring and tuning of wireless voice phone systems at Medical facilities and Enterprise locations

·               Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills on Cisco 3800 router

·               The ability to handle critical customer issues/problems

·               The ability to determine problems and deliver known solutions with a high level of customer satisfaction

·               The ability to determine root cause and resolution for previously unknown problems

·               The ability to work on problems of moderate to wide scope and moderate to high complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors

·               The ability to exercises judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action

·               Good verbal communication skills, the ability to interact across TAC teams and development teams at peer level

·               Troubleshooting skills Wireless Access Points, Wireless Client Association ,Wireless Controllers 5760, 5500 & 4400, CSMA/CA, RTS, CTS protocols, RF transmission , Antennas, IEEE 802.11 standards (a, b, g, n), 802.1x Wi-Fi, 1Q Trunking, Ether channel

·               Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills on Cisco 3800 router

·               Strong understanding of LAN Switching technologies (VLANs) Cisco 4700 and 3650 switches

·               WLAN Security in the areas of authentication, encryption, IDS/IPS using Radius, AAA authentication, EAP, LEAP, PEAP, PSK, AES-CCMP encryption (AES- Counter w. CBC MAC Protocol), Wireless Sniffers

·               Experience deploying and implementing firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Juniper, Checkpoint)

·               WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, WPA (Wi-Fi Protocol Access), WPA2

·               Cisco LWAPP and IOS based solutions, WLSM, WiSM, WCS

·               Avaya CS1000 and 6140 Phones configuration

 

Bechtel & AT&T Wireless, Bloomfield, NJNov 13 - Aug 14

Project Coordinator/ Transport Engineer

 

·               Detailed knowledge of telecommunication engineering concepts, fundamentals, Wireless and Wired Networks projects, implementing and deploying Cisco's Prime Network Element Management System

·               Project Management skills, with Software Development, Programming, configuring RAN, IMS and EPC networks

·               Customer support setting up accounts and budgets for new and existing wireless projects and perform audits

·               Ability to understand customer requirements and present solutions that will meet business objectives.

·               Integrate CDMA EV-DO and LTE over Ethernet transport utilizing Cisco 9010, ASR1002, ALU 7750/7705 routers

·               Maintain cross-department communications to understand priorities and scale resources

·               Distributed Antenna Systems, Remote Radio Head end systems ACS provisioning and compact base stations

·               WIFI network design, planning networks and deployment of network infrastructure to next level

·               Working knowledge of GPRS/EDGE, UMTS & IP Multimedia Core Subsystem VoLTE, SIP, Packet Data Networks and the Core Data Nodes: SGW/PGW/PCEF, PCRF GGSN, RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, Routers, etc.

·               The ability to lead projects, including planning and implementing short and long term scope of work plans and successfully completing projects on schedule

·               Knowledge of LTE Performance from end to end and focus on LTE Call Flow and call fall back

·               Supports the virtualization of components allowing a flexible network infrastructure

·               Experience in troubleshooting issues in lab and commercial networks and strong debugging skills

·               Installation, test and turn up, monitor and scheduling routine maintenance to telecom industry standards

·               Trace a data packet through the LTE Network and the various Nodes

·               Statement of work, Site survey, signal reading and project planning & management.

·               Work with the team to complete complex project configuring switches and routers

·               Experience in co-ordination with various Telco, and Facilities teams

·               Network planning, designing, and implementing with Cisco optical products

·               Strong knowledge and experience with Cisco routing, switching and ACS provisioning.

·               Network installation of: Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Hubs, NICS, CSU/DSU, Modems, Cabling, T3, T1

·               Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and management

 

WorldLink, Inc. & Samsung Telecommunications America, Frisco, TXFeb 13 – Nov 13

RF Engineer/ Network Engineer

 

·               Implementation of all required administration and construction of base stations for Sprint Network

·               Vision project for the eastern region: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia Markets

·               Provide hands on and technical support of new Samsung MMBS for Sprint Network. Integrate

·               Operate and maintain over 500 sites in the New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia Markets

·               Perform installation of Sprint 2.5 equipment. (Batterie­s, DU Shelf, Fiber, AC/DC Power, Rectifiers, and Routers)

·               Conducted test calls over the Samsung Network Vision Equipment. Correct fiber and Power issues

·               Maintain RMA tracking and documentation for MMBS equipment.  Perform Q-Scope’s and Network Testing

·               Work closely with Sprint and Samsung management reporting daily status and completions

·               Follow up installation, Maintenance and troubleshooting of CAT 5 and 6 data networks

·               Configured Cisco ASR 901k Router (Firmware, License and Configuration)

·               Performed Alarm Testing on Samsung MMBS Cabinets (TEXON and EMERSON)

·               Connect MMBS lines to all sectors radios perform PIM test and Sweep Test

 

Celebrity Wireless, Pittsburgh, PANov 03 – Feb 13

Project Manager/Network Engineer (Wireless Communication)

 

·               Setup budgets for new and existing wireless projects and perform audits

·               Build Distributed Antenna Systems, Remote Radio Head end systems and compact base stations

·               Ability to understand customer requirements and present solutions that will meet business objectives

·               Strong interpersonal, communication, Problem-Solving skills combined with technical understanding of Voice, Data, VOIP, WIFI, RF, Fiber Optic Systems

·               Designing, deploying Cisco, Nexus, ROKUS, ARUBA WLAN product in LAN/ WAN environments

·               PM wireless communications projects for MSC’s: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Samsung and Ericson, Windstream

·               Cell site back Haul network and Layer 3 network which supports Clients 4G LTE services

·               Experience in troubleshooting issues in lab and commercial networks and strong debugging skills

·               Analysis of Proper call flow requests, responses and/or updates using Tracing tools

·               Manage contractors and DAS Construction Project Managers during the construction process Capture SIP, Diameter, TCP, UDP and other LTE-EPC and IMS Protocols

·               Monitor, Analyze and resolve faults occurring in Network Elements

·               Knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers, Access Points and integration with authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) systems in accordance with policies

·               Expertise in Multiple Server Operating Systems (Windows and Linux)

·               Experience deploying and implementing firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Juniper, and Checkpoint)

·               Trace a data packet through the LTE Network and the various Nodes

·               Net Analyst Test circuits DS0, DS1, DS3, ATM, Frame Relay and CSU/DSUs

·               Statement of work, Site survey, Signal Reading and Project Planning & amp , management

·               Work with the team to complete complex switch and router installations

·               Experience in co-ordination with various Telco, Cabling, Audio Video, Security, Facilities teams

·               Provisioned F5 Load Balancer, Cisco routers and switches. Installed order circuits and network equipment

·               Proficient with SAID/ EPC/ 4G LTE technologies, Voice gateway configurations (MGCP, H323, SIP, SCCP)

·               Experience analyzing traffic and utilizing packet sniffer utilities (i.e. Wires-hark, Net-scout, JDSU tools)

·               Experience using tools like Wire-shark to test or troubleshoot data throughput speeds

·               Experience using Check Point Security Management to support client's mission critical networks

·               Cellular sites infrastructure experience including: Lucent, Motorola, Nortel; CDMA data

·               Lead projects, including planning and implementing and successfully completing projects on schedule

·               Telecom domain knowledge, understanding of VoLTE for Samsung, Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent

 

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

 

·               Network Analyst/ NOC Specialist: Windstream Communications 94 Owen Brown St, Hudson, OH 44236

·               NOC Specialist: PPL Telecom IV Con Communication 1050 Connecticut Ave 10 Floor Washington, DC 20036

·               Switch & Field Technician: US LEC Alleghany Center Mall Suite 120 Pittsburgh PA 15212

·               Communication Technician: GTE/ Verizon 107 Valley ST Emporia VA 23847

·               Network Engineer: Nortel Telecom, Comforce 5410 Highway 55 Suite AJ Durham, NC 27713

·               Telecommunication Equipment Installer: Sprint 434 Ashe St Bristol, Tennessee 37620

·               Project Manager: Boyd Technologies, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15213