ERNEST G. KUCHTA

1353 Live Oak Lane

Jacksonville FL, 32207

 

SUMMARY         

 

Highly motivated IT professional expertise in End-to-End Implementation of LAN / MAN / WAN Solutions and Services. Possesses a passion for Computer, Data and Telecommunication sciences. Skills include Project Management, Network Design, Engineering, Logistics, and Large scale Migrations.

 

Accomplishments

v      Successfully negotiated a $400K credit from Cisco Systems for double billing of support contracts.

v      Successfully negotiated Maintenance contracts from $1.4Mil to $800K and also increased level of service.

v      Deployment of AT&T’s first Metro Switched Ethernet Services for large financial firm in Boston, MA.

v      Deployment of AT&T’s next rollout of ATM / Frame and GIGE to the city of San Diego CA.

v      Provided support for Metro Data NMC in Dayton NJ on GIGE / TLS & Legacy service.

v      Constructed a R&D laboratory environment for proof of concept testing and staging for deployment of Gigabit Ethernet.

v      Engineered over 400 MACD’s for Legacy ATM & Frame network including CO and Customer Premise.

v      Responsible for disaster recovery efforts for WTC 9-11-01 logistics support.

 

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Test Equipment: Agilent Internet Advisors (LAN/WAN Analyzers), SmartBits 6000, oscilloscope, microprocessor trainer, and digital–trainers, Digital /Analog Multi–Meters.

Protocols and Topologies:

TCP/IP, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, STP, RSTP, ATM, SONET, Frame Relay, Ethernet.

 

Software:

HP Open view, Cisco Works, Cisco Wan Manager, Fore View, and Concord 4.1 - 5.1. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and MS Project. Autodesk AutoCAD.

 

Equipment:

v       Sun: Netra 1405, Ultra Sparc 5.

v       Cabling and power AC/DC

v       Cisco: 1600 - 7513 series routers, Light Stream 1010; Catalyst Switches 1924, 2900, and 6000; MGX8250 PXM1 and MGX8850 PXM45 ONS MSP 15454 ROADM MSTP 32 channel systems.

v       Extreme Networks: Summit 5i, 48i and 48si Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

v       CIENA Core Stream DWDM / Activeflex 5200 & 6500 Systems.

v       Juniper M40e, T320, T640.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Telamon Corporation Project Manager IV 6/26/09 – 9/19/14

 

Client AT&T

v       Project Manager: Nationwide Backbone Cisco ROADM / Ciena DWDM / SONET OC48 - 192 infrastructure builds and augments over dedicated fiber and existing DWDM systems, Responsibilities include Plan and manage projects through all phases of a project lifecycle. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Maintain weekly / biweekly status call as needed. Manage both vendor and internal resources, keeping the teams focus on the intended objectives to deliver the project on time and within budget. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Manage project budgets and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. Develop and deliver progress reports, documentation, and presentations, including reports for upper management regarding status of project.

Maintain and track project risks and issues, escalate in a timely manner, communicate to appropriate parties, and drive to resolution. Manage timely delivery of Fiber from OSP, As well as coordinating with GNFO, Network Telemetry, & QAAG to arrange and assist with user acceptance testing, quality assurance testing and parallel testing as needed. Other responsibilities include working with the install teams to overcome obstacles during turn-up.

 

 

 

 

Dynamic Network Resources (Consultant)03/27/06 – 3/26/09

Client: AT&T

v       Project Manager: Nationwide Backbone Sonnet OC192 infrastructure builds and augments over dedicated fiber and existing DWDM systems, utilizing Cisco ONS 15454 SONET MSPP & Alcatel-Lucent 1665 Data Multiplexer (Metropolis DMX).

Responsibilities include Plan and manage projects through all phases of a project lifecycle. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Maintain weekly / biweekly status call as needed. Manage both vendor and internal resources, and keep the teams focus on the intended objectives to deliver the project on time and within budget.

 

By-Light (Consultant)03/2005 – 02/2006

AVC Global (Consultant)03/2006 – 04/27/06

Client: AT&T Government Solutions

v       Implementation Engineer: Responsible for Engineering of new WAN GIG-BE (Global Information Grid – Bandwidth Expansion) network for the Department of Defense including complex detailed AutoCAD drawings of floor plans, rack elevations, card configurations, power, fiber, DCN connectivity and timing. Also responsible for ordering all the necessary equipment and cables. This OC192 Network is comprised of CIENA DWDM CoreStream OTS & OADM as backbone architecture with a mixture of CISCO ONS15454 & JUNIPER M40e, T320’s & T640’s handling both classified and unclassified data. Classified data is encrypted by the use of HAIPE’s. Interim Top Secret Clearance obtained 03/01/2005.

 

AT&T, Dayton - New Jersey 03/2000 – 03/2005

v       Senior Network Engineer: Engineered over 400 Moves Adds Changes and Disconnects (MACD’s) for the Legacy Frame and Omnilan WAN included all rack elevations, connectivity, and power for CO and Customer Premises, utilizing AutoCAD and Visio. Provided telemetry to all customer premises devices back to the DATA NCC in Dayton NJ. Managed resources to maintain Local Network Services ATM and Frame Relay Network, Transparent LAN Services, and Ethernet Switch Services – Metro. Responsible for End 2 End ordering, provisioning, and implementation on all of the above platforms, including configuration of Cisco Catalyst 6513 Switches as well as Extreme Summit 5i, 48i, and 48si for the MAN GIG-E platform. Engineered and Configured Alcatel Omni Switches for Transparent LAN Services. Engineered a new Data Services Node for the City of San Diego including all necessary rack elevations and power assignments in AutoCAD the Data Node consisted of 2 Marconi ATM ASX1000 and 1 Lucent BSTDK9000 as well as the necessary Telemetry routers removed the necessary equipment from a location not serving any customers to save $300K in new equipment costs. Constructed a R&D laboratory environment for proof of concept testing and staging for deployment of Gigabit Ethernet, a solution for replacing, Local ATM and Transparent LAN services.

v       Project Manager: CerfNet migration to AT&T WorldNet. Used extensive project management and organizational skills, record keeping, utilization of, Access, Excel and Word, submitted contracts to ASR. Responsible for Carrier invoice remediation. Audited Local Network Services carrier invoices and investigated which circuits were unused and issued disconnect orders. In cases where circuits were still in use, worked to implement a migration plan to move these circuits onto AT&T facilities. Resulted in yearly savings to AT&T of $22M. National On - Net Tail Migration, Customer facing to migrate access circuits from various LEC facilities to AT&T LNS facilities. Circuit research and remediation of unused T1 – T3 access circuits. Utilizing TIRKS, POCITS, and SOTS ongoing process to reduce $32Billion in access charges. Logistics Control Manager Managed inventory control including purchasing and vendor negotiation, Maintained extensive record keeping requirements and conducted research. Tested Cisco routers and Alcatel switches if defective returned to vendors for replacement. Coordinated logistics for City operations deployment of customer premise equipment.

ELECTRONIC BARN (subsidiary of SSI), Bloomfield, New Jersey1996 – 1999

v       Store Manager: Managed the purchasing and sales of a 10,000sq.ft retail store approximately $2.5million inventory and Equipment, responsibilities included inventory control, marketing and repair of an extensive inventory of new and refurbished computers and peripherals. Implemented a 150 node LAN, including cabling and hardware. Installed switches, routers and hubs, file and print servers. Provided support for a 150 user Novel / win95 network.

SOLID STATE INC. (SSI), Bloomfield, New Jersey1994 - 1996

v       Computer Repair Technician: Responsible for inter office PC’s, performed variety of tasks to maintain all office equipment. Setup and repaired computers for wholesale distribution, including configurations and troubleshooting. Responsibilities also included setup and maintenance of a corporate web site on the Internet.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dover Business College, Paramus, New Jersey

v       Electronic Technology / Computer Repair, Novell CNE Training Program, AC/DC Fundamentals.

v       Advanced Semi-conductors, Digital Fundamentals, Computer Theory, Computer Upgrade and Repair.

Global Knowledge:

v       Cisco Advanced Campus Switching, Cisco MAESC v3.0 (MGX ATM Edge Switch Configuration), Cisco MACC 4.0 (MGX ATM Edge Concentrator Configuration), ICWS v3.1 (Installing Cisco Wan Switches).

AT&T School of Business:

v       CISCO ICND: Internetworking Concepts and Devices, CISCO BCMSN: Building the Campus Network, Lucent OC-3, OC-12 and OC-48 BASICS, Critical Date Management Seminar, Basic Cisco Routing.

Alcatel Internetworking courses: Omni Switch Family Features and Technical Specifications, Policy Based Management Design and Implementation, Inter – Switch Communication and Services, ATM with X – Cell.