SECURITY

CLEARANCE

Top Secret SCI w/ CI Polygraph, current as of January 2011

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

·         Currently working on CCIE Routing and Switching

·         Customer-focused, results-driven Network Analyst with 14 years experience designing, installing, configuring, optimizing, and supporting $MM LAN and WAN within mission-critical environments

·         Skilled in network management systems and fault-isolating/ troubleshooting network outages

·         Highly adept at self-directed problem isolation with solutions that are cost-effective, easily maintained, and “right the first time”

·         Strong team builder and mentor, teaching effective troubleshooting techniques and network operation procedures

·         Consistently recognized for ability to implement new technologies with little to no experience and with minimal training under pressure

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

VMware Certified Associate – DataCenter Virtualization, 2014

CCIE R&S Written, 2013

CompTIA Security+, 2012

CCVP, 2008

CCNP, 2007

CCNA, 2004

CompTIA Network Plus, 2003

DoD Chapter 8 NISPOM Requirements, 2007

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

CCIE 360 Bootcamp, 2010

Juniper Networks JNCIA, 2010

Implementing MPLS on Cisco Routers, 2010

Implementing BGP on Cisco Routers, 2010

Implementing Cisco Multicast, 2009

CCVP Certification Course, 2008

CCNP Certification Course, 2005

Fiber Optic Technology, Introduction and Advanced, 2003

Network Management Systems, 2001

System Network Support, 2001

Cisco Networking Academy, Semesters 1-4, 2000-2001

Technical Systems Control, 1999

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Applications: Remedy, Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS Operating Systems

Cabling: Cat5e/6, SM/MM fiber

Networking: VoIP, CallManager Express, Cisco Switches/Routers, Foundry Switches, Juniper Routers, Multicast, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Nexus 7K,5K and 2K, DataCenter, FastEthernet, Wireshark, Gigabit Ethernet, WAN, TCP/IP, OSI Model, IPTV, DHCP Servers, CSU/DSUs, Fiber Modems,  IDNX, HP Openview, Lucent QIP, What’s Up Gold

Operating Systems: Cisco NX-OS, Cisco Internetworking Operating System Software, Catalyst OS, MS Windows 7/XP/2000/

Security: DoD Chapter 8 NISPOM  Requirements

Test Sets: BERT, Fiber Optic and LAN Test Equipment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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EXPERIENCE

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EXPERIENCE

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Bradford & Galt, St. Louis, MO3/2014 – Present

Senior Network Engineer

Consultant working on the enterprise network for Express Scripts.

·         Part of a team responsible for implementing 802.1x across the enterprise.

·         Assisted in Wireless Site Surveys and deploying wireless controllers on the campus.

·         Designed campus solutions that integrated buildings and sites into the enterprise architecture.

·         Responsible for re-designing and implementing IP schema to facilitate integration of new businesses and associated sites into the network domain.

·         Monitored network health with Solar Winds suite of tools.

NJVC, St. Louis, MO10/2010 – 3/2014

Senior Network Engineer

Lead engineer for Video over IP design and implementation utilizing Multicast technologies.

·         Tasked with the planning, design and configuration of enterprise network routing and switching projects including MPLS, BGP, Multicast,VoIP and DataCenter technologies.

·         One of two lead enterprise multicast engineers.

·         Create complete Build of Materials (BOM) to satisfy customer requirements.

·         Research and recommend purchase of various network devices needed to implement the proposed design.

·         Integrated Nexus 7K, 5K and 2K switches into enterprise environment.

·         Researched new technologies and prepared training materials to present to fellow engineers

·         Documented ability to learn and deploy new technologies and services quickly.

·         Received multiple awards for technical expertise and customer relations.

NJVC, St. Louis, MO03/2008 – 10/2010

Senior Network Engineer

Responsible for various network engineering projects across the enterprise utilizing various technologies at Layers 2 and 3.

·         Conducted site surveys for customers determining project requirements and feasibility.

·         Produced BOM for network projects, create network diagrams in Visio and configuration files to meet customer needs.

·         Performed quality assurance for network engineers on staff.

·         Deployed network devices throughout network.

·         Recommended solutions based on best network practices.

ASI, St. Louis, MO07/2008 – 03/2009

Systems Engineer

Design, coordinate, and implement telephony solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.

·         Developed documentation and design templates to be deployed for multiple customer sites.

·         Met with customers to perform network readiness assessments and recommend optimization of network design at customer site.

·         Designed solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.

·         Developed security questionnaires, network assessments and implementation templates to complete telephony rollout.

·         Implemented managed services and conduct remote monitoring of customer networks for proactive troubleshooting and maintenance.

AllCom Global Services, Lake St. Louis, MO08/2007 – 03/2008

Lead Network Engineer

Engineered Layer 2 and 3 network designs and implementation schedules for $2M contract supporting major network upgrade for DoD customer.

·         Engineered hardware solutions and configurations for 500+ buildings and 800+ devices to meet customers’ current and future use specifications.

·         Engineered hardware configuration matrix for 17 intermediate nodes within the campus.

·         Documented network configuration details and end user port information for 500+ buildings using Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint .

·         Coordinated schedules between team members in different geographic locations in order to meet deadlines.

·         Recommended and implemented improved solutions for connecting access and distribution layer devices into the core network, eliminating redundancy and improving network performance.

·         Performed quality assurance evaluation on all network documentation, ensuring customers’ Build of Materials and Statement of Work were met.

Multimax, Herndon, VA10/2006 – 08/2007

Lead Site Engineer/Team Lead

Deployed and maintained network devices and performed major and minor troubleshooting of network devices and outages for DoD enterprise network consisting of 4000+ users across multiple sites and campuses. Performed multiple network upgrades providing increased services and bandwidth to end users.

·         Approved and provided quality control of time-keeping entries for 5 employees. Liaison between corporate and current employees regarding time keeping issues.

·         Conducted performance evaluations. Conducted meetings to establish and review performance and mission objectives.

·         Disseminated corporate information on major events and upcoming meetings.

·         Interviewed candidates for potential hire. Made hiring recommendations to HR based on technical interviews.

·         Tasked with orientating and mentoring new hires with resources and company policies.

Multimax, Herndon, VA10/2004 – 08/2007

Telecomm Analyst

Managed configuration, performance assessment, and fault detection of 1600+ critical communication circuits.

·         Directed operations/repair/testing of 180+ local/wide area network devices, secure/nonsecure voice and video services. Provide continuous 24-hour direct and on-call support for 8000+ customers.

·         Isolated and troubleshot critical network outages on Cisco and Foundry devices spanning entire enterprise infrastructure.

·         Coordinated troubleshooting between local and distant end stations to provide fault isolation and correction of network and wide area communications using COTS tools and test equipment.

US Air Force, Travis AFB, CA09/2000 – 11/2004

Network Engineer/Network Analyst

              Effectively monitored and maintained $5MM network spanning 400 buildings and 10,000 users. Led network projects, including site surveys and new installations. Handled day-to-day troubleshooting and network management operations.

·         Performed real-time network monitoring using What’s Up Gold and HP Openview and troubleshot outages on digital/analog circuits.

·         Completed switch upgrades, interior routing protocol configurations, access lists and network documentation.

·         Created network diagrams in PowerPoint and Visio.

·         Configured DHCP servers, assigning scopes and static network addresses.  Tracked IP address assignment using Lucent QIP.

·         Supported desktop users and monitored trouble tickets in Remedy.

Engineering Projects

·         Engineered solution for Long Reach Ethernet access for suites that accommodate visiting Generals, Colonels, Chief Master Sergeants, and Major Command staff. Reduced time and expense by using existing Cat3 cabling to provide a DSL-type connection instead of a fiber connection.

·         Engineered and installed wireless networks for highly-mobile users at multiple locations on the base, including flight line mechanics.

·         Built and configured fully-functional networking training lab and instructed 5 shop personnel in Travis AFB network operations.

Key Accomplishments

·         Recognized by branch directors for dedication and hard work, especially during engineering and implementation of Long Reach Ethernet and wireless networks without any prior experience.

·         Instrumental in the deployment of IPTV and conversion from ATM to Gigabit Ethernet backbone.

·         Executed $1MM network security policy and eliminated 3,000 hours of redundant work.

Environment: LAN/WAN/WLAN, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco Long Range Ethernet, Cisco Routers/Switches, ATM over copper/fiber (OC-3, OC-12), DHCP Servers, Remedy, NAT, EtherChannel, Lucent QIP, What’s Up Gold, HP Openview, IPTV, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Windows XP/2000/NT/9x, DOS.

US Air Force, Anderson AFB, Guam06/1999 – 09/2000

Systems Control Technician

              Maintained $5MM IDNX Promina 800 communication node, affecting users throughout Pacific region. Performed effective testing and troubleshooting on long-haul circuits and cryptographic devices.

Key Accomplishments

·         Prepared manuals and volumes of operating procedures, improving overall training efficiency by 20%.

·         Conducted QA testing on long-haul circuits, maintaining 95% availability rate for continuous, confidential data transmission.

Environment: CSU/DSUs, repeaters, multiplexers, analog circuits, IDNX Promina 800 communications node, cryptographic devices (KG-194, KG-84, KG-175, KIV-7, Cylink), circuits (Split-T, Access-T, T-1), Firebird 6000 test set.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix

B.S., Information Technology, 76 semester units