brian@donald-hughes.com

404 Dominion Court

Franklin TN, 37067

615.674.4500

Academic Achievements

2015Western Governors University, Tennessee

Master of Science degree in Information Security and Assurance, 27CUs of a required 31CUs

Currently all class work completed, Planning final/Capstone semester

Anticipate graduation date of May 2016

2002The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

3 credit hours, program: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

2001The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, cum laude, May 2001

1996 Nashville State Technical Institute, Nashville, TN

32 credit hours, program: Electrical Engineering Technology

1989, 1991United States Army Intelligence School, Fort Devens, MA

102-33RIO (35 weeks, 2 days), Electronic Warfare Intercept Aviation Systems Repairer

102-F92 (12 weeks), Quicklook II Maintenance Training

Professional Credentialing

2015VTSP2015 - VMware Technical Sales Professional, VMware

2015VSP2015 - VMware Sales Professional, VMware

2015ASE - Accredited Sales Expert, Palo Alto Networks

2015ACE - Accredited Configuration Engineer, Palo Alto Networks

2015CCNA.DC – Cisco Certified Network Associate-Data Center, Cisco Systems

2014CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, EC Council

2014CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker, EC Council

2012CCNP.W - Cisco Certified Network Professional-Wireless, Cisco Systems

2012CCNA.W - Cisco Certified Network Associate-Wireless, Cisco Systems

2012CCDA – Cisco Certified Design Associate, Cisco Systems

2010CWSP – Certified Wireless Security Professional, Certified Wireless Network Professional

2009CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Systems

2008CWNA – Certified Wireless Network Administrator, Certified Wireless Network Professional

2005 RCDD - #142399R - Registered Communications Distribution Designer, Building Industry Consulting

Services International

*All above dates are initial date of certification; all certifications listed are current and verifiable upon request

The following certs have been previously attained, but are no longer current due to deprecation, retirement, or expiration:

2012CWDP – Certified Wireless Design Professional, Certified Wireless Network Professional

2012CWLSP - Cisco Wireless LAN Presales Specialist, Cisco Systems

2012CWLIS - Cisco Wireless LAN Implementation Specialist, Cisco Systems

2010VSP4 – VMware Sales Professional 4, VMware Inc.

Professional Experience

May 2015 – presentProSys Information Systems, Brentwood TN

Senior Network Engineering Consultant

Meet with customers to understand their current technical environment, key business drivers, and future technology needs

Identified business requirements, containing technical details in depth to develop product definition.

Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions

Described technical capabilities and business benefits of product solution sets to the customers at the engineering level to senior executives.

Showcased business drivers and value in support of business use case of proposed solutions to the customer

Developed projects' Scope of Work and prepared proposals.

Derived accurate cost of effort estimates for proposed solutions to ensure post sales efforts are delivered on/under budget

Created Statements of Work and Service Agreements, as binding document for post sales delivery

Meet with channel partners to stay current on emerging/targeted technologies to stay aligned with partner selling strategies

Work with the account executives to design, propose, and close new opportunities with customers

Work with the account executives to develop selling strategy within the target accounts

March 2014 – May 2015Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Franklin TN

Solutions Architect, Global Client Services (Nissan-USA)

Lead design architect of Data Center refresh utilizing Cisco Nexus platform, Taking advantage of VDC technology to leverage switching environment into virtual tiered three layer network model.

Designed refreshed security architecture of hosting environment exploiting Cisco ASA virtual firewall contexts to support exponential growth in virtual private cloud.

Deliver strategic guidance and planning to management of Information Systems at Nissan-USA

Practice ITIL information systems lifecycle "best practice" for all solutions delivery projects

Add value to infrastructure lifecycle by ensuring that high level designs are compatible with existing management capabilities for faultless transition to Maintenance

Work within Project Management Office to see fruition of design projects are delivered as specified

February 2014 – January 2015International Credentialing Associates, New York, NY

Author / Contributing Subject Matter Expert (part-time/project work)

Member of SME team to refresh all exams in the CCNA-Wireless and CCNP-Wireless exam series

Authoring and peer reviewing of exam questions for Cisco Systems Associate and Professional level wireless certification

Specific CCNP-W exams contributed to:

Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN), to replace exam 642-742

Implementing Advanced Cisco Unified Wireless Security (IAUWS), to replace exam 642-737

Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Mobility Services (IUWMS), to replace exam 642-747

Authoring and peer reviewing of exam questions for Cisco Systems Associate level wireless certification

Specific CCNA-W exam contributed to:

Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE), to replace exam 640-722

February 2013 – February 1014City of Memphis: Light Gas & Water, Memphis TN (MLG&W)

Network Security Engineer

Maintain the security of SCADA networks that protect our city's and region's utility infrastructure

Maintain networks and documentation thereof in preparation for and compliance with NERC audit process

Design and provision corporate security core and edge firewall upgrades to Next Generation Firewalls

Maintain site to site partner VPNs over Cisco infrastructure

Maintain multifactor user VPN over multivendor systems

Maintain efficient flow of secured traffic into and out of the network, ensuring that the 2700+ users and various systems are protected

Designed, deployed and maintain IDS redundant solution inside SCADA environment

Administer SEIM inside electronic security perimeter

Manage daily operations of DHCP and DNS adds/moves/changes utilizing Bluecat

Design and provision enterprise DHCP and DNS migration to updated IPAM system

Program management for various contractor implemented Network and Security projects

April 2008 – February 2013Presidio Networked Solutions (Coleman Technologies), Memphis TN

Senior Network Engineer

Meet with customers technical counterparts to understand their current technical environment, and future technology needs

Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions

Developed projects' Scope of Work and prepared proposals.

Derived accurate cost of effort estimates for proposed solutions to ensure post sales efforts are profitable

Created Statements of Work and Service Agreements for post sales delivery

Lead engineer for 5 million square foot healthcare 802.11 ABGN wireless voice grade deployment

Lead designer for 192 facility metropolitan school district 802.11 ABGN wireless deployment

Technical process owner of 100+ facility healthcare 802.11 ABGN wireless voice grade survey and design

Lead various projects designing and implementing secure enterprise class Cisco wireless LANs

Maximize security of wireless LAN infrastructure with Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco ACS, and other branded firewalls

Train subordinate engineers in survey and design best practices for secure wireless LANs

Develop and present companywide advanced secure wireless design practices classes

Design and configure enterprise security for wireless LAN access

Ensure seamless WVoIP ready coverage in enterprise WLANs

Design and implement Cisco route, switch and security components of wired LAN/WANs

Extensive use of AirMagnet’s suite of wireless LAN analysis tools

RF modeling for indoor and outdoor wireless network deployments

Deploy and configure Cisco Catalyst and Nexus datacenter routing/switching solutions

March 2005 – April 2008Worley Consulting Inc., Memphis TN

Senior Engineer

Design of intra-campus data networks

Design of Fiber To The Home developments

Design and implementation of enterprise WLAN(802.11b/g and other wireless protocol) networks

Securing of LAN/WAN networks using Cisco PIX, Sonic Wall, or other firewall platforms

Design of various telecommunications subsystems; voice, data, CATV, and access control, and video security capture and analysis

RF modeling for metro and intra-campus data networks

Path profile analysis for backhaul data communication links over RF and Free Space Optics

Implementation of C and Ku band satellite reception systems for backup communications at multiple locations

Preparation and test implementation of disaster recovery procedures

Enforcement of document control and versioning management

Implementation of monitoring with historical tracking for wide area enterprise networks

Management of multiple subcontractors performing multiple concurrent network installations

January 2006 – November 2007Telco Television Inc., a client of Worley Consulting Inc

Senior Headend Engineer

Manage technical operations of IPTV headend, including but not limited demodulation/decryption of 150+ content streams, IP multicast encoding of MPEG2/MPEG4 content, and content distribution

Responsible for LNB/Feedhorn maintenance and alignment for C and Ku band reception

Manage hybrid fiber optic/ADSL2+ distribution network for multicast television distribution

Evaluate for deployment, various IPTV encoding and distribution products, such as MPEG2/MPEG4 encoding equipment, ADSL2+ DSLAMs and modems, set top boxes, routers, switches,

Emergency Alert Systems, and middleware, video on demand, and other server based offerings

Design and supervise the construction of similar IPTV headend facilities for external clients for use with ADSL and Fiber To The Home delivery systems

Provide training for operations personal in the maintenance and operations of IPTV facilities

October 2003 – March 2005Digital Skyway Inc., St. Louis MO

Senior RF Engineer

RF modeling for metro and intra-campus data networks

Analyze RF path profile and design numerous telecommunications backhaul links

Design and implementation of metro and intra-campus data networks

Design and implementation enterprise WLAN(802.11b/g) visitor based networks

Preparation and implementation of disaster recovery procedures

Enforcement of document control and versioning management

Management of multiple subcontractors performing multiple concurrent network installations

July 2001 – March 2003Joint Program in Bio-Medical Engineering, University of TN

Engineer

Design and prototyping of Bio-Medical instrumentation

Evaluation and management of various ongoing engineering projects

Support of Masters of Science candidates with engineering and technical aspects of clinical research

Configuration and development on embedded platforms for wearable data acquisition devices

Development of RF telemetric data links for wearable data acquisition devices

Software implementations of virtual instrumentation utilizing PC platforms

August 2000 – June 2001WorkNet Communications Inc., Memphis TN

Operations Supervisor, December 2000 – June 2001

Management of all operations of wireless broadband ISP in two Tennessee cities, Memphis and Nashville

Analysis and evaluation of prospective sites for wireless network service

Resolution of networking and RF issues escalated from field engineers and technicians

Reporting of new installations and network expansion status to corporate management

Supervision and training of field engineers and technicians performing the duties listed below

Field Engineer, August 2000 - December 2000

Deployment of radio frequency equipment for point to multi-point wireless broadband data networks

Testing of prospective sites for wireless network service

Integration of client LANs with WorkNet's WAN utilizing the TCP/IP protocol

Coordination with clients to provide additional network services such as web, DNS and e-mail hosting

March 1999 – August 2000         theSprocket.net, Memphis TN (part-time)

Network Engineer

Design and implementation of LAN and WAN solutions for SMB

Integration of Windows (3.x, 9x, ME, NT, 2000, XP), MacOS (7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10), and UNIX platforms

Implementation of network routing and firewall solutions over TCP/IP

Configuration of Voice and Video conferencing over IP

May 1997 – March 1999Aqua Vital Associates, Memphis TN

Instrumentation Engineer

Design and construction of special purpose laboratory instrumentation for use in a chemical/biological research and development environment

Acquisition and analysis of small signals and images

Development of software interface between scanning equipment and database

May 1996 - August 1996Allied Industrial Electronics, Memphis TN

Electrician

Installation of low voltage electronic systems and controls

Implementation and configuration of data communication systems

July 1995 - November 1995Shared Hospital Services Corporation, Nashville TN

Associate Engineer

Fault isolation and repair of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machinery

Programming and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Design and deployment automated treatment system for industrial greywater to meet EPA standards

August 1994 - July 1995Pan American Electric Company, Nashville, TN

Electrician

Installation of metallic wire-way and high volume cable tray

Installation and termination of high voltage/high amp service switch gear, panels, and equipment

Configuration of control systems for motors, pumps, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems

October 1987 - May 1994U.S. Army

Electronic Warfare Aviation Systems Technician (mos 33R1F),

Performance of preventative and unscheduled maintenance on electronic warfare aviation systems

Support of ground based and satellite RF tactical communications equipment

Performance of repair work both in the field and on the bench

Supervision of up to twenty two subordinates who performed the above mentioned duties

Instruction of subordinates in military and technical subjects.

Additional skills

Data center design maximizing efficiency, throughput and high availability

Proficient deployment and management of VMware hosting solutions ESX, ESXi, vSphere, vCenter

Extensive experience RF testing / design / simulation with the AirMagnet suite of software

Routing/Switching of network and internet traffic using Cisco and other devices

Experienced with firewall/NGFW and proxy based ACL security

Proficient RF modeling and path profile analysis with CommStudy software

Experienced with wired and wireless packet capture and analysis

Programming in the following languages: C, C++, Pascal, Basic, HTML, Java, prolog, python

Experienced in ITILv3 (2011) Information Systems Lifecycle management

Proficiency with Visio, CAD, and similar design/layout software

Organizations and Memberships

IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

BICSI - Building Industry Consulting Services International

United States Army Alumni Association

Tau Beta Pi, Epsilon chapter, national engineering honor society

Eta Kappa Nu national honor society of electrical engineers

SAE - Society of Automotive and Aeronautical Engineers

Core member of Formula SAE design team, University of Memphis student chapter (1999-2000)

Board Member of the Annesdale Park Neighborhood Association (1998 – 2013)

Vice president of the Annesdale Park Neighborhood Association (2001 – 2002, 2013)

Williamson County Schools, Textbook selection committee, parent board, voting member (2015)

Security Clearances

Department of Defense security clearances (inactive 11/98): TS, SCI (TK)

Continuing Education

2015VMware Technical Sales Professional, VMware Partner University

2015VMware Sales Professional, VMware Partner University

2015Accredited Sales Expert, Palo Alto Networks Partner Learning Center

2015Accredited Configuration Engineer, Palo Alto Networks Partner Learning Center

2014Certified Ethical Hacker, official EC Council training (iClass)

2014Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, official EC Council training (iClass)

2013Cisco CCNP-Security, SECURE, Presented by New Horizons Inc.

2013Cisco CCNP-Security, FIREWALL v2, Presented by New Horizons Inc.

2013BICSI fall conference, 15 CECs toward RCDD renewal

2012Wireless LAN testing and analysis, presented by Fluke Networks

2012Fiber optic testing and analysis, presented by Fluke Networks

2011Moving containment inside the enclosure, presented by Great Lakes

2011Intelligent infrastructure solutions, presented by Comscope

2011Beyond best practices in the data center, presented by CPI

2011Grounding and Bonding 101, presented by Cooper-Bline

2011Fiber Inspection and Cleaning, presented by JDSU

2011Data center design seminar, presented by Panduit

2010Cisco CCNP, ROUTE(formerly BSCI) boot camp, Presented by Sunset Learning Inc.

2009UTP Video/Hybrid CCTV applications Transitioning to IP, Presented by NVT

2009Power Solutions for the Blade Server Environment, Presented by Geist

2009Data Center Dynamics, Presented by Tyco Amp

2009Cable sharing – an ISO recognized solution, Presented by Siemon

2009IP Paging/Intercom, Presented by Valcom

2009Efficient Data Centers, Presented by Leibert

2009Unified Physical Infrastructure, Presented by Panduit

2009Media Conversion in video surveillance, Presented by Transition Networks

2009Cable sharing – an ISO recognized solution, Presented by Siemon

2007IP Video Systems Design, Presented by Toshiba

2007VOIP Trends and Applications, Presented by Valcom

2007Designing Cable Management Solutions, Presented by Panduit

2007UTP Fundamentals CCTV over Twisted Pair, Presented by NVT

2006Network Grounding, Presented by Panduit

2006Building for Bandwidth   Power over Ethernet, Presented by ADC

200610 Gig Testing, Presented by Fluke 

2005CCTV Design fundamentals, Presented by Pelco and Graybar

2005Power Fundamentals, Presented by Geist