Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Very proficient at designing and Implementing of LAN/WAN/MAN new/latest technology networks, speaking in front of large groups along with strong ability to lead and assess large scale projects. Very detail oriented individual with strong written and verbal communication skills working in diverse environment with full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 ip routing implementation skills and knowledge. Specialties: Inactive Secret and Top Secret Security Clearances
Principal Wireless Planning Engineer, responsibilities include but not limited to architectural design, installation/implementation, platform integration, platform migration, developing architectural standards, training network engineers on corporate enterprise wireless networks utilizing Cisco and Aruba wireless technology. Small to large scale corporate wireless networks, mobile networks, data center, LAN/WAN, VPN technology, lifecycle management, availability/uptime, ip routing, switching, trunking. • Day to day operations include planning, testing, lead/guide and work with a group of 25+ highly skilled network design and implementation engineers for best practice design and configuration. Training network engineers on new mobile wireless hardware and configurations, creating Plan of Record standards and procedures for use within network engineering teams, creating wireless architectural standards. Consulting with business stake holders for planning and design of networks, SME and point of contact for engineering teams for guidance, reviewing/recommending bandwidth considerations, implementation, configurations of cisco routers and switches, terminal servers, wireless controller design, installation and configuration of wireless Aruba/Cisco technology, network integration and migration, complete end to end testing of all network equipment and turn-over into production. • Design high availability scalable new technology networks or upgrading existing networks.
Network configuration design engineer, responsibilities include but not limited to design and implementation of corporate enterprise networks from the ground up. Small to very large scale corporate networks encompassing availability/uptime, WLAN, ip routing, switching, trunking and voice integration using layer 2 and layer 3 equipment on Cisco and Aruba HW/SW technology. • Day to day operations include network changes conforming to current Plan of Record standards and procedures for a large enterprise network. Network consulting for design of networks, bandwidth considerations, implementation, configuration of cisco routers and switches, terminal servers and WLAN installation and configuration, VoIP/QoS preparation and network integration, complete end to end testing of all network equipment and turn-over to production. Daily use of Microsoft Visio for design work. Proficient with carrier ATM configuration on Nortel ATM Platform ATM Passport 6440/6480/7480 design, configuration and implementation. • All aspects of WAN connectivity to LAN/WAN/MAN and carrier environment, i.e.data and VoIP config. of network. Working with all aspects of a heavily meshed MPLS, Metro Ethernet, Packet over Sonet and point to point network. • Very proficient in working with extremely large scale or smaller scale WAN networks. Day to day operations also include configuration and design of layer 3 Corp. Ent. and Alliance Business Partner LAN/WAN Networks using OSPF and BGP protocols, working with multiple circuit vendors for Metro-Ethernet, MPLS and point-to-point connectivity(Sprint, AT&T and Century Link) Extensive use with Cisco 6504, 6506, 6509, 4506,7507, 7513, 7204, 7206, 2651xm, 2821, 2851, 3845, routers and 2511, 2611 and 2811 Terminal server setup and configuration, also very proficient in Cisco IOS and catalyst set based switches including migration to IOS based switches. Designing world class high available new technology networks or upgrading existing networks.
Senior Systems and Design Engineer, working with global carrier group with Passport 7K and 15K to plan and design WAN and MAN networks for large US and European based companies and locations. • Day to day activities include providing network consulting, design and implementation support for global carrier contracts/customers. • Provisioning of DS1, DS3, OC-3, OC-12 circuits. • Maximizing uptime and continuously monitoring customer networks to make sure availability is at its highest possible levels and customer circuits meet existing needs. • Voice connectivity to PBX level 8 and level 9 dialing platforms, data connectivity to layer 3 routed network, frame-relay, point-to-point and sonet provisioning. Various classes of service provisioning due to carrier contracts at customer sites. • Full training received on Nortel Passport Multiplex switches 6480/7480/15000 Additional classes acquired Nortel Passport Operations and Maintenance, Passport on ATM, Passport on Frame-relay, Voice on Passport, UE 9000 training, Shasta 5000 DSLAM termination and CVX1800 remote access multiplexing box for the carrier.
Network Engineer at a large realty corporation designing customer specific networks to meet company standards and requirements. • Day to day operations include setting up of new frame relay data circuits for new offices, office moves, IP design & implementation, configuring Xyplex routers and Cisco routers, network switches CSU/DSU setup etc. • Responsibilities also include but not limited to implementation of new and existing file servers in an NT environment, from testing to production. • Installation and network design/diagram of new LAN's, WAN’s hubs, gateways, switches etc. Routed Protocols utilized in network are TCPIP, IPX/SPX. Routing Protocols utilized with technical proficiency OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, and RIP/RIP2 for router discovery, LMI/ANSI/Cisco. • Converting technology from 10 mbps half duplex to 100 mbps full duplex, Ethernet switches, fiber networks. • Backup and recovery of servers, MS mail servers, Exchange Servers, CCmail servers, Lotus Notes Domino Servers, Internet Information Servers, communication servers, Novell migration to NT Environment. Cabling and implementation of LANs and WANs. Heavy Network design and proficiency, multiple domains, Raid systems, TCP/IP/WINS, Domain Name Hosting servers (internal&external), WAN’s, LAN’s, vlan’s • Installation of new high speed frame relay networks throughout company network from 64K, 128K, 256K, T1,DS3 • Setup and design of corporate(VPN) virtual private network using MS PPTP, and third party solution software for ipsec tunneling and, terminal/metaframe farm with web interfaces. • Implementation and design of network and Internet dial-in servers company wide. Conversion of complete IPX/SPX network to TCP/IP network, 1200 nodes. Cisco routers:1600 series, 2500, 2600 series. Migration of 56 Novell 3.11/3.12 file servers to NT/Raid 5 networking environment company wide.
Providing support to Florida Department of Law Enforcement Network. Work with outside law enforcement agencies to support network engineering, maintenance and data recovery needs to help solve criminal investigations. Work with lead investigators to aid and help solve on-going crimes. Provide law Enforcement with the newest infrastructure technical aides needed to help prove criminal activity, Information recovery, Information restore etc. for investigation. • Responsibilities include the overseeing and implementation of new and existing file servers, from testing to production. • Installations of new LAN's and WAN's, IP design & implementation, • Cisco/Layer 3 router setup and configuration of high speed frame relay circuits and CSU/DSU setup. Protocols utilized are TCPIP, IPX/SPX, RIP/RIP2, LMI/ANSI. • Backup and recovery of servers, MS mail servers, Exchange Servers, Ccmail servers, Lotus Notes Domino Servers, Internet Information Servers, communication servers in multiple OS environments, Novell gateway installation, and migration to NT Environment. • Cabling for LAN’s and WAN’s, installation of smart switched networks from 10 to 100Mbs. Implementation and design of new networks along with data circuit design for routing and needs for remote site/facility connectivity. • New Technology Network design, TCP/IP/WINS, WAN’s, LAN’s, Raid 5. Upgrading existing data circuits. Installation of new high speed frame relay switched networks throughout company network from 64K, 128K, 256K, T1.
Providing support to the South Florida Investigative Support Center in Miramar, Florida. • Responsibilities include working to support US Customs, FBI, DEA, ATF and FDLE. Work with lead investigators to aid and help solve on-going crimes. Provide law Enforcement with technical aides needed to help solve crimes, Information recovery, Information restore etc. for criminal investigations. • Technical Configuration and setup LAN switching and WAN routing Xyplex, WellFleet, Cabletron routers using RIP, installation of file servers, Internet Information Servers, Exchange Servers, MS mail Servers, Ccmail Servers, backup and recovery setup, modem pooling servers, personal computer workstations along with attachment of peripheral devices all operating under a Windows NT and Novell environment. Teaching as well as development of software applications for personal computers. Local Area • Network and Wide Area Network cabling, troubleshooting, and communication including router setup and configuration. • Installation of new WAN routers for connectivity to other state and government agencies. • LAN and WAN design and installation for Miramar law enforcement building with 50 NT network file servers and 8 Novell servers. • Installed Microsoft Internet mail servers and gateways gaining connections to other LAN's and WAN’s throughout the state. • Designed dial-in network for entire state of Florida using CITRIX Winframe Servers.