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Dunn, Nc, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

*Everything from my Service Provider R&S G6 role.Team Leadership- Onboarded new team members, ensuring they were familiar with the relevant customer network designs.-- Performed KT sessions.-- Assisted with access to internal tools.- Developed internal documentation to assist with onboarding and engineer technical ramp-up.- Served as Product Owner, responsible for leading Product Backlog Reviews and ensuring tasks aligned with customer priorities.Network Consulting- Attended meetings with planning and design teams with internal and external stakeholders.- Performed lab validation of solutions to meet customer requirements (as needed).- Performed network migrations, generating over $100k in revenue.- Led the team in network configuration compliance activities to ensure device standardization.- Developed and delivered bootcamp trainings that generated $80k in revenue.Dev Ops- Maintained, improved, and created internal automation tools using Python to align with business needs.- Worked with internal dev teams to help develop automation solutions.- Developed Python automation used to deliver over $500k in services.- CX Catalog Champion Winner.-- Published automation assets for internal consumption to help deliver services.- Led the team with the device auditing services that secured $660k in revenue.Migration Services- Led network migrations for customers.-- Gathered required information from customers.-- Developed post-migration configurations based on device roles.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Service Provider Network Migrations- Gather and validate information from customers regarding their network, including current state and desired state. Identify potential risks and provide mitigation plans.- Create MOPs and validate steps in the lab- Lead network migrations during maintenance windows (direct on-site techs, perform configuration execution, troubleshoot issues as they arise)- Work on IOS-XR devices (NCS540, NCS5500, ASR9K, etc.) to implement BGP LU, EVPN, and Segment Routing MPLS.- Perform KT sessions with team members to explain the topology and migration plans.Dev Ops- Develop and maintain python automation used for work processes based on device configs. This resulted in saving approximately 450 engineer hours (roughly $20k).- Use APIs to pull configs from network equipment.- Use libraries to parse production configs and develop new configs that incorporate desired changes.- Use GitHub and GitLab to collaborate on projects with team members where version control is required.- Worked in an Agile (Scrum & Kanban) environment.Business Critical Services:- Hardware EoX Reports (LDoS, EoSWM, EoVSS, etc.)-- Recommend potential replacement models for LDoS devices.- Software Infrastructure Analysis Reports (Software tracks)- PSIRT Reports (Impact analysis and resolution steps)Develop Proof of Concept lab:- Multi-AS network integration- Segment Routing (ISIS-based, SRGB, TI-LFA, ECMP, PCE & PCC, Colors & Policies, TE-Based & IGP-Based Policies, Explicit path Policies)- MP-BGP (BGP-LU, Inter-AS Option C, VRFs and vpnv4/vpnv6 for L3VPN, L2VPN for EVPN VPWS, Route Reflectors)- MPLS OAM for SR LSP verification- EVPN E-Line & E-LANStudies:- Segment Routing & Traditional MPLS- BGP (iBGP, eBGP, Route Reflectors, Option C for Inter-AS MPLS)- IGPs (OSPF & ISIS)- EVPN (EVI for L2VPN VPWS)- Multicast (IGMP, PIM, ASM & SSM)

San Jose, Ca, Us

*Everything from my Collab G4 role.Migration Services- Developed a Python script to parse Avaya PBX dumps and convert them to Cisco BAT files.- Developed a Python script to parse Nortel PBX dumps and convert them to Cisco BAT files.- Delivered several phone system migrations for customers in the Health sector, resulting in more than $100k of revenue.Other- Developed CCNP Collaboration Core exam questions.

San Jose, Ca, Us

- Work with Q&S Champions in Mexico City to perform internal audits of team members and provide feedback.- Developed training material (PPT & Videos covering 13+ topics).- Learn about different industry standards and audit content including ISO 9001, TL 9000, ISO 27001, and JD Power.- Attend monthly Q&S Meetings with the Mexico City Q&S Champions.- Attend monthly Q&S Meetings with the global CX Q&S Champion Network.- Attend overall audit result meetings with managers and other Q&S Champions.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Collaboration Optimization- Review PSIRTs affecting VGs; Provide recommendations.- Review Cisco Configuration Best Practice violations affecting VGs; Provide recommendations.- Review VGs for LDoS or EoX; Provide recommendations.Network Assessments- Perform CUCM and Unity Configuration audits to identify configurations not aligned to Cisco Best Practice.- Perform Proactive Software Recommendation Reports for customer's device models. This included providing the recommended OS and ROMMON per model based on use case.- Perform Media Network Readiness Assessments (MNRA) to provide a detailed analysis of the foundation network for Telepresence solutions.- Perform Network Path Assessments (NPA) to provide a detailed analysis of Latency, Jitter, Packet Loss, and MOS Scores between Data Centers and Remote Sites.- Develop and present network assessment documentation to Cisco stakeholders for internal review, and to customers for document acceptance,Cutover and Migration Support- Maintain scripts to parse Avaya and Nortel PBX dumps and convert the logic into the CUCM equivalent.- Develop CUCM BAT sheets in Excel to populate CUCM servers with end-point configurations.- Perform phone placement activities for site cutovers.- Provide white glove Day 1 & Day 2 support on site for cutovers.- Provide remote technical support during cutovers.- Perform specific device feature testing based on various test cases determined by customers. This included IX5000, WebEx Desk Pro, DX80, EX90, and MX300 series Telepresence units, and 8851 model IP phones.Other- Attend weekly update calls with Cisco stakeholders and customers.- Deployed and maintained a Cisco UCS server running ESXi to create various lab scenarios involving Cisco Collaboration products such as: CUCM, Unity, CUBE, CIPC, and VGs.- Help team members get access to the lab via vCenter and help provide them with IP info for their VMs.

Prattsburg, New York, Us

- Lead Engineer tasked with configuring and deploying Ribbon's Kandy Business Solutions UC Platform to customers.--- Develop internal training material for configuring and deploying phone systems for customers.- Lead the initial installation and configuration of Kandy Business Service for Empire Access and customers.- Hosted Phone Systems--- Perform onsite surveys to establish customer needs.--- Create detailed Visio drawings of existing and new equipment to be installed. This includes floorplans and rack elevation drawings.--- Configure and Install equipment needed to satisfy the customer needs while maintaining the highest level of customer service.--- Configured systems for Hospitals, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and other emergency services as well as high call volume businesses.--- Provide on site training for end users and make any required changes as needed (name changes, speed dials, etc.)--- Configured: Auto Attendants, Speed Dials, BLF, and Customer Specific Macros.- Configure Adtran and Ubiquiti Switches as well as Adtran Routers for Hosted Phone Systems.- Develop and Maintain accurate and detailed Physical and Logical network topologies.- Open and close support cases with various vendors to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner.- Configured, modified, and resolved issues on the Calix E7 Series chassis. Configured ONTs using GPON and Active Ethernet technologies.

Prattsburg, New York, Us

- Troubleshoot HSI, SIP, and IPTV issues for customers.- Helped in the migration of legacy ASI video feeds into IP to provide quality IPTV to customers.- Open and close support cases with various vendors to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner.- Effectively utilized Mapcom M4 software to accurately record the physical network topology.- Configured, modified, and resolved issues on the Calix E7 Series chassis. Configured ONTs using GPON and Active Ethernet technologies.

Alfred, Ny, Us

- Created and developed a positive living environment designed to link community, faculty, and residents, often resolving conflict.- Promoted academic excellence, addressed student needs, and encouraged involvement among residents in a way that supported the mission of Alfred State College and the Department of Housing and Residence Life.- Promoted the interaction and construction of social networks between community and residents.- Marketed and developed student centered hall programs to promote social, education, diversity, health, emotional, understanding and growth.- Assisted in the selection, evaluation and training of incoming RA’s.- Communicated, corresponded & collaborated with on and off-campus offices such as counseling, student activities, campus security, maintenance, etc.- Implemented and enforced all Alfred State College and Housing policies.- Collaborated with orientation staff on freshman opening week activities.- Budgeted and allocated money used for residence hall/floor events.

- I ran a small business doing gig tech jobs primarily in the summer and winter while I was on break from college.- Fixed cracked screens (smartphones, laptops, tablets).- Performed computer cleanup and refresh activities.- Upgraded hard drives from HDD to SSD.- Installed home sound systems.

- Handled inbound-calls regarding PC issues with end users and administered service tickets to appropriate IT staff based on expertise and administrative privileges.- Administered the Active Directory Users and Computers in order to manage user accounts and privileges.- Configured settings and policies within SCCM to push software, patches, configurations, and updates to machines.- Increased productivity by developing and maintaining a program that would automatically install custom software to machines after they were imaged and placed on the network.- Developed multiple production databases using Microsoft Access for Quality Assurance and Employee Productivity Tracking.- Tasked with troubleshooting issues with Xerox MFPs and Fujitsu scanners.- Performed maintenance on Cisco routers and switches throughout the network.- Developed accurate physical and logical network topologies for the backbone of the network.

Marlborough, Massachusetts, Us

- Composed and proposed a SOW to improve the current network scheme and increase network traffic efficiency. - Administered a team of computer technicians by delegating jobs to ensure that upgrading the network with the new hardware would be accomplished by the scheduled deadline.- Created custom Cat5 straight-through ethernet cables and wired them to the corresponding computers in the building.

Corning, Ny, Us

I was given the opportunity to intern with Corning Credit Union while I was taking Cisco Networking at BOCES during my junior year of high school. I was able to work with other students from my course while at CCU as a Teller. During the internship, I worked with members of staff to provide a professional transaction experience for members. During my training, I learned the differences between credit unions and banks. I also learned how to interact with members in a manner that provided them with a great experience while following company policy and procedure. This experience helped me develop an understanding of security policy and procedure. This knowledge is very useful in maintaining a safe and secure environment for members.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Technology Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Network Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications

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