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Ottawa, On, Ca

• Negotiate company acquisition• Provide and manage company operational funding• Create and develop corporate business plan• Manage and motivate staff to insure smooth company operations• Meet with customers to understand the technical requirements of their projects • Interview potential candidates to verify their ability to meet the project requirements • Meet with day-to-day field managers to insure appropriate deliverables are met • Develop IT solutions to provide company infrastructure • Develop business collateral to present a professional image for the company

Project: Re-locate Automated Voice Regression Lab Mar. 04 – Nov. 04• Documented existing lab including physical, logical, disparate systems configuration• Created and maintained equipment inventory including identifying and acquisition of all equipment used to replicate/de-risk the project• Supervised disconnect and packing, including creation of associated customs paperwork• Managed project deliverables and schedule• Provided technical direction and debugging assistance to re-connect and setup in Romania• The entire test automation series (roughly 500 test cases) was developed in TCL/Expect.• Skills Used: Autotest, TCL/Expect, SUN UNIX, Passport 7400, GN Nettest, ATM, Voice Networking, Ethernet, Frame Relay, TCP Dump, Nedit, Windows, Clarify, Customs and Logistics, Meridian Option 11, Sniffer Pro, Abacus traffic generator, radius, V.35, E1/E3, Domino, ETSI, POTS, QSIG, ISDN, BTDS, HTDS, TPT, CCS, CAS, FXO/FXS, Silk test, W&G sniffer, Red Hat 7.3, V.11, Xyplex terminal server, PORS

Project: GNPS Knowledge Management Jan 04 – Mar 04• Gathered Knowledge Management requirements from the product support department• Researched and recommended possible KM solutions• Gathered the Knowledge from various sources• Groomed the knowledge to remove duplicates and unnecessary data• Debugged technical issues with software tools

Project: Web Migration Nov 03 – Jan 04• Took ownership of project which was to migrate a complex web server that was serving a department of over 150 people• Determined requirements from technical, IS and user/business perspectives• Designed solution to meet several distinct communities of interest• Implemented the solution through the creation of several independent web sites running off a single server (including the division of data, and replication of key components as required)• Debugged a variety of scripts in a variety scripting languages

Project: Enhance Automated Voice Regression Lab Sep.03 – Nov.03 • Developed Enterprise Voice test automation to fill gaps in test coverage suggested by GNPS • Executed automated Enterprise Voice test regression series to de-risk the voice component of new Passport software loads• The entire test automation series (roughly 500 test cases) was developed in TCL/Expect.• Skills Used: Autotest, TCL/Expect, SUN UNIX, Passport 7400, GN Nettest, ATM, Voice Networking, Ethernet, Frame Relay, TCP Dump, Nedit, Windows, Clarify, Customs and Logistics, Meridian Option 11, Sniffer Pro, Abacus traffic generator, radius, V.35, E1/E3, Domino, ETSI, POTS, QSIG, ISDN, BTDS, HTDS, TPT, CCS, CAS, FXO/FXS, Silk test, W&G sniffer, Red Hat 7.3, V.11, Xyplex terminal server, PORS

Project: Develop 4400 Product Support Lab Jul.03–Sep.03• Researched lab requirements for new Passport 4400 support team including Clarify case research, and interviews with peers and existing support team.• Designed GNPS Passport 4400 Lab.• Researched and retrieved all available equipment (i.e. Passport 4K, 6K, PBX, etc) in order to meet new support team requirements.• Managed and participated in the installation of the equipment.• Skills Used: NORDX/CDT, Passport 4400/6400/7400, Nortel Option 11 PBX, DS1, DS3, Ethernet, Clarify, SUN UNIX, Norstar KSU, Meridian voicemail, Smartbits, Firebird, Visio,

Project: Shasta Automated Regression System Feb.03–Jul.03• Redeployed Shasta test automation from Billerica to Ottawa in a new sustaining role. Enabled the newly formed Shasta sustaining team to de-risk customer corrective content.• Cloned software and leveraged hardware to recreate test automation strategy• Obtained and setup required hardware including several Unix servers, several BSN’s, and variety of connection types• Obtained and setup a variety of Unix servers to support the project • Skills Used: Shasta, Java, SUN UNIX, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, HTML,

Project: Lab Automation Feb. 02 – Feb. 03• Created web based system of applications to automate a host of tasks in the product support lab written in TCL/Expect. Including: Graphical web based Resource Reservation System to manage resources and track usage (useful in equipment justification) Automatic backup/restore of equipment configuration files eliminating tedious human task Automated daily inventory (with web based search tool) to track equipment utilization and location. Skills Used: Perl, TCL/Expect, SUN UNIX, Passport 6K/7K/15K, HTML, SOAP, MySQL, Telnet, NFS, VB Script

Project: Patch Test Automation Feb. 01 – Feb. 02• Recreated automated regression test system (approximately 1500 test cases) written in TCL/Expect to test Passport patches prior to customer delivery.• Drove the project from inception into operation as Team Leader for the project.• The project deliverables have become an integral part of Nortel’s TL9000 quality commitment.• Sourced required hardware and software resources to meet project goals at no additional cost• Re-designed, and re-wrote software as needed to meet project goals (i.e. modified the automation to operate in a different environment, and to meet a patch paradigm). • Skills Used: ATM PNNI, Ethernet, OSPF, BGP, Frame Relay, UNIX, Shell Script, Smartbits, Adtech, Passport 7400/15000 (CAS), misc Cisco routers (2500, 3400, etc), IOS, ARP, TCP/IP, Telnet, SNMP, TCL/Expect, Perl, UNIX Admin, Spirent AX/4000 system, GN Nettest, NORDX/CDT, PTAS, Etherpeek, Timbuktu, MS IIS Web server,

Project: IPSec Verification Test Engineer Oct. 99 – Feb. 01• Team Leader for IPSec Verification Team; including defining and assigning, required tasks.• Designed and oversaw the building of the verification lab.• Wrote IPSec Alpha test plan, which included establishing overall test strategy as well as feature test coverage.• Represented the Verification Team in a variety of IPSec Program, and Design meetings.• Participated in execution of the IPSec Alpha Test Plan. This required the use of a variety of connection types (i.e. ATM, F/R) with a variety of test equipment/tools• Develop feature and performance test automation for regression testing• Skills Used: IPSEC, ATM PNNI, Ethernet, OSPF, BGP, Frame Relay, UNIX, Shell Script, Smartbits, Adtech, Passport 6400 (CAS), misc Cisco routers (2500, 3400, etc), HPOV, ARP, TCP/IP, Telnet, SNMP, RSA, DES, MD5, SSL, TCL/Expect, Contivity, Entrust, QOS, Perl

• Wrote an automated regression test series for OSPF running on Passport 6400 using TCL/Expect. Acquired and assembled required lab equipment for the ongoing use by the Continuous Verification team.• Wrote an automated regression test series for BGP Version 4 running on Passport 6400 using TCL/Expect. Acquired and assembled required lab equipment for the ongoing use by the Continuous Verification team.• Designed and built required infrastructure for live BGP feed distribution amongst a variety of test labs. • Designed lab, assembled lab, and executed entire Alpha plan for Enhanced ATM Statistics feature on Passport 6400.• Represented Verification department in meetings with Design concerning ATM Enhanced Stats.• Skills Used: Passport 6400, ATM, Frame Relay, OSPF, BGP, RIP, ATM MPOA, ATM PVC, ATM PNNI, ATM LANE, FDDI, Token Ring, 802.1D, TCL/TK, TCL/Expect, Sun UNIX, Ethernet 10/100/1000, Nedit, Bay Networks OS, Windows, BLN, Baystack,

• Managed project to achieve technical acceptance to OEM Cabletron equipment.• Managed Service Provider Solution Project that used Ethernet switching, 802.1Q VLANs and ATM to create a service on demand solution for an international service provider.• Managed Voice over IP project to pilot VOIP technology in Cabletron’s internal network.• Managed VPN Solution Evaluation Project to compare and evaluate a variety of VPN solutions prior to acquisition by Cabletron• Managed Hospitality Solution Project to develop a high speed, network/internet access solution for deployment in hotels and Smart Buildings.• Managed WAN Router Certification project to obtain AT&T’s approval to deploy Cabletron routing solutions within the Worldnet network.• Managed Office-In-A-Box project to integrate Cabletron LAN switching products with Nortel’s voice products.• Skills Used: misc VOIP solutions, IPSEC VPN, MS Project, International Shipping/Customs, Passport 6000, Ethernet UTP, Cabletron family hubs/switches/routers/DSLAMs, Cisco hubs/switches/routers, IOS, FDDI, Token Ring, Frame Relay, 802.1d, 802.1ab, 802.11, Novell, TCP/IP, telnet, ftp, nfs, ATM, MPOA, SDLC, HDLC, RIP, OSPF, BGP, L2TP, ADSL, VOIP, IPSEC, misc firewalls, Smartbits, Zietnet family of ATM switches, Fore ATM switches, Diamond Lane DSLAM, Norstar KSU, Bay family of routers/switches (i.e. BLN, Accellar), Dec RoamAbout, Flowpoint CPE routers, TCPDump, Sniffer Pro

• Worked closely with the customer engineering to insure they were aware of any and all technical updates on both new and existing equipment.• Assisted Network Engineering with technical acceptance testing for any new product.• Reviewed Nortel’s internal network designs for accuracy and efficiency.• Provided troubleshooting assistance to diagnose Cabletron related networking problems.• Evaluated and presented new technology to the Nortel for internal deployment.• Installed and configured the new networking hardware (Ethernet, FDDI and ATM).• Trained Nortel technical staff on the use of Cabletron networking hardware and software.• Skills Used: Ethernet UTP, Cabletron family hubs/switches/routers/DSLAMs, Cisco hubs/switches/routers, IOS, FDDI, Token Ring, Frame Relay, 802.1d, 802.1ab, 802.11, Novell, TCP/IP, telnet, ftp, nfs, ATM, MPOA, SDLC, HDLC, RIP, OSPF, BGP, L2TP, ADSL, VOIP, IPSEC, misc firewalls, Smartbits, Zietnet family of ATM switches, Fore ATM switches, Diamond Lane DSLAM, Norstar KSU, Bay family of routers/switches (i.e. BLN, Accellar), Dec RoamAbout, Flowpoint CPE routers, SmartSwitch 6000, Securefast, Spectrum Enterprise Manager, Spectrum Element Manager

• Design customer solutions using Simware products• Responsible for project management.• Created project documentation that included Functional and Design Specifications.• Skills Used: MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, Visual Basic (VB), MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes

• Presented Simware emulations and automation solutions to potential customers.• Worked with the customers throughout evaluation cycle to insure positive impressions.• Customized TCP/IP implementations to work in a variety of environments.• Developed programs to automate business practices (logon, application operation, etc.).• Skills Used: SimPC, Sim3278, IBM 3270, IBM 3274, X.25, misc dial-up modems, A2B, Rexxware, Salvo, Advantage, VM, VTAM, MVS, CICS, JCL, UNIX, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS (mainframe DOS), MS-Windows, MAC, Banyan Vines, Novell, MS Networking, MS Excel, MS Word, ISDN, Token Ring, Ethernet, SNA, SDLC, TCP/IP, Telnet, FTP, NFS, Advantage, IBM Profs/OV, Ping, ARP, SLIP, PPP, Rexx, C

• Configured whatever communication equipment was required (i.e. Gandalf Data Switches, Nortel Voice Switches, Thicknet Ethernet with vampire taps and Thinnet Coax)• Installed and maintained the cable plants for multiple buildings using BIX • Monitored and maintained the corporate WAN throughout North America.• Co-ordinated and performed all the communications aspects of all departmental moves (i.e. plan wiring requirements, scheduling, removal and installation of cabling, reprogramming affected equipment, etc.).• Skills Used: Gandalf PAX 2000, Starmaster, Nortel SL1 PBX, NORDX/CDT, UTP, Ethernet (coax), HP3000, DEC Vax, DG, misc terminals (i.e. VT100 etc.), AS400,