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Annapolis, Md, Us

United States

* Develop and adapt new and existing Nokia solutions into competitive, unique solutions for US Federal customers.• Research and develop new VAR/System Integrator partners with focus on new and existing Nokia product offerings that benefit the US Federal market including Power Utilities (ex: WAPA), Service Providers (ex: DISA), Base modernization (ex: USAF, NASA, JSP).• Partner with business development leads to qualify new opportunities, leverage existing Nokia Federal- branded… Show more * Develop and adapt new and existing Nokia solutions into competitive, unique solutions for US Federal customers.• Research and develop new VAR/System Integrator partners with focus on new and existing Nokia product offerings that benefit the US Federal market including Power Utilities (ex: WAPA), Service Providers (ex: DISA), Base modernization (ex: USAF, NASA, JSP).• Partner with business development leads to qualify new opportunities, leverage existing Nokia Federal- branded solutions while evaluating development of new solutions.• Assist Nokia Federal marketing for white paper development, conferences, strategic focus, and market outreach (ex: 5G Summit, TDM to IP Successes)• Performed all outreach, planning, and logistics for US Federal CIO Mobility conference at Nokia in Dallas.• Serve as DoD/IC network and security SME to remove roadblocks to product/solution certificationand adoption (ex: CSfC)• Source and share competitive knowledge with customers and NFS sales team.• Work with partners and customers to gather competitive intelligence for use in Nokia marketingcampaigns.• Evaluate government RFI/RFPs for potential fit with Nokia IP/5G solutions.• Promote Nokia products and solutions using LinkedIn and other media.• Provide pre-sales and post-sales support to Federal CIV, DOD and IC agency customers. Show less

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales support to DISA with focus on Software Defined Network (SDN) technologies including NetConf, Yang, MPLS TE and VPN provisioning with focus on Cisco IOS-XR, ASR 9000, Nexus 7000, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Cisco’s automation portfolio.• Support DISA’s new technology initiatives/legacy technology transition programs including: o Circuit emulation/transition through use of ATM pseudowireso Type-1 Crypto augmentation by leveraging… Show more • Provide pre-sales and post-sales support to DISA with focus on Software Defined Network (SDN) technologies including NetConf, Yang, MPLS TE and VPN provisioning with focus on Cisco IOS-XR, ASR 9000, Nexus 7000, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Cisco’s automation portfolio.• Support DISA’s new technology initiatives/legacy technology transition programs including: o Circuit emulation/transition through use of ATM pseudowireso Type-1 Crypto augmentation by leveraging the CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) with the MSC (Multisite Capability) package to utilize native 100G MacSec, and optical encryption. o Optimize existing transport circuit utilization while reducing number of new circuits required by leveraging MPLS Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE) through WAE (WAN Automation Engine).o Enable rapid SATCOM modem deployment with reduced network management overhead and fewer device enclaves while maintaining security separation.o Provide architectural guidance for Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) integration with existing access points, while extending multivendor symmetrical traffic steering solutions.o Assist DISA’s Cloud Service Provider (CSP) architecture to securely enable rapid cloud adoption.o Work closely with DISA network architect and Cisco product management to identify solutions to meet the needs of NFV and SDN pilot programs. Show less

Annapolis Junction, Md

• Evaluate and design requirements for Next Generation security architecture at IC agency boundaries.• Member of internal IPv6 working group to evaluate agency readiness and capabilities for IPv6. service provider techniques, industry best practices, and network vendor neutrality to create solutions that improve resiliency, simplify existing overlay networks, and leverage unused features in products including government grade encryption (i.e. TACLANE).• In customer lab, recreate… Show more • Evaluate and design requirements for Next Generation security architecture at IC agency boundaries.• Member of internal IPv6 working group to evaluate agency readiness and capabilities for IPv6. service provider techniques, industry best practices, and network vendor neutrality to create solutions that improve resiliency, simplify existing overlay networks, and leverage unused features in products including government grade encryption (i.e. TACLANE).• In customer lab, recreate production WAN network (9k, MX) utilizing Spirent in order to test, evaluate, architect, and integrate MPLS Traffic Engineering architecture into existing network.• Test and evaluate MPLS Traffic Engineering, Modeling (WANDL, Cariden, Oracle), and Provisioning suites.• Educate IC customer on MPLS benefits and gather use cases in order to develop and promote corporate MPLS Use Policy.• Research, test, and evaluate disruptive trends in the networking space to include Software Defined Networking (SDN), vendors, and service provider community directions.• Member of SDN pilot team evaluating existing requirements and features against SDN vendor software and hardware products • Evaluate and design requirements for Next Generation security architecture • Member of internal IPv6 working group to evaluate IC agency readiness and capabilities for IPv6. Show less

Alexandria, Virginia

• Evaluate and design requirements for worldwide secure wireless network to support the Navy’s Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI).• Define requirements for Navy-wide CNIC secure-wireless network.• Design, document and implement OOB (out of band) and COOP (continuity of operations) network to provide additional redundancy and troubleshooting capabilities for existing worldwide network.• Mentor junior engineers in MPLS Service Provider best practices.• Evaluate, test, recommend… Show more • Evaluate and design requirements for worldwide secure wireless network to support the Navy’s Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI).• Define requirements for Navy-wide CNIC secure-wireless network.• Design, document and implement OOB (out of band) and COOP (continuity of operations) network to provide additional redundancy and troubleshooting capabilities for existing worldwide network.• Mentor junior engineers in MPLS Service Provider best practices.• Evaluate, test, recommend, document, and implement MPLS over GRE (over MPLS) network design to extend existing capabilities.• Design and implement Ethernet over Sonet/SDH solution utilizing RAD Sonet transport• Research and evaluate 802.1x/NAC approach to improve security while decreasing provisioning time for static endpoints. Show less

Columbia, Maryland

• Lead Systems Engineer assigned to XO Communications account team, specializing in Routing and Switching.• Worked closely with sales partner to increase account revenue from approximately $4M to $50M in FY08 through strategic wins of key franchises including core and edge routing (CRS-1/IOS-XR).• Worked with relevant business unit and end customer to evaluate, test, and close key optical transition from legacy ONS 15454 to new Cisco Carrier Packet Transport (CPT) product which… Show more • Lead Systems Engineer assigned to XO Communications account team, specializing in Routing and Switching.• Worked closely with sales partner to increase account revenue from approximately $4M to $50M in FY08 through strategic wins of key franchises including core and edge routing (CRS-1/IOS-XR).• Worked with relevant business unit and end customer to evaluate, test, and close key optical transition from legacy ONS 15454 to new Cisco Carrier Packet Transport (CPT) product which transports Ethernet and Sonet/SDH over MPLS Transport Profile (MPLS-TP) pseudowires, thereby integrating packet and optical networks.• Built relationship with key stakeholders in Business Units, Competitive Team, TMEs, CSEs, and DSEs within Cisco Systems, Inc.• Technical lead on multiyear, multimillion dollar RFPs and RFIs, including initial selection criteria, testing phase, product negotiation, and procurement/deployment phases.• Member of IP Asset Team providing and disseminating competitive analysis feedback, guidance, and requirements to peers and senior management. Show less

Annapolis Junction, Md

• Technical focused SE providing pre-sales and post-sales support on Juniper Routing and Security product lines.• Attends DoD technology trade shows to represent Juniper.• Educates customers on the merits on MPLS, Traffic Engineering, and VPNs• Worked with DISA on Phase II of Internet Screening Router (ISR) solution.• Developed solution to scale Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) products beyond 1Gbps.• Designed and configured IPv6 connectivity hosting for IPv6… Show more • Technical focused SE providing pre-sales and post-sales support on Juniper Routing and Security product lines.• Attends DoD technology trade shows to represent Juniper.• Educates customers on the merits on MPLS, Traffic Engineering, and VPNs• Worked with DISA on Phase II of Internet Screening Router (ISR) solution.• Developed solution to scale Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) products beyond 1Gbps.• Designed and configured IPv6 connectivity hosting for IPv6 Summit• Develops technical solutions in response to RFPs for U.S. Army and other military divisions.• Produces and instructs customer specific training on Juniper products.• Works closely with Army certification lab to get Juniper products certified for purchase and use.• Develops relationships with customers, partners, and complimentary vendors. Show less

Annapolis, Md

• Manages group of 10 direct and indirect reports in network, security and systems engineering on multiple projects, including network design, new corporate products,security vulnerability and risk assessment and implementation of new customers from start to finish.• Completed installation and turn-up of two geographically dispersed datacenters from the ground-up with network, security, and all supporting systems within 30 days to meet corporate deadline for service provider class… Show more • Manages group of 10 direct and indirect reports in network, security and systems engineering on multiple projects, including network design, new corporate products,security vulnerability and risk assessment and implementation of new customers from start to finish.• Completed installation and turn-up of two geographically dispersed datacenters from the ground-up with network, security, and all supporting systems within 30 days to meet corporate deadline for service provider class COOP/Disaster Recovery service.• Researched, evaluated and negotiated with CLEC to install physically diverse fiber route into datacenter to eliminate dependence on a single ILEC. This allowed company to provide a world class 99.999% availability for service uptime in case of a single LEC failure. • Successfully petitioned ARIN (American Registry of Internet Numbers) to award Evergreen provider independent CIDR blocks and multiple AS numbers (ASNs) to provide the necessary network design scalability and flexibility for growth.• Designed fast and efficient BGP routing policy on multihomed network to provide best route to customers while considering fixed and burstable bandwidth costs and renegotiating bandwidth contracts as needed.• Negotiated directly with multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, MCI, Checkpoint and others) to achieve over 40% cost savings for hardware and software, training and transit ISP services.• Designed and implemented high availability Cisco IPSec interdatacenter VPN that is resilient to ISP/BGP flaps, misconfigurations, and outages.• Created internal policy of peer review to ensure consistent quality produced from network and security engineering staff.• Built scalable heterogeneous network utilizing hardware and software from Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, Radware, RSA, Sun, Microsoft. Show less

Laurel, Md

• Performed BGP policy analysis and tuning• Developed MPLS 2547 VPN design to create secure, shared private network for multiplecustomers while eliminating costs by utilizing existing equipment.• Proposed Sonet APS working/protect circuit design for OC-12s for increased availability.• Authored several white papers on new technology and how it can benefit Digex and itscustomers.

Annapolis, Md

• Implemented, maintained, planned, and upgraded highly redundant, global, diverse and scalable network offering to suit USi’s customer needs.• Designed best practice firewall procedures for integration into USi network.• Approved network changes submitted to the Change Control Board that would potentially affect client Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and spearheaded the current in-house training program for mid and senior level engineers.• Evaluated and developed architecture for… Show more • Implemented, maintained, planned, and upgraded highly redundant, global, diverse and scalable network offering to suit USi’s customer needs.• Designed best practice firewall procedures for integration into USi network.• Approved network changes submitted to the Change Control Board that would potentially affect client Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and spearheaded the current in-house training program for mid and senior level engineers.• Evaluated and developed architecture for rollout of Layer 4-7 load balancing solutions to suit customers needs.• Provide onsite and remote consulting services for potential client wins and to existing USi clients for customer retention.• Established new vendor relationships for value added comparisons.• Evaluation of new technologies (L4-L7 switching, High Availability VPNs, MPLS,Juniper routers, etc.) to provide future value added services.• Worked with product management group to define and produce private network offeringproduct guide to assist sales staff in product awareness.• Tier 3 support for all networking issues on global Cisco Powered Network• Designed and deployed new data centers, remote POPs in Europe and the United States.• Performed BGP carrier and policy analysis to provide optimal routing and performance.• Produced network integration standards to increase repeatability and reduce downtime.• Provide performance analysis and capacity planning of all network components toidentify areas for upgrade and improvement.• Provide disaster recovery analysis and solutions for USi network to achieve maximumuptime.• Provide after hours support and troubleshooting of heterogeneous components (firewall,NT, Linux, Unix) to Operations and other groups.• Worked with internal OSS group to ensure proper monitoring and event correlation ofUSi global network. Show less

Morristown, Nj

• Responsible for all local and remote network and server issues on 2600 node campus area network (CAN).• Responsible for migrating from multi-topology network (Token Ring, Ethernet, FDDI) to Switched Fast-Etherchannel multiprotocol (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX) VLAN network utilizing Cisco Catalyst equipment.• Managed site IP address space and Unix-based DNS servers.• Performed network traffic analysis, segmentation, and troubleshooting to isolatenetwork faults to improve network… Show more • Responsible for all local and remote network and server issues on 2600 node campus area network (CAN).• Responsible for migrating from multi-topology network (Token Ring, Ethernet, FDDI) to Switched Fast-Etherchannel multiprotocol (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX) VLAN network utilizing Cisco Catalyst equipment.• Managed site IP address space and Unix-based DNS servers.• Performed network traffic analysis, segmentation, and troubleshooting to isolatenetwork faults to improve network performance.• Evaluated, tested, and implemented network monitoring and management tools toensure reliability and identify potential network problems.• Performed and maintained accurate network documentation from server farm towiring closet.• Identified potential and existing problems, and provided procedure for problemresolution to upper management for approval.• Planned, coordinated, and organized monthly network outages following properchange control procedures.• Provided project direction and coordination of other engineers.• Provided a site solution for remote access utilizing Cisco AS5300s.• Provided training and documentation for internal Helpdesk and Desktop support staff to improve customer satisfaction. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Responsibility for supervising six engineers in a 700-user heterogeneous network environment.• Designed and developed prototype NDS and volume migration plan to help fulfill future demand.• Monitored Help Desk activities to help ensure customer satisfaction.• Installed, maintained, and upgraded existing network, servers, and infrastructure to meetongoing demand.

Towson, Md

• Responsible for day to day network operations and help desk support for in a 1200-user manufacturing site environment.• Developed and implemented controlled PC desktop image for use in manufacturing operations.• Supporting role in recommending and implementing network upgrades based on current and future user demands.