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Germany

Stuttgart Area, Germany

- Maintain existing customer networks by performing regular maintenance and upgrades- Design, implement and test small to large scale networks for various commercial and government customers- Provides 3rd level network support as well as design new networks and projects to meet customer needs. Experience troubleshooting and designing networks using protocols such as BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP on a nationwide network.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Melbourne, Florida Area

Melbourne, Florida Area

- Maintain existing customer networks by performing regular maintenance and upgrades- Design, implement and test small to large scale networks for various commercial and government customers- Provides 3rd level network support as well as design new networks and projects to meet customer needs. Experience troubleshooting and designing networks using protocols such as BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP on a nationwide network.

Melbourne, Florida Area

Melbourne, Florida Area

Hagerstown, Md

Maintained, installed, and administered 390+ network routers, switches, controllers, and access points over three geographical locations spanning over 150 miles. Responsible for networks at three facilities including the 1.5 million-square-foot main facility, providing services for over 2,000 users. Configured and deployed multilayer switches, autonomous access points, and lightweight access points into operational production LAN/WAN environment. Identified failing processes and performance gaps for continuous improvement and implementation of effective remedies and solutions. Worked with local and global resources to resolve complex technical issues related to network anomalies.

Supervised two subordinates with in a support work center; responsible for the installation, maintenance, and administration of 248 WAN/LAN devices comprised of: routers, multi-layer switches, switches, virtual networks, Voice over Internet Protocol and cryptographic equipment for over 8,200 de-centralized personnel. Training and technical expertise provided during the installation, configuration, monitoring and maintenance of Schriever Air Force Bases 10 million dollar network spanning 43 buildings. Identifies failing processes and performance gaps for continuous improvement and implementation of effective remedies and solutions. Resolves complex technical issues related to network anomalies. Key ContributionsOversaw and managed 410 trouble tickets in 12 months. Ensured requirements were completed in a quality, timely and efficient manner. Communicated with end-users to ensure satisfaction.Deployed encryptor management software and configured over 100 crypto devices establishing real-time monitoring for secure network.Planned and coordinated re-IP of base secure network, freeing 2 class-C networks for use.Led in optimization of unclassified network. Secured 29 million dollars in assets from cyber threats.

Supervised six subordinates within work center; Ensured sustainment of Wide and Local Area Network; providing 24-hour support to more than 5,000 users spanning across multiple organizations. Installed and maintained switches, routers, virtual networks, Voice over IP and encryption devices in support of multiple organizations. Isolated and streamlined network faults. Ensured Time Compliance Technical Orders were implemented to prevent and reduce security vulnerabilities. Performed preventative maintenance on network devices as well as monitored and configured equipment utilizing network configuration software. Deployed and maintained tactical communications equipment. Key ContributionsCoordinated network core/distribution layer upgrade; installed 140 fiber strands and configured 7 Cisco 6509 multilayer switches. Upgraded links from 1 GB to dual ether-channeled 10 GB.Engineered data jack/port security solution for 207 Cisco devices; secured 7,300 data ports without service interruption—eradicated base wide network vulnerability with minimal customer impact.Rectified network outage affecting 14 buildings by identifying and replacing a defective Cisco 6509 supervisor card. Restored network resources to 6 base agencies.Led four member network control center subfloor replacement project; fabricated/rerouted over 100 data cables minimizing network downtime.Installed and maintained wing temporary tax center network; activated 35 jacks enabling completion of 575 tax returns.Maintained, inventoried, and inspected 2.5 million dollars in tactical communications equipment.

Bachelors Of Applied, Information Sciences And Technology

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