Nigel Bowden Email & Phone Number

• I founded Bowden Networks Ltd to primarily provide Wi-Fi network design, deployment and support services. This includes the creation of high-level design, low-level design and acceptance testing documentation for a.
• Cisco wireless controllers (including Cisco 2500, 5500, 7500, 8500 series controllers)
• Cisco wireless access points (including Cisco 3800, 2800, 3700, 2700, 1700, 3600, 2600, 1600, 700 series access points)
• Cisco Mobility Services Engines (MSE) for WIPS and Location Services
• Cisco wireless management platforms (including WCS, NCS, Prime Infrastructure)
• Cisco security platforms: Integrated Services Engines (ISE), Cisco Access Control Server (ACS)Related Skills & Knowledge:

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

• I was engaged as a network engineer on a large pharmaceutical company network infrastructure project, providing a variety of support services on the OT network of manufacturing sites including Cisco switch & wireless.
• Cisco wireless controllers: Cisco 5500, 3500 series controllers
• Cisco wireless access points: 3700, 3800 series access points
• Cisco 9500, 9300 switches
• Infoblox

London, England, United Kingdom

• Worked with the Head of Network Innovation exploring options for improving domestic and business wireless solutions.
• Conducted research into use of Wi-Fi spectrum by residential and business customers, together with creation of reports of findings
• Reviewed existing domestic Wi-Fi design standard and created various strategy and design papers for suggested improvements to services.

Croydon, United Kingdom

• I was engaged as a Wi-Fi Architect and reported to the Head of Network Engineering, working autonomously within a team of 8 Project Managers, Network Engineers and Solutions Architects, delivering a UK wide Cisco.
• Provided design, planning, deployment and troubleshooting for the smarter working programme, delivering mobile and flexible working for Home Office employees across the UK.
• Engaged and collaborated with cross-functional teams in other technology areas to ensure successful integration with other IT infrastructure systems.
• Created and issued high-level design, low-level design, engineering build and change request documents.
• Provided 3rd line support activities for Home Office support staff.Wireless Equipment & Technology:
• Cisco wireless controllers: Cisco 5500, 8500 series controllers

Hampshire

• I was engaged as a Senior Wireless Engineer and reported to the Programme Manager, supporting 2 projects for a wireless rollout for a leading financial institution, including infrastructure upgrade and a global Cisco.
• Migrated numerous UK locations to Cisco 802.11ac access points, together with wireless controllers and software upgrades.
• Upgraded existing Cisco Prime Infrastructure/MSE platform to a multi-site solution.
• Created high level and low-level design documentation for various work-streams.
• Produced detailed wireless RF design guide and performed QA activities from survey documentation produced by third-party organizations.Wireless Equipment & Technology:
• Cisco wireless controllers: Cisco 5500 series controllers

Northhampton

• I was employed as a Senior Wireless Engineer and reported to the Technical Director, acting as the Technical Design Authority for wireless architecture and implementation across a range of sectors, including.
• Worked closely with the Convergis Technical Director, assisting with proposals and tender responses, together with providing technical support at customer meetings.
• Mentored a group of Junior Engineers to assist with attaining of CWTS wireless certification.Wireless Equipment & Technology:
• Cisco, AirTight, Aerohive, Meraki, Fortinet and Xirrus
• Cisco wireless controllers: Cisco 2500, 4400, 5500 series controllers
• Cisco wireless access points: Cisco 3700, 2700, 1700, 3600, 2600, 1600, 700 series access points

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

I was employed as a Senior Project Specialist to design and implement Cisco Wireless solutions.

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

I provided consultancy and deployment services within 3 technology areas: - Cisco Wireless solutions - Cisco WAAS solutions - Cisco network management (CiscoWorks LMS, HUM)