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Houston, Texas, Us

Job duties include: Change Control, Project Engineering, Technical Documentation, Network Management & BudgetCollaborate with others within the Infrastructure Team as well as the Application Support teams on design and strategy Deploying Fortigate/Extreme to replace old Cisco Meraki/Ubiquiti equipmentAutomated DHCP Pool creation via script using Jenkins InterfaceWorked out cookie cutter config using BGP/AS prepending for the deployment of 30+ sites with SD-WAN utilizing Fortinet technologiesSetup command and control network for CNC machine operations networkSoftware maintenance of Fortinet, Extreme, Ubiquiti firmwareSetup Disaster Recovery site backup firewall using VMware Cloud DirectorInstalled and configured Solarwinds Orion NPMVendor coordination for technical support and RMAOversight and Management of Field TechniciansTechnologies include: Cisco Meraki, 3560, Fortinet 60F, 40F, 101F, 601E, Fortimanager, Extreme Cloud IQ Site Engine (Formerly XMC), 435, 440, 450, 460,, AP410C Extreme Cloud IQ, VMware Cloud Director (11:11 Systems), Solarwinds Orion, ManageEngine OpManager, Endpoint Central, ServiceDesk Plus

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Job duties include: Change Control, Project Engineering, technical documentation, systems & network managementDeployed 12 PA-220’s for remote internet for TTS business unitSetup Fortimanager and created template configs for 68+ site deploymentUpgraded PAN user agent softwareTechnologies include: Palo Alto Networks 220, 500, 820, 5020, Cisco 28xx, 29xx, ASR 1001, Nexus 7k, 5k, 2k, Prime Infrastructure, ISE, ASA 5520, 5555-X, Fortinet 80, 81E, 101E, 200E, Fortimanager

San Jose, Ca, Us

Responsibilities:Job duties include: Management of the Change Control Process, Project Engineering, technical documentation, troubleshoot issues, systems & network managementTroubleshooting of VoIP and HTTP protocols, TCP/UDP, and LAN/WAN networking technologiesExperience with BroadWorks applications and VoIP networking gear/unified communicationsExperience with virtualization technolgies such as VMWareCreated Bash shell script to automate the install of applications into the Glassfish application serverVOIP/System Patching UpdatesTechnologies include: Jenkins, Apache Subversion, GIT, Atassian (JIRA, Confluence), Glassfish, Payara, Tomcat, PRTG, CentOS Linux, PostgreSQL, pgAdmin, Broadcloud, Broadworks, TimesTen, SoapUI, Logstash, F5, VMware ESXi, Google Docs, Docker, Bash Shell Scripting, Perl

Houston, Tx, Us

Responsibilities:Job duties include: Network design, Project Engineering, technical documentation drawings of Network Sites, implementation, network managementHighlights include: Implemented and configured VPC to UCS with two NX-7k's, Additional company merger 6 node site to 70+ networkInstall configure & setup Cisco Unified Communications Manager to do SIP trunking with AvayaNetwork re-design of core data centers to include the purchase of ASR 1001-X, 1002-XVOIP/LAN/WAN/Security Networking/QOS/DMVPNTechnologies include Cisco: 1001-X, 1002-X, 2950, 2960, 2921, Nexus 7000, ASA 55xx, Software: Solarwinds, Whatsup

Responsibilities:Job duties include: Project Engineering, technical documentation drawings of Network Sites, implementation, network managementLAN/WAN/Security NetworkingTechnologies include Juniper MAG, Cisco: 2950, 2960, 29xx, 3750E, 3750X, 3825, 3945, 6500, PIX 515E, ASA 55xx, Software: Tripwire, Whatsup, Cisco Prime(LMS)

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsibilities:Job duties include: Provide hardware parts list, technical documentation, specifications, scopes of work, network design, implementation, network management, and mentoring of junior network engineerHighlights of projects: Implemented DMVPN for a Bank on a MPLS network, implemented merge of 6 site network into 60+ site networkVOIP/LAN/WAN networking designTechnologies include Cisco 1310G, 2950, 2960, 2921, 3750X, 3850, 3945, 4500, 6500, Nexus 7000, 5000, Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.0.3, Cisco Unity Connection 8.0.3, Solarwinds, F5 LTM/GTM, Citrix Netscaler, Avaya

Responsibilities:Sales Support functions include: equipment and service pricing, technical documentation/specifications, link budget analysis and bill of materials listExperience performing Link budgets for satellites solutionsProvide sales with network design solutions for satellite communications solutions VOIP/LAN/WAN networking designTechnologies include Satellite modems iDirect 3100, 5100, 5150, Comtech 570L, 625, Cisco 881,2950, 2960, SPA 2102, SPA3102

Mclean, Va, Us

Contractor with Collabera.Responsibilities:Reviews, analyzes, and maintains an organization's voice communications systemProvides support, and troubleshooting for very large enterprise voice network with 7450+ Cisco phones 24 on-call support during rotation scheduleTicket systems used include Remedy and UnisysCreated software to provide automated refresh, login, and summary ticket info of the Unisys ticket tool Technologies include Cisco 3560, 3825, 6500, CallManager 4.1.3, Nortel PBX, Callpilot, Symposium, VRU, Avaya, AutoIT

INX, Austin, TX Sr. Consulting Engineer, August 2008 – November 2008Responsibilities:- Responsible for implementation of customer’s voice and data network equipment. - Provide pre and post sales documentation for customers.- Technologies include Cisco UC500, Callmanager 5.0, 6.0, Unity 7.0, Presence 6.0, 3560, 3750, 4506

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Contractor with Teksystems- Responsble for installation, lab configuration, message policy testing, and documentation.- Perform MIB walks/traps to provide feed back to determine if development is needed on a particular release of software.- Vendor technical management interface for technical issues.- Technologies include Cisco SRST, CME, AIM-CUE, Callmanager 4.2, 5.0, 6.0, Unity 5.0, IPCC Express 5.0, CIM, QM, WFM, Presence 6.0, 2811, 2851, 3550, 3560, 3825, 6504

- Responsible for training, lab setup, and consulting of lab network.- Setup of VMware to provide student realistic environment to reduce cost of hardware purchased.- Lab implementation of Nortel Converged office.- Technologies include Nortel Converged Office, BCM 50/200/400, Mircrosoft Server 2003, Live Communication Server, Office Communicator, VMware GSX, Virtual PC 2004, Surf Control Web Filter, Email Fliter, Enterprise Threat Shield

Tampa, Fl, Us

- Consulting for Pepsi Concentrate- Responsible for network management, Voice over IP network implementation and technical redesign for all of Pepsi concentrate operations.- Implementation of new sites to a Nation wide network using EIGRP routing protocol as well as technology refresh of current hardware.- Setup new department web server using Linux.- Project Manager for the Rollout of BMC’s Marimba patch management software.- Other responsibilities include desktop support and desktop application testing.- Technologies include Cisco 1231, 1240, 1538, 2621, 2821, 3550, 3560, 3640, Multimode Fiber, Trigon HF-2, Avaya DEFINITY G3Si

Responsibilities:- Member of a team of Network Engineers responsible for network redesign, voice over IP network implementation issues and nationwide role out of new soft switch technology.- Developed documentation regarding current voice over IP implementation for critical issues that need to be addressed.- Provided recommendations on soft switch as well as SIP proxy server.- Technologies handled included Cisco Call Manager 4.0, 1721, 3725, 4510R, 4507R PIX 501

Responsibilities:Support dedicated Internet business customers by phone and or email. Troubleshoot connectivity issues on individual customer circuits. Submit and resolve business customer’s requests. Coordinate resolution efforts with all SBC subsidiaries.70% Single point of contract for dedicated customers seeking technical assistance20% Once trouble ticket has been reported, keep customer informed of status of trouble ticket and estimated time to repair.5% Assists in the rapid assessment of both the nature and severity of customers problems and initiates calls to various support organizations as needed.5% Assists in the collection of customer requested data such as traffic reports as needed.

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Responsibilities:- Member of a team of Network Engineers responsible for pre sales consulting, project management and implementations for small to medium businesses.- Managed and maintained internal Windows Server 2003.- Technologies handled included 3Com NBX V3000, NBX 100, OfficeConnect Secure Router, Baseline Switch 2226, Telrex CallRex, Brightarrow, Phonex Call Accounting software

Responsibilities:- Member of a team of engineers that were responsible for setup of customer network equipment in lab rooms to test customers live network migrations in MCI’s developer lab.- Technologies included Cisco Routers, Newbridge ATM, Satellite Internet Service.

- Small to Medium Business computer/networking support- Areas supported include: Desktop, Server, Broadband, Firewall, Router, VOIP

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Member of a team of data networking consultants focused on generating new revenue from medium sized corporations with annual telecom budgets of up to $120,000.- Team responsibilities included pre sales consulting on services including business-class T1/T3 internet access, web design and hosting, dedicated voice/data, and local/long distance. Customer service resolution for customers as needed.

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- Member of a team of data networking consultants focused on generating new revenue from medium sized corporations with annual telecom budgets of up to $120,000.- Team responsibilities included pre sales consulting on services including business-class T1/T3 internet access, web design and hosting, dedicated voice/data, and local/long distance. Customer service resolution for customers as needed.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Member of a team of enterprise consultants and engineers responsible for all Voice Over IP (VoIP) and Call Centers.- Team responsibilities included pre sales consulting, LAN/WAN architecture design, project management and implementations.- Technologies handled included Cisco Call Manager 3.0/3.1, Cisco IP phones, Cisco Voice Gateway, Cisco ICS 7750, Cisco Catalyst 3500 & 4000 switches, Nortel IP telephony, Symposium Call Center Server, Baystack Switches, Call Pilot, and Passport.- Extended duties include Pre-Sales Design and Engineering in support of Account Executives to develop new business, handle requirements analysis and implementation project planning resulting in up to $1 Million in a single sale.- Special expertise in Voice over IP (VoIP) assessments of customer networks.- Provided direction on the following areas, Customer Requirements, Equipment needs and Frame Relay Network Design.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Member of a team of network consultants who were responsible for National accounts within the central region.- Team responsibilities include pre/post sales consulting on design, network audits, capacity consulting.- Team was responsible for gathering customer network requirements, equipment needs and frame relay network design.- Other duties included request for proposals, network diagrams and trained sales force on frame relay, ATM and private line basic networking concepts. Also post sales trouble shooting with customer via phone 24/7 support.- Lead consultant for area regarding MPLS business internet product. Provided feedback to product marketing on architectural issues regarding class of service.- Supported 100’s of customers from single data T1 to global customers with 1000’s of sites including customer such as Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut, KFC), Affiliated Computer Services, Metricom (Ricochet Wireless), etc.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Member of a team of engineers that were responsible for vendor testing, issue resolution, project management, capacity analysis, and network design for MCI WorldCom’s world wide voice and data network.- Team responsibilities include deploying equipment to the field, testing of data network equipment, compiling requirements, and addressing schemes. - Extended duties include network management 24/7 data network, network analysis of data packets, and network documentation.- Unix System administration - Web page development- Deployed equipment to the field for live analysis of the Meganodes.- Technologies included Cisco Routers, Network Sniffer, 3Com Total Control, Linux - Red Hat, Sun SPARC, Nortel Networks Routers, Inet Turbo 7, Inet PMU, Ericsson AXE, DSC Megahub.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Team was responsible for developing automating the testing of telecommunications equipment to include T1 Firebird, Chromalox 2030, HP spectrum analyzers, etc.- Special expertise in the development of the program to automate the environmental chamber controller with a PC connected via RS-232 to the chamber controller with a proprietary chamber controller protocol.