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Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Developed meticulous Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation for new SIP and BGP turn-ups, facilitating smooth implementation.Collaborated with cross-functional teams on designing and implementing network improvements, optimizing connectivity.Deployed new 7705 routers for SCADA and RTU connections, improving operational efficiency.Upgraded 1G core connections to 10G connections, enhancing network capacity and speed.Leveraged expertise in Nokia 7250 IXR-R6, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, dark fiber, and DWDM technologies.Working with NERC CIP and SCADA

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Collaborated closely with operations and project management teams to test and activate BGP peering on routers and new WAN circuits.Worked alongside the research and development team to build and implement the Verizon Cloud Platform SD-WAN.Engaged with internal teams to understand their application-related challenges during the migration to the cloud environment.Created comprehensive MOPs for Hewlett Packard 5900 routers and new router peering.Assisted in the installation and setup of equipment required for building the Verizon Cloud platform.Conducted testing and setup of an open-source 4G cloud-run environment, contributing to technological advancement.Directed device testing for IoT and utilized Python and C for embedded device programming.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Supervised the design, implementation, and migrations for all technicians, ensuring efficient knowledge transfer.Provided comprehensive training to employees on new and existing technologies, facilitating skill development.Designed, implemented, and managed the transport migration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet backhaul networks to Verizon's Dark Fiber Network using Ciena 6500 equipment.Developed procedures and scripts for Cisco ASR 9k, 6500, Nexus, and Nokia 7750 and 7705 routers, streamlining operations.Built troubleshooting guides to assist engineers and technicians, facilitating efficient issue resolution.Collected and analyzed data for testing and troubleshooting Ethernet Backhaul circuits using industry standards such as RFC 2544 and Y.1564.Played a key role in the design, implementation, and migration of Verizon's Ciena Dark Fiber network in Dallas Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin.Created a web-based application that significantly improved deployment efficiency for over 3,000 Nokia 7705 routers in the field

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Conducted testing, turn-up, and troubleshooting of Nokia 7750s and 7705s, T1, T3, OC48, and Ethernet Backhaul circuits.Utilized Visual Basic to create network automation scripts and Excel Spreadsheet Visual Basic Scripts to assist new site builders with router configuration.Oversaw troubleshooting, upgrading, and administration of vendor equipment, ensuring optimal performance.Organized Cisco 6500 Switches, optimizing network infrastructure.

Maintain Metro PCS Cellular Network, test t1 and turn up new Cell sites. Worked with the Lucent 5ess and ECP