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SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER/NETWORK ARCHITECT
Professional Summary

Accomplished Senior Network Engineer/Network Architect with extensive experience in all phases of network pre-sales, architecture design, development and deployment. Known for effectively managing teams, project management and leadership for the design and implementation. Recognized for troubleshooting and strong understanding of network routers, switches and appliances, evaluating and improving existing systems with new features and performance improvements with a consistent record of on time, on budget project delivery, resulting in cutting costs.

Skills
  • Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP, Microsoft Project, Visio, Acrobat, Service Now, UNIX.
  • LAN/WAN, WLAN, VPN, VoIP, DNA, ISE, CMX, MSE, GSM, IS-95, CDMA 2000, WCDMA, HSPA+, 4G LTE Ethernet, MPLS, Frame Relay, Trunking, IPSEC, 802.15/Bluetooth, QoS, 802.11, 802.11ax, TCP/IP stack, DHCP, DNS, UDP, TCP, dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), static routing, MPLS, 802.1X, 802.1p, 802.1q, VLAN, access list, NAT, EPON, GPON, NAC, PagP, DOCSIS 3.0, DOCSIS 3.1.
  • Technical Support
  • Written Communication
  • Preparing Reports
  • Planning
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Problem Solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Time Management
  • Mentoring
  • Project Management Teamwork
  • Network Security
  • Strategic
  • Business case
  • Team Player
  • Network design
  • Cisco Certified, Network Architecture, Troubleshooting
  • Optimization
  • Leadership skills
  • Collaboration
  • Firewall management
  • Intrusion mitigation
Work History
Senior Network Engineer/Network Architect, 07/2019 to Current
GDIT – Durham, NC
  • Provide network solution architecture for EPA customer. Interface with customer and network vendors to provide project leadership and oversee network infrastructure design and review for LAN, WAN, and Wireless. Providing technically accurate and financially complete solutions for network migrations and enhancements.
  • Collaborate with team of network test architects, designing and implementing server connectivity and security test plans, resulting in delivery of fully integrated and tested new network Architecture, and ensuring server to network compatibility and proper firewall data flows.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technology (6th generation of Wi-Fi) and products for agency wide deployments.
  • Developed overall network design best practices and approved techniques and approaches to maximize network efficiencies.
  • Created complete technical, architectural and financial documentation, providing technical and financial guidance which ensured solutions met or exceeded standards for cost and function.
  • Strategically designed to be compatible with Digital Network Architecture (DNA), Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco PRIME and CMX.
  • Oversee design, deployment, and management of 39 Wireless Controllers and over 2100 Wireless Access Points on network, resulting in quicker development, test infrastructure upgrades and modifications prior to moving to production.
  • Implemented Cisco Wireless solution for guest and internal wireless users utilizing Controller based solution.
  • Coordinated with security team to manage the vulnerabilities found in Cisco Controllers and provided recommendations for remediation.
  • Interfaced with routing, switching, firewall, DHCP/DNS teams to perform integration of approved change.
  • Provided technical project management for network infrastructure deployments and migrations.
Senior Wi-Fi Design Engineer, 02/2014 to 07/2019
Charter Communications – Durham, NC
  • Provided complete technical project management services, network design and pre-sales support. Oversaw the design and implementation of wired and wireless networks, and services for Community Solutions and Enterprise verticals.
  • Performed integration of approved change requests to the wireless network design.
  • Designed the physical network layer to meet the 802.11ac bandwidth demands.
  • Performed on-site wireless site surveys using Air Magnet tool.
  • Highly proficient in passive and active site survey to capture signal and client performance characteristics.
  • Created the bill of material (BOM) and overall project budget for new wireless network install.
  • Monitored and maintained the project cost through design and implementation phases.
  • Conducted client consultations for wireless LAN/WAN hardware and software, including networks, routers, and servers.
  • Analyzed business needs and recommended solutions.
  • Aid in the design, documentation and management of new technical systems as well as workflows.
  • Was heavily involved in pre-sales process, generated high volume of preliminary project budget using Air Magnet predictive tool, exclusive to the business requirements across enterprise and community solutions verticals.
  • Provided scope baseline for proper sizing, integration and configuration of the advanced enterprise Cisco access points, switches, routers and WLAN controllers.
  • Resolve escalated hardware and software issues related to WLAN/LAN.
  • Monitor, document, and control infrastructure performance for response, throughput, and availability.
  • Plan and coordinate system utilization and capacity in support of converged network solutions (voice and data).
  • Identify opportunities and solutions for improving efficiencies with emerging technologies, including Cisco routers/switches and wireless systems.
  • Helped develop and implement system verification and vulnerabilities tests, assess mission assurance factors, and construct risk mitigation plans.
RF Engineer, 08/2013 to 02/2014
K&M Systems Inc, Crown Castle – Houston, Tx
  • Worked extensively in head- end room during cutover and commissioning phases to verify correct signal transmission, eliminate any interference and attenuation issues, validate connections from BTS to DAS head -end; DAS Trays/IPOIs, sector racks, respective fiber lines to remote units and antennas.
  • Applied signal via PRAXSYM and monitored using Anritsu spectrum analyzer to very that the DAS trays/ IPOIs are working properly for the UL and DL path in the sector sub-racks.
  • During commissioning and integration phases, applied CW tests and live signals to check the output of BTS, DAS equipment, Remote Units and Antennas for each sector.
  • Prepared reports and provided recommendations to improve sector foot print and minimize sector overlap by applying parameter optimization based on live walk tests related to power modification, tilts and azimuths of antennas to maintain strong signal of respective PSC and PCI sector transmission within its boundaries.
  • Performed turn-ups of NSN with the launch of a new remote unit, IONU in Fairpark Dallas.
  • Was involved in the ATP(Acceptance Test Procedure) of LTE upgrade in French Quarter, New Orleans.
  • Performed down-tilts on Antennas in DKR stadium UT Austin and also proposed a change in antenna position to avoid overshoots and for good signal quality serving the assigned zone.
RF Engineer, 05/2011 to 11/2011
RSM Technology Solutions, Ericsson – Dallas, Tx
  • Worked on the test cases to validate AT&T requirements.
  • Worked in DFW airport terminal to observe and verify the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) depending upon the RF conditions.
  • Was part of Super-bowl project in Dallas, Tx.
  • Worked in Orlando, Fl market on multi- UE tests and was a good team player in retrieving the RF signals.
  • Was involved in FFA (Far Field Analysis) project in Orlando.
Education
Master's of Science: Wireless Communication, 2010
National University - San Diego, CA
Bachelor's of Science: Electronics and Communications, 2008
Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless) Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA R&S) Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless)

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • GDIT
  • Charter Communications
  • K&M Systems Inc, Crown Castle
  • RSM Technology Solutions, Ericsson

School Attended

  • National University

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Network Engineer/Network Architect
  • Senior Wi-Fi Design Engineer
  • RF Engineer

Degrees

  • Master's of Science : Wireless Communication , 2010
    Bachelor's of Science : Electronics and Communications , 2008

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