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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
> Certified Senior Systems Engineer and Architect with outstanding
credentials in telecommunications, network infrastructure, and LAN/WAN
design and implementation
> Strong experience designing, architecting, implementing, and
maintaining VoIP, data networks, wireless, and systems software in
demanding nationwide environments
> Recognized for superior leadership, team dynamics, and project
management
> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to
explain complicated technical issues in understandable ways to
business stakeholders
CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Certified Network Associate (Voice), 2015, certified
Cisco Certified Network Associate, 2015, certified
Cisco Certified Network Professional, 2015, certified
Cisco Certified Design Professional, 2015, certified
Cisco Certified Design Associate, 2015, certified
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
. VoIP Infrastructure: Implementation of a complete Unified
Communication strategy for Yazaki North Central America region.
Leading team in design, architecture, and deployment of Voice over IP,
wireless controller solution, Unified Messaging, and global and
regional video conferencing.
. CRM System: Led team of five that implemented a web-based CRM system
for BSB Communications. Increased employee productivity by 35%,
decreased invoice processing time by 47%, and generated increased
revenue of 8% annually.
. Data Center Redesign: At Yazaki North America, Inc. collaborated with
colleagues in the redesign of corporate office data center.
Replacement of horizontal and vertical cable infrastructure which
includes 10 gigabit fiber backbone to Cisco Nexus switching
infrastructure. Designed, architected, and deployed complete Cisco
Nexus core and distribution solution for server farm and virtual
environment. Access layer redesign to Cisco 38xx series throughout
entire campus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Network Engineer
OneNeck IT Services Inc. Tempe, AZ
July 2013 to Present
. Managed multiple systems to deliver resources at set service level
agreements
. Maintained all Cisco LAN, WAN, Cisco wireless controller, and
telecommunications infrastructure
. Managed, maintained, and support network management and monitoring
services
. Provides tier 3 and 4 level of support for network infrastructure
availability and telecommunications
. Daily activities include network monitoring, break/fix, Cisco VPN
deployment
. Interaction with customers to ensure desired services meets all
requirements
. Install, maintain, and architect Voice over IP infrastructure and
Voice Messaging services
. Lead technical resource for new and existing client architecture
design and implementation
. Design and architect all LAN, WAN, VoIP, security, and wireless
solutions for new and existing clients
. Configure, support, and maintain all LAN, WAN, VoIP, security, and
wireless networks
. Design, deliver, manage backup and remote access VPN solutions
Senior Network Engineer
YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA INC. Canton, MI
March 2010 to July 2013
. Managed multiple systems to deliver resources at set service level
agreements
. Maintained all Cisco LAN, WAN, regional wireless controller, and
telecommunications infrastructure and hardware
. Managed, maintained, and support network management and monitoring
services
. Developed, designed, and implemented policy, procedures, guides, and
work instructions
. Provides tier 3 and 4 level of support for network infrastructure
availability and telecommunications
. Daily activities include network monitoring, capacity analysis, WAN
design, and technology enhancements
. Interaction with customers to ensure desired services meets all
requirements
. Install, maintain, and architect Voice over IP infrastructure and
Voice Messaging services
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. Follow established IT department procedures and change control
processes through ITIL governance
. Design and architect all LAN, WAN, VoIP, security, and wireless
solutions in the entire YNCA region (US, Canada, and Mexico)
. Configure, support, and maintain all LAN, WAN, VoIP, security, and
wireless networks
. Collaborate in team environment on development for Local Area and Wide
Area infrastructure, wireless network, and VoIP
. Design, deliver, manage backup and remote VPN solutions for entire
region
Yazaki North America, Inc. Achievements:
. Unified Communications: Team developed Unified Communications strategy
for entire Yazaki North Central and South America that achieved
complete stakeholder buy in.
. Telecommunications Platform Refresh: Led internal team and external
consultants in architecting, development, and deployment of complete
Voice over IP and Voice Messaging solution.
. Wireless Network Infrastructure: Led project through strategic
development, inception, and elaboration design. Led wireless project
through complete implementation deployment. Designed and configured
complete Cisco Wireless Controller solution for entire YNCA region.
(U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America)
Systems Engineer
WILTEC TECHNOLOGIES, Ann Arbor, MI August 2009 to January 2010
. Lead design, development, and implementation of large scale, multi-
site WAN convergence, VoIP, and network projects that include College
of Creative Studies, Michigan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
. Design and implement upgrades and restructuring of Cisco data network
infrastructures, develop network standards to support VoIP under the
Cisco Call Manager and Call Manager Express platforms
. Developed, designed, and deployed application software for monitoring,
analysis, management of VoIP, and data networks. Utilized Managed
Engine Ops Manager and Firewall Analyzer application software
. Provide technical leadership and project management on nationwide
projects for deploying VoIP, network, and configuration of QOS, MPLS,
BGP, VLAN 802.11Q, VLSM, Spanning Tree Protocol, and wireless to
support VoIP, H.323, MGCP, SIP, and H.450.12
. Manage projects and provide leadership for team members, customers,
and staff for all phases of enterprise projects. Pre-sales engineering
and network audit process pertaining to all projects
Wiltec Technologies Technical Training Achievements:
. Staff Training: Oversee technical training for clients and internal
staff. Personally lead instruction sessions and ensure students /
staff understand technical issues.
. Curriculum: Upgrade current training curriculum and design new
materials for classroom teaching and documentation. Utilize
ImagineIDS PowerTRAINING courseware development software.
Systems Engineer
BSB COMMUNICATIONS, St. Clair Shores, MI
September 2003 to February 2009
. Led teams in designing and deploying large-scale multi-site WAN
transport technologies such as T1/E1, fiber optics,DSL, and Point to
Point, VoIP projects that included City of Birmingham, City of Garden
City, and Christian Financial Credit Union. Implemented mobility
technologies for remote users and staff.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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. Upgraded and restructured Cisco IOS/COS data network infrastructures
develop network standards to support VoIP, HTTP, application
implementation in relation to SMTP, POP3, IMAP and CTI integration.
. Led VoIP, network configuration and implementation projects throughout
the US. Utilized QOS, MPLS, VLAN 802.1Q, 802.1s, 802.11GN, VLSM,
Spanning Tree Protocol, Wireless technology, and routing protocols
such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and RIPv2.
. Lead teams, designed, developed, and deployed implementation for
network node management. Utilized Mitel Enterprise Manager, Ops
Manager, and System Manager Applications.
. Supervised design, development, and implementation for all call center
projects.
. Managed enterprise projects including implementation, testing,
documentation, and training.
. Provided pre-sales engineering support, network audit process, post-
sales design, engineering, and implementation support.
BSB Communications Technical Training Achievements:
. Program Enhancement: Collaborated with and led coworkers in
developing and improving client and staff technical training. Created
vision and strategy for expanded program. Designed courseware with
ImagineIDS PowerTRAINING software. Instituted up-to-date technical
exercises and ensured usability.
. Training Documentation: Created how-to-guides, technical overviews,
and documentation for internal processes and procedures. Wrote
manuals and tips and created PowerPoint training presentations.
. Enterprise Projects: Provided technical training for team members,
clients, and staff for all phases of enterprise projects. Designed,
developed, and implemented instructional documentation and instructor-
led sessions for supported software.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications
Grantham University, MO
COMPUTER SKILLS
Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, VNP, SSL, OSPF, BGP, RIP/RIPv2, EIGRP, VLAN,
QoS, ToS, CoS, Cisco ASA firewall, Ethernet
Switching, LAN Topologies and loop control
technologies
Telecommunications: TDM networks, T1, E1, DSL, Broadband, ISDN, PRI,
POTS, IP Flex, VoIP, SIP, H.323, H.450.12, MGCP,
CTI (Computer Telephony Integration)
Platforms / Operating Systems: Windows Xp, 7,8, Windows Server 2003/2008,
Exchange, Terminal Services, SQL, Linux, DNS,
DHCP, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus