KEVIN RAMIREZ

Mobile 518-***-****

Home 518-***-****

Email abk8xt@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

A highly accomplished, dedicated and disciplined engineering professional

with 10+ years of experience seeking to contribute to and grow with a

dynamic, progressive, and innovative organization. Recognized as a team

player and a performer, consistently completing assignments on time and

under budget. A troubleshooter able to effectively and efficiently resolve

issues, meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives. Direct and

decisive leader with and hands on management style. Results oriented

individual with an exemplary track record of success in implementing and

managing top-notch network solutions

Experience

Technology Specialist, New Covenant Charter School Albany, NY

6/2007 - 6/30/2010

(With Managerial Responsibilities)

Systems Engineer, MTM Technologies Albany, NY

3/2007 - 6/2007

(Consultant at New Covenant Charter School)

Full-time

Installation and support of the schools' systems including:

. Cisco Firewalls, Routers and Switches (ASA 5510, 2851/2621/2610,

4510/4006/3560)

. Antivirus & Content Filtering Perimeter Defense appliances (GateDefender

Performa 9100)

. Windows 2003 & 2008 Servers (HP Proliant DL360 G4//G4P/G5)

. Windows 2000 & XP Workstations & Laptops

. Apple Mac OS X Server (XServe) and Open Directory Management

. Apple iMac & Macbook Workstations

. Cisco Wireless deployment, security (WPA, AES, 802.1x), and

troubleshooting (Cisco WLAN 4400 Controller, 19 Cisco Lightweight Access

Points)

. Cisco VoIP phone systems implementation and administration (Call Manager

Express, Cisco Unity Express, IP Phones 7975G, 7965G, 7945G, 7911G,

7906G, 7921G, 7937G)

. Scripting, Active Directory Management, DNS, DHCP and automation through

Global Policies

. Microsoft Exchange Email Server 2003/2007, Web/IIS & Outlook Clients

Configuration

. Email Spam prevention and software management

. Microsoft Office 2003/2007 Desktop Products and Apple iWork Applications

. School Student Information Systems (SASI) and PowerSchool

. Remote Management and Support (VNC/DameWare/Remote Desktop/VPN)

. Centrally Managed Anti-Virus Software (Panda Business Secure)

. Standalone and Networked Printers & Peripheral devices

. Symantec Backup Exec 12.5, Acronis True Image

. Virtualization (VMware Fusion and Parallels Desktop 4.0)

. Uninterruptible Power Supplies and their monitoring

. Remote support of above infrastructure

General duties would include:

. Resolution of problems relating to Networks, Mac & PC hardware/software,

Servers and IP Phones

. Achieving targets set for the implementation of projects

. Interaction and coordination with 3rd party suppliers, service providers

and technical support groups if necessary

. Creating and maintaining detailed inventories of all technology in the

school

. Providing courteous & effective support services while in compliance with

agreed upon standards and procedures

. Timely achievement of outlined long term objectives without neglecting

daily duties and immediate problems

Network Specialist, Accenture, Inc. Makati City, Philippines

2/2003 - 8/2006

(With Supervisory Role)

Full-time

. Responsible for Supporting the Network Infrastructure/Datacenters

. Performs network hardware installation specifically Cisco Routers,

Catalyst Switches, PIX Firewalls, IDS, CSS Load Balancers, etc.

(2621/3600, 4006, 3550/2950, 515/525, 4235, CSS-11151)

. Maintains the Virtual LAN, LAN, WAN and Virtual Private Network (VPN Site-

to-Site/Client)

. Performs network design, implementation, configuration and administration

. Responsibilities include network services server configuration and

administration

. Orientate and train all new network resources in the network

administration, installation, and configuration

. Responsible for network monitoring and management

. Manage and Administer Cisco Intrusion Detection Systems and Cisco PIX

Firewalls

. Creates and own the security management through implementation of tools,

access control list (ACLs), technical procedures and education of users

with stringent policies and procedures and support security audits

. Responsible for the installation and configuration of VPN clients (NORTEL

Contivity and CISCO Easy VPN Clients)

. Implementation, administration and testing of disaster recovery facility,

especially the network aspects

. Finalize account management tools and procedures for phone access codes

(personal vs. business phone calls per user)

. Maintains the Avaya PABX Definity G3Si and Teltrac Call Accounting

Systems

. Review and monitor the telecommunications expenditures, ensuring charges

are within contract and rebates are included when SLAs were not met

. Take on the ownership of the service provider/carrier relationships

. Monitors servers hardware status and backups

. Perform all hardware installations, configuration and maintenance of

servers

. Validate performance standards and monitor (e.g., response times) the

network

. Maintains the CiscoWorks2000 Server to manage Cisco networks and devices

. Responsible for integrating new technologies to the network

. Manages and maintains the Disaster Recovery Network Infrastructure on a

regular basis, conducts Business Continuity Planning (BCP) semi-annually

. Performs systems administration of production servers running Microsoft

Windows 2000/2003 Advanced Server ADS, DNS, DHCP, Internet Acceleration

Server 2000 (ISA) Norton Antivirus Server (NAV)

. Performs Network Troubleshooting using Network Sniffers and Test

Equipment

Senior Network Administrator, Cemex Inc. Makati City, Philippines

2/2001 - 2/2003

(Outsourced Job by SMIT, Corp.)

Full-time Contract

. Responsible for supporting both LAN & WAN of the whole Cemex Asia Network

Infrastructure and Datacenters/Network Operations Center in a 24x7

environment

. Provide technical analysis, design, implementation, and support of

systems and services on the Cemex Asia backbone network and for branches

that connect to it.

. Responsible for performing network installation and configuration of

Routers such as the Cisco 3662, 3640, MC3810, 2610, 2650 and 2500 Routers

. Responsible for performing network installation and configuration of

Cisco Catalyst 4006, 4003, 3524, 2924 and 1900 Switches

. Responsible in implementing the Packet Telephony VoIP in the entire

network

. Performs software and hardware installation and configuration upgrades

for Cisco Routers and Switches

. Responsible in monitoring the entire Cemex Asia network backbone which

includes WAN leased lines, LANs and Servers connectivity using monitoring

tools

. Responsible for the network installation/configuration and implementation

Cisco Aironet 350 Wireless Access points LAN (802.11b), Aironet 350 WLAN

Adapters in the entire network as well as administration.

. Responsible for performing network installation and configuration of

Cisco VPN 3030 Concentrator.

. Responsible for the Network Administration of RAS dial-up Accounts for

Mobile Users using the CiscoSecure EasyACS/ TACACS+/RADIUS and Cisco VPN

Concentrator.

. Performs administration of Public key Infrastructure for VPN clients

under Windows 2000 Server.

. Performs administration and maintenance of ALCATEL PABX Circuit Switch

Telephone System

. Performs network administration of DHCP Server, DNS Server, Cache Flow

and ISA Proxy Server, Firewall, Windows NT Server and Windows 2000Active

Directory Server

. Provides support to the Datacenter & Branch Operations by analyzing,

diagnosing, and resolving complex connectivity problems

. Evaluate new technologies, as required, to provide a more reliable, cost

effective Local/Wide Area Network

. Responsible in coordinating with vendors and carriers providing

services/support to the Network

. Responsible for maintaining & supporting the Video Conferencing equipment

that are used by the CEO, legal and top executives of the company

specifically the Picturetel Video Conference using ISDN lines and provided

helpdesk support as well.

. Performs system installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 2000

Professional, Windows XP Professional Operating Systems

. Performs system installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows NT

Workstation Operating System

. Responsible for maintaining the Structured Cabling of Patch Panels for

Telephony, LAN and WAN

. Maintains the network configuration and parameters through HP Open View,

Escalate Incidences and Problems to other domains/ Countries/ Sites

. Performs administration and maintenance of Voicemail System (Call X-

press) and PABX Call Accounting (TelTrac-G)

Network Engineer, Advance Microsystems Corp. Pasig City, Philippines

9/2000 - 2/2001

Contract

. Responsible for network design, planning and implementation for both LAN

and WAN

. Responsible for network integration support for the company

. Responsible for performing network installation and configuration of

Voice over IP solutions such as the Ericsson Webswitch 2000 Gateway for

enterprise networks

. Responsible for performing network set-up and configuration of Circuit-

switched telephone from Ericsson such as the Webswitch 2000 iPBX

. Performs software and hardware installation and configuration upgrades

for Webswitch 2000

. Responsible for performing network set-up and configuration of Routers

such as the Ericsson ASX-430 Colorado

. Performs system installation and administration of Windows 95/98

workstations and Windows NT server 4.0

. Performs installation and administration of Proxy server and Windows NT

server for internet applications

. Responsible for performing network installation and configuration of

Video over IP intended for group Video Conferencing such as the VCON

Falcon IP set-top appliance

. Performs installation and configuration of nx64 Kbps V E1 Modems such as

the RAD ASM-31 and ASM-40

. Installation and configuration of various inter-networking products such

as LAN /NIC cards,

. Hubs/ Switches, V.90Modems, network printer, scanners and the like

. Responsible in coordinating with clients in planning, installing and

maintaining their networks

. Handles network maintenance, performs network monitoring and utilization

of clients for pro-active activities

. Involved in the activity in complying with Request for Proposal (RFP)

. Provides technical support to the Sales Engineers/Executives of the

company

. Performs technical product presentations, demonstration and testing to

customers

Technical Support Engineer, Futaba Corporation Laguna, Philippines

10/1998 - 4/2000

Full-time

. Responsible for setting process specifications and process improvements

for the manufacture of Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (VFD) used for audio

and video components, car meter panels, registers, microwave oven meters,

etc.

. Monitors production yields and defect rates through statistical process

control (SPC)

. Responsible for performing product development through testing and

analysis

. Recommends and Implements technical standards for used in the production

processes

. Performs investigation and inspection of production processes which

involves man, machines and materials

. Presents technical reports in technical meetings with the production

supervisors and Japanese heads

. Conducts the technical meeting in the absence of the one legally

responsible

. Performs quarterly/annually quality system audit to verify and confirm if

the ISO 9002 Standards are maintained

. Member of the QS 9000 quality system documentation team

. Company's representative in a quality business meeting held at SONY Video

Malaysia (customer) and FUTABA Singapore (affiliate)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering, 1997

University of Santo Tomas, Manila Philippines

Licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer, 1997

Professional PRC Licensed

No. 15968

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