David Balla
Email: abqm8q@r.postjobfree.com
Address: ***** ******* **
City: Euless
State: TX
Zip: 76040
Country: USA
Phone: 972-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $83,000
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DAVID BALLA
13933 Tristan Lane, #613, Euless, Texas 76040
abqm8q@r.postjobfree.com
~ NETWORK ENGINEER ~
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dynamic, results-oriented, and hardworking professional, with broad-based experience in network engineering and development, operational management, and data networks; Equipped with exceptional engineering expertise, keen attention to detail, and extensive problem resolution and communication skills to foster motivating, positive team environments. Highly motivated engineer who thrives under pressure and manages a broad range of responsibilities; Known for shaping flexible operations and projects; recognized for integrating business capabilities and development background into the corporate world.
Core competencies include:
Network Administration Detailed Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting and Conflict Resolution
Infrastructure Design and Implementation Process Improvements and Best Practices Technical Support
Customer Service and Relations Organizational Leadership and Team Building
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
OS and Enterprise Applications
Windows Server 2003 2008 Servers Exchange Server 2007 Cisco IOS Proxy Server VMware Terminal Server Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) McAfee Antivirus Norton Antivirus
Network Technologies
Cisco Routers (2500, 2600, and 800 Series) Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches 3500 Core Switches VoIP Phones Cisco 2100 Series Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Controllers Wireless Access Points Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) LAN TCP/IP Subnetwork Frame Relay Remote Desktop Network Address Translation Access Control List (ACL) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Desktop Technologies
Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook) Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) Visio Studio Web Browsers (Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox) Hardware (Scanners, Desktop, and Networked Printers)
Monitoring Applications
MetaSolv M6, NETSMART 1500, Preside (GNB), Cisco Transport Manager, Metro Transport Manager (MTM), REACT Testing Manager, Putty (x.25), AAIS-DS, JSites
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nokia Siemens Network/Lemcon Networks Ltd. Verizon Wireless NOC, Southlake, TX
Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer 20122013
Oversaw network element performance monitoring initiatives on IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for the Verizon Wireless 3G and 4G LTE networks; consistently focusing on ONE-AAA, ONE-NDS, HSS, and CSCF.
Rendered strategic assistance and support to engineering personnel and technical teams through technical services.
Consistently ascertained maximum possible service availability and performance companywide.
Proactively engaged in a 24/7 call-out Rota as necessary.
Knowledgeably applied aptitude in IMS-based PES architecture, interfaces, as well as protocols, such as session initiation protocol (SIP), real-time transport protocol (RTP), Diameter, H.248, and HTTP.
TekMark/Frontier Communications Allen, TX
Circuit Provisioner 20112012
Carried out data migration tasks, ranging from old to new inventory and provisioning applications, which included error resolution and grooming for digital signal 0 (DS0), digital signal 3 (DS3), and optical carrier network (OCN) circuits from initial to subsequent fallouts.
Streamlined data analysis and circuit provisioning for the following network elements:
Notel. Preside; OC12 Classic, OC48 Classic, and Connect DX
Notel. Preside/Site Manager; Optera3300, Optera3400, Optera3500
DM5200 (DWDM) Preside/IP address through browser
Fujitsu. Netsmart 1500; FLM150, FLM600, FLM2400, FW4100, FW4300, and FW4500
Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Transport Manager; 15454
Tellabs. Tellabs 7194; 7100 ROADM
Alcatel-Lucent. Putty (X.25); DDM-2000 Multiplexers
Putty (TL1 through Access Guardian); Tellabs Titan 5500, Alcatel, DACS 11, DACS 1V, Tellabs 532, and DEX CS1L
Proficiently utilized standard specifications for TIA-942 as the minimum requirements for telecommunications infrastructure of data centers and computer rooms.
Verizon Business (Irving Data Center/NOC) Irving, TX
Telecommunications Technician 20072010
Efficiently monitored and examined end-to-end circuits over the WAN and LAN.
Initiated the installation of cabling and wiring of fiber optics and all other related telecommunications infrastructures.
Proficiently examined all installed and terminated wires to ascertain proper connectivity and transmission throughput in adherence to appropriate standards.
Inspected and monitored the network; consistently ensuring accuracy and completion of labeling and documentation.
Expertly troubleshot connectivity problems on Tier II and III levels by examining the configuration of routers and circuit mapping through switches.
Contributed strategic insights in providing high-level engineering support for dedicated services and support personnel and engineers.
Solely monitored and maintained the network, servers, and telecommunications equipment in the NOC.
Acquired strong command of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and NFPA rules as required by the data center.
Implemented daily cross-connection with T-1s, Ds3s, and optical cross-connects; solely maintained data center environmental and examined equipment; and administered and conducted daily backup operations.
Express Personnel Arlington, TX
Technical Support Specialist 20062007
Presided over troubleshooting activities upon the implementation of new systems.
Solely tested wired networks of DSL; troubleshot failed hardware and software applications; and rendered key technical support to customers on DSL concerns.
Cornerstone Staffing Grapevine, TX
Computer Technician 20052006
Assumed full accountability in staging and imaging personal computers (PCs), as well as configuring equipment and repaired computers.
Leveraged the installation and configuration of company applications on computers as necessary.
Solely monitored strict observance of software licensing and inventory compliance.
Upheld constant communication with all parties regarding network backup maintenance and scheduling initiatives.
EDUCATION
Master of Information Systems Management: In Progress (Expected Date of Completion: Jun 2013)
DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management Irving, TX
Bachelor of Science in Network and Communications Management: 2009
DeVry University Irving, TX
CERTIFICATION
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): In Progress
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