Project Manager

ANTHONY D. GARRISON

**** ****** ****

CLINTON, MARYLAND 20735

*************@*****.***

CELL-202-***-****

SUMMARY

Senior Network Technician with over 12 years of experience in Data Center Infrastructure, Networks and Systems Integration. Experienced in multiple facets of computer systems/telephony including installation, termination, testing, decommissions, and maintenance upgrades of enterprise-level network hardware and computer systems. Recognized in the work-place for consistent delivery of superior project results within budget and scope, working and communicating efficiently and effectively across multiple organizational teams and exhibiting excellent people skills.

EDUCATION

Alison Learning Center December 2015 – Present

Washington, District of Columbia

Project Management Professional – Enrolled and In-Process

Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician - Enrolled and In-Process

AT&T Training Center August 1990– January 1991

Telecommunication Support, Columbia, Maryland

Certified AT&T Technician

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager/Data Center Technician

GlobalCom January 2016 – April 2017

Department of Homeland Security – Nebraska Avenue Complex and several other sites.

Information Technology Washington District of Columbia

Utilizing the SDLC Spiral methodologies with Microsoft Office Project planning to support all DHS sites.

Built cabinets, racks and fiber troths to support all new equipment installations and port configuration in the Data Center. Relocated mounting rails to support various vendor equipment using Server-Lift.

Perform port and server configurations base on manufactures specifications. Along with maintaining a daily/monthly log sheet in the Data Center.

My duties where receiving and proof reading GIS map drawings for Dept. of Homeland Security.

Utilizing GIS drawings to evaluate if government request to build was accurate and in accordance with DHS standards.

Perform decommission of equipment and software base on manufactures specifications. Removing equipment from racks and modifying devices if needed per client request.

Perform and upgraded hardware modifications on NIC cards, hard-drives, RAM upgrades, cooling fans, PDU’s and UPS wiring harness.

Perform schedule maintenances upgrades and repairs on schedule downtime base on vendors’ specifications.

Troubleshooting equipment failures, configuring new equipment and monitoring the operations to ensure that proper performance levels are sustained.

Install, configure, troubleshoot, and/or maintain system HW/SW within a Windows 7, XP and Server 2003 network environments for Laptop (DELL, HP, Fujitsu, IBM, and Lenovo ThinkPad) DHS/Contractor personnel

Testing Commscope, Ortronics, Bertek, Belden, Panduit, AMP/Corning and many other cable brands. Troubleshooting networking issues using a various Fluke equipment which supports all IT switches test configurations.

Coordinating and Installing support structures (ladders, racks, j-hooks, B-Line basket tray for raised floors)

Created and maintained Data Center and Communication closets (MDF/IDF) using AutoCAD 2014 and Visio software. In addition, labeled and grounded Cabinets and ladder rack systems using Panduit or Ortronics HP Lexmark labels.

Able to work effectively with others on common tasks; build relationships, gain support, instill confidence, take actions which respect the needs and contributions of others; find common ground; negotiate win-win solutions; and share credit with others; all while achieving the objectives of both the team and DHS/Contractor personnel.

Ability, supervise and install a work area floor using modular furniture and wall (terminate, CAT.6 jacks. In-addition mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to BICSI labeling standards)

Ability to supervise installers for: cable pathway systems, fire stopping systems, various electronic components, and various cables that includes but is not limited to: all fiber cables, (UTP/STP) twisted pair cable, coax, power limited tray cable, stranded cable and solid conductor low voltage cable. Cable installation includes: placement, termination, testing, labeling and documentation.

Specialize in terminating Commscope, Ortronics, Bertek, Belden, Panduit, AMP/Corning and many other cable brands.

Cable Plant Manager/Project Manager (Contractor) September 2010 – December 2015

Transferred Contract-Specpro Technologies - Huntsville, Alabama

Department of Defense Fort Belvoir Community Hospital – (IM/IT) Information Management / Information Technology Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Actively manage and direct project activities rather than passively administer and report on them.

Create and manage overall project plans based upon identified timelines, scope and resources.

Create weekly status reports and trackers for general consumption.

Track project finances and against project plan reports.

Actively manage and direct project activities rather than passively administer and report on them.

Create and manage overall project plans based upon identified timelines, scope and resources.

Create weekly status reports and trackers for general consumption.

Track project financials and costs including management and reporting.

Maintain documentation of site networks, telecom infrastructure and Cisco VOIP telecom services.

Coordinating, managing the installation of CAT-6E, HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coaxial) Cable, Standard SM/MM Indoor and Outdoor Fiber cable splicing at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Montgomery County Public School system and several other hospitals in Metropolitan area.

By BISCI Standards studied and utilize all EIA/TIA rules and regulations of cable infrastructure Mr. Garrison is capable of identifying, pulling and labeling Cat5E, Cat 6E and HFC fiber optic cables in any commercial or residential environment.

Specialize in terminating multiple vendor (Commscope, Bertek, Belden, AMP/Corning and many other cable types. Such as phone jacks, data jacks, and Uni-Cam SC/MTRG Ortronics/Panduit/Corning Fiber connectors per BISCI standards.

Dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch panels) for MDF/IDF layouts to support a standard Star Topology Cable infrastructure. This includes creating and managing the installation using project management specific tools (Investigation, Design, Production and Evaluation.

My duties where receiving and proof reading GIS map drawings for Dept. of Defense for several bases.

Using GIS I assisted military personal and Depart of Information Management with settings up locations of new buildings along with Network support structures.

Testing all types of cables/troubleshooting networking issues using a various Fluke equipment which supports all IT switches test configurations.

Coordinating and Installing support structures (ladders, racks, j-hooks)

Created and maintained Communication closets (MDF/IDF) using AutoCAD 2014 and Visio software. In addition, labeled and grounded ladder rack systems using Panduit HP Lexmark labels.

Able to work effectively with others on common tasks; build relationships, gain support, instill confidence, take actions which respect the needs and contributions of others; find common ground; negotiate win-win solutions; and share credit with others; all while achieving the objectives of both the team and military personnel.

Understanding of IT Infrastructure Services Projects in various domains and prior experience managing those projects

Coordinate and managed (VoIP) Voice Over IP Cisco switches in Data Center.

Creating and managing the LAN database and Closet Clean-Up Project. Re-structure the entire FBCH physical cable and network infrastructure for JAG Office.

Re-structure over a thousand drawings per DOD new IT Graphic policies.

Track project resources management and reporting using Microsoft Project Planning Software along with Vendor and third party management.

Clearly identify gaps in project delivery – time, cost, resource, deliverables, etc. and escalate as appropriate.

Develop action plans to green for metrics deviations from the scope of work or current project plan.

Guide and manage project team with focus on project plan adherence and quality delivery.

Communicate effectively at various levels across client and delivery teams

Troubleshooting equipment failures, configuring new equipment and monitoring the operations to ensure that proper performance levels are sustained.

Install, maintain and supervise new equipment deliveries with daily log sheets.

Monitor all Data Center equipment per company and industry specifications.

Install and manage all software installations in the Data Center.

Build Data Center database to keep accurate records of equipment layouts and changes.

Built cabinets, racks and fiber troths to support all new equipment installations and port configuration supports in the Data Center.

Perform Server back-ups and changes per customer and vendor specifications in the Data Center.

Coordinate and implemented security solutions for Information Awareness Team.

Configurations report for all Cisco Network Switches per FBCH Commander.

Uphold and establish Quality and Assurance assessment per FBCH Security Awareness Policies.

Maintain and manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Management for military personnel.

Managed, coordinate and design drawings for FBCH Security Police to support IM/IT Data Center Project.

Identify security issues and risks in Communication Rooms and develop mitigation plans, implement, support, and security personnel.

Installed and built cabinets to support Fujitsu fiber optic transport multiplexes PDU’s.

Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Installing and grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

Ability, supervise and install a work area floor using modular furniture and wall (terminate, CAT.6 jacks. In-addition mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to BICSI labeling standards)

Ability to supervise installers for: cable pathway systems, fire stopping systems, various electronic components, and various cables that includes but is not limited to: twisted pair cable, coax, power limited tray cable, stranded cable and solid conductor low voltage cable. Cable installation includes: placement, termination, testing, labeling and documentation

Cable Plant Manager/ Project Manager - Contractor September 2005 – September 2010

SAIC - McLean, Virginia

Department of Defense Walter Reed Army Medical Center - DOIM Department, Washington, District of Columbia

Actively manage and direct project activities rather than passively administer and report on them.

Create and manage overall project plans based upon identified timelines, scope and resources.

Create weekly status reports and trackers for general consumption.

Track project financials and costs including management and reporting.

Coordinated and supervised the installation of 990 RTLS (Real-Time Location System) devices in the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.

Manage and document technical support for Walter Reed Medical Hospital, Forest Glenn, and Glen Haven.

Engineer the management of all network installations and fiber backbone support.

Supervised and created a new Data Center in the Department on Information Management.

Use AutoCAD 2010 to build rack and cabinet configurations to support new Main Distribution Frame per Military specifications.

Install and maintain new security system to monitor Data Center and Communication closets.

Perform Server back-ups and changes per customer and vendor specifications in the Data Center.

Troubleshooting equipment failures, configuring new equipment and monitoring the operations to ensure that proper performance levels are sustained.

Assist and supported military personnel with mitigation, remediation of risks and vulnerabilities to satisfy System Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) DOD requirements.

Install, configure, troubleshoot, and/or maintain system hw/sw within a Windows 7, XP and Server 2003 network environments for Laptop (DELL, HP, Fujitsu, IBM, and Lenovo ThinkPad) military personnel.

Process and created all project proposals for Cable Plant Department and the Network Team.

Coordinate and create account purchases with vendors, and government personnel while maintaining all receipts for equipment, services, and any miscellaneous cost.

Manage non-compliance issues to facilitate resolution of issues related to process deviations and standards. Manage AutoCAD Department by creating templates and standards for all drawings received and created by Cable Plant Department

Perform Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) policies and a procedure by enforcing group policy updates and patches, and utilize a variety of software tools and techniques to resolve problems.

Apply security risk assessment methodology to system development, including assessing and auditing.

Network penetration testing, antivirus deployment, risk analysis and i.e. Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) for military personnel.

Maintain Implement security designs in the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Active Directory (AD) administration daily for delegating Organizational Units (OU’s) users and computers.

Provide Information Assurance security response for military personnel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) network environments in the Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) building.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

I have more than 10 years of experience with CA-Unicenter, Remedy, Java Script, Java JRE, AutoCAD 2003-2014, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Fluke Networks, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, MS Office Suite (2003-2010), Cisco Voice Over-IP(VoIP), HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coaxial) Cable, SM/MM Indoor/Outdoor Fiber splicing, Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, TCP/IP, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, RRAS, IP Routing Ortronics, Tyco, Panduit, Chatsworth

Certifications

Security Plus 2008 Expired

BISCI – Level II Expired

References Available Upon Request

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