Network Engineer

WARREN GRANADA

630-***-**** Naperville, IL. ****4

*********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-granada-90b63/

CARRER SUMMARY

Creative, enthusiastic and conscientious Network/Infrastructure Engineer with vast experience in the fields of enterprise networks, infrastructure management, and project management. Emphasis is in process management and problem resolution. With a proven ability in end-to-end planning and management of large projects. Known for leadership, building effective, staff development and identifying future leadership personnel

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Hardware: Cisco 6500, 4500, 3500 and 2960 series switches and 7200, 6500, 3800 and 2800 series routers, Nortel routers and passports, Meridian and Norstar switches, Pix-515E and 525, VPN, Cylink ATM and Link encryptors, Check point firewall, Network General Sniffer, Fluke Lane meter, Communitgate Pro, T1000, Veritas Netbackup and backup Exec.

NETWORK: RIP, OSPF, Frame Relay, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, Ethernet, Gigabit, GigaMan, Cisco IOS and CATIOS, HPOV, Multi-Cast, NMS, VoIP and Cisco packet tracer.

OPERATING SYSTEM: UNIX, Linux, and Windows

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FIS Global, Chicago, IL. Dec 15 - Present

Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

Manages projects for new clients and exchange connectivity as well as oversee day to day operations and Infrastructure

Implement routing and firewall policy for implementation on cisco devices to ensure correct policies and necessary routing is in place

Manages infrastructure and day to day operation to circumvent both internal and external network issues

Conduct meetings with engineers and customers to ensure projects are progressing properly and on time

Provide network details for new server builds to include IP spacing, size and firewall policies

Manages customer and vendor relationships which ensured connectivity needs are met

Escalation point for troubleshooting connectivity issues with new or existing OSFP/BGP networks to resolve issues quickly

SunGard Futures Systems, Chicago, IL Feb 07 - Dec 15

Senior Network Engineer

Responsible for the support, design and management of a global network

Maintains company network security systems (Pix 515E firewall)

Configure Cisco 7500 and 4500 series routers, 2800 and 3700 switches

Responsible for the design, implementation and maintaining network infrastructure

Manage vendor relationships to efficiently resolve network issues and reduce down time

Manage customer connectivity projects to ensure projects are done efficiently and effectively

Ensure proper network documentation and contracts are up to date for both internal and external networks

Maintains telecommunications and data circuits (T1, POTS, OC3, DS3)

Recognized throughout the company for distinguished service

REDSKY FINANCIAL, Chicago, IL. Sept 05 - Feb 07

System Admin

Accountable for the support functions of Network, Systems, Voice and Trading systems

Monitor production environments, including servers, network, voice and trading applications

Manage vendor relationships to efficiently resolve network issues and reduce down time

Configure and troubleshoot network issues on cisco routers, switches and Pix firewall

Manage VPN access for multiple exchanges and users

Support day to day operations of the data and voice network (add, changes and deletes)

Responsible for installing and testing new T1,DS3 and Voice circuits to ensure proper documentation and infrastructure integrity

Build Linux and Microsoft servers and establish network connectivity on gigabit Ethernet

Design, configure and implement WAN/LAN networks, as well as multi-cast streams

RIVER TIME COMMUNICATION, Chicago, IL April 05 - Sept 05

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsible for the setup, deployment and support of Infrastructure, VoIP and Wireless networks

Configured Cisco IP phones, 7905, 7912, 7940, and 7960s with up to date firmware and configuration using T1000

Implemented and design access points, repeater and wireless bridges for network connectivity

Worked with carriers and vendors to resolve local and remote network issues

Troubleshot network issues using Ethereal Protocol analyzer

Responsible for the design, implementation and maintaining network infrastructure

CITADEL INVESTMENT GROUP, Chicago, IL Feb 04 - Feb 05

Network Support Engineer

Accountable for 24x7x365 operations of the Global network, day-to-day operations of data center and support of remote site

Monitor production environment, including servers, network equipment, databases and proprietary software applications using HPOV and Tibco hawk

Assist in the day-to-day operations of data centers and support of remotes sites

Ensured VERITAS Net backups are running and troubleshot any issues with the tape bask up system

Ensured availability of disk space on EMC filers and take corrective actions to reduce disk space

Provide second and third level WAN support for Frame Relay and PPP circuits on 7500 router

Troubleshot routing issues on Cisco 7500 routers and 6500 switches

Worked with major carriers both domestic and international to resolve issues with T1/T3 and DS1/DS3

AGNO CONSULTING, Streamwood, IL Dec 03 - Feb 04

Project Manager

Directly accountable for service delivery and management of operations and projects

Responsible for planning and build out of network infrastructure

Responsible for terminating and punching down of all network/datacom equipment

Used Fluke LAN meter to ensure integrity of network infrastructure

Coordinated relocation of clients PC and network equipment to new location

UBS INVESTMENT BANKING, Chicago, IL July 93 - Dec 03

Network Control Center Engineer

Management of a 24x7x365 global network control center, infrastructure and change management standards while insuring full compliance with established Service Level Agreements and reporting on Key Performance Indicators.

Manage all aspects of network operations as well as fault management, configuration, change management, and network monitoring tools

Manage global escalations for all major operations issues, completing root cause analysis to ensure continuous improvement

Responsible for direction of all infrastructure changes and standards to enhance services and lower cost while leveraging talent to maximize efficiency

Ensured that all maintenance and emergency service contracts are up to date to ensure proper support

Managed Vendor relationships to ensure highest leverage to lower costs

Develop and maintain business relationships with all current clients in order to ensure their needs are being met and/or exceeded

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MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. ARMY, Fort Bragg, NC June 86 - Oct 89

EDUCATION

B.S., Electronics Engineering, DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. 1992

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