BYRON JOHNSON
317-***-**** Indianapolis, IN, ****6
https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-johnson-5b30a626/ **************@*****.***
DIRECTOR - NETWORK ENGINEERING
Telecommunications Wireless Systems I/T Data
Accomplished Executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results. Telecommunications Engineer with 20+ years’ experience in telecom transmission.
Looking for a challenging position in telecom engineering, information technology or the data communication field.
SKILLS
Technical : Leadership:
Network architecture
Telecommunications field installations
Asterix PBX
Cisco/Adtran routers and switches
MoJo WiFi and IPS
Visio
Cisco IOS
Supporting IP Telephony
Local and long distance carrier circuits
Analysis and problem solving
Team Leadership
EXPERIENCE
Global Tel*Link, Indianapolis, IN 2005 – 2017
Executive Director of Network Engineering
Managed network engineering teams in Houston & Dallas TX, Sacramento CA, Indianapolis IN, Mobile Al. Network team responsible for deploying routers, switches Cisco ASAs, PCI Compliance, data center perimeter protection, VoIP Gateway provisioning. Managed data center and all employees in Houston.
Set Security guidelines and network deployment best practices.
Upgraded data center to Cisco 6500 switches in Houston and Dallas.
Managed mergers of corporate and product networks for MCI inmate market, PCS, Renovo, DSI, TouchPay, Value Added Communications, AT&T Public Markets to Global Tel Link.
Developed WiFi based networks for tablets deployed in jails and prisons across the United States Created networks for video visitation, and video relay services in prisons and jails.
Deployed SIP based call platforms using Sonus VoIP gateways
Developed network architectures to support IPVPN to over 1000 locations in U.S.
Architected 3 carrier gigabit networks with BGP and HSRP redundancy to support Dallas and Houston data centers.
Created AWS IPVPN network to allow corporate access to cloud based services.
Developed Ubiquiti wireless campus point to multi-point network using 5G sector antenna networks in PA DOC, and Colorado DOC.
Managed design, and installation of SIP based Genband session border controllers in Houston and Dallas data centers to support multiple carrier SIP based least cost routing.
Created layer 2 network to support jails using single mode and multimode fiber.
Developed disaster recovery systems using Cradelpoint systems to support VoIP over LTE to use in Hurricane stricken areas.
Developed networks to support deployment of local music media streaming, educational services video streaming.
Implemented E-Mesh layer 2 network between Houston, Dallas, and Mobile data centers to allow server backup, and SIP communication between central call processors.
Created method for WiFi surveying using pole on a stick, Fluke meters and Raspberry Pi running Asterisk and developed network for Global Tel*Link Technology In Motion tour bus using Cradelpoint 4G LTE systems.
Supported sales and request for quote teams in providing carrier and network hardware cost estimates.
BYRON JOHNSON
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317-***-**** **************@*****.***
AT&T Bell Labs (public Markets Division) (Merger with Global Tel*Link) 1983 – 2005
Developed testing methodologies for Voice recognition in cellular mobile phones. Developed video conferencing over cable customer premise system.
Designed first internet terminals and deployed in JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports.
Implemented first public based Wi-Fi in JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Phoenix airports.
Architected networks supporting inmate phone platforms for AT&T hardware subcontractors.
Created hardware and software for smart home internet terminals.
Network devices:
Cisco routers 2800, 3800, 3900
Adtran Routers 1335 POE, 4305, 3140
Cisco Switches Cisco 2960, 3750, 6500
Adtran Switches 1234P, 1531P,
Cisco ASA 5505, 5506, 5525x, 5555x.
Firepower Adtran VOIP Gateways 924E, 624E.
Sonous (Quintum) Gateways 2400 AXG
MOJO C60 Wi-Fi Access point and Intrusion prevention system.
Palo Alto 3060 Firewall
PATENTS
U.S Patent 5,761,303 Inclusion of audio signal within video signal, at band edges.
U.S. Patent 6,310,957 B1 Method and apparatus for interdicting cable television channels
CERTIFICATIONS
Ubiquiti Broadband Wireless Admin UBWA
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Technology 1983
Coursework in Master of Information Technology, University of Phoenix
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
AT&T Consumer Video Systems Ambassadors Award
Center of Leadership Development Technology Award