Manager Engineer Network Management Project U.S. Army
Resume:
BRIAN VERBURG
*********@*****.*** **** Central Park Way Apt 202, Grand Rapids, MI
IT MANAGER CONSULTANT
JNCIP, CCDP, CCNP, ACE
Highly qualified and extensively trained IT professional with over 15 years
of systems engineering and project lead experience that excels at leading
cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
Solutions oriented Senior Engineer with notable success directing a broad
range of IT initiatives while participating in planning and implementation
of Cisco systems solutions in direct support of targeted objectives.
Currently seeking a position that will effectively utilize acquired
technical skills and abilities; while demonstrating a track record of
increasing responsibility in leading projects and coordinating with user
departments in system design, product definition, release documentation,
and data transmissions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
. Unique competency in translating business issues into network solutions
including opportunity identification, requirements developments,
delivery, support and analysis.
. Hands-on experience leading all stages of system analysis efforts,
including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and
support
. Full lifecycle experience in scoping, designing, developing, deploying,
and supporting enterprise scale business applications and business
intelligence software.
. Experienced at managing cross-functional teams for fast-paced projects
as well as complex projects.
. Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all
phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and leading
project team initiatives.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Hardware:
Cisco Routers, Switches, Call Manager, Unity, Firewalls, VPN Appliance,
and Iron Port Proxy Server.
Juniper Routers, Switches, SSL VPN Appliance, and Firewalls.
Dell Switches
Protocols:
Network Protocols, PPP, PPTP, VTP, Ethernet, STP, MPLS, and CDP.
Routing Protocols, EIGRP, ISIS, BGP, and OSPF.
Voice Protocols, MGCP, SIP, H323, RTP, and RTCP.
Tools:
HP Open View, Cisco Works, Solar Winds Orion, and Visio Professional.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
AVL
April 2012 to Present
IT Network Manager
. Engineer enterprise data and voice networks
. Plan, design and implement network projects involving LAN, WAN, and
dial access services
. Troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN performance, connectivity and related
network problems
. Assess business and applications requirements for corporate data and
voice networks
. Day to day administration and maintenance of the company's network
connectivity, traffic management and security
. Design, installation and testing of network related services and
hardware; include cabling and cable management solutions
. Implementation of monitoring and management systems for the network
. Make recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing
operational costs
. Provide reports to IT management regarding network system performance,
security, compliance and utilization
. Maintain a secure transfer of data to multiple locations via internal
and external networks
. Work with vendors, clients, carriers and technical staff on network
implementation, optimization and ongoing management
. Administer the operation of all LAN/WAN-related network services
according to company policies and procedures
. Administer LAN/WAN security
. Ensure that future planning for capacity and growth is carried out on
a regular basis
. Ensure that the infrastructure is able to meet the strict SLAs that
have been set down by management
. Manage cellular contracts and billing.
Hope Network April
2010 to April 2012
Senior Network Engineer
1. Designed, Planned and integrated a Cable VPN WAN MPLS backup solution at
19 Hope Network remote locations with source based IP routing.
2. Redesigned all Hope Network VPN site to site IPSEC tunnels by disabling
split tunneling; forcing all remote traffic through the corporate office
for firewalling and anti-virus monitoring.
3. Integrated Checkpoint Firewall at corporate office to replace Cisco ASA;
moved Cisco ASA to disaster recovery location as a second internet link
for corporate internet traffic.
4. Configured route based policies on Hope Network Corporate LAN for
prioritizing network traffic.
5. Rolled out Toshiba VoIP phone solution to corporate office and 7 of 19
remote MPLS Hope Network locations.
6. Rolled out Toshiba VoIP extensions across the VPN site to site IPSEC
remote locations along with laptop soft phones.
7. Implemented SSL VPN solution for mobile employee work force through the
Checkpoint Firewall.
Dart Energy Corporation, April 2007 to
February 2010
Network Manager
8. Planned and Implemented $350,000 LAN cleanup project in the Dart Energy
corporate office and 20 remote offices; this included integrating new
Cisco LAN/WAN network while utilizing industry standard best practices.
New cabling and cable management was also done at all offices during this
clean up.
9. Planned, designed, configured and integrated new AT&T WAN MPLS roll out
at corporate office and 20 remote offices using BGP routing protocol and
Cisco hardware with zero target dates missed.
10. Implemented and managed Juniper SSG-320 firewall and Juniper SA-2000
SSL VPN solution at corporate office for remote connectivity.
11. Designed, and configured SSG-320 firewall and SA-2000 SSL VPN rule sets
to ensure secure network.
12. Completed roll out of Cisco VoIP to all of Dart Energy remote offices
over the AT&T MPLS WAN with Cisco QoS best practice configurations on all
Cisco hardware.
13. Implemented and Managed Cisco Iron Port Proxy server for web activity
reporting and created policies to block unnecessary web usage to maximize
internet bandwidth.
14. Planned, integrated and managed new wireless network at Dart Energy
corporate office and 20 remote offices; these included different SSIDs for
internal use and outside guest internet access. Configured wireless
security on the wireless controller to ensure a secure wireless network.
15. Implemented policies in regards to network changes as a proactive step
in keeping the Dart Energy network running flawless with minimal unplanned
changes.
16. Implemented and Manage Solar Winds Orion as a way to keep a proactive
approach to network outages at a minimal and better communication to end
users when they are involved in the outage. Was able to inform end users
that they were part of a network outage most of the time before they
actually became aware of it.
17. Designed future disaster recovery network to run in house at a 2nd Dart
Energy location instead of using outside contractors that is dependant on
service levels.
18. Helped to design and create document collaboration within the Dart
Energy share point web site.
19. Effectively communicate with end users, peers and superiors on the
state of the network and planning of new technologies to keep the network
at the leading edge while keeping the implementation of best practices in
mind.
20. Responsible for all company cell phones including data devices such as
blackberry's, IPhones and wireless broadband data cards.
21. Successfully upgraded Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Unity server to
release 7 from release 4 with no next day issues
22. Review and approve all network bills on a monthly or project basis to
ensure that DEC is getting the best services for their money
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, October 2000 to
April 2007
Senior Network Consultant
23. Perform integration on IP, MPLS, VoATM, VoIP, DSL, SONET/SDH and DWDM
networks.
24. Demonstrated proficiency; installing and configuring Cisco and Juniper
network hardware.
25. Advanced knowledge of local and wide area networks, protocols and
concepts.
Thorough understanding of network addressing, including IP and IPX
addressing, IP subnet calculation and Frame-Relay DLCI assignment.
27. Perform VoIP network readiness assessments to analyze the capabilities
of enterprise networks.
28. Integrate Lucent, Cisco and Avaya VoIP network solutions including SIP,
MGCP, RTP and H.323 protocols.
29. Integrate Juniper Net-screen firewalls in a large enterprise hosted
VoIP solution.
30. Successfully Integrated Avaya IP PBX Solution for a large national
enterprise customer in 23 different cities in 5 months.
31. Thorough understanding of network efficiency maximization utilizing
appropriate routing protocols and access lists.
32. Author of turn-up and integration procedures for Lucent and 3rd party
networking equipment to include: IP, MPLS, VoIP, DSL, ATM, SONET/SDH, and
DWDM technologies.
33. Author on site technical support (OTS) troubleshooting guides for
technicians on maintenance dispatches covering Lucent optical products.
34. Create SOW, pricing, and other developmental services documentation for
the integration of various networking products.
35. Create design and architecture drawings for professional services sales
presentations.
36. Create and conduct training seminars covering optical testing and
transmission for Lucent field technicians and engineers.
37. Oversee the creation of monthly deployment status reports, and present
data to the product development teams.
38. Troubleshooting skills include utilizing various network sniffer
applications and posses the ability to interpret data from these captures
to make accurate analysis of the issue.
INTERNET NETWORKING SOLUTIONS, October 1999 to
October 2000
Senior Network Consultant
. Performed flawlessly on numerous data network integrations and upgrades
utilizing Cisco, Nortel, Lucent, Motorola and Bay network hardware and
software.
. Implemented HP Open view SNMP network for a large bank in Middletown,
Connecticut.
. Created documentation such as; Statement of Work, Acceptance Test Plans,
Training and Method Operation Procedures for delivery to the customer for
each engagement that I supported.
. Generated an additional 23% of revenue from consulting services that were
not part of the original engagement.
FISERV SOLUTIONS, May 1997 to
October 1999
Network Manager (North America Region)
. Directed and supervised 12 engineers on Fiserv North America Network
Support Team.
. Responsible for timely restoration of network outages; and effective
network maintenance to keep network outages to a minimal.
. Implemented escalation procedures for network outages and maintenance
upgrades procedure for after hours.
. Planned, Designed and Integrated 125 remote banking locations utilizing
Frame Relay and Motorola Routers for a stable IP network using HP Open
view to monitor all end points for pro-active reporting of network
problems.
US ARMY, February 1990
to May 1997
Mobile Subscriber Operator (31R)
. Responsible for delivering flawless Cellular Communications during Desert
Storm for over 2500 subscribers.
. Deployed to Somalia and Bosnia to support field command as a Combat
Medic.
. Received training for the following: Combat Medic, Field Sanitation,
Chemical & Biological Warfare, Primary Development Leadership Course
(PLDC), Basic Non-Commissioner Course (BNOC) and Drill Sergeant Academy.
. Received the Bronze Star, Army Accommodation Medal, Army Achievement
Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal during U.S. Army career.
. Received an Honorable Discharge in May 1997 from the US Department of
Defense; during which I had reached SSG (E6P) status.
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