Professional Experience
BT Radianz Corporation - New York, New York Mar. 2002 - March 2014
Unit Project Manager -Technical Services
Senior Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Support BT Radianz customers and 20 Project Manager by finalizing technical
planning details prior to project launch such as: IP addressing schemes and
router access security, Firewall security policy rules, migration and
resilience testing schedules, end to end user application testing support.
Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers
and LAN Switches.
Primary escalation contact to the customer during the service
implementation lifecycle to ensure any complex or detailed technical
queries/activities will be handled competently and swiftly in line with
customer expectations and service commitments. Manage site surveys of
datacenters and perform inspections of sites to ensure facility meets all
standards in regards to safety, redundancy and operational compliance.
Attend senior management meetings in support of migration and integration
efforts specifically coordinated the Instinet client migrations to BT
Radianz network. Created and provided detailed documentation of
installation process.
Orchestrate joint technical meetings with the customer and suppliers, to
finalize integrated service commissioning programs with the customer, as
part of the project planning process.
Supervise and support 7 junior engineers and other Radianz departments with
troubleshooting client integrations and migrations. Develop connection
guidelines and troubleshooting processes. Develop and provide
documentation for the Global Support Center and Project Managers for future
adds and or changes to existing client connections.
Interface with various Telco's to troubleshoot T1, T3, OC3, ATM, MME and
BGP connectivity issues. Provide 2nd and 3RD level support to field
service personnel during the installation, troubleshooting LAN / WAN
connectivity issues during the acceptance phase of the installation
process.
Instinet Corporation - New York, New York Feb. 1998 - Mar.2002
Lead Network Engineer
Senior Regional Engineer
Field Service Engineer
Completed installations and perform client service calls for electronic
communications system that enables financial institutions to trade stocks
electronically. Directed 12 junior engineers and ensured that they provide
superior customer service. Created standards and measurements to provide
appropriate training to each engineer. Provided technical documentation to
clients, answered technical questions regarding LAN/WAN, desktop issues,
firewalls, routing and switching, and ensured proper hardware/software
implementation. Developed and maintained client relationships. Assisted
sales staff in providing pre/post technical support to potential and
existing clients. Acted as liaison between Instinet and clientele,
providing first and second level technical support.
Supported and had pivotal field service role during the rebuilding of
Instinet connectivity after 9/11 attacks which destroyed Instinet main
datacenter.
Improved client reliability/speed by upgrading to new system for Research
and Analytics product; planned installations and trained teams,
successfully upgrading over 1000 clients nationwide in six-month period.
Education
Purchase University - Purchase, New York 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
Westchester Community College - Westchester, New York 1994
Associate of Applied Science, Radiological Technology
Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Member of Project Management
Institute, PMP Candidate 2014,
ITIL Foundation Course, DHS/DOD Secret Clearance
Military Service
United States Marine Corps May 1987 - Oct. 1995
2nd Marine Div, 2nd L.A.R. Battalion, F.M.F., North Carolina, 4th Marine
Div, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines
Non-Commissioned Officer - Infantry - Combat Action Desert Shield/Desert
Storm
Earned consistent commendations for devotion to duty with citations for
excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations, relating effectively
with culturally diverse populations
United States Coast Guard Reserve May 2005 - Present
Station Shinnecock, Hampton Bays NY
Non-Commissioned Officer -Currently serving as a Petty Officer Second Class
Provided IT desktop and field service support to USCG personnel at the
Electronic Service Detachment Sandy Hook NJ. Troubleshoot and resolve
hardware/software issues related to PC workstations and network peripheral
devices/wiring. Track and record work performed in the Help Desk Software.