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IT Manager, Microwave/Fiber/Copper LAN and WAN, Project Mgmt.

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Posted:
January 24, 2016

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CHRISTOPHER J. WOLFF

Mobile: 520-***-**** E mail: acs8r1@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** *. ******* ***., ****** AZ 85712

Summary:

From small startup companies to large scale government applications I’ve led teams to re imagine and revolutionize products, procedures, and industries. Today, I help passionate entrepreneurs start and structure their companies. I also work with small and medium sized businesses applying best practices and planning for growth. I consult with established enterprises entering new markets, launching new products or innovating to respond to shifting markets. I’m on the lookout for high potential opportunities where I can impact the full lifecycle of business innovation, from strategy through to building a high performing culture. Not only have I developed business opportunities, I have a practical background as well. I have more than 20 years of planning, funding, and developing Internet based businesses including

“Last Mile” Internet Service Providers, E Learning web portals, and CMS based E commerce sites with shipping and inventory logistics. I have deep experience in LAN network administration, WAN network administration, system analysis, project management, network design, and security management in multiple scopes with a strong background in wireless TCP/IP networks, VoIP telephony, and sensor networks. Professional Experience:

Sprocket Communications, Tucson 5/06 present – Title: Owner Contact: (v) 520-***-**** (e) c acs8r1@r.postjobfree.com (f) 520-***-**** Supervisor: Self

May Contact?: Yes

Schedule: On Call 24x7

Summary:

• Designed, deployed, and managed all aspects of a microwave broadband Internet Service Provider that provided broadband Internet access and VoIP telephony services along the I 19 corridor from Tucson to Nogales, covering nearly 2400 square miles.

• Performed RF engineering duties including site location, RF propagation studies, terrain mapping, frequency coordination, and equipment licensing.

• Developed a redundant TCP/IP routing architecture using BGP for carrier connectivity and OSPF for WAN links using Cisco and Linux router technology.

• Designed and built a 2000 square foot colocation and network operations center with redundant power, cooling systems, and fiber optic connectivity to Telco central offices using ATM and Metro Ethernet connectivity..

• Trained sales staff and technicians in proper sales, installation, and customer support procedures.

• Performed business administration duties, including AR, AP, and personnel management.

• Developed a comprehensive cloud services portfolio, including website hosting, database hosting, email hosting, over 1000 VoIP telephony seats, offsite and local network services monitoring using Nagios.

• Extensive experience designing, deploying and managing CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu, and Windows 2008 servers.

• PCI/DSS Compliance Several of our clients handled credit card and personal data that would fall under the standard. The tasks I performed to ensure compliance included:

• Penetration testing on client networks using tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, and Nessus to determine potential vulnerabilities.

• Manage a team of 2 skilled full time network engineers, 2 contract network engineers, 2 contract tower construction crews, 1 tower design consultant, 5 sales representatives, 3 contract business strategists through Deloitte Consulting, and an office manager. Broadband Laboratories, Tucson 12/99 5/06 – Title: Partner, CTO Contact: N/A Company was sold and merged

Supervisor: Glenn Ewing, CEO

May Contact?: N/A Company was sold and merged

Schedule: On Call 24x7

Summary:

• Designed, deployed, and managed a broadband Internet Service Provider, VoIP telephony provider and Server Co location facility, including successfully soliciting startup capital and developing a $1,000,000 annual revenue stream.

• Developed a high level of experience with enterprise level Cisco switches and routers including 7200 series routers and 6500 series switches.

• Designed and project managed several large scale WAN projects including the Town of Marana Wide Area Network and Green Valley Recreation’s network using microwave technology.

• Performed RF engineering duties including site location, RF propagation studies, terrain mapping, frequency coordination, and

• equipment licensing.

• Developed a redundant TCP/IP routing architecture using BGP for carrier connectivity and OSPF for WAN links.

• Hired and managed a technical support team of three skilled network and systems engineers.

• Developed all aspects of online customer support systems, including trouble ticketing, network documentation, remote management, and remote monitoring. Gain Communications, Tucson 1998 12/99 Director of Research and Development Contact: N/A Company was sold and merged

Supervisor: Steve Milliway

May Contact?: N/A Company was sold and merged

Schedule: On Call 24x7

Summary:

• Designed and deployed the f irst metropolitan Wi Fi network in the world, working with Samsung’s engineers directly to modify their consumer 802.11 ISA cards to accept amplifiers and high gain antennae.

• Performed project management for all aspects of cell tower collocation, including site location, RF propagation analysis, and installation crew management. City of Tucson, Department of Transportation, Engineering Division 1994 1998 Titles: Engineering Technician, Systems Analyst

Contact: (v) 520-***-**** (f) 520-***-****

Supervisor: Bartley McGuire

May Contact?: Yes

Schedule: 8 5 Monday through Friday, On Call

Summary:

• Worked with the Engineering Division’s Pavement Management System to develop the technical specification and operating parameters for the Transview.org automated road analysis vehicle, including interfaces to GIS systems and legacy pavement analysis software tools.

• Analyzed and automated the legacy manual pavement inspection system.

• Performed extensive GPS data collection and mapping tasks in ArcView, including special projects such as acquisition of SunTran bus routes and stops, Pavement analysis zones.

Education

B.A., Political Science Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana 1993



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