Engineer Network

PAUL STAFFORD ELLIS

** *** **** *****, ********, NJ 08758 • 609-***-**** • **********@*****.***

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Professional Summary & Qualifications .

Network Engineer with nearly 20-years of experience in the IT industry and the ability to install and maintain complex network systems, provide networking consultancy and troubleshoot difficult hardware and network-related issues. CCNA & CCNP certified operator capable of training employees and experienced in creating secure networks which meet present-day security concerns and network threats. Accomplished technician with the ability to engineer, implement and maintain user-friendly network environments of any size. Recently retired from Verizon Communications after 17 years and looking for a new and challenging network engineer or network consultant position.

Hardware:

Cisco Routers – Switches – Hubs, Cisco & Checkpoint Firewalls, Fiber-optic SONET & SDH.

Multiplexers, Voice & Data Channel Units, Power Supplies, Redundant Power Systems and Backup Power Generators.

Extremely familiar with numerous circuit types, including OC48, OC12, OC3, DS3, DS1, Ethernet, as well as many other narrowband types, including; ISDN, DSL, lottery lines, etc. Also highly experienced testing CAT3, CAT5, copper-wire, fiber-optic and structured cabling.

Software:

Detailed understanding of numerous operating systems. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft based operating systems, including; Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, as well as Windows XP, 7, 8 & 10. VMware and Hyper-V

Familiarity with Linux/BSD and a basic understanding of C+, ASP, HTML and Visual Basic programming.

Visio, Lotus Notes, TIRKS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Exchange and PowerPoint.

Network Infrastructure/Routing Protocols:

EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, NHRP, LAN/WAN, RIP, RIPv2, DNS, WINS, DHCP, HOSTS, TCP/IP, IPX-SPX, SNMP, SMTP, BGP, VPN, DMVPN, VRF, XVLAN, Site-to-Site VPNs, FTP, DSO/DS1/DS3, Ethernet.

Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Professional Experience .

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS Forked River, NJ

CETA – Cable, Electronics, Transmission & Air Mar 1997 – Jan 2015

Network Engineer

Responsible for the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic network equipment on residential, small-business and large-enterprise networks throughout New Jersey, including SDH/SONET and digital loop carriers such as multiplexers, voice & data channel units, power supplies, backup power, routers and switches.

Coordinated and received a commendation for the on-time/under-budget delivery of the turn-up of the Litepsan system and network infrastructure at the Jersey Gardens Mall, a 1.3 million square foot regional mall located in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Completed a 3-year project in order to upgrade Verizon’s existing customers to the newest 4G LTE cell phone network across 100+ cell sites throughout Central and Southern New Jersey.

Launched an overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications networks at the Atlantic City Airport, including upgrading network infrastructure, multiplexors & power supply units.

Facilitated upgrading the communication systems and improving network security at major casinos throughout Southern New Jersey, including Borgata, Harrah’s, Tropicana, and Caesars.

Responsible for managing, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on more than 10 central offices regions throughout New Jersey.

Lead and trained new employees as necessary for carrier and other plant infrastructure maintenance repair and upgrades.

NEW LOGIC INC Emeryville, California

Field service engineer Sept 1994 – Dec 1997

Assisted in modification and redesign of water treatment system improving marketability of proprietary treatment equipment.

PHILADEPHIA COKE COMPANY Philadelphia, Pa.

Production Manager Sept 1976 – Oct 1980

Lead efforts to improve quality and overall efficiency of a testing laboratory reducing testing costs.

Refitted boiler room of 72 acre plant improving reliability and reducing maintenance costs.

Education . .

STRAYER UNIVERSITY Cherry Hill, NJ

Masters of Business Administration - Information Systems Management Sept 2013 - Feb 2016 (Expected)

Key Coursework: IT Project Management, Quantitative Methods, Information Systems for Decision Makers.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Sept 1972 - June 1976

Additional .

Interests/Activities: Travel, Woodworking, Swimming, Reading, Car/Boating

Other Prior Work: Project Manager for Exxon, GM, Merck chemical plants - General Contractor for Residential Construction.

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