CLARENCE J WALSH
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OBJECTIVE
IT Consulting, Sales and Project Management
EXPERIENCE
IT/CONSULTANT
Reconfigured a local WISP that was running statically configured Mikrotik routers on their network to an OSPF routed network. Switched the network from an Earthlink DS3 to a Verizon 1GB circuit along with converting all the IPv4 IPs to a newly assigned block of IPs. OSPF network has 31 areas other than area zero. Trained the full time techs to add routers into the newly designed network. WISP has 550 clients crossed 80 Mikrotik routers.
Reconfigured the WISP network for PPPOE authentication on all the last mile client connections.
Reconfigured WISP wireless network by Installing a 160 foot tower to redesign how the wireless backhauls move the traffic to other towers. They currently have 30 towers covering the area.
Certified for Adtran Netvanta for 7100 IP/PBX VoIP System.
Certified for Avaya IP Office IP-PBX VoIP System. 12/18/2013 to 12/18/2014 Advanced Rehabilitation Technology Bryan Ohio IT/CCTV MANAGER
Manage all IT systems to include Exchange, several Windows 2012 severs, Ubuntu Linux Server using Hyper-V server designed host server.
Installed Adtran Netvanta 7100 IP/PBX VoIP phone system along with converting from analog POTS lines to T1 circuit. Setup dial plan, voice mail, and all handsets.
Manage a crew to accomplish cleaning, televising, and locating laterals and main-line.
CCTV main-line closed-circuit TV investigation using robotic crawler technology. 1/1/2012 TO 10/3/2013 MetaLINK Technologies Defiance Ohio BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING MANAGER
Responsible for finding new consulting accounts and new locations to broadcast wireless internet to sell to the public. I was in charge of a team of IT consultants that would carry out various projects needed by the local businesses we serviced.
Defined processes and equipment best suited to each project. Coordinated with various departments to accomplish installation of fiber, servers, wireless internet, cabling, VoIP unified communications and IP SIP based carrier services.
Have erected 15 communications towers varying in size, from 140-200 feet, weighing from 7000-23000lbs.
1/1/1993 TO 12/31/2012 Direct Link Computer Systems, Inc. Bryan Ohio OWNER/MANAGER/TECHNICIAN
Started, owned and operated a successful IT consulting/ Wireless Internet Company for more than 15 years that I sold to MetaLINK Technologies in January of 2012.
Increased internet business to 50 broadcast towers with over 2300 subscribers on internet.
Grew the consulting business to well over 50 regular client/companies by being a man of my word.
Designed and implemented networks that included installing cabling, firewalls, routers, servers, printers and workstations.
Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all clients. Resolved customer complaints and concerns with strong verbal and negotiating skills.
Quickly and effectively solved customer IT challenges. 1/20/2003 TO 11/25/2003 Kellogg Brown and Root Houston Texas REGIONAL IT MANAGER
In charge of Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan IT consulting and support during the startup of the Iraq War. I did this while my consulting company (Direct Link Computer Systems, Inc.) continued to operate in Ohio without my direct involvement. I consulted directly for the Military and supported internal IT infrastructure for Kellogg Brown and Root.
Planned and managed multi-million dollar projects in support of the startup of the Iraq War.
Managed budgets over 30 million dollars, with 200 analysts and network specialists at 65+ bases in Iraq, Kuwait and Jordan.
7/1/1989 TO 4/1/1998 ARO Corporation Bryan Ohio
NC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Diagnosed and repaired CNC Machining Centers. While working fulltime at ARO, I also was working at Direct Link Computer Systems, Inc. from 1993 to 1998 getting my business started. I worked 14-16 hours a day for approximately five years.
Developed a strong troubleshooting skill set that has carried me into my network IT career. Troubleshot and repaired electronics down to component level. 1/3/1989 TO 1/3/1994 Air National Guard
COMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
This part-time position afforded me the opportunity to go to electronic repair school for three months as a full time Air Force where I Learned component level diagnostics.
Exceled in reading blueprints and schematics and the meaning of symbols used in wiring diagrams
Inspected and evaluated Electrical and maintenance activities and determined operational status of assigned assets
1/3/1986 TO 1/3/1989 United States Army Newport News Virginia UH1H HELICOPTER CREWCHIEF
Responsible for maintaining and supporting the aircraft and pilots in day-to-day missions.
Learned a lot about troubleshooting, resolve, discipline and respect in the Army. EDUCATION
1989-1991 Northwest State Community College Archbold Ohio
100 plus credit hours at Northwest State Community College.
Achieved several professional certifications which include:
CCNP, Cisco Certified Network Professional
MCSE, Microsoft certified Systems Engineer
CCEA, Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator
MCT, Microsoft Certified Trainer
CCI, Citrix Certified Instructor
MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
AIPS, Certified for Avaya IP Office IP-PBX VoIP solution
ATSP, Adtran Technical Solutions Professional
ATSP/UCAC, Adtran Netvanta Certified for 7100 IP/PBX VoIP System
A+ Service Technician Certification
I have been to several Professional classes for Citrix, Microsoft, Cisco, Asterisk and ESX over my career. REFERENCES
References are available on request.