Craig S. Watson **** North Flora Ave • Kansas City, Missouri • 64155

913-***-**** • acxr5d@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Results-oriented Cisco Telecommunications Network Architect/Manager looking for an opportunity to provide strategic solutions within the networking, virtualization/cloud and IP Telephony field; who is experienced in Telecommunications Network Design and Installation, Technical Project Management, Team Leadership and Training, Network Monitoring and Management, Security Analysis, Development, Implementation, and Support, Customer and Vendor Relationship Management in multiple national large Information Technology environments.

Professional Certifications

Cisco Certified: Voice Professional (CCVP) • Security Professional (CCSP) • Design Associate (CCDA) •

Network Associate (CCNA)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Comptia A+ Certification

Employment History

Black & Veatch (B&V) – Overland Park, KS Dec 2011 – Nov 2016

Enterprise Solutions Architect Jan 2016 – Nov 2016

Requested to provide Enterprise Architecture expertise to Corporate’s NextGen Network Redesign effort. Primary responsibilities include technical thought leadership on network and security design for 175 global offices and project sites to ensure alignment of the CIO’s IT strategy and planning with company's business goals.

Directly involved in the development of network and security hardware, AWS and Microsoft Azure Cloud connectivity and configuration, as well as standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology within the enterprise.

Network Services Manager Dec 2011 – Jan 2016

Built and managed Network Services group of over 20 Engineers and Architects, focused on providing Network and Security Communication Master Planning and Technology Road Maps for Utility organizations across North America. Created primary service offerings, increased service revenue by 200%, and delivered various technical presentations to regional and national conferences on IP Convergence and Security Architecture best practices for Federal regulatory NERC-CIP compliance.

Alexander Open Systems (AOS) – Overland Park, KS Aug 2006 – Dec 2011

Cisco Design Architect

Recruited to perform regional pre and post sales design support focused on high-end Local and Wide Area Networks, Wireless Infrastructures, Cisco VoIP Implementations, Security and Video Surveillance strategies, and overall Product Knowledge Expert on all Cisco network solutions for Enterprise, Commercial, Education, and Public Sector accounts.

•Primary Point of Contact for all Design and Assessment Pre & Post-sales opportunities, project management and consulting activities with team members and sales staff; engineering advanced network solutions to exceed customer needs and goals.

•Increased Cisco VoIP sales and implementations by 200% and further developed Cisco Physical Security practice by 100%.

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Previous Employment Opportunities

Accenture – Kansas City, Missouri Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

Senior Network Engineer

Assigned to Interstate Bakeries Corp. account to provide network design, upgrade and optimization of all Information Technology projects and infrastructure in order to improve business communication to all 35 remote facilities.

Cerner Corporation – Kansas City, Missouri Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

Network Engineer

Responsible for the network design, circuit provisioning, maintenance, and upkeep for hospitals and healthcare institutions running Cerner software, including all security and network related hardware

Commerce BancShares, Inc. – Kansas City, Missouri Feb 2004 - Mar 2005

Network Design Engineer

Chosen as an out-of-state candidate to support LAN/WAN for leading Midwest financial institution, supporting 300 locations across Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas. Initiated new enterprise VoIP solution utilizing Cisco CallManager.

US Transportation Security Administration - Little Rock, Arkansas Sept 2002 – Feb 2004

IT Specialist / Systems Administrator

Provided IT expertise to the Federal Security Director of the US Department of Homeland Security and staff on hardware, software and network-related design, installation and support issues. Awarded US SECRET Security Clearance

Beverly Enterprises - Fort Smith, Arkansas Jan 2000 – Sept 2002

Lead Network Engineer

Led major facilities conversion project involving network design, technical specifications, solutions and support. Configured, designed, and implemented 1000 node Frame Relay network on Cisco hardware with strict QoS parameters and hardware/software compression

Procter & Gamble (P&G) - Fayetteville, Arkansas Jan 1999 – Dec 1999

Desktop Support Technician

Short-term contract to assist local business office with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and software. Train and guide staff on hardware and software usage. Participated in important technological department projects and performed problem diagnosis of network and desktop environment.

Best Buy, INC. - Fort Smith, Arkansas May 1997 – Dec 1998

Computer Desktop Sales

Provided direct sales on desktop and laptop computers, peripherals, and software. Assisted customers with product selection, training, troubleshooting, and upgrade capabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology / Network Technology degree studies 96 credit hours

University of Arkansas / Capella University

CCSP/CCVP/CCNA/CCDA Bootcamp

CCNP: Building Cisco Scaleable Internetworks

ACIPT (Administering Cisco IP Telephony Solutions)

Global Knowledge: Dallas, TX

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