SolomonAnjuwon

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GrandPrairie, TX, 75050

Cell: 240-***-****

acxrfv@r.postjobfree.com

Sixteen years as a professional Network Engineer

A strong working knowledge of Cisco routers and telephony with CCNA and CCNP(Certified)

Solid understanding of VOIP

Sixteen years of experience in Layer 1, 2 and 3

Expertise of LAN/WAN network implementations

Expert Network trouble-shooting experience

Excellent skills on Router /Firewall configuration management

Education:

MS Engineering Management, May 1988, Catholic University, Washington DC

BS Chemical Engineering, May 1984, Howard University, Washington DC

NCE (Mathematics/Chemistry/Education), May 1978, University of Lagos

Training:

Cisco Internetwork Design, Advanced Cisco Router Config, Cisco Router Security/Optimization, Advanced BGP/OSPF, Installation and Maintenance of Cisco Routers, ISIS,PCP/IP, Cosine Systems, Unix Level1, VPN, IP Multicasting, Novel CNA/CNE, Cisco- CCNA/CCNP, CCIE Boot Camp, CISSP, IP Video System Design, CCTV Camera Configuration/Calibration, Hitachi NAS/SAN, NetApp, Underground Coal Gasification Safety and Surveillance

Operating Systems:

DOS, OS/2, Unix, Windows XP

Hardware:

Cisco routers (2600, 4000, 7000, 7600, 10000, 12000, etc.), Cisco switches (5000, 6000, 7606, 8500, etc.), Cisco ME3400, EtherNIDS, Overture ISG 24, Overture ISG 26, Juniper backbone routers, Redback routers, Nortel Shaster backbone switches, Cascade 9000 switches, React 2001, Orion and Kentrx csu/dsu, Cosine backbone routers, Cisco ONS 15454, Avaya (MSA), Avaya Fault and Performance Manager, Avaya VOIP monitoring and Avaya network management, CCTV cameras, Cisco ASA 5505 firewall, PIX firewall, Alcatel

Lucent.

Software:

MS office, MS backoffice (Exchange and SQL Server), Quattro Pro, C++, Lotus 123, Image Plus/2, Netware for SAA, LAN/WAN Manager, MS Access, Fortran, HP Openview, Concord, Netcool, Network Node/Health Manager, Windows 7, Remedy, ms-mail, IP Video System Design Tool, ZyXEL Content Filter(GUI)

Experience:

03/15 – 8/4/15 Network Monitoring Engr, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, TX.

Monitored alarms/alerts due to circuits outage (chronic) packet loss, bandwidth and process utilization on a real time basis using Tivoli(omnibus).

Checked network health of core,border,distribution routers and switches by running the daily monitoring

scripts on the Netview (3270 server).

Documented by opening tickets on Remedy application regarding various network outages.

Prepared and presented daily turnover of network outages as documented on the Remedy application thus updating the incoming shift.

Attended monthly management meetings regarding chronic network outages discussion with Sprint, AT&T and L3.

Used OSPF for inter-site and intra-site connectivity.

ISP upgrades are also implemented on client request/readiness. Performed IOS upgrades on the access layer Cisco routers by running the scripts handed down and mandated by the project engineer in charge.

Configured and Calibrated CCTV camera using the IP over tunnel video system design tool concept.

08/13 – 5/14 NETWORK INTEGRATION ENGINEER

GENBAND, Inc.

This project included the configuration, provisioning, inspection, testing and verification of various G9 and C3 Genband layer 2 and layer 3 core switches as specified in the MOPS (001, 002, 003, 004, 005 and 006) statewide.

Genband CS2K switches using the ATM as a backbone link connection.

Verified and audited the G9 ground current check and chassis direct current measurement.

Executed various MRFC/MRFP database configurations of many sites on project code # basis.

Assigned RGN#, created external network for each of the MRFC nodes. Configured native CDR billing process and added all required MRFP static routes to all MRFC nodes supporting CALL P & OAM.

MPLS and T1 turn-up, DSL/Wi-Fi Provisioning & configuration, IP Routing Configuration (GRE, OSPF, EIGRP).

Set IP addresses for both PAC cards using BOOTPIP.

Locked unused TDM components to eliminate EMS GUI alarms.

Tested and verified the G9 voice server card load balancing, G9 Media path load balancing.

Validated Operational measurement - MSFPMVOIP CODEC.

Validated Operational measurement - MSF MEMORY USAGE, MSFCPULOAD, C3 to G9 connectivity and Transcoding test calls.

Troubleshot IP connectivity problems from the access to the distribution and to the core layer.

Troubleshot VOIP (SIP) at the packet level using Tektronix or Wireshark.

Checked for bugs/defect using iTrack on all c3 and G9 switches before deployment.

04/13 – 06/13INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK RISK ASSESSMENT ENGINEER

BRINKER Inc. Dallas, TX

Reviewed the overall Network topology for risk assessment.

Changed the Infrastructure design from L2 collapsed core to complete L3.

Replaced all Cisco switches and routers with Juniper EX 8200, 4500 and 4200.

Completely bypassed the use of STP and VRRP protocols.

Suggested and included a management VLAN for all switches.

Separated VOIP VLAN from the Data VLAN.

Redundancy for all blocks design was the topmost priority.

09/08 – 10/12SR. NETWORK ENGINEER

ESKOM HOLDING Ltd. South Africa

Reviewed and Updated UCG Project files and records on a regular basis.

Conducted gap analysis on General, Risk, Construction, Contractor, Equipment and Safety Management in readiness for the ISO audit.

Promoted quality achievement and performance improvement on relevant process approach and management systems.

Identified relevant management training needs.

Ensured that UCG business/strategic objectives are continuously reviewed and in compliance with Eskom policies.

Configured and troubleshooted Layer 2 technologies (STP, RSTP and 802.1Q)

Configured content filter multiple policy according to IP group, web browsing, customisation and schedule.

Ensured overall quality education and training occurs within the UCG staff.

Attended all relevant ISO related meetings and gave brief feedback on matters/issues discussed.

Continuously tracked the UCG project Milestones and reviewed the current scheduling process.

Regularly conducted and enforced safety requirements management procedures as may be required in compliance with Eskom policies.

Set up NOC/Data Center to integrate their ATM, Frame Relay, SONET, T1, and IP networks.

Tested, troubleshot and configured Cisco 2000, 3000, 4000, 7000 series routers, the complete line of Cisco catalyst switches and Pix firewalls.

Monitored, configured and troubleshot Lucent/Ascend CBX 500, GX 550 and BSTDX 9000 switches, Cienna Broadband equipment, Alcatel DACS, cross connects, and Multiplexors and Nortel DDM 1000 and 2000 SONET gear.

Supplied documentation, escalation, training and standard operating procedures as needed to allow for a smooth transition within the NOC.

Troubleshot down circuits and poor performance using a variety of troubleshooting and monitoring tools. These tools included monitoring with HP Openview, Nortel Preside, Cienna Multiwave 1600 and 4000 series Sentry software, Fireberd ATM-T1-T3, T_BERD T-Carrier Analyzer and Lucent Ascend/Naviscore. Naviscore, Preside, Cienna, Fireberd and Hikemian React were used to test and shutdown and bring up switches and DACS to restore service to downed lines. React was used to change pin assignments in order to bypass bad ports on Titan 532L and 5500 DACS. The React system dealt with dso through ds3 and fractional T1's. Fireberd 500, 4000, and 6000 gear and T-BERD 209, 307, and 310 gears were used to monitor, loop and test ATM, Frame, and T1 circuits.

Worked with local and long distance carriers to isolate and restore service to T1, ATM, Frame, IP, Broadband, Microwave, and Wireless circuits using various tests, loopbacks, and running NNI through looped circuits.

Employed MS Excel, Access and Word and Core, FE, and Remedy trouble ticketing and customer order entry software.

01/08 – 09/08SR. NETWORK ENGINEER

MARRIOT Inc. Maryland

Monitored all site property routers and switches through Network health manager, HPOpenview and netcool. Used ping and traceroute to do some further trouble shooting.

Assisted clients in troubleshooting BGP4, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP, DNS, RIP, VPN and TCP/IP.

Monitored Cisco routers and switches alarm with UNIX based HP Openview. Monitored alarms/alerts due to packet loss, bandwidth and process utilization on a real time basis using Network Health Manager or Node Manager or Concord.

Troubleshot and monitored Avaya and Nortel platforms. Troubleshot with the Vendor Engineers complex bugs problem.

Designed and implemented QoS and ACLs over these IPSec VPN tunnels.

ISP upgrades are also implemented on client request/readiness. Performed IOS upgrades on Cisco routers.

Performed network integration, design, and troubleshooting of Nortel hardware and software components.

Used Nortels products in T1, Frame, ATM, and SONET transport systems with IP, Ethernet and VOIP technologies.

Deployed narrowband, broadband and wireless solutions to both end users and carrier based networks.

Acted as pre-sales engineer on LAN/WAN topologies incorporating Ethernet, T1, and OC hardware and software solutions.

Software solutions included Bay Optivity, Bay Site Manager, Passport Express Manager, and Preside Management solutions.

Hardware solutions included BayStack 303/304, 310, 350, 410, 450, Centillion 100, 200, 2000, 3000, Meridian 2000, 3000, and Passport 1000, 4000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 15,000 series switches.

Routers included ANH, AN, ASN, ARN, BN, Centillion, Enterprise, Nautica, and Passport series.

SONET/ATM hardware included Nortel Preside NMS, OPTera, S/DMS, SDH, TransportNode and Shasta IP/Optical series router/switch/ Nodes. Accelar route/switch and Versalar access products were also employed.

02/07 – 12/07INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK ENGINEER

DISCOVERYTEL Reston, VA

Managed delivery of technology infrastructure for projects.

Defined the approach and detailed plans for procurement, installation and preparation of infrastructure.

Consistently followed defined C&I and Technology services processes and ensure proper engagements are coordinated between Technology Services teams and project team.

Directed the day to day activities of the technology project plan necessary to successfully implement the required infrastructure.

Managed the project schedule, scope, resources, risks, quality and costs of infrastructure delivery to align with overall project schedule and ensure a timely and cost effective implementation.

Adhered to the Standard Project Management Process (SPMP).

Worked in partnership with the overall project manager to develop technology delivery estimates and work plan.

Assessed staffing needs and requests Technology services resources based on skill sets required to fulfill project requirements.

Ensured adherence to the Solution Delivery Process (SDP) and all appropriate development practices and standards.

Provided ongoing and timely communication to project team and technology Services teams and management relating to the technology delivery.

Responsible for the IP address administration globally.

Developed Visio architecture within RIPE domain, with DT peering and DT hubs

USA/AFRICA/EU.

Audited the network and provided operations support as necessary during /post

new feature releases.

01/04 – 01/07NOC ENGINEER

DC GOVERNMENT / SAIC CONTRACT Washington, DC

Provided operations support for provisioning SONET and IP-based services (principally VPN) during both start-up and ongoing operations for a new service provider network.

Supported service delivery processes (i.e. adds/moves/changes/deletes) for IP/MPLS equipment and for SONET equipment.

Supported QoS Management processes for SONET and IP- based services to ensure that the quality of services being provided meets customers SLAs.

Supported Inventory Management processes for SONET and IP based services.

Coordinated with the NOC Operations to ensure end to end service.

Coordinated with the WAN group to ensure end to end data service.

Configured and provisioned multiple ONS 15454 s in a large SONET CO network.

Performed troubleshooting and resolution of routing protocols including EIGRP, OSFP and GRE.

Performed troubleshooting on RSTP, MSTP, MPLS and Multicast network

Provided pre sales engineering on SONET and fiber networking initiative.

Provided subject matter expertise to and several related companies concerning the ONS 15454 placement and capacity planning as well as advanced networking using the associated ML series router card native to the ONS platform. Network load balancing of TCPIP traffic.

Provided on call service during off-hours to remotely provision emergency services. Monitored routers and switches alarm with UNIX based HP Openview.

Monitored alarms/alerts due to packet loss, bandwidth and process utilization on a real time basis using Network Health Manager or Node Manager and Concord.

Managed/led team of seven technicians/engineers in problem solving/troubleshooting and maintenance of all backbone public/private peering issues.

I was responsible for most escalation procedures on customer's Telco DS3, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 circuit problems.

Analyzed, installed, managed, maintained and troubleshot connectivity on Cisco/Juniper/Nortel/Redback/Cosine routers to the internet and private intranets.

Assisted customers to evaluate setup and installed their routers, CSU/DSU, IMUX and other network systems.

Troubleshot Qwest backbone connectivity at the OC-192, OC-12, OC-48 and OC-3.

3/00 – 10/03SENIOR NETWORK OPERATIONS ENGINEER

QWEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Inc. Virginia

Troubleshot Qwest backbone connectivity at the OC-192, OC-12, OC-48 and OC-3.

Worked on multiple large scales WAN projects.

Provided capacity planning and expert assistance on future growth, including triple play and Metro Ethernet for regional telephone company operators.

Installed and configured Cisco Stratacom switches including the MGX 8850 and configured TDM and SONET transport gear in a high speed Central office environment.

Performed Upgrade of PXM1E and installation of the new multi service MPSM card in a production CO switch.

Configured and provisioned multiple ONS 15454 s in a large SONET CO network. Network load balancing of TCPIP traffic.

4/97 – 3/00NOC ENGINEER

QWEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Inc. Virginia

In a 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC), led over 15 network Engineers and 5 Supervisors in monitoring and troubleshooting a nationwide redundant OC-196, OC-48, OC-12 networks with over 30 regional data centers and 11000 network devices supporting over three million broadband ISP Subscribers.

NOC was responsible for isolation, troubleshooting and resolution of all backbone supported issues.

Monitored Cisco routers and switches alarm with UNIX based HP Openview.

Monitored alarms/alerts due to packet loss, bandwidth and process Utilization on a real time basis using Network health manager or Node manager or Concord.

Grew staff from 19 to 35 employees.

Improved @ Homes' network reliability to 99.96% from 95%.

Supported network hardware, including Cisco, Extreme and various CMTS vendors, as well as systems hardware from Sun and SGI.

Supported vendor relationships and worked with vendor account managers to improve vendor responsiveness.

Created and trained technical leads. Redefined performance standards and training procedures.

Wrote documentation for training and technical process and created processes for new hires into the group.

Mentored and trained supervisors to maintain own shifts grew successor into current management role.

12/93 – 3/97 NETWORK ENGINEER CONTRACTORS

HUGHES SYSTEMS INC. Maryland

Tested various network systems in the testing Lab for reliability and connectivity issues.

Setup, installed, maintained, troubleshot and repaired network and telco systems for global transmissions of voice, data and video.

3/90 – 11/93 SUPERVISORY CHEMICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

DC GOVERNMENT Washington, DC

Supervised, coordinated and directed the Primary Branch environmental separating process operation systems.

Also provided technical assistance in both software/hardware by using computer aided design for the mapping of systems for collection, design of process engineering.

05/88 – 03/90PROJECT MANAGER

DC GOVERNMENT Washington, DC

Inspected and evaluated various pretreatment designs for the discharge of industrial users, toxic and hazardous waste materials into the D.C. sanitary sewers.

I assisted some industrial users to design oil/water separator, grease trap, neutralization/sedimentation process, all meeting the EPA requirements and standards.

05/84 – 06/86 BREWING MANAGER

Permanent Management-level position at GUINNESS BREWERY (NIG.) LTD. Nigeria

Supervised, coordinated and directed the brewing management functions by giving operating instructions to 12 plant technicians on reactors justification and selection.

Also monitored the quality control and transfer of brews to the Bright Beer Tanks (BBT).

Coordinated with contractors on the supply of processing raw materials essential for the beer production e.g. malt brands/quality/source of supply.

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