DeSean Abraham

Chelsea, NY *****

ad2fcr@r.postjobfree.com

+1-646-***-****

● History of bridging IS and IT to enhance business value. Expertise in network analysis, design, implementation and support.

● Very strong voice skills in VoIP and traditional PBX environments. Earned multiple certificates in business and technology.

● Outstanding interpersonal, training and presentation skills. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Infrastructure Field Engineer

Astreya

March 2021 to August 2023

• Responsible for designing, deploying, and securing the network of an organization. Perform site surveys and audits to ensure that the organization’s network site has the proper specifications.

Monitor installation and integration of hardware in the network, including routers, switches, servers, power systems, cables.

OS troubleshooting/support (Linux, MacOS, Windows, ChromeOS Telecommunication and networking testing equipment from microscopes source and power meters to OTDRs and experience testing across SONET and Ethernet bandwidths. Knowledge of data center and IDF infrastructure, interfacility cabling, fiber copper distribution, and Wifi Access Points

Experience with spreadsheets, workflow and project management &

,administrative software applications.

Responsible for installing and configuring DWDM equipment, including transponders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, amplifiers, and optical switches. They ensure proper connectivity and alignment of optical components.

Perform various tests to ensure the proper functioning of the DWDM network. They use optical power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, and other testing equipment to measure signal quality, power levels, and identify any issues. They troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise during network operation. Field Service Technician

Lightpath

March 2018 to October 2019

● Configuration of 3400,1941,ARS9, and 4451 Cisco Routers.

● Implementation of all Devices, including 16 slot MRV 2140 Atrica’s as well as 924e Adtrans

● Extensive Fiber testing OSP to Customer prem using Veex Tx300.

● Conduction of Site Surveys for confirmation for all RLA.

● Strong knowledge of Data centers, including 111 8th Ave, 60 Hudson, 165 Halsey. Implementation Engineer

IPC

November 2009 to October 2016

● Design, implement and support of LAN/WAN infrastructure T1, DS3, MPLS, VPN, DMPVN, specifically Cisco routers and switches protocols EIGRP and BGP within nationwide network.

● Consultation with customers and potential customers, configuration of Cisco systems 2900, 3800, 3900, 4450, ASR 4500,4900,6500 series routers and switches. Execution of changes within core routers VLAN tagging, configuration of management tools Solar Winds Orion, Envision TELNET and SSH. Installation of 3rd party products required to meet the customers contract. Site surveys, Design and allocate Rack elevation for customers.

● Upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewall and IOS using TFTP.

● Troubleshooting, upgrades, disconnects, and test and turn up including MPLS

● Ability to execute builds following a design Microsoft Visio and build manifest, red lined if required. Base configuration using the Build Configure Verify process for hosts related to the project.

● Manage Cisco Call Manager, as well as Secure Access Control Server for TACACS.

● Installation and configuration (at customer request and guidance) of software tools ASA, 5500,5510, 5505 firewalls. Implemented SNMP on devices to allow network management. Documented and supported as well as finalizing logical diagram and publishing to Oracle SharePoint for network topology. Accomplishments

● Oversaw the migrations of 4 core Data Centers from NY to Canada.

● The building of a new Data Center at 60 Hudson St, NY.

● Linked 40+ sites within the Tri-State area.

Lead Engineer of Operations

Xchange Telecom

June 2007 to October 2009

● Switch Technician experienced with the operation, installation and maintenance in the day-to-day functions of a multi-vendor telephone switching office.

● Calix C-7series, DMS 250 and configurations of Adtran Mux. Primary technician for the maintenance, administration and operational support of the switching environment. Accomplishments

● Ability to resolve Telco/SS7 issues through extensive testing and escalation. Interface with install engineers while administering corrective action procedures and rework requirements.

● Provisioning T1’s asd DS3’s Maintain documentation in accordance with customer requirements. Level 3 Installer

Sprint

September 2005 to June 2007

● Installation and Testing & turn up of various systems I.E; Cisco 2600, 7500, 6509, CSR1 and 1200 series. extensive fiber splicing SC/LC, LC/FC, multimode and single mode .

● Installed Tellabs 5500 and 6500, as well Government projects I.E.: Endace accelerated probes.

● Installed Acme session directors, Sun net servers and all of Sycamore Systems Level 3 Installer

Butler Telecom

September 2001 to August 2005

● Installed Nortel Switching (DMS 500,250,100), Transport (Access Nodes, Passports Wireless (BSC, TCU) equipment in various Central office environments.

● Installed Nortel Switching (Core Director), &Transport (Core Stream) Communications Equipment in AT&T C.O., also in Level 3 Communications remote sites, also

● Installed Ericsson Wireless &GSM Equipment (LMU), (RBS) in AT&T Ground Shelters and outdoor Environments.

In-charge/Supervisor

LISN Inc.

June 1999 to August 2001

● Responsible for the installation and removal of various Central office equipment in Verizon central offices.

● Supervise a crew of five installers. Interact with on site work force, communicate with engineering,

● Prepare Method of Procedures for all work to be done, order & account for materials, log daily work progress for crew and individual installer & testing circuits of installed equipment.

● Analysis of project specifications and drawings. Education

Bachelor of Science

Pace University

2004

Skills

• TCP (10+ years)

• FTP (10+ years)

• Juniper (10+ years)

• Cisco ASA (5 years)

• WAN (10+ years)

• Windows (10+ years)

• MPLS (9 years)

• Databases (10+ years)

• Operating systems (9 years)

• QoS

• VPN

• Solarwinds

• MySQL

• Telephony

• TCP/IP

• Oracle

• VoIP

• Microsoft Office

• SSH

• BGP

• DHCP

• SQL

• Cisco routers

• Linux

• LAN

• OSPF (8 years)

• Computer Networking (10+ years)

• DNS (6 years)

• Disaster Recovery (6 years)

• EIGRP (7 years)

• Ethernet (10+ years)

• Network Firewalls (6 years)

• Network Support (8 years)

• System Administration

• DSS (Less than 1 year)

• Remote Access Software

• Network Monitoring

• Help Desk

• Microsoft Exchange

• OSPF

• Firewall

• Computer networking

• Network monitoring

• Customer service

• Project management

Certifications and Licenses

https://badgecert.com/bc/html/login.html?verify=ck74zVL0l August 2023 to August 2026

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