DANI ANTON

ad3bco@r.postjobfree.com 917-***-****

Objective:

A Senior Technician with a proven track record of success in the implementation, decommission, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network connections and equipment, seeking a dynamic new position to leverage years of experience and skills.

Skills:

Proficient in Data Center Environment, Cisco routers and switches, Project Implementation, Troubleshooting, Testing and Deployment, Network Asset Management, Surveys, Windows OS and Microsoft Office, Computers and Electronics, Documentation and Materials, Decision Making, and Task Prioritization.

EXPERIENCE:

Digital Solutions - Freelancing 06/23 - Present

• Performing comprehensive site surveys for new hardware to be installed in MDFs or IDFs.

• Responding to trouble tickets, network outages on various network devices.

• Installing and/or upgrading new hardware on various MDFs, IDFs locations.

• Performing migrations and cutovers on new or upgraded network hardware.

Crossfire / Verizon – Site Engineer 11/21-05/23

• Conducted comprehensive site surveys, resulting in accurate engineering assessments for project completion.

• Engineered floor space, rack space, and hardware configurations for all equipment, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.

• Rearrange, augment or remove/reuse capacity and/or network elements

• Documented network elements with necessary identifiers, enabling streamlined maintenance and troubleshooting processes.

• Coordinate/prioritize major site activities to meet installation timelines, optimize maintenance window equipment installation activity, and maintain proper site operations

• Perform end of job closeout and quality review.

• Coordinated equipment ordering, delivery, and installation, ensuring timely project execution.

PJT Partners – Help Desk Technician 05/21-10/21

• Facilitated efficient desk and office setups for new and existing users.

• Created customized laptop images, managed email account setups, and ensured smooth activation and deactivation of LAN ports

• Conducted workstation additions, relocations, and modifications to accommodate office needs.

• Provided prompt resolution to issues reported through the company's trouble ticket system.

Orion / Verizon – Project Coordinator / Field Technician 07/20 - 10/20

• Led Wi-Fi refresh delivery activities for a multinational electric and gas utility in the Northeastern United States.

• Created comprehensive survey documentation, including photos, Visio drawings, and Circuit Designs, for all MDF/IDF locations.

• Performed QA functions by reviewing and finalizing site survey documentation.

• Reviewed, edited, and uploaded final documentation into the project team’s G-Drive and client’s SharePoint Drive.

Presidio / Marriott – Field Technician 10/19 - 04/20

• Executed a network switch upgrade at Marriott's Headquarters.

• Conducted rack/stack, connectivity, and power-on procedures for over 150 switches in all Headquarters' MDF/IDFs.

• Installed and upgraded IOS on newly installed Cisco switches.

• Successfully cutover all connections from old switches to the newly installed ones.

Altice USA (former Cablevision) - Senior Technician 07/13-08/19

• Performed rack/stack, connectivity, labeling, and power-on tasks for servers, switches, and routers in all DCs.

• Managed router hardware adjustments including additions, moves, and changes. Upgraded router hardware with new 10/100 GB cards.

• Ensured network connectivity (CAT6 and fiber) in all Head Ends for installed devices.

• Maintained, upgraded unicast, broadcast, and VOD expansion using 10gb and 100gb circuits.

• Led a team of contractors in completing projects (additions, moves, and changes) in the DC.

• Provided guidance and support for new staff members.

• Assisted outside vendors in extending and troubleshooting T1 circuits in the Data Center.

Cisco (AT&T Comcast and US Cellular) - Field Technician 09/11-06/13

• Conducted site surveys and layouts for upcoming installations of new network devices.

• Performed rack/stack, labeling, connectivity, power-up, and initial config of installed devices.

• Installed and/or upgraded IOS on newly installed Cisco 7600s routers and terminal servers.

• Created detailed documentation, including NIPs (as-built) with pictures and Visio diagrams of the installations.

Verizon Wireless – Data Center Technician 08/10 - 08/11

• Conducted rack/stack, network connectivity, and power-on procedures for servers and other network devices.

• Handled switch port turn-up/configuration and database updates for all new connections.

• Collaborated with NOC and outside vendors to monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade network equipment in the Data Center.

JPMorgan Chase – Data Center Technician 02/01 – 07/10

• Deployed over 2000 servers and network equipment in a newly built Data Center.

• Collaborated with PMs and System Admins to plan the distribution of network equipment.

• Established network connectivity (copper, fiber) for all servers, routers, switches, and TS.

• Created a comprehensive database of all network connections in the Data Center.

• Installed, maintained, and troubleshooted data circuits and network connections.

SIAC - Data Center Implementation 06/97 - 09/00

• Conducted rack/stack procedures for servers and various network equipment.

• Installed network connections (CAT6 and fiber) for new and existing devices.

• Installed, extended, upgraded, maintained, and troubleshooted data circuits and network connections in the Data Center for new and existing devices.

• Assisted NOC in maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading network equipment.

• Maintained a daily log of all shift duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION

Queensborough College – Major: Computer Science, 1997

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