Andrew H. Aaronson
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Millsboro, DE 19966 **********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Highly accomplished network and security engineering professional with extensive architecture, design, implementation, and operational experience. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to combine technical requirements and business fundamentals. Seasoned troubleshooter and problem-solver who works well under pressure in a variety of diverse environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Extremely effective at building and maintaining relationships with customers.
SKILLS
LAN/WAN/Security Design/Implementation/Troubleshooting – High Availability, Fault Tolerance
Security – Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPN, Encryption
Wireless – Wireless LAN Controllers, Site Surveys, WAPs
Layer 2 technologies – STP, RSTP, HSRP, VRRP
IP Routing Protocols – EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
AAA – RADIUS, TACACS, ISE, NAC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Windstream Communications 1999–2024
Senior Systems Engineer II
Work with business customers to develop and deploy solutions to meet their business needs.
Provide consulting and installation services for complex network implementations.
Act as a mentor for junior level engineers to provide guidance and training on assorted projects.
Help maintain Cisco Channel Partnership certification.
Design and implement resilient WAN topologies integrating MPLS cores with various types of backup paths and routing mechanisms.
Design and implement remote user, static site-site, and dynamic VPN topologies.
Design and implement fault-tolerant Internet services for customers using BGP with multiple Service Providers.
Create detailed documentation for internal staff and customer records.
Highly successful at maintaining long-term customer relationships.
Unisource Worldwide 1998-1999
Senior PC/LAN Administrator
Responsible for building and supporting corporate server and PC assets.
Provided support to local PC/LAN teams throughout the U.S.
Served on steering committee providing guidance for thin client implementation.
Support and train end-users on a variety of platforms and applications.
PLANCO 1997-1998 PC/LAN Administrator
Responsible for supporting end-user community of 200+ nodes.
Built and maintained mixed Novell/Microsoft server environment. Implemented and introduced user community to Lotus Notes.
Implemented ISDN solution for remote office connectivity.
Support and train end-users on a variety of platforms and applications.