RESUME
St. Aubyn Lawrence B.Sc.
Lot **, Village Green, St. Ann’s Bay P.O. St. Ann, Jamaica W.I.
Mobile: (876) 433 - 0542
Email: addwfa@r.postjobfree.com
linkedin.com/in/st-aubyn-lawrence-bsc-ccnp-mcp-2957b1178
Senior Network Engineer & Administrator
An accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in the engineering, administration and support of information systems. In-depth expertise in the implementation, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN network system. Great interpersonal skills, strong “hands-on” and technical
knowledge of Cisco VoIP Systems (CUCM), Cisco Routers and Switches, Check Point Cisco ASA Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Aruba Ubiquiti Wireless Systems, VMware, Microsoft Exchange.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science(B.Sc.) in Computer Science and Mathematics
The University of the West Indies, Mona (1993 -1997)
Eight(8) O’ Levels – Cornwall College [High School Diploma] (1986 – 1993)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server certified (MCP)
[** Presently completing CheckPoint (CCSA) & VMware certifications]
PROJECTS
−Aruba Wifi Implementation covering 60+ remote sites – Aug 2018
−Ubiquity & Open Mesh Wifi covering 60+ remote sites –Aug 2017
−Upgrade of Cisco Router and Switches in Datacenter – Mar 2017
−Implementation of a new Public IP block on Firewall in Datacenter – Jan 2017
−CUCM (VOIP) Upgrade from version 8.6 to 10.5 – Jul 2016
−Check Point Firewall Upgrade/Migration from version R75 to R77.30 – Jun 2016
−Cisco Meraki Wifi and MX Devices Implementation covering 60+ remote sites – Oct 2015
−Layer 2 Business VPN Implementation at 60+ Remote Locations – Jun 2014
−Implementation of 200+ network devices (computers, laptops, printers, switches, servers, document reader, tablet, projectors...), network design & configuration, as well, the training of staff in the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process at a public school.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
In-depth knowledge of configuring and maintaining Cisco Routers (800, 1700, 2800, 3800, 7200 Series) and Switches (2950, 2960, 3800, 4300 Series & Catalyst Express 500) at the CCNP level.
-Setting up VLANs, DHCP, DNS, Spanning Tree, Ether Channels, Route Maps
-Routing Protocols (RIP, BGP, MPLS OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS)
-Creating VPNs and Frame Relay
-Security (Firewall, ACL, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, IPS, IDS)
In-depth Knowledge of Windows 2003/2008/2012/2016 Server & Windows XP/Vista/ 7/ 8/10
-Creating and maintaining Windows Network
-Troubleshooting and resolving computer and network problems
- Network protocols and TCP/IP configurations
- Microsoft Active Directory design and implementation
- DNS and WINS
- Security
- Data Backup and Recovery
In-depth Knowledge of Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM)
- Installing and configuring Call Manager, Unity, Presence
- End-User Support for Desk Phones, WebEx & Jabber applications
In-depth Knowledge of Check Point Firewall (SPLAT/Gaia), Palo Alto and Cisco ASA Firewall
- Installing and configuring
- Creating Security Policies
- Creating Multi-Vendor VPNs
- Publishing Public IP Addresses
In-depth Knowledge of Anti-Virus Technology
-Symantec Endpoint Protection
-Kaspersky Security Center/Endpoint for Business
-Bitdefender (Enterprise)
In-depth Knowledge of Wireless Networks
-Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquity & Open Mesh
In-depth Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016
In-depth Knowledge of Solar Winds Monitoring & Microsoft System Center Operation Manager (SCOM)
In-depth Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 2003/2007/2013/2016
Working Knowledge of VMware (VSphere 6) Virtualization
Working Knowledge of Linux
Working Knowledge of Database Management (SQL)
Working Knowledge of SAN
Troubleshooting and Repairing computers.
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 – Present [Full Time] Cool Corp Limited – Senior Network Engineer
Managing a Wide Area Network consisting of Check Point Firewall (SPLAT/Gaia) & Cisco ASA Firewall,
Cisco Routers & Switches Meraki/Aruba/Ubiquiti/Open Mesh Wireless Network, Cisco Unified Communication Manager 10.5 (VoIP), IDS, VMware, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016
2009 – Present [Part Time] Ocho Rios High- System Administrator
Supporting LAN & WAN consisting of Dell Servers & Switches, Cisco Routers & Switches, Document Readers, Printers, Projectors, Laptops, PCs, and Wireless (WiFi) Devices.
Responsible for creating the annual budget and liaison with suppliers of IT Equipment and also providing end-user training in Technology Integration in the Secondary Curriculum (Certified) and Microsoft Office Suite.
2006 - Present (Contractual)
Design and implement network systems for several companies. This includes creating VPNs, wireless networks configuring routers and switches, installing Windows Server and Client OS, anti-virus software, troubleshooting network problems and repairing computers.