Core Competencies

Datacenter Design and Migration Cisco Networking Low Voltage Wiring/Testing KVM Management PDU Installation Various

Linux OS Wireless Network Design and Implementation Windows Desktop and Server OS, VPN Administration, and PBX Support

C. Anthony Schmidt

Certifications

A+, Certified 2007

CCNA #CSCO12536314, Ex. May 2017

PaloAlto ACE, Certified 2016

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Education

Estrella Mountain Community College

Networking Administration: Cisco (CCL)

Professional Experience

Maricopa Community College District, 02/2017 – Current

Adjunct Instructor for Cisco Network Academy

ON Semiconductor 10/2018 – 03/2021

Staff Network Engineer

Burlington, Ontario Site Remediation Infrastructure Manager (Completed March 2021)

Oversaw design of network hardware, cabling schemes, and server connections

Obtained quotes for products and services including fiber and cooper upgrades

Coordinated purchasing, delivery, and installation of hardware, power, and cabling

Provided remote support as expert resource for on-site team during Covid-19

Secured project approval and project funding

User Closet Upgrade and IP Address Reallocation (Completed March 2021)

Managed user closer closet upgrades from CAT5 and 110 block patch panel to CAT6-CAT6A Ethernet plug patch panels for user space

Designed and implementing campus wide IP address reallocation for VOIP and PoE

Grand Rapids, MI Colocation Build and Migration (Completed March 2021)

Remotely directed hands on work for cabling, power, inventory, and troubleshooting during Covid-19

Designed datacenter site to utilize ACI networking within multiple pods

Configured remote access hardware and remote-control power strips

Quantenna Communications Acquisition Integration (Completed June 2020)

Executed initial, onsite network discovery at Quantenna HQ, including mapping of physical hardware locations

Delivered integration plan for hardware upgrades, standard remediation, and timeline

Designed network with consideration for IP addressing, routing protocols, and hardware standards

Executed ON Semi HQ for absorption of Quantenna Tempe employees, including VLAN allocation, migration of all network and server hardware and creating IPSEC tunnel between ON and Quantenna HQ

Added BGP AS to both ON Semi and Quantenna routers to establish intercompany routing

Phoenix, AZ Colocation Build and Migration (Complete January 2020)

Coordinated transition from on-premise datacenter to colocation site

Overhauled global standards, including inventory management, to ensure consistency and accountability across all colocation sites

Managed ordering and inventory of all Cisco hardware, power, and cabling supplies

Installed all hardware, including power and cabling at colocation site

Launched datacenter inventory system

Configured Network hardware in ACI and Viptela environments

Corporate HQ Network Infrastructure Rebuild (Completed December 2018)

Replaced core, configured VSS/HSRP, installed new distribution devices, and upgraded access layer

Coordinated upgrade of building fiber optics and replacement of current copper Ethernet cable with local vendors

Configured and deployed Infoblox for IPAM/DHCP

SD-WAN in a Box (Completed December 2018)

Designed and configured portable SD-WAN solution to facilitate corporate LAN and Wi-Fi at remote locations and trade shows where a stable and secure network connection are required

Built solution to be self-contained with included storage for main components and accessories

Authored operating instructions and troubleshooting guide for ease of use

Successfully deployed SD-WAN in a Box at CES2019 and CES2020

Daily Operations

Switch configuration of ports, VLANs, corporate/guest access, and WAPs

ISE administration

Troubleshoots network issues (latency, line errors, etc.)

Cisco firewall management

Windows and Linux based server management and troubleshooting

Maricopa County Office of Enterprise Technology, 04/2018 – 10/2018

Senior Network Engineer

Coordinated upgrade with network architect for datacenter to replace old Cisco switches with new Cisco switches for the device management network to increase total capacity and extend end of life

Learned and investigated Cisco SDA/ACI for future implementation

Designed Juvenile Education Network refresh in coordination with Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office IT: new IP addresses; routing (OSPF); ACL/firewall updates

Designed migration of new DMZ wireless environment for Maricopa County: modification of OTV, Checkpoint ACL/static routes; design and configuration of WCCP routers; configuration of new wireless controllers; rack and stack of new hardware in datacenter; controller anchoring; certificate updates for controllers; port configuration changes to Cisco Nexus 7K and 5K devices

Coordinated troubleshooting between Maricopa County Office of Enterprise Technology and the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office for wireless and NetMotion VPN application

Performed site surveys across county offices: wireless, using Ekahau portable AP and software

Performed IOS upgrades of county ASA firewalls: 5505; 5510; 5555; 5585

Administration of Checkpoint firewall: access policies; NAT; static routes

Administration of Cisco ISE

Administration of Cisco WLC and wireless networks: 2554; 5505; 8540

Troubleshoots and responds to customer/employee tickets for network/wireless issues and requests

Modified Fortinet rules to allow access to new facilities

Artesyn Embedded Technologies, 12/2016 – 02/2018

Senior Network Engineer, North America

Migrated from Cisco ACS to Cisco ISE

Designed Wi-Fi upgrade for all global company sites

Led network refresh project, including design of the new network, and physical datacenter migration

Configured all Cisco gear for Tempe from out-of-box for basic setup

Researched and engineered conversion of old network configuration from CatOS to IOS

Coordinated with global network engineers: configuration and review of migration of network

Performed site survey: Copper-Fiber to determine capabilities of current cable infrastructure

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Performed site survey: Wireless to determine if WAP relocation/addition were needed

Upgraded and maintained Cisco Prime

Upgraded and maintained Cisco WLC 5505

Remote upgraded Cisco hardware in Eden Prairie facility

Offered remote training and advice to Eden Prairie Network Administrator

Decommissioned old hardware, including memory wipe, inventory record removal

Managed firewall using ASA 5555 and Fortinet

Setup F5 BIG IP in lab environment for company use testing

Datacenter planning and hardware installation for US and EMEA sites

Modified BPG routing to include new offshore facilities

Configured and maintained Cisco WCCP appliances

Migration from POTS to VOIP for all US locations

District Medical Group, 10/2016 – 12/2016

Network Engineer, contract

Configured Cisco switches and Routers for new protocols and IP/VLAN settings

Managed email filter appliance

Setup and controlled SolarWinds, including initial installation

Planned Colo spacing and rack inventory

Worked with IT Security to complete all items of a PEN test with needed router updates and configuration changes

American Express, 03/2016 – 09/2016

Network Engineer: Security, contract

Configured Cisco ASA devices, routes, object-groups, access-lists

Worked with end users to confirm access needed, and that access aligned with AMEX security policy

Troubleshot access issues using ping, traces, and packet captures

Processed packet captures in Wireshark

Verified destination access using SolarWinds port scanning

Member of TIMS team, high priority tickets with 3-4 day turn around instead of usual 14-day SLA

Verified hardware inventory location and counts

Worked on conversion from Cisco to PaloAlto

Configured security access lists for PaloAlto devices

Provided on-call support for off hour issues with network security

PSCU, 06/2011 – 02/2016

Network Analyst

Obtained BICSI certification

Configured Cisco routers and switches

Documented all network core connectivity to ensure audit compliance and accuracy

Troubleshot VPN and networking issues

Assisted with installation of new Cisco NEXUS platform, including connections from core device to fiber option extension devices in each designated rack

Setup virtual machines for engineering use, including OS installation and resource allocation using VSphere/VMWARE

Developed policies for new hardware installation and wiring into server rack cages

Developed and enhanced relevant documentation and uploaded to SharePoint for datacenter use

Provided project management to clean up datacenter racks, including removal of unnecessary wiring, and cable management upgrades, as well as overall design and placement of hardware

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Assisted with physical server installs and decommission projects

Installed, troubleshot, and terminated cables for new servers in enterprise datacenter (ethernet, coax, and fiber)

Demonstrated proficiency in Layer 1 through Layer 4 application troubleshooting implementations

Analyzed Fluke fiber optic levels to ensure compliance and improvements

Setup and configured rackmount KVMs and KVM dongles

Provided backup assistance as local PBX Administrator to minimize response times

Managed vendor and service provider relationships for datacenter/MDF/IDF implementations to ensure compliance

Communicated directly with system administrators to find resolutions for system outages and issues

Assisted desktop support as needed for hands on and remote service, including remote troubleshooting, software installation, and physical changes to workstation machines

Provided additional support to NOC during periods of overflow by answering support emails and phone calls, and documenting each occurrence using TIMS ticket system

Managed contractors for onsite projects

Configured F5 BIG IP out of the box for installation into corporate network

Highwinds/Bandcon, 01/2010 – 05/2011

Network Operations Center Tier-1 Technician

Answered support emails, phone calls, and live chat

Monitored network alarms and escalated accordingly (Vendor/Network engineer)

Performed RDNS database updates

Notified customers via email concerning any software hardware maintenance

Added customers to bandwidth monitoring tools using SolarWinds, Cacti, and SalesForce

Accessed Cisco and Brocade routers to trace customer paths/verify port information, errors, and port status

Contacted vendors and opened tickets for service issues

Opened tickets with datacenter vendors for package receipt requests, and remote hands on requests

Performed datacenter remote hands on work, including reboots, and replacing of hardware and cables

Assisted with datacenter hardware installation and removal

AT&T, 08/2008 – 01/2010, Uverse Technical Support Teir-2, contract

DHL, 09/2007 – 07/2008, External Help Desk Technician, contract

2Wire, 10/2006 – 08/2007, Computer Technician Level II Support, contract

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