Network Engineer Dearborn

Michael Giffin

Mancelona, MI *****

765-***-**** - adpmny@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Results-driven Network Engineer with 30 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.

Skills

Network Security Development

Expansion Projects

Technology Recommendations

Equipment Installation Coordination

Network Hardware and Software

Network Performance Analysis

Network Maintenance and Repair

Bandwidth Evaluations

Capacity Planning

Vendor Relations

Installation Management

Network Design Coordination

Disaster Recovery Planning

Capacity Management

Project Estimate Preparation

Network Problem Solving

Equipment Configuration

Network Documentation Development

Technology Upgrades

Technical Planning

Load Balancing

Decision Making

Utilization Assessment

VPN software

Telecommunications Systems

SolarWinds

Database Maintenance

VPN Management

Engineering and Technology

Compliance Assessment

Network Monitoring and Tracking

Performance Benchmarking

Critical Thinking

Team Building

Equipment Inspection

Verbal and Written Communication

Data Analysis

CiscoWorks

Attention to Detail

Work History

02/2021 to 12/2021

Network Engineer

Indiana Packers Corporation – Delphi, IN

Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience

Managed, designed and implemented Cisco based networks at various locations

Managed Palo Alto firewalls at various locations

Managed database systems at various locations

Managed multi vendor servers at various locations

Managed VOIP systems at various locations

Managed cloud based Vphone systems

Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.

Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.

Monitored data transfer security to detect and prevent intrusion attempts and respond to DDoS attacks.

Performed virtual machine provisioning, VM priority setup and template cloning.

Established robust infrastructure and data capacity for new applications and communication between sites.

Recommended options for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.

Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.

Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities lacking access to terrestrial high-speed networks.

Collaborated with vendors to select and install cabling and equipment to optimize network performance and uptime.

Escalated emergency technical issues beyond scope to maintain optimum up-time.

Liaised with cabling infrastructure vendors and domestic and international ISPs.

Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.

Configured, managed and troubleshot VoIP and multi-media distributed systems and platforms.

Integrated mid-scale data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.

Contributed to implementation and support of SNMP monitoring software and other network monitoring tools.

Provided detailed network diagrams, process flow charts and procedural guidelines.

Created VPN infrastructure for 40 workers, allowing for secure remote connections.

Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.

03/2002 to 01/2006

Associate Professor

Davenport University – Dearborn, MI

Taught Microsoft Systems Engineering

Taught Cisco systems

Taught CompTia A+

Taught Microsoft office classes

Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.

Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.

Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.

Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.

Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.

Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.

Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.

Analyzed data on student retention, completion, employment and success on national certification exam.

Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics

Education

03/1999

BBA: Business With Computer Science As Minor

Detroit College of Business - Dearborn, MI

1996

No Degree: Cisco Certified Associate

New Horizons Learning Center - Dearborn, MI

1995

No Degree: Microsoft Certified Sytems Engineer

New Horizons Learning Center - Dearborn, MI

1994

No Degree: Certified Network Engineer

New Horizons Learning Center - Dearborn Michigan

Certifications

Novell Master Certified Network Engineer

Novell Master Certified Instructor

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Microsoft Certified Instructor

Cisco Certified Associate

Linux Certified Associate

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