IT NETWORK ENGINEER TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING or IT DIRECTOR / IT MANAGEMENT

PROFILE

Highly experienced IT Professional with a strong background in Business Administration including managerial electrical engineering and telecommunications. Thorough knowledge in a wide variety of computer areas; including Telecommunications - (VOIP - Voice Mail) with significant background in Electrical engineering and Information Systems, including electrical systems, Telecommunication systems, security systems, HVAC, Maintenance, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Hardware Engineering

Project / Program Management

RF/Wireless

Web Management

Security Systems Management

Power Management

Six-Sigma Greenbelt

Telecommunication Management

Kaizen/Lean/Process Excellence

TECHNICAL & SPECIALIZED COMPETENCIES

Languages: Java, J2EE, JSP, Servlet, C/C++, BASIC, hell Script

Web Services: XML, XML Schema, SOAP, WSDL, UDDI, and XSLT

Internet: HTTP, SSL, Dynamic HTLM, XHTML, JavaScript

Platforms: Windows NT & 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012R, 2016 Servers, UNIX, Oracle, Tomcat and Apache VMware

Applications: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Visio Microsoft Teams, Infoblox’s Appliances using Grid Master Candidate, SAP,Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Cisco VOIP Call Manager and Cisco VOIP Phones, Cisco Meraki Box setup and management of Z series and MX series, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Cisco Wireless, Cisco FirePower appliance, Palo Alto Firewalls, Silver Peak SD-WAN appliance, Sonicwall VPN, Aventail VPN & Anyconnect VPN, Cisco ISE, Net-Brain, RedSeal, Service-now, Zenoss Systems, Altiris Management, ProEngineer, WildFire I II III, AutoCAD, Winware Cribmaster, VMware, Business Objects, VA Cloud Services, AWS Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure Cloud Services, Public Cloud Services SharePoint.

Databases: Oracle & SQL

Tools: JBuilder, MS Visual Studio, Visual Café

Additional: Allen Bradley PLCs, Square D PLCs, & Westinghouse

Other:

• Cisco CCNA Router & Switches

• Infoblox’s Appliances

• Active Directory 2016, 2016, Microsoft Exchange server 2016, 2019 & VMware

• Avaya and Cisco Phone systems with Voice mail before and including (VOIP)

• ProE & AutoCAD Systems

• Security Systems with Cameras/ Badging

• Kronos Time Keeper Systems

• BrightStor & VERITAS Backup Software

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implemented VOIP (Voice Over IP) system reducing IT staff by 50% and equipment cost by 50% which centrally located Voice mail to Corporate office.

Implemented Network Infrastructure upgrade increasing user productivity by 80% during employee reduction by 35%, increasing Data Center servers to Gigabit connections and increased user network to 100 Megs at the entire Ashland Campus.

Implemented AD Active Directory increasing user productivity by 55% while reducing equipment cost by 60% corporate wide and hence reducing IT by 30%..

Implemented a Security System increasing Guard productivity by 50% while reducing Guard Staff by 65% and one Guard Station including Photo Badging and Cameras Ashland campus.

Implemented SAP system increasing user productivity by 65% for payment to all vendors reducing user intervention by 35% on the supply side of the business do to employee reduction by 25%.

Implemented Lanier Copier Document machines with Copy/Print/Scanner & Fax reducing 65% of printers reducing printing and hardware costs by 55%.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Persistent Technology, Pennsylvania

Remote Network Engineer

2022 - 2022

Remote Network Engineer Contractor for Cognosante handling troubleshooting Network issues and network connections at the Lebanon VMAC, Pennsylvania. Submitting Service-now tickets and Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESECC) change request tickets. Working with the Architecture Engineering team handling Visio drawings for the team and Networking drawings. Supporting all Network Connections in and out of the VA Cloud Services, AWS Cloud Services, Public Cloud Services and related Network Architecture Design and Infrastructure. AnyConnect VPN and Cisco wireless, Zenoss, Net-Brain, RedSeal, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams.

Supported Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams along with performing updates as needed.

I handled the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) alone with the Palo Alto Firewalls. I have supported Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) experience and SourceFire devices including the upgrades too.

I have extensive experience with Public Cloud Services, AWS Cloud Services, Including VA Cloud Services and related Network Architecture Design and Infrastructure.

I have strong background and excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Office365, Microsoft teams, including Word, Excel, Visio, Project and PowerPoint.

I have extensive experience and strong working and administration knowledge of Cisco Voice Systems - Call Manager, Unity and Contact Center systems and Cisco Unified Communication.

Geisinger Hospital, Pennsylvania

Network Engineer / Telecommunications

2020 - 2021

Network Engineer handling trouble tickets in Service-now tickets, Cisco Phones, Cisco Voice Mail, AnyConnect VPN and Cisco wireless, Zenoss, Net-Brain, RedSeal, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Goal’s courses, Infoblox, Meraki Box setup and management. Cisco ASA Firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls and Silver Peak SD-WAN appliance.

Supported Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams along with performing updates as needed.

I handled the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) alone with the Palo Alto Firewalls and I do have Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) experience and SourceFire devices including the upgrades too.

While in the Network we handled all network security, managing Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) experience, Cisco FirePower appliance and SourceFire appliance devices including the upgrades too.

I handled the network security team heading up all network vulnerabilities.

Managed the cloud security appliance devices too.

I have extensive experience and strong working and administration knowledge of Cisco Voice Systems - Call Manager, Unity and Contact Center systems and Cisco Unified Communication.

I have extensive experience with Public Cloud services and related networking architecture a plus.

I have strong background and excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Office365, Microsoft teams, including Word, Excel, Visio, Project and PowerPoint.

Managing the Infoblox’s Appliances and upgrades.

PHEAA, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Network Engineer / Telecommunications

2012 - 2020

Network Engineer handle voucher approvals supply ordering along with Router and switch stack maintenance. Monitoring network traffic, handling Infoblox DNS and DHCP appliances. Maintained all IT equipment and improved uptime by 30% on a 24/7 basis for all platform levels. Rotated on-call with other staff members

Performed continual maintenance on equipment and software of all networking systems.

While in the Network we handled all network security, managing checkpoint firewalls and SourceFire appliances.

I handled the network security team heading up all network vulnerabilities.

Managed the cloud security appliance devices too handling upgrades too.

I was in charge of the Network DR (Disaster Recovery Plan) for our department. Handle of all network drawings for all site locations where I used Microsoft Visio.

I handle the Network monthly reporting and web statics.

In the process of the Data Center migration from Harrisburg to Boyer’s Iron Mt.

Managed the Infoblox’s Appliances and was instrumental the migration to actively make the Infoblox’s Appliances the main source for active DNS/IP Addressing using the Grid Master Candidate for PHEAA.

Converted from Brocade Routers and switches to Cisco Routers and Switches along with converting from Aruba wireless to Cisco Wireless including Cisco AnyConnect as a global solution for the entire company while reducing hardware cost by 50%.

Administered SolarWinds NPM, Cisco Routers and Switch stacks, Checkpoint firewalls Servers and Application Deployment, including and improved inventory record of equipment.

In the process of Implementing Cisco ISE, AnyConnect and Cisco wireless phasing out Aruba wireless.

Implemented Xerox Copier Document machines with Copy/Print/Scanner & Fax to remove the use of local printers saving approximately 45% of our printing needs while reducing hardware.

Supported Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams along with performing updates as needed.

Sonicwall VPN, Aventail VPN and lastly Cisco AnyConnect VPN.

I maintained the Checkpoint Firewalls and the SourceFire devices including the upgrades too.

ITT / GOULDS PUMPS, Ashland, Pennsylvania

IT Manager / Telecommunications Manager

1998 - 2012

Managed IT Staff along with budgeting and Project Management while working with Senior Staff Executives keeping the IT department in line with the company's goals and objectives. Maintained all IT equipment and improved uptime by 30% on a 24/7 basis for all platform levels.

Performed continual maintenance on equipment and software of all business systems.

Converted from Novell to Active Directory along with converting to Microsoft Exchange using Microsoft Outlook email as a global solution for the entire company while reducing hardware cost by 50%.

Managed the Infoblox’s Appliances and was instrumental the migration to actively make the Infoblox’s Appliances the main source for active DNS/IP Addressing using the Grid Master Candidate for Goulds Pumps.

Administered Altiris Management of Desktops, Laptops, Servers and Application Deployment, including and improved inventory record of equipment.

Performed continual upgrade of backup software from ARCServe BrightStor while maintaining 95% of business critical data.

Implemented Oracle Server with Oracle Database running a maintenance program by Winware called Cribmaster which improved the handling of all machine tools, gauges, inventory of machine shop and foundry equipment and supplies along with PM’s.

Avaya Phone and Switch administration before the upgrade to VOIP and after upgrade.

Implemented Lanier Copier Document machines with Copy/Print/Scanner & Fax to remove the use of local printers saving approximately 45% of our printing needs while reducing hardware.

MARSICANO ENERGY CONSULTING FIRM, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania

Engineering Assistant

1996 - 1998

Assisting Dr. Arthur Marsicano in Electrical Engineering P.E. Consulting firm with energy audits, calculations and analysis for manufacturing clients to save on their energy costs which in turn reduces energy bills indefinitely.

Included: electric, natural gas, oil and steam boilers, along with fork truck savings to reduce client’s payment by as much as 30 - 45%.

Collect all data from client on energy consumption at the sites, including: energy bills, lights, computers, motors everything used in the manufacturing process.

EXIDE CORPORATION, Hamburg, Pennsylvania

EMT Electrical Mechanical Technician

1993 - 1996

Electrical Technician responsible for maintaining all plant equipment used in the production of manufacturing batteries keeping the production level at 79% up time for second shift.

Maintain Motor Controls including PLC's AC & DC Drives to be proactive which kept 2nd shift production the leading shift at 79% up time.

Other duties included: welding, mechanical maintenance, combustion systems, heating and air conditioning

B. J. BALDWIN ELECTRIC INC., Narvon, Pennsylvania

Job Foreman Electrician

1993

Running Electrical jobs of installations of PLC's control systems which including AC & DC motor controls, 440 & 480 3 phase power systems.

Including: Low, Line & high voltage systems

PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY SUSQUEHANNA STEAM & ELECTRIC STATION, Berwick, Pennsylvania

Subcontractor as an Temporary Electrician

1990 - 1993

Worked during Power plant outage to perform prevented maintenance to keep power plant online for 80% less down time. This required having a high security clearance for Nuclear Power.

Performed maintenance on MOV's valves, plant lighting and including Power Outage repair maintenance.

Job required high security clearance for Nuclear Power.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major in Electrical Engineering - Minor in Computer Science

Penn State University / Schuylkill Campus 1998

Penn State Honors and Keystone National Honors Society

Graduated with Distinction in Electrical Engineering Award (GPA 3.84)

Working to complete BS in Information Systems at Penn State University.

Affiliations / Associations / Memberships

Member of American Legion Post 38

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