Antonio Cobb
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Education: Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
M.S. in Information Technology Management October 2021
East Carolina University Greenville, NC
B.S. in Industrial Technology (Network concentration) December 2004
Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC
A.A.S. in Information Systems (Network Administration & Support) May 2003
Naval 2-M Technician School Norfolk, VA
Certification of Micro- miniature Electronics Repair Mar 1995
Naval Electronics School Orlando, FL
Certificate of Graduation Sep 1989
Employment: Topau Development LLC. Kinston, NC
Chief Executive Officer Nov 09 to Present
Property Manager of various rental properties
Fix and flip properties
Installation of Wireless Security and systems
IT consultant (Independent contractor)
General Dynamics Information Technology Fort Bragg, NC
Commercial Technology Office Project Management May 16 to May 20
Maintained the CTO Lab for testing and evaluating new technology request the USASOC G-6.
Wrote various test plans for tested and evaluated technology
Performed business development activities, including providing technical input to proposal efforts.
Participated in special projects as required
Applied functional knowledge and experience to significant business projects and processes.
General Dynamics Information Technology Fort Bragg, NC
Network Administrator Feb 16 to May 16
Configured and installed switches, firewalls, and routers with USASOC NETWORK
Install new switches, routers, VPNs, and record asset tags and serial numbers to track assets.
Troubleshoot UPS and power supply problems
Console or SSH into devices and make changes such as port enable/disable, speed changes, duplex changes, vlan change, port description changes, check up time of devices and interfaces
Troubleshoot varies network problems i.e. 802.1x, ISE, Infoblox and NCM issues.
Assisted in replacing the End of Life network equipment and network upgrades.
AT&T Government Services Camp Lejeune, NC
Cyber Security Specialist (Mid)/Integrated Network System Technician Tier II May 14 to Jan 16
Configured and installed switches and router with MCNOSC on Enterprise level and regional level on the Largest BAN\LAN network
Operate and maintain the NMCI network for Camp Lejeune, MCAS, Camp Johnson, Camp Geiger and several remote sites such as Raleigh, NC and Parris Island, SC
Manage and coordinate maintenance for Remote sites such as: MCAS Beaufort, Parris Island, Albany, and Fort Jackson Army
Install new switches, routers, VPNs, and record asset tags and serial numbers to track assets.
Troubleshoot UPS and power supply problems
Console or SSH into devices and make changes such as port enable/disable, speed changes, duplex changes, vlan change, port description changes, check up time of devices and interfaces
Datacenter Augmentation along with End-of-Life project s for VPN, Riverbed Wanx, and Cisco 6500/4500 Chassis upgrades.
Datacenter connectivity for new servers and re-purposed server and storage devices.
Router and switch configuring including ip address changes, replacement of faulty devices, reloading IOS and configuration files, backing up running-config over FTP, configuring DHCP and DNS settings, ACLs, AAA login information
Track down and locate machines on the network that are in violation of security policy knowing only the IP address or MAC address
Experience with fiber and copper patch panels along DSL and fiber connections including troubleshooting bad WIC cards, GBICs, and SM and MM cables.
Employment Harris Information Technology Services Camp Lejeune, NC
(Cont’d) Network Control Technician “D” (NMCI) Sep 07 to May14
Configured and installed switches and router on the Largest BAN\LAN network
consisting of 15,000 plus users
Operate and maintain the NMCI network for Camp Lejeune, MCAS, Camp Johnson, Camp Geiger and several remote sites such as Raleigh, NC and Parris Island, SC
Manage and coordinate maintenance for Remote sites such as: MCAS Beaufort, Parris Island, Albany, and Fort Jackson Army
Install new switches, routers, VPNs, and record asset tags and serial numbers to track assets.
Troubleshoot UPS and power supply problems
Console or SSH into devices and make changes such as port enable/disable, speed changes, duplex changes, vlan change, port description changes, check up time of devices and interfaces
Datacenter Augmentation along with End of Life project s for VPN, Riverbed Wanx, and Cisco 6500/4500 Chassis upgrades.
Datacenter connectivity for new servers and re-purposed server and storage devices.
Router and switch configuring including ip address changes, replacement of faulty devices, reloading IOS and configuration files, backing up running-config over FTP, configuring DHCP and DNS settings, ACLs, AAA login information
Track down and locate machines on the network that are in violation of security policy knowing only the IP address or MAC address
Experience with fiber and copper patch panels
Experience with DSL and fiber connections including troubleshooting bad WIC cards, GBICs, and SM and MM cables.
Several End-of-life projects to replace outdated switches, routers, interface cards and blades such as Cisco 6506,
6503, 4506, 4503, 3750, 3560, 2950, 2911, 2611, 888, 878 routers and switches; Cisco 4148, 4548, SUP6L, SUP720 blades.
Harris Information Technology Services Camp Lejeune, NC
Network Control Technician “C” (NMCI) Jun 07 to Sep 07
Configured and installed switches and router on the Largest BAN\LAN network
consisting of 15,000 plus users
Upgraded various Cisco routers and switch to accommodate the growth of users
on the enterprise network
Performed IOS upgrades and testing of Cisco devices before putting on the enterprise network
Troubleshot numerous network infrastructure and devices problems
MULTIMAX, Inc. Camp Lejeune, NC
Associate Network Technician (NMCI) Apr 07 to Jun 07
Configured and installed switches and router on the Largest BAN\LAN network
consisting of 15,000 plus users
Upgraded various Cisco routers and switch to accommodate the growth of users
on the enterprise network
Performed IOS upgrades and testing of Cisco devices before putting on the enterprise network
Troubleshot numerous network infrastructure and devices problems
Real –Time Solution, Inc. Camp Lejeune, NC
System Administrator/ CSR-Advanced (NMCI) Dec 06 to Mar 07
Applied security patches to computers in enterprise level
Participated in applying Daylight Saving Time to Win 2000 and NT Servers
Managed the Office 2000 Shared Points at enterprise level
Ensured computers met Information Assurance Compliancy
NEXXLINC Jacksonville, NC
PC Technician / Implementation Jun 06 to May 07
Implemented and configured various production computers in call center environment
Imaged over 525 production computers for Danka, DirecTV, Time Warner & America Express
Maintained the training room computers for the various campaigns mention
Repaired and perform maintenance on Dell and IBM production computers
Installed 200 network drops, troubleshot, and mapped network connections for network connectivity
SPS Technology, Inc. Goldsboro, NC Deployment PC Technician – Ferguson Feb 06 to Apr 06
Verified user’s data was prepared for migration
Migrated data to new leased HP/Compaq DC5100 PC
Verified network connectivity to workstation in Active Directory environment
Escalated to Ferguson Tech Support Center for Tier II problems
Inventoried old and new computer on the Ferguson’s checklist
Employment SPS Technology, Inc. Dulles, VA (Cont’d) Tech Lead – FBI Project Feb 06 to Feb 06
Supervised six PC Technicians while de-installing and installing 307 motherboards
in Dell GX270
Troubleshot / repaired computers that did not pass required operations checks
Assisted in the project management of the project by completing it, a day and half
before it was scheduled to be completed
MCAS Cherry Point Cherry Point, NC DCMA – NMCI Deployment PC Technician Dec 05 to Feb 06
Disconnect Components of old system or printer
Migrated data from Windows 2000 Professional to Windows XP Professional
Installed network and local printers along with drivers
Deployed over 360 laptop and desktop computer
Set up and connect all peripherals (keyboard, monitor, mouse, local printer, etc.) including
network cable (if applicable) to Desktop/Notebook/Workstation systems
Checked for network connectivity along with joining the pc to the Active Directory domain
Escalate problems to Team Lead
Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC
Adjunct Instructor Oct 04 to Mar 05
Plan and prepare IT classes for adult learners
Report to Administration community educational needs in IT
Stay current on new technology and industry certifications
United States Navy Norfolk, VA
Electronics Technician Jul 89 to Feb 02
Troubleshoot and maintained EHF, RADAR, UHF, VHF and HF systems along with
digital computers, network equipment, crypto and associated equipment
Deployed and troubleshoot computers for naval network and message dissemination at
NAVCOMTELSTA, San Diego, Ca
Corvise Computer Brokerage Company Kinston, NC
Owner Jan 98 to Sep 01
Upgraded and repaired personal computers
Installed and repaired various operating systems and associated applications
Built and sold custom personal computers
Serviced personal computers upon request
Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Not Active, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Wireless Not Active, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security Not Active, CompTIA A+ Certified Service Professional, CompTIA Security +
Soft Skills: Team Player, Self – Starter, Dependable, Great customer relation skills and Determined
Proficient with Cisco and Brocade command lines
Proficient with using Remedy and HP Service Manager ticketing programs
Proficient in troubleshooting computer /network software and hardware issues
Hard Skills: Windows 9X, ME, 2000 Professional, XP, 2000 Server, 2003 Server, Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2003 Server, Access 97,2000, 2016 Excel 97, 2000, 2003,2016 PowerPoint 97, 2000, 2003, 2016 Cisco Routing, Switching, Remote Access, Network Troubleshooting
Network Skills: Experience with installation of fiber and Cat5 cabling along the designing and planning of the topologies and setup of wiring closets, network troubleshooting skills, experience with creating cabling and use of cabling and use of network tools.
Achievements: Donated various man hours to Children Village Academy for different IT projects
Owner of Corvise Computer Brokerage Company for three years
Owner of Topau Development LLC for eleven years.
Owner of Apaul Trucking Company for eight years
Owner of Apaul Logistics for two year
Member of the Naval Computer and Telecommunication team that planned and executed the migration of United States Navy from paper to a paperless with installation of mainframe and desktop computers for faster message dissemination
Member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Member of PHI THETA KAPPA International Honor Society of Two-Year Colleges
Member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
Government Top Secret Security Clearance-SCI - dormant
Tech Lead for FBI project (Replacement of Dell system motherboards -2006)
References: Delivered upon request.