Network Engineer Security
Resume:
Curt G. Guerrette
Chattanooga, TN 37415
************@*****.***
Skills Competences:
IT/OT with manufacturing
Cisco Layer3 Configuration - Core, Distribution and Access
Cisco Nexus 9300 Cisco Catalyst Switches 9200/9300
Cisco Routers ISR 4300/4400 Series Cisco Firewalls 3110, FMC
Meraki MX, MR, MS, SDWAN MPLS/BGP Network Design WLAN
Microsoft Office/365 Outlook, Teams, Visio, Power Point, Project
Summary
In a multi-vendor Wide Area Networking environment, I functioned as the primary senior engineer for the corporations LAN/WAN and Security engineer. Responsibilities include engineering, ordering, configuring, and implementing Networking designs for the Cardinal Glass sites. Function as second and final level escalation for troubleshooting, analyzing, resolving client issues in connection with network devices for, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Perimeter Security and communications issues. Work closely with ISP’s, network equipment vendors, and other teams within the Corporation to facilitate resolutions to complex networking issues in a timely manner.
Cardinal Glass, Eden Prairie, MN
Aug 2015 – Present
Senior Network Engineer – Network Services
Network Services SME (Subject Matter Expert) and point of contact for most of the buildouts which included 2 Data Centers, 44 manufacturing facilities, and corporate facilities up to 1,800,000 sq ft.
Created and managed complex budgets exceeding $2 million average per year
Built 5 new manufacturing sites, migrated 5 acquired sites ranging from 86k sq ft to 1.8 million sq ft to Cardinal’s standard design that I have modernized
Migrated all sites from bundled T1’s to Ethernet based MPLS WAN service
Migrated Cisco Catalyst 4500’s to Cisco Nexus 9300’s in both Data Centers
Implemented Cloud based Meraki wireless infrastructure throughout the corporation as a replacement for traditional Cisco autonomous and controller based wireless
Implemented Meraki SDWAN for the entire corporation including the manufacturing sites which included installing DIA Internet circuits at all locations
Managed 44 sites including 2 data centers and headquarters as the sole LAN/WAN/Security engineer for 6 of the 9 years
Maintained and prioritized numerous issues simultaneously and provided excellent customer service
Built and maintained excellent relationships with the business upper management to eliminate issues and roadblocks on IT projects.
Created, documented and implemented numerous procedures to streamline and simplify Network related tasks
Standardized all documentation for vendor mgmt. including quoting, ordering and configurations
Standardized and maintained documentation for site specific drawings and projects
Prime Therapeutics, Eagan, MN
Sept 2005 – Aug 2015
Senior Network Engineer – Network Services
Network Services SME (Subject Matter Expert) and point of contact for majority of the build-outs which included 2 Data Centers, 9 Regional Call Centers, Pharmacies (Mail Order and Specialty) and corporate facilities up to 140,000 sq ft.
Created and managed complex budgets exceeding $2.5 million average per year
Developed and presented new technical solutions to the Architectural Board for approval on various network projects
Coordinated, designed, procured, configured Medicare D project.
Implemented the installation and delegated the Perimeter Security portion of the Medicare D project.
Maintained and prioritized numerous issues simultaneously and provided excellent customer service
Built and maintained excellent relationships with the business upper management to eliminate issues and roadblocks on IT projects.
Created, documented and implemented numerous procedures to streamline and simplify Network related tasks
Attention to detail has shown through and sought after by project mangers
Result driven leadership
Strong planning and organizational skills to deliver projects to completion on time
Frontier, A Citizens Communications Company, Burnsville, MN
2001-August 2005
Regional Network Engineer – Senior Network Analyst - Network Services
Engineered, configured and implemented the transition for the corporation’s data circuits from the current headquarters to the new headquarters.
Developed the skills to support the Nortel LAN/WAN configurations and maintenance.
Performed a lead role in the OSPF Redesign project that encompassed the merging of three corporations into one WAN design as well as migrating the Public IP schemes and standards into one Private IP scheme and set of standards.
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Frame Relay and ATM through configuring and the support of the corporate WAN.
Reduced circuit costs by streamlining circuits through analyzing and optimizing data traffic.
Instrumental in the design and implementation of the company's wide-area-network from a 180+ site wide-area network to a 410+ site wide-area network.
Established connectivity of company locations on circuits ranging from low speed dial asynchronous through high-speed lines. Communication lines include point-to-point, Frame-Relay, ATM and Service Interworking circuits, which provides connectivity to in excess of 10,000 users at 400 + sites, most of which are remote.
Lead contact for the Western Region of the corporation.
ADP Dealer Services, Eagan, MN
1996-2001
Senior Client Technical Analyst - Network Services Center
Spearheaded project with BMW to analyze and integrate their LAN with the dealership’s LAN through effectively evaluating, and implementing a configuration strategy to streamline network traffic
Participated in the implementation of the Get-Wired projects that allowed dealerships to have Internet connectivity while preserving the integrity of the dealership’s LAN through Cisco routers and PIX firewalls, and provided ongoing support of the environment.
Demonstrated high degree of experience and technical knowledge to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve client problems, which included recommending and implementing configurations on routers when clients network requirements change
Trained and advised associates locally to build technical skills and reduce call escalation to higher support levels
Erik’s Bike Shop, Saint Louis Park, MN
1995-1996
Store Manager
Expanded customer base through providing outstanding customer service, which resulted in an increase in sales and referrals. Also achieved #1 location in sales through motivating and training the entire staff to increase gross profit by approximately 30% in two months time
Education and Professional Development
Bachelor of Arts, University of Maine at Farmington: Business Administration with a Minor in Economics
CCNA- Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco Troubleshooting
Cisco Classes - Advanced Router Configurations, BGP, MPLS, VoIP, Nexus, UCS, ASA Firewalls
Extensive knowledge of Cisco Data and Voice
Interests
Enjoy giving of my time and talents through the volunteering and service of various boards and groups within my community as well as mentoring.
Woodworking
Hiking
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – Church Council 2005-2011, President 2009-2011
New Prague Golf Board – 2010 – 2016
Kids Sports – Soccer, Hockey, Track, Gymnastics, and Golf
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