Network Engineer Project Management

TREVOR BLACHLY

Powell, Ohio ***** 740-***-**** ********@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/trevor-blachly-6b424155/

NETWORK ENGINEER

Seasoned network engineering professional with extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex LAN and WAN infrastructures. Adept in managing a wide array of networking hardware, including routers, switches, and CSU/DSUs, with deep experience in routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, BGP) and switched Ethernet, VLAN, and layer-three switching environments. Skilled in network security, firewall configurations, and intrusion detection, ensuring robust, secure network solutions. With proficiency across diverse network architectures such as SDWAN, DMVPN, MPLS, cellular, and wireless, and hands-on experience with network management tools like SNMP and SolarWinds, dedicated to delivering resilient network performance. An effective communicator and team facilitator, bringing strengths in project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to create seamless, reliable network experiences across enterprise environments.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

Network Hardware Proficiency LAN/WAN Expertise Routing & Protocols

Switched Ethernet & VLAN Management SNMP & Network Management Platforms

Operating Systems Telephony & VoIP Diverse Network Architectures Technical Communication & Documentation

Network Testing & Troubleshooting Microsoft Networking Technologies Project Management & Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TekSystems working for OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio (Contract) February 2025 – August 2025

Network Technician

Worked as a lead in a team environment on upgrading the network hardware for OSU Wexner Medical Center

Participated in large-scale network hardware upgrade initiatives, replacing legacy switches with modern, high-performance Cisco equipment to support increased bandwidth and reliability

Worked closely with IT support teams to minimize disruption during network upgrades, ensuring continuity of care and system availability

Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid) September 2021 - October 2024

Network Engineer – IT Operations Engineer 1

Worked in a team environment on Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, and ATMs supporting the Huntington Bank network with changes, circuit issues, and power problems

Used analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and restore problems

Worked on a 4 person night shift both independently and in a group environment supporting over 900 locations in 10 states - SDWAN and DMVPN connections to each location

Worked with remote techs and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve problems with internet circuits and hardware issues

Used the following applications to monitor the network: Service Now, Zenoss, Telecom Expense Manager (TEMs), Infoblox, Tufin, Palo Alto firewall, Live Action, and Splunk.

Safelite Group, Columbus, Ohio (Onsite) February 2017 - July 2019

Network Engineer -Field Location Project

Worked in a team to provide networking solutions for new and remodeled stores and Super Centers in the Safelite Autoglass environment - over 7,000 locations nationwide

Supported new store openings on-site. Troubleshooting issues to bring the new site up in a timely manner

Responsible for implementing, enhancing, and maintaining network infrastructure assets

Worked with remote techs and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve problems with internet circuits such as T1, MPLS, DMVPN, cellular, and Wireless

Troubleshoot phone line issues including analog, VOIP, and the telephone hardware

Troubleshoot and configure network hardware including Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, and Cisco Accessed Point (Meraki), Meraki routers, Fortinet routers

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Judge Group working for Ascena Retail Group, Inc., Pataskala, Ohio (Contract) July 2016 - February 2017

Project Engineer

Provided Tier 2 & 3 network support for all stores during a network upgrade rollout

Ensured store data communications are up and running and meet SLAs

Worked with remote techs and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve problems with internet circuits such as T1, DSL, and Wireless

Troubleshot phone line issues including analog, VOIP, and telephone hardware

Troubleshot and configured network hardware including Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, Cisco Accessed Point (Meraki)

Supported new store openings by configuring new hardware

Tek Systems working for CenturyLink, Columbus, Ohio (Contract) August 2013 - May 2016

Telecommunications Engineer

Created cabling documentation with port-to-port cabling instructions for the installation of servers and Fiber Channel RAID devices in production and lab environments

Managed the migration of production and lab equipment from Cisco 7600 series routers to Cisco Nexus 7000 routers

Worked with Century Link network element planning and budgeting processes to order new and replacement server equipment to update aging Oracle and Windows servers for CenturyLink’s SIP product line

Provided detailed, professional, and comprehensive written communication to internal teams

Collaborated with Operations Teams and other support teams to build the network, and resolve network and element issues. Worked with the Firewall team to manage the firewall rules for Lab and Production Environments (FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls)

Maintained records on all Lab and production equipment including VLAN, IP addresses, serial numbers, and location information for over 400 devices

Tek Systems working for CenturyLink, Columbus, Ohio (Contract) January 2013 - May 2013

Circuit Provisioner

Analyzed data from various reports, Level 3 information, and internal systems to locate unused telephone numbers for a VOIP TN recovery project

Provisioned and managed the installation of new data circuits using various CenturyLink National Network ticketing systems and ordering programs

Prepared and submitted Access Service Requests (ASR) to carriers and ILECs for the ordering of loops, transports, cross-connect and meet point services

Monitored and managed work-in-progress in all pertinent databases for the timely performance of procedures and activities related to the delivery of service

Maintained internal databases with current information regarding the status and progress of orders including dates, order numbers, circuit IDs, and FOC documentation

Communicated with carriers for critical dates and other relevant information pertinent to circuit installation

Initiated appropriate levels of escalation, both internally and externally, on orders in jeopardy of missing due dates

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Columbia Energy Group / NiSource / IBM Senior Network Engineer NOC

Tech Center Vanguard-Sentinel JVSD Instructor

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Education (MBA) Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration in Marketing Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP / MCP +I / MCSE) expired

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) expired Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) expired

CompTIA’s Network + Certification

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