Engineer Network

JEROME YEATES

Address: **** **** *** ******, **** Palm Beach, Florida 33406

Mobile: 773-***-****

Google #: 561-***-****

Email: chv2uh@r.postjobfree.com

-- DESIGN ENGINEER --

Focus of Interest: VoIP and Network

CORE STRENGTHS

Network Design and Management

System/Application Maintenance

Installation and Configuration

Data Transfer and Migration

SIP Trunking

Network Security

Testing and Troubleshooting

Strategic and Tactical Planning

Quantitative Analysis

User Training and Support Tools

New and Emerging Technology

Highly accomplished professional, offering more than 15 years of experience in providing solutions for mission-critical network systems, combined with successful history of leading network infrastructure deployments and enhancements utilizing VoIP. Demonstrated success in implementing virtual setting, including LAN, WAN, and, routers, switches, and optical networks and voice solutions. Extensive experience deploying Mitel, ShoreTel, Juniper Networks WXC WAN Optimization and Application Acceleration solutions. Solid reputation for ensuring a heightened level of customer satisfaction through timely and accurate processing of all customer orders as well as fast and decisive response to customer inquiries. Track record of success in designing hierarchical network structures and sub-networks over various physical media. Solutions-oriented, highly analytical, and resourceful candidate with extensive background in programming and upgrading routers, switches, and firewalls along with performing troubleshooting tasks for connectivity, speed, and packet loss issues. Proven ability to provide creative and effective networking strategies through application of highly developed problem-solving skills. History of providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management on critical issues.

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Microwave Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Technology and WiMAX Solutions

Microsoft Office Suite and Operating Systems (Windows XP and Vista)

Wide Area Networking Media and Line Encapsulations

Frame Relay, ISDN BRI, T1/E1, CSU/DSU, Metro Ethernet, HDLC, and Point-to-Point Protocol

VLANS, Private VLANS, and Access Control Lists

Check Point Firewalls, PIX, SonicWALL, and IDP / IDSs

Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, and OSPF

VoIP and SIP Trunking Solutions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Milner Voice & Data / Milner - Deerfield Beach, FL

Senior Network and Voice Engineer 2009–Present

- Provide expert oversight in the design, installation and support of more than 200 Mitel 5000, 3300, vMCD solutions, ShoreTel solutions, video conferencing from LifeSize, and Metro Ethernet network for YMCA.

- Create and implement the first vMCD and vMAS solution from Mitel running on VMware in Florida.

- Establish and introduce SIP trunking solutions utilizing Mitel MBG and vMBG solutions.

- Install more than 2000 IP, softphone, and SIP phones.

- Spearhead the set-up of a point-to-point wireless solution to connect various locations and to run IP phones and Internet access.

Market Link Direct - Coral Springs, FL

Senior Network Engineer 2009

Networking Hardware: Cisco Routers and Switches, HP ProCurve Switches

Software: Microsoft ISA, AD and Proxy Server, TouchStar Dialer, VoIP

- Directed all aspects of setting up and supporting the call center network in 6 countries as well as deploying solutions across the country.

- Played a leadership role in managing the rollout of a new call center from ground up.

- Oversaw day-to-day operations of each network in various countries.

- Developed a new Metro Ethernet network to substitute bandwidth constraint links.

- Engaged in the execution of a new screen capture program for more than 500 agents of the QA Department as well as new firewalls, core, and distribution layer 3 switches for 3 locations.

Trumpet Networks - Riverside, IL

Operation Manager and CTO 2008–2009

Microwave Radios: BridgeWave, DragonWave, Ceragon FibeAir 1500P, Solectek, SnapLink, Motorola, Moto. BPL (Broadband Over Power Lines) NERA, Exalt and LightPointe FSO, WiMAX: Airspan, Solectek SkyWay, 2nd and 4th Diversity Antennas

Networking Hardware: Juniper WAN Optimization Product (WXC), SSL VPN, Cisco Routers and Switches

Software: CeraView 2.24, Visio, Micropath Software, Google Earth

- Established and implemented microwave radio links, FSO, and WiMAX solutions across the country.

- Managed daily company operations and formulated new revenue-driving solutions, such as WAN Optimization solution.

- Held accountability in setting price and choosing suitable microwave links for the solution.

- Directed the design of all Microwave custom solutions from 1 mile to numerous miles based on rain fade margins and link availability tools.

- Facilitated training for tower climbers on microwave and milliwave alignment.

- Produced solution for customers that utilized microwave links, FSO, and lease lines to solve WAN bandwidth problems.

- Spearheaded the redesign of customer’s WAN solutions, saving thousands of dollars in reoccurring fees.

- Performed reconfiguration of customer LAN to support new Microwave WAN solution and Juniper WXC products.

- Administered the entire PCN filing of license links from 3.65 (WiMAX) 4.9, 18, 23, 24, 60, 70, and 80 GHz.

- Oversaw several installation crews and projects in diverse locations right after path surveys.

- Provided expert oversight in redesigning a school district’s Ceragon microwave network from a star configuration to a ring configuration that ran EIGRP routing protocol in Cisco routers.

- Supported the design of a 150-foot monopole tower to hold 4 2-foot dishes with the correct wind loading.

- Efficiently rolled out a combination of point-to-point microwave Ceragon links and WAN Optimization solution for a municipality.

MassLogistics, Inc. - Chicago, IL

Consultant 2002–2007

Network Technologies: VPN, VLAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, T1

Security Product: Check Point Ver 4.1

Hardware: Cisco 3550 Switches and Cisco 2900 Router, Cisco 1721 Router and HP Switches, Cisco 6909 Switch, Cisco 2501 Routers, Cisco 2924 Switches, Nokia IP330 Firewalls

Software: Visio, Microsoft Office Suite, UNIX, Visio

- Orchestrated the installation, design, and support of numerous customers and hosting environments.

- Set up Nokia Check Point Firewall v 4.1 and Cisco routers and switches

- Managed DSL router installation at Brokers’ Risk to facilitate backup access.

EARLIER CAREER

Telenisus - LaSalle, IL

Hosting Center and Solution Engineer 2000–2001

Ameritech - Chicago, IL

Networking Specialist Engineer CO-Net 1998–2000

Networking Specialist 1996–1998

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Telecommunication Systems / Computer Science – Sabbatical

In Progress Expected Completion Date: 2012

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY - CHICAGO, IL

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering

GPA 3.76/4.00, Graduated magna cum laude

DEVRY UNIVERSITY - CHICAGO, IL

Degree in Applied Science

G.P.A 3.86/4.00, Graduated summa cum laude

TECHNICAL CAREERS INSTITUTE - NEW YORK, NY

CERTIFICATIONS

The SIP School - SIP Trunking Certification (In Progress)

Online Adtran Certification (In Progress)

Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Design Associate Certification (CCDA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification with a specialization in ATM (CCNP)

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)

eIQ Security and Compliance Certification

Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA 4.0)

Mitel – 5000 HX, vMCD, vMBG, 3300 ICP, MBG, NuPoint, MSL

ShoreTel IP VoIP System

Avaya IP Office

Juniper Networks (JNCIA-WX, JNSS-WX, JNSA-WX)

BridgeWave Certification

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

VCP4 - VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage V4.1 Training

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