Chancelor C. Chao
Springfield, OH 45503
Phone:937-***-****
*********.****@*****.***
Systems Engineer
Skilled in the design, deployment, and maintenance of multivendor local and wide area networks to include multilayer switching, routing, wireless, and network security equipment. Expert in network integrations and analysis of existing networks with respect to mergers and acquisitions.
Key technologies used:
Cisco routers, switches, wirelessMicrosoft Windows server 2003, 2008
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7
Sourcefire Intrusion DetectionLinux
IT System and Process Documentation
Barracuda Email Filtering
Due Diligence / M&A IT discovery
Infrastructure wiring
Data Center Operations
Project Management
Cisco / Checkpoint Firewalls
Turnaround and Task Reorganization
Remote systems management
Cacti monitoring software
HP Servers
Training and Mentoring
Network redesign
Nagios alerting software
Organizational PoliciesAccreditations
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Cisco Security Solutions Design Specialist (CSSDS)
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
ITIL Foundation V3 2009
Work Experience
BAE Systems, Dayton, OH
Senior Lead Systems Engineer (September 05 – Present)
Network engineering professional for the third largest defense contractor worldwide with 2010 revenues in excess of 36 billion dollars. Operating network segments in seven global primary markets with over 200 network locations in North America.
LAN / Wireless / VOIP support and maintenance for 63 sites in North America using direct contact, packet capture, and remote methods.
Expert in integrating multivendor environments that are the result of the M&A process and developing unique solutions to enable continued operation for the business.
Developed an open-source monitoring and metrics system allowing the business to obtain the service equivalent of a $125,000 software package for little more than the cost of one server.
Frequently lead simultaneous new site connectivity projects which included direct vendor management, project specification, installation, and acceptance testing.
DONet Inc. Dayton, OH
Network Administrator/Project Engineer (February 99 – April 05)
Design and maintenance engineer for the top independent internet service provider in southern Ohio having annual sales of $4,000,000 and serving 3200 customers.
Provided daily installation and support for dialup, DSL, ISDN, T1 and managed hosting services.
Developed and sold the company’s predecessor to MPLS, a private network service offering based on Frame Relay, to business customers seeking privacy for their traffic traversing shared infrastructure.
Prototyped and presented a multi-tenant internet service offering to a large condominium project designed to compete with cable broadband access.
U.S. Navy Reserve, Columbus, OH
Avionics Technician 2nd Class (AW) (August 98 – August 04)
Reserve pay and mustering petty officer for the Naval Air Reserve Center managing over 60 reservists in a pay and accountability role for the world’s largest naval fighting force.
Designed and delivered a training program for the F-14 fighter intercommunication subsystem which coordinated support from civilian and military agencies for twenty reservists.
Consulted with senior leadership and outside civilian contractors to propose an engineering change for the F-18 strike camera system that could save the Navy over $9,000 per repair and slash turnaround time by 85% to 45 days through the use of alternative repair materials.
Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Dayton, OH,
Seasonal Sales Support Specialist (November 98 – January 99)
Sales team member for a large regional provider of cellular service in Southern Ohio.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH,
Student Network Services Technician (June 97 - September 98)
Provided departmental technical assistance for the School of Medicine serving 250 staff members and students.
Developed and employed an imaging methodology to cut new computer deployment time from 4 hours to under 30 minutes increasing department throughput by 800%.
Gilardi Foods, Sidney, OH
Network Administrator (November 96 - June 97)
Lead network administrator for a regional producer of frozen foods with networks in three states and revenues over 100 million annually.
Aerotech Data Services, Dayton, OH
Contract Network Specialist (June 96 - November 96)
Network specialist for a nationwide provider of contract IT services to medium and large businesses.
State Of Nevada DETR, Las Vegas, NV
Network Specialist (October 94 – June 96)
Junior network administrator for the state government agency running multiple networks in the Clark County area servicing thousands of unemployment claims each year.
Aircomm Inc., Las Vegas, NV,
Outside Industrial Salesperson (February 94 – October 94)
Junior sales team member for a premier Cellular One reseller.
Cellular Controls Inc., Las Vegas, NV
Electronics Technician (August 93 - February 94)
Installer and troubleshooter for a cutting-edge access control company providing security solutions to the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
U.S. Navy, VA
Avionics Technician Second Class (AW) (June 89 - June 93)
Superbly capable reconnaissance systems technician for the world’s finest Navy attached to a sea-going unit primarily tasked to maintain F-14 infrared and visible light sensor systems.
Developed a repair methodology for infrared systems which increased imagery value for intelligence analysts by allowing them to more accurately identify targets of interest and reducing the time needed to deliver intelligence information to senior commanders.
Assisted the Naval Engineering Services Unit with the deployment and follow on training for a prototype stand-off imaging system which increased battlefield imaging capabilities and decreased F-14 crew exposure to hostile fire by 50%.
Education
Master of Business Administration, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Training
Graduate, Transition to Project Management, Dayton IT Alliance – PMI
Cisco IP Telephony (CIPT), Global Knowledge, Columbus, OH
Cisco QOS, Global Knowledge, Columbus, OH
Security Clearance
Secret – Active
Languages
English, Spanish