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Resume:
Guohua Lu
Naperville, IL *****
******.**@*****.***
SUMMARY
A certified Cisco Network Engineer and NOS engineer with over 18 years of experience supporting users and customers with the goal of ensuring that systems are functioning at peak efficiency. He is very creative and aggressive self-starter with integrative thinking skills, capable of forming and maintaining positive and productive working relationships in internal, external, independent, and team environments.
• Knowledge and experience configuring many models of Cisco Routers, and Switches,
• Experience planning, implementing, deploying, maintaining and configuring Cisco Network Solutions
• Extensive deployment and management experience of complex multi-vendor routing/switching equipment, security devices (firewalls, IDSs, etc.) and monitoring packages.
• Strong background in Windows/Linux server operating systems, and VoIP (Enterprise and Service Provider).
• Design and implementation of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, static routes, and the use of route maps and policies for filtering
• Experience with a wide range of network security disciplines, including firewalls, VPNs
• Skilled in the full range of LAN/WAN networked environments.
• Support large governmental environments.
• Experience in areas of network design, network support, network security, and disaster recovery.
• Extensive experience in Cisco routed and switched networks and Microsoft Windows.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Switches: 6500, 5500, 4500, 3750, 3550/60, 3500XL, 2970, 2960-50-40, 2900XL
Routers: 3700, 3800, 2800, 2600, 1800, 1700
Firewalls: PIX 501, 506E, 515E, 525, 535 ASA 5510, 5520,
Protocols: TCP/IP, SMTP, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, IPX/SPX, VLAN, STP, Multicast, UDP, SNMP, IPSec, Firewall, VoIP (SIP, MGCP, H323), QoS
WAN: T1, DSL, ISDN, SDH/SONET, Frame Relay, PPP, WDM, Wireless
Servers: DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, MSSQL, Oracle, MySql, Novell
Operating Systems: Windows Server (NT/2000/2003), Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, SuSE), AIX, Solaris (8/9/10), SCO (7/8), Microsoft Exchange, Novell 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Novell GroupWise
Databases: Oracle (7/8/9/10), Access, MS SQL (6.5, 7, 2000, 2005), MySql 5
Backup: Vertias, Backup Exec, EMC/Navisphere
Applications/Tools: MS Office, Visio, Checkpoint, Reflectons, PC Duo, PC Anywhere, Wireshark, Symantic (Ghost, Antivirus), JTrader, Sharepoint 2007
Hardware: PC/Server (IBM, HP, Dell, Compaq, SUN), Cisco (routers, switches, pix) SAN (EMC)
CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco: CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCVP, CCSP, (CCIP-Need one more exam)
Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist
Cisco Information Security Specialist
Cisco IOS Security Specialist
Cisco IPS Specialist
Cisco Firewall Specialist
CISCO ID: CSCO10087880
CWNP Wireless: CWNA -Certified Wireless Network Administrator
CWSP -Certified Wireless Security Professional
Microsoft: MCSE-NT, MCSE-2000, MCSE-2003, MCSE-2000-Exchange, MCSE-2003-Exchange
Novell: CNE3, CNE4, CNE5, CNE6
HP: Accredited Platform Specialist – Intel Servers
Accredited Platform Specialist – ProLiant Servers
Dell: Dell Certified Systems Expert V4.5, V5.0
CompTIA: A+, Server+, Network+, Linux+
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Cellular (November 2008 – Present)
Network Engineer
• Installed, configured Cisco 6513 and 6509 switches
• Monitored the network via SolarWinds
• Maintained the networks
• Upgraded the IOS version for Cisco switches
• Configured and installed Cisco IOS Access Pointer 1200 Series
• VLAN installation, configuration, and monitoring
• Work in data center in Knoxville in Tennessee
• Work in data center in Bensenville in Illinois
The Foster Group, Inc, IL (June 2000-October 2008)
Senior Consultant
Work at many client sites. They are different business companies, banks, hospitals, government departments, City of Chicago, CTA, Cook County Hospital, organizations, schools and universities.
CTA (January 2002 – October 2008)
Network Engineer
• Expansion of data center services required additional layer 3 switches routing to the core via EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
• Using CiscoWorks to monitor and manage the network
• Designed remote site connectivity from LAN to wan using 3825 router and separate 3560G in separate comm. rooms
• Worked with 3825, 3845 routers in upgrade projects and new installs
• Configured 6500 series including 6509E and 6513 and 6509 with IOS and CatOS
• Configured and troubleshot 3750, 3524, 2548, 2924, 2950, and 3560 series switches
• Used PRTG traffic grapher to monitor average and peak utilization for diagnosis of user complaints of availability of off site services
• When remote sites became unreachable and it was not due to power, I opened up tickets with AT&T, working with their reps to resolve issues
• Used PIX 525 on the core and PIX 501 at remote sites, connecting remote site users over DSL connections back to the core
• Configuring the PIX525 as the main internet gateway for the company
• Configure ASA 5520, monitor the network
• Plan, implement, monitor, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN networks
• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches and pix
• Experience in site to site and client to site VPN connectivity and internet access with both Cisco PIX
• Provided support for 7x24
City of Chicago (January 2001 – December 2001)
Network Engineer
• Expansion of data center services required additional layer 3 switches routing to the core via EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
• Installed many 3560 switches into site that had 2950, 2924 and 3500xl switches
• Upgraded 2620 routers with memory and IOS upgrades
• Replaced some 2610 routers with 3825
• Maintained a standard config as far as management of the devices is concerned
• Responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN networks
• Responsible for installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches and pix
• Experience in site to site and client to site VPN connectivity and internet access with both Cisco pix
• Provided support for 7x24
Cook County Hospital (June 2000 – December 2000)
Network Engineer
• Responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN networks
• Responsible for installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches and pix
• Experience in site to site and client to site VPN connectivity and internet access with both Cisco pix
• Provided support for 7x24
American Medical Association (AMA), IL (1998-2000)
Network Applications Analyst
• Installed, upgraded and administrated of Novell servers and Windows NT servers.
• Supported Y2K project.
• Installed and configured Cheyenne ARCserve Backup for Novell and Windows.
• Configured and installed BAY routers and switches.
• Upgraded Novell 3.x to Novell 4.1.
Personal Computer Management (PCM), IL (1996-1998)
Systems Consultant
• Worked at many different business client sites to support networks.
• Worked on Novell servers, Windows NT servers, Windows NT System Management Servers (SMS).
• Configured Seagate Backup Exec for Windows NT servers.
• Upgraded Novell patches. Configure BAY routers and switches.
• Maintained the networks.
University of Chicago Hospitals, IL (1994-1996)
Sr. Data Communication Analyst
• Installed, configured, & maintained the Network Management System; HP OpenView Windows 3.3; Bay Software Optivity 6.0; Peregrine ServerView, StationView; Axon LAN Management; Axon LAN probe; Seagate NetLabs NerveCenter.
• Configured & installed Xyplex 9000 Switches; Xyplex 3140 Hubs; Wellfleet Hubs; FORE ES-3810 Ethernet switches
• Monitored network through Unix systems.
Advanced Management Computers, IL (1992-1994)
Systems Consultant
• Worked at many different business client sites to support networks. The clients are business companies, banks, hospitals, libraries, schools, government depts.
• Installed Novell (file, printer, and communication) and servers
• Upgraded Novell servers from Novell 2.2 to 3.12, from 3.11 to 3.12.
• Installed Novell 3.11 and 3.12 servers.
PKI Computers, IL (1990-1992)
Systems Consultant
• Worked at many different business client sites to install network hardware and software.
• Backup and restored network.
• Administrated servers and networks.
• Setup and troubleshoot workstations.
EDUCATION
Graduate Student, TA and RA in the Dept. of Math, Statistics & Computer Science
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1989
MS in the Dept. of Math & Computer Science
Xiangtan University, Hunan province, China 1986
BS in the Dept. of Instruments and Automation System Control
Beijing Technology University, Beijing, China 1984
Work Authorization US Citizen
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