John M. Govern
P.O. Box ***4
Stateline, NV 89449
775-***-**** cell
Education: Elgin Academy, Waubonsee Community College, Parks College, N I U
Aviation Science, Computer Science
Major Awards: Carson Pirie Scott–Excellence is Customer Satisfaction
G lobal Knowledge-Inst ructor of the Year 2008
Job H istory:
1996-2012 Principal Inst ructor Bay Networks/Nortel /Avaya/SonicWall/Global
K nowledge
Bay Networks was acquired by Nortel Networks. Our division was outsourced to Global
K nowledge.
1993-96 Programmer/Analyst Allied Van Lines, Naperville, I l.
500 local users/thousands In ternational, Ethernet
T hick/Switch
C Cobol, Pascal, Batch, Network Administrator
Novell
System 36, AS400, 3090, 9000, Liaison for Deloite & Touche
1990-96 Owner Governing Systems
Customers: Paradyme Systems, Naperville, I l
National Association of Manufacturers
1988-92 General Manager VarTech/East Coast Computer Systems/AT&T, Bollingbrook, I L
Master VASD & VAR, Starlan, Arcnet, Ethernet, Token Ring,
Network Integration, LAN Manager, Novell, Microsoft
1984-87 Programmer/Analyst Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Chicago, I L/IBM
System 36, AS400, PC, POS, Token Ring, Basic, Pascal,
Computer Tech
1980-84 IT Manager B usiness Communication System, Aurora, I l.
L an/PC Integration, Conrad Alston M/F Admin, Lotus, Basic,
Pascal
A t Bay Networks/Nortel Networks/Global Knowledge I was responsible for Training
Delivery/Development, Integration, Train-the –Trainer. Liaison between t raining,
hardware/software development, product managers, and directors. Network SME on ATM,
E thernet, Switching, Bridging, Routing (Rip/OSPF), VPN, QOS, & Wireless. Training for
E thernet, Switching (BayStack), Routing(2500/4500/5500/5600/1600/8300/8600), Network
M anagement (Optivity), VPN (Contivity/SonicWall), ATM (Centillion/8600), POS(8600),
W ireless (Air Space/2200, Trapeze/2300, Wireless Mesh/7200), Load Balancing (Alteon), SE
New H ire; SonicWall NSE & SRA.
I worked for over 2 years with Bell Canada for the implementation of the 2010
Vancouver Olympic network. I t rained the Bell Canada employees to t ransition from Telco
to Voice/Data on the Nortel/Avaya 8600/5xxx implementing
SLT/SMLT/RSMLT/VRRP/VLACP/SLPP/QOS. I was then subsequently hired by Bell
Canada to be a Subject Mat ter Expert (SME) for the duration of the Olympics with my
responsibilities centered at the Vancouver Technical Operations Center (TOC) managing &
t roubleshooting the entire 2010 Olympic network.
I have been working extensively with the Synoptics/Wellfleet/Bay
Networks/Nortel/Avaya product line since 1996. I have worked/trained/consulted on
networks worldwide including: NYSE; ATM Backbone for China; US Navy Flight School;
A ir Craft Carrier Nimitz; Philips Electronics, Netherlands; Verizon; AT&T; Telus; Bell
Canada; Citizenship Immigration Canada; New Orleans SuperDome (wireless 2300);
C itizenship Immigration Canada to convert from 3Com to 8600 core; Air Force Reserves
(Qatar Media Center 2nd Gulf War); Chrysler; and many, many more.
M y abilities in software programming, micro-controllers, hardware, presentation,
and technical knowledge allow me to communicate with Hardware/Software engineers,
Sales, Managers, Customers as well as Executive levels. I have programmed in over 20
l anguages in my career. I have presented to thousands of audiences ranging from a few
technicians to 200 seat auditoriums.
I routinely create/modify custom courses/courseware to target customer specific
needs and talents. I also consult to organizations implementing/updating/integrating to 3 rd
party products the 8600/5xxx/Avaya equipment.
I have t raveled extensively (90%) with Global Knowledge and am willing to relocate
for the r ight opportunity. I am immediately available. I have a current Passport, Nexus
and elite frequent t raveler status on several airlines/hotels.
Certifications:
920-000 Proctor Exam (Prometric for Global Knowledge)
920-124 Ethernet Switching
920-133 BayStack Switching
920-136 Ethernet Switching Solutions
920-220 Converged Campus ERS Solution
920-221 Converged Campus ERS Installation
920-232 Contivity Rel. 5.0
920-233 Contivity Rel. 6.0
920-234 VPN Router Rel. 7.0
920-240 Wireless Mesh 2.3 (Nortel 7k Series outdoor wireless mesh)
920-245 Ethernet Switching
920-246 Wireless 2300 V.5.0 (Juniper/Avaya Trapeze wireless)
920-247 Wireless 2300 V.5.0 Solutions
920-250 Passport 8600
920-252 Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
920-253 VPN Router Rel. 6.0 (Bay/Nortel Contivity Switch VPN)
920-258 Nortel WLAN 2300 Rls. 6.0 Solutions
920-259 WLAN 6.0 Implementation & Mgmt
920-449 Contivity Security
920-462 Ethernet Switching
920-463 Ethernet Switching
920-468 VPN 7.0 Support Expert
920-805 Data Networking Technology
920-806 Advanced Data Networking Technology
CSSA Certified SonicWall Security Administrator
SWCI Sonic Wall Certified Instructor SRA & NSE
ACSI Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
ACSS Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
Sniffer University (Ethernet/Token Ring/ATM)
Currently studying for CCNA, CCNP, CCIE in Routing/Switching.