Ricardo A. Gonsalves
Gold Canyon Arizona 85118
Email: tpuo3t@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 718- 510-4549
My experience includes a great personality full of self - confidence, a curious and tenacious disposition, I
am self motivating and very detailed orientated.
TEK Systems Senior Network Engineer
Project: HP/AMEX DC2015 Migration May 2012 – Present
• Work with Cisco Nexus 7010, 7018,5528,2248,2235 implementing migration builds between Data
Centers.
• Create overlay transport virtualization between three data centers, created SVI’s for overlay
interfaces configured SVI’s and OSPF for WAN transport.
• Created and implemented VDC for OTV established 5K VPC connection for FEX ports.
• Migrated off 6509 to 7110 down to 5548 and 2232 FEX established full connectivity.
• Configure VPC & FEX ports for new builds on nexus 5548 & 2248, worked with server team cut
sheets for optimized implementation processes.
• Create PBR implementation to proof latency across the OTV links using Anue, riverbed wan
acceleration implementations.
• Provide WAN acceleration implementation using Cisco WAE and APNAV acceleration devices over
OTV network implementation.
• During Migration configure Cisco wan acceleration devices to optimize traffic related to OTV,
trouble shouted network issues related to VPC, SVI and traffic flow.
TSYS. Acquiring Network Engineer
September2012 –
May 2012
• Provided network support for advanced level 3 TCPIP, BGP, EIGRP, ACLs, MPLS, Routing, IP,
and CNR, IPV4 with level understanding of routing & switching.
• Managed network implementation projects between two data centers worked closely with
server teams created VSS switch configurations SVI’s.
• Worked with F5 big-ip load balancers, created VIPS, POOLS tested implementation.
• Worked on cable management project to implement CAT6 cable throughout the Tempe data
center
• Worked with customers to bring up frame-relay, MPLS connections on site projects.
TEK Systems Network Engineer Wireless Discipline
Project Assignment Cablevision, Long Island New York August 2010 –
July 2011
• Provided network support for advanced level 3
TCPIP,OSPF,BGP,EIGRP,ACLs,MPLS,Routing,IP,CNR, IPV4 with a CCIP level understanding of
routing & switching.
• Provided support for Cisco Outdoor -5K outdoor APs and 2K indoor units. These units use
common controllers for CAPWAPP termination and are centrally controlled via WCS (the
Cisco suite of system management).
• Installed and configure Cisco 7201 routers (known as LNS) for Belair APs appx-14k outdoor
units for l2tp tunnels, units managed partially by Belview.
• Responsible for providing high level of operational/engineering insight to Cablevision
monitoring system and the applicable repair scenarios as related to the wireless
infrastructure.
• Worked closely with network engineering to design, document and implement all pushes to
Cablevision Wireless Network Infrastructure.
• Responsible, under little or no supervision for different project level facets of the RFDN
charter to included the upgrade of APs for the entire Cablevision footprint.
• Provided technical documentation in all areas as directed.
• Upgraded 5508 & 4402 Unified Wireless LAN controller added them to the WCS on the WCS
Navigator.
• Upgraded Cisco LAWAPP, CAPWAP 1252AG, 3500e 1142N, 1242AG, 1522 outdoor AP to
WCS on the WCS Navigator.
• Prepared various deployments through MPLS for wireless deployment in multi-vender
installations for MAN network deployments running 200 AP back to MHE controller.
Monitored the wireless MAN network provided level 3 supports for contraction Techs in the
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field verified AP to controller establishment, renamed and configured mesh, and mobility
group configuration of all new installs.
Vital Networks Network Engineer Level 3 April 2010 - August 2010
Performed service calls as a level 3 Network Engineer.
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Provided technical support center via TCS.
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Supported all authorized service providers 24 hrs as extension to technical support center
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• Installed 2811 Cisco routers for 25 employee Branch office with FXO ports configured dial
plain SIP Trunk established connection to T1 line, worked with ISP to resolve peering issues.
• Installed and Configured AT&T wireless controller in various location using Dell 251 AP
802.11ab running LWAPP.
provided level 3 support throughout the United States for onsite Techs for various issue.
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• Worked with ISP on LEC drops, DSL,T1 and ISDN installation
Sonic Wall Inc Technical Support Engineer
January 2010 – April 2010
Took ownership of cases from web, phone and drives resolutions working with senior
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support engineers
Documented relevant information and ensures that the customer is communicated in a
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timely manner regarding the overall progress of the case
Resolved customer reported issues while working closely with the Engineering, SE and
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other cross functional teams and provided feedback to the Engineering for improving the
product quality and reliability
Ensured that the work performed meets the quality within acceptable time schedules and
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meets the customer commitments while working with the technical support team members
and management, engineering and other cross functional teams
Ensured that customers are treated with highest degree of respect and drive operational
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excellence through quality closures and proper escalation of issues
Worked closely with the Engineering and the Product Marketing teams on the New
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Technology introductions and remain technically competent with all the Sonic WALL
products
TEK Systems Network Consultant
Project Assignment: Cablevision & TekSystems Clients Network Engineer
August 2009 – November 2009
• Provided Network support for CMTS Cisco 7609, 6509, ASR1004 routers & switches.
• Preformed IP reclamation of /29 to convert into /30 for point to point created an static route
redistributed in BGP connected
• Monitored SYSLOG and resolved teir1, 2, 3 network escalations for NOC and field
technicians.
• Updated Network systems for various clients in the tri-state area.
• Upgrade from XP to Vista loaded applications, established network connections to Servers.
• Reclaimed IP addresses tested the network installed OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS.
• Tested layer 2 connections resolved network connectivity.
• Created an optimized network to separate voice and data with QOS, MPLS BGP OSPF ISIS.
• Worked on firewall replacement project installed and test the configuration in all New York
area locations of the ASA5505s.
• Upgraded the configuration and installed 2811 with wireless back on T3 lines running
IPSEC GRE, EIGRP.
• Upgraded the IOS on Cisco 870 routers to establish VPN connections through IPSEC.
R & G Technologies DBA – On Force
Independent Network Consultant
September 2007 – May 2009
• Provided network and server support for small local businesses using/EIGRP/NAT Access
point 802. 11g,
802.11A, Laptop, PC support printers.
• Migrated of applications for windows environments tested and verified application
performing to standard.
• Configured client 2003 server to ISA to run Radius server for switch port security and
created a log to track user access.
• Install hardware Printers, LCD monitors, VOIP phones, and Cisco 3548 switches Cisco 3640,
4006 blades 3825 routers.
• Configured VLANS, RSTP, HSRP, EIGRP, RIP, RPR, RPR+, and SRM, Microsoft windows XP
2003 server.
• Configured & upgraded from windows server 2000 to 2003 server t for accounting law firm,
install TCPIP, DHCP create FTP server to allow remote access of applications on 2003
server.
• Configured call manager 4.1 to associate to 50 Cisco 7960 IP phone connected to a PSTN
using MGCP on a Cisco 2620 router created the subnet mask for the data & voice VLANS
from a 16 bit subnet to 30 bit for point to point and 26 bit for the voice & data VLANS.
• Network Troubleshooting/ Problem Management
• Telnet into AS5300 located in Zaire Arica to resolve SIP issue for 900 number translations.
• Migrated 20 2960 for UPSC from HP HUBs test and configured unit with VLANS & RSTP.
• Configured 3660 as a distribution layer switch created DHCP scope for 20 VLAN subnet
ipv4 addresses structure using VLSM to provide optimized usage of the addresses
provided.
• Installed, configured Cisco 2811 for MPLS circuit test 3660 &3550 switches for connectivity
added and replaced VLANs also created GRE tunnel for OSPF corporate connection.
• Configured site-to-site VPN IPSEC, GRE also easy VPN using.
• Troubleshooter for Cisco 7200, 7100, 3845, 2800 and 6509, 3648, swithes installed
IBM December 2008 – February 2009
Network Consultant/ DOENYC Public Schools
• Loaded updated IOS to 3845 through flash. Upgraded from A3640 to A3845 tested the T1
line & dial backup and configured the ports as needed configured the Async ports created
menu for port assignments.
• Upgraded the 6500 supervisory engine from sup1 to sup32 replaced the NAM, power
supply & fan tray loaded new IOS and established connection to rest of network tested the
VRF & VLAN interfaces and updated network diagram.
• Upgraded 3524PWR, 3548 LAN switches to 3560PWR 24 PORT & 3560PWR 48 PORT
uploaded the current IOS loaded the configuration tested the network connectivity
resolved any issues, captured the configuration & updated the network diagram.
• Added a 4400 wireless controller loaded the current IOS, loaded the configuration and
pushed configuration to Cisco 1240 LWAPs.
• Brought up wireless network, tested proxy wireless RF 802.11a & 802.11b resolved any AP
issues.
• Network Troubleshooting/ Problem Solving.
• Tested Pix 525 also added ASA5510 uploaded the configuration.
• Configured Windows 2003 Active Directory DNS, DHCP and WINS for twelve VLANs also
installed VLANS on network configured HSRP RAPID SPANNING TREE connected to the Core
of the network also created a Server Farm.
Sarcom Inc. August 2004 – November 2008
Network Support Analyst (New York Field Rep
• Supported enterprise networks for clients, provided tier two and three support.
• Re-imaged desktops laptops with Windows XP, Vista preformed system updates & recovery.
• Conducted network and equipment upgrades to CATIOS 3550, CAT2948GL and MLS PX 501
2800 IOS, image upgrades and configuration changes.
• Installed a PIX 501 bridged the connection configure the pix to provide DHCP & NAT to five
video server created the internal ip address structure.
• Migrated servers to Windows 2003 ran updates installed patches replaced hardware.
• Performed site surveys to determine proper procedures & hardware placement in IDF &
MDF rooms.
• Worked with cable venders & ISP providers to determine customer needs.
• Ran daily reports identifying problems and changes to network, resolved all IP issues, SITE-
TO-SITE IPSEC VLAN, STP, HSRP and routed protocols RIPv2 EIGRP OSPF in a timely manner
and reduce waste and downtime.
• Configured firewalls with NAT/PAT address translations.
• Trained and developed ten new staff members for field site work.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Queens College (May 2008- August 2008)
Courses Completed in: VIOP
Certification: NETWORK+, MCP, CCNA, CCNP
Currently pursuing CCIP.CCDP, CCVP, CCIE
TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE
Cisco Cat and IOS catalyst switches: NESUS 7K, 5K 2K, OTV, VDC, Fabric Path Implementation,
VPC 5550W 7609, 6509, 4924, 4900M, 3550, 3560, 3548, UC500, 871W, Cisco routers ASR1004,
ASR1006, 3845& 2811s. 2821, 2851, 7201, Net gear switches, laptops & work stations servers
(HP, Dell, Compaq, and IBM). Access point Belair 1200 series, LWAPP, BSS, ESS, Cisco 4402.5508
wireless controllers, Cisco UCS 550W,WCS,WCS NAVIGATOR,Cisco LAWAPP 1252AG, 3500e
1142N, 1242AG o,CIDR VSLM Super subnet Cisco ASDM SDM pix 501 and 525 firewall SITE-TO-
SITE VPN IPSEC,GRE, MPLS,VOIP, QOS.I have a full understanding of Cisco IOS XR,ISG,RIPV2,EIGRP,OSPF,ISIS,BGP,STP RSTP, VTP,UNITY EXPRESS,VOIP and auto attendant .Windows
2000, 2003, XP, ACTIVE DIRECTORY, DNS, TCPIP, DHCP, CISCO, TFTP, PIX FTP, Solar Winds packet
tracer, WIRESHARK, Microsoft, Excel.
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