Network Engineer

ZIYAD CHOUDHURY

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TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANT

Innovative, versatile Systems Consultant with expertise in large-scale application implementation and demonstrated track record of implementing technologies that improve efficiency and security while saving costs. Valued team leader and member adept at rapidly understanding new technologies and communicating information to team members and customers. Recognized for managing multiple projects simultaneously and moving quickly between projects. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer problems. Strong background in business analysis of technology companies to assess potential revenue generation from technology and patent licensing. Successfully launched multiple real-estate business ventures. Currently pursuing a B2C web venture project.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Information Systems Life Cycle Management, Oracle Hyperion Suite of Application, Oracle 9i, Lotus Notes v4.x, v5.x, Domino, Internet/WWW, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Active Directory, Apache, BEA WebLogic J2EE Application Servers, WebSphere Application Servers, Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, UNIX, Linux Microsoft Office 2003, MS-SQL 2000, 2005, Tivoli Management Suite (Netview, TEC), VPN Tunnels and encryption, Microsoft Suite of Applications, Server Load Balancers, Global Site Load Balancers, Point to Point Remote Copy, Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex, IBM Rational Portfolio Manager

Hardware: IBM RS/6000, X-Series Servers, P-Series Servers, Cisco Switches, Routers, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Nortel Contivity IPSec Switches, DWDM technology, SAN Technology

Other: Financial analysis tools. Market and business intelligence websites, including Onesource.com, Hoovers, Delphion and Derwent.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GLOBAL ANALYTICS CORPORATION 2007-Present

Technical Infrastructure Consultant: Oracle Hyperion Application Portfolio

Design, Install and implement Oracle Hyperion Financial Management and Planning Application portfolio using multiple operating systems. Performance Tuning of Application and Server architecture for improved performance. Installation and support of Oracle databases, MS SQL Databases, OLAP Databases for data analysis and data warehousing. Customers include: General Dynamics, Synthes Corporation, L3-Communications, Polo Ralph Lauren, Fannie Mae

IBM 1994 – 2007

Infrastructure Architect, 300mm Semiconductor Facility 2004 – 2007

Developed and implemented network architecture solutions for facility that improved security and availability and met business requirements. Projects included next generation segmented, hierarchical network architecture and enterprise class secure segmented Ethernet network infrastructure with Cisco PIX 535s.

• Increased system availability and reduced unplanned outages by isolating facility’s network infrastructure.

• Implemented Security measures and redundant technologies for improved systems availability.

• Developed Next generation Manufacturing Network Architecture

• Developed Security and Virus Protection Strategy for IBM’s 300mm Manufacturing Production Network

• Planned and implemented Next Generation Security Strategy for providing a secure infrastructure for manufacturing.

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Program Manager, Technology Group 2000 – 2004

Chosen to evaluate intellectual property issues based on expertise in network management. Developed intellectual property infringement packages for patents and technology in telecommunications and e-commerce space. Identified opportunities to generate revenue from patent portfolio and licensable technologies.

• Generated millions of dollars in revenue from cross-licensing deals with telecommunications companies. Targeted companies that could benefit from technology, initiated discussions and orchestrated meetings, and collaborated with internal negotiators and legal department to close transactions.

• Worked closely with company’s legal department to resolve technology and patent infringement issues in order to close cross-licensing initiatives.

• Performed business case analysis of network hardware companies, including evaluation of financial sensitivity and competitive analysis.

• Developed notes databases and web interfaces that improved communication among licensing team.

Advisory Network Management Professional, Global Services 1996 – 2000

Team leader for network management Tivoli / Netview implementation on IBM RS/6000.

• Oversaw entire process from design to steady-state Netview implementation for all IBM Intranet sites on East Coast IBM facilities from Boston to Washington, DC.

• Implemented Tivoli events to flow through to master enterprise console. Wrote rules and definitions to ensure proper information flow.

• Reduced downtime by correlating events between servers and networks.

• Served as Y2K contingency planner and coordinator, IBM Global Services North, and as Y2K disaster recovery and critical resources planner for Network Services, IBM Poughkeepsie.

Project Manager/System Integrator 1996 – 1998

Managed Lotus Business Partner Solutions Site IBM Poughkeepsie. Analyzed project needs to plan hardware and software requirements.

Network Support Specialist, Technology Services Solution 1994 – 1996

Supported the network and server environment in IBM Education and Training.

EDUCATION

MS, Computer Information Systems, Marist College, 2004

BS, Electrical Engineering, SUNY, New Paltz, NY, 1993

Certified Netware Engineer / 4.x Track, 1994

TRAINING / CERTIFICATION

Toastmaster, Competent Communicator

Improving Individual Negotiation Skills

Project Management Fundamentals

Leadership in a Project Team Environment

AWARDS

IBM’s Invention Disclosure Awards

IBM’s Team BRAVO Award

IBM’s Thanks Awards

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