Network Engineer

• Detail-oriented Professional with 25+ years of experience in engineering, quality control and troubleshooting.
• Recognized for the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in performing work on Cisco routers / switches, Juniper routers and Ciena switches.
• Expert level experience identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Skilled in various systems, including Adtran, Netvanta, Canoga Perkins, Windows, Linux and Python.
• Knowledgeable in various databases, including FACS, TIRKS, ICORE, SOTS, Granite, INSTAR, CANOPI, Clarify, WAFA, IPDB and Sales force.

AT&T 2007-2016

MIS Provisioning Engineer, Sr Network Specialist (2011-2016)

• Fulfilled key engineering position, with associated responsibilities including troubleshooting / upgrading circuits, conducting in depth testing and scheduling.
• Ensured on time completion of assigned tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Successfully turned up 2-5 circuits daily.
• Utilized strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, EIGRP, eBGP, RIP, OSPF, HSRP, MPLS and DHCP to complete daily tasks.
• Successfully resolved issues within operational support systems; escalated problems appropriately.
• Completed in depth training in Python.
• Conducted provisioning on Cisco Routers 1900, 2900, 3900, ASR1000 thru Modem and TACACS.
• Provisioned layer 3 types of internet circuits, including VLAN Tagged Circuits, dedicated circuits and 5 Meg to 10 Gig circuits.

ENOC Tech (2007-2011)

• Fulfilled key role designing, provisioning and monitoring the Metropolitan Area Network, a fiber based ethernet optical network WAN / LAN infrastructure.
• Ensured on time completion of tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Served as subject matter expert on Adtran Ta5000 and Netvanta 838.
• Used strong leadership skills to conduct in depth training on various concepts, including installation and troubleshooting.
• Conducted in depth testing to identify and rapidly resolve issues; accurately recorded test results.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills throughout daily interactions with customers.
• Successfully troubleshot TCP/IP, DNS, MPLS, OSPF, DHCP and other routing protocols.
• Performed work on Cisco routers / switches, Juniper routers and Ciena switches.
• Input router configuration for network infrastructure build and adding new customer service virtual circuits.
• Appropriately dispatched field forces through appropriate personnel.

Pacific Bell (SBC-AT&T): Engineering FACS Administrator & Services Technician 1997-2007

Southwest Marine: Electrical Project Manager 1995-1997

Marine Electric Company: Marine Electrician 1990-1995

Southwest Marine: Foreman, Journeyman Marine Electrician 1986-1990

USN Interior Communication Electrician, Submarine Duty (IC2 SS) 1981-1985

Cisco CCIE Boot Camp, IPExpert, 2014; 110 hours | Cisco TSHOOT, 2011; 40 hours

Cisco BSCI, 2010; 60 hours | Cisco CWNA, Certification Prep, 2009; 42 hours

Cisco Building Cisco Multi Scalable Networks, 2008; 60 hours | Cisco CCNA BootCamp, 2007; 60 hours

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's L, 2000; 2 hours

Fiber Optic Communications, 2000; 100 hours | Data Communications, 2000; 100 hours

A+ CERTIFICATION #4003, 1999; 40 hours

Six Sigma Green Belt , Agile Bronze, SDN Intermediate, Cloud Bronze (ATT)

Cloud Silver Certificate (ATT); 2016 | Python Training; 2016 | California C-10 Contractors License