Theo Mills
Tampa,United States
Summary
Certified Network Engineer with a Bachelor's degree and a strong background in network infrastructure, router/switches, network design, network security, wireless infrastructure, and firewall. Proven track record in network analysis and optimization, ensuring enhanced network reliability and security. Strong team collaborator with an adaptable nature to handle shifting priorities and a results-focused approach. Professional network engineer with robust background in managing and supporting network infrastructures. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high user satisfaction. Valued team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Network Analyst
AdventHealth
Greater Tampa Bay Area
01.2021 - Current
- 24 years seasoned IT professional in many areas of Information Technology
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, long life learner
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Well-rounded IT background in Systems, Network & Security Administration
- Strong knowledge of 802.11-based wireless architecture
- Experience with TCP/IP, routing/switching concepts, and common routing protocols
- Experience with wireless network assessment, design, and deployment
- Strong knowledge of installing, configuring, and supporting enterprise infrastructure environments
- Extensive experience in designing, deploying, troubleshooting & monitoring complex networks
- Strong Wireless Infrastructure experience with Cisco APs 3502-9130 Series, WLC 5500/5520
- Strong knowledge of DHCP, DNA Center, DNS, VLANs, VPN, Layer1,2 & 3, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and 802.11x Wireless Protocols
- High Availability, Inventory, and Lifecycle Management, Design, Plan, and Optimize wireless networks, Security, Technical System Support, and Network Diagrams
Network Engineer ll
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, United States
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for Network refresh (Wired/Wireless), deployments, Visio design, upgrades, etc
- Wireless Infrastructure, Routers, Switches, APs, ISE, Prime, SolarWinds, Upgrades/patching
- All Cisco Switches, WLCs, APs, VSS, OSPF, BGP protocols, L1 thru L3, etc
- Manage full cycle of day-to-day projects and Network requirements
- Configuring/Troubleshooting Network Security - IPSec VPN, AAA Architecture, TACACS+, RADIUS
- Configuration & troubleshooting experience on Cisco Nexus/CAT N7K/N7K/Cat9K's Series of switches, etc
- Excellent network troubleshooting skills, Excellent communication skills
Network Engineer
IBM
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Area
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Provide support for IBM/AECOM Global Network Operations
- Implemented, Deployed, and Configured Network devices (Cisco routers/switches/APs/Firewall (ASA))
- Support Palo Alto Firewall 5500 platform Globally (Denver, Austin, London, Amsterdam, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Australia)
- Support Network refresh projects/TSHOOT, etc
- Provide day-to-day TSHOOT resolution
- Managed tickets resolution through SNOW (Service Now)
- Monitor/configure the device's uptime links/interfaces using SolarWinds/Orion
- Add/remove devices from SolarWinds/Orion
- TSHOOT network Protocols (DMVPN, EIGRP, BGP)
- Involved heavily in training new Engineers, etc
- On-call rotation weekly
Senior Network Engineer/Consultant
Dynamic Campus
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Area
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Dynamic Campus/University of Tampa
- Support, Troubleshoot and managed the Campus Network
- Managed and support the Network Cores, Distribution and Access Switches (6513/3850/4500)
- Managed and support Cisco Wireless Infrastructure (3802, 2702, 1810 AP's)
- Palo Alto Firewall, Solar Winds, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Foot Print, ACS TACACS
- Administer and support Palo Alto 5050 firewall in HA mode
- Managed and support Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 8510 in HA mode
- Managed and support Cisco ACS to provide authentication AAA, Radius, and TACACS
- Dynamic Campus/University of Tampa
Sr. Network Engineer-Contractor
adidas Group
Spartanburg, SC
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Platforms - SolarWinds, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Trello, ServiceNow, 6500, 4500, 3750, 2960, WLC 4400, WLC 5520, Riverbed Steelhead, Microsoft Visio, F5 LTM
- Protocols / Network Security - BGP, EIGRP, Routed Network, ACL, VACL, PVLAN, 802.1q Trunking, WLAN, VLANs, L2/L3 Technologies, VSS-4500
- Assisted with network design services that meet and exceed the needs of the business
- Document/Design/Maintain Network layout using Microsoft Visio
- Installed and Configured F5 LTM to Replace ACE
- Proposed and Validate BoM for Network Infrastructure Refresh solutions
- Prepared (MoP) Method of Procedure and Project Plans for the Solution
- Designed and Implementation of Routing and Switching Solutions
- Proposed Wireless LAN design, Implementation, and Troubleshooting
- Monitoring network devices using SolarWinds, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.x
- Maintaining the network's integrity at all times
- TSHOOT network issues, as well as developing, applying, and enforcing best practices and policies
- Monitoring and performing routine tests on an assigned system and reporting results
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvements
- Contributing and producing regular status reports as required
- Working with 3rd party hardware and Telco suppliers to ensure delivery expectations are met and issues escalated accordingly
- Providing day-to-day hands-on technical support across multiple services
- Create project documentation and procedures
Senior Network Engineer-Contractor
Atos/Disney
Kings Mountain, Area
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Deploy and support our global production and corporate network including edge, datacenter, infrastructure
- Work cross functionally with project management and network engineering to generate implementation plans including Method of Procedure (MOP) and Deployment/Implementation processes
- Schedule and perform network maintenance including, upgrades, implementations and deployments
- Participate in on call activities and follow escalation process to support the Disney infrastructure 24/7
- Responsible for deploying and supporting the Data Center Infrastructure global enterprise network across several platforms including Cisco, Nexus, Juniper and F5 LTM devices
- Configure, TSHOOT, Monitor and Implement F5 tasks/requests
- Participate in the interview hiring process for staffing Network Engineers
- Participate daily in on-going Network Troubleshooting issues with various network peer groups
- Capture and evaluate Wireshark trace files to determine packet loss/drops within the Network
- Weekly On-call rotation schedule (primary/secondary escalation engineer)
- Tier 3 Escalation Engineer for On-Call shifts
Network Engineer Data Center Infrastructure-Contractor
ITC/Charter Communications
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Provide support for Data Center Infrastructure Network
- Provide technology leadership to other members of the network team
- Implementation for Nexus upgrade infrastructure project (N7K/N5k/N2K Switches)
- Installed/Racked/Stacked/Fiber/Twin ax/Cisco ASR9K/ONS for new installation turn up
- Installed & maintain Cisco DCNM-LAN/SAN on VM Server for monitoring
- Installed & Cabled Cisco UCS Severs for turn-up
- Responsible for Data Center migrations/cutovers
- Maintain/Troubleshooting/support Data Center/Network day-to-day issues
- Document/Design/Maintain Network layout using Visio
- Support relationships with key IT Peers - networking engineering, security, etc
Network Engineer
Fluor
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Fluor Government Infrastructure Group-Full Time
- Support LOGCAP IV for projects in Afghanistan and various U.S
- Locations for Fluor Government Group
- Maintain and Monitor Network Infrastructure and Networking Support
- Configure and maintain Cisco Routers, Switches, SteelHead Riverbed, NAC, ACS 4.x, TACACS+, Radius Server, 802.1x, Pre-Configure ASA 5505 & 5510 for new install turn-up
- Configure and Managed over 800 Cisco Switches of all model from 2900/3800/6900 series
- Configure and Managed all models of SteelHead Riverbed 250/550/10xx/20xx
- Work with various networking tools (Cisco LMS 4, Solar Wind IP Network, etc.)
- Design network Network Diagram using Microsoft Visio 20xx
- Interact with IBM/ATT daily to coordinate and troubleshoot various network issues in Afghanistan/US
- Fluor Government Infrastructure Group-Full Time
Network & Voice Engineer (Consultant to Clients / 100% traveling)
Technisource
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Implementation/Deployment of VoIP IT services to small to Large Enterprise businesses
- Configured / Upgrade CallManager / Unity / UCCX 4.x - 8.x, export/import subscriber data
- Experienced with VoIP Migration Tool for exporting/importing (DiRT/COBRAS/DMA/MCSBackupsystem)
- Designed & Configured VoIP infrastructure network with CUCM/Unity failover/UCCX for VoIP network
- Experienced with voice protocol MGCP / H.323 / SCCP / SIP /Dial Plan for Voice Gateway
- Knowledge of Routing Protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and VPN integrations)
Sr. Voice Engineer 100% Traveling
ADB Utility Contractors
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Implementation/Deployment of VoIP IT services to Large Enterprise businesses
- Configured / Troubleshoot / CallManager 8x / Unity / Unity Connection 8x
- Implementation/Deployment/Migration of CUCM/Unity to large Enterprise Clients (Maritz-St
- Louis, Coca-Cola-Atlanta)
- Worked with a team of Engineers on a day-to-day basic
- Deployed 9951/8945/7900 series phones, troubleshoot various issues daily
Education
BA - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ01.1990
Skills
Network configuration
LAN switching technologies
Layer-2/3 protocols
IP Addressing and Subnetting
Network Troubleshooting Abilities
Network architecture understanding
Technical infrastructure upgrades
Strong troubleshooting skills
Cisco switching expertise
Wireless Networking Proficiency
OSPF routing
Wireless networks troubleshooting
Certification
- Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
- VCA-DCV-Data Center Virtualization, VCA-DCV
- IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITILv4), ITILv4
- Theo Mills-CCNP Enterprise/PCNSE
- PCNSE - PA Certified Network Security Engineer
- ACE - Palo Alto
- CompTIA Sec+
- ITILv4
- VCA-DCV
- CCNP Enterprise
- CCDP
- CCNP-Voice
- CVOICE
- CCNA
- CCDA
- CCNA Security
- CCENT
- MCSE
- MCSA
- MCSA+M
- MCP
- A+
- MCTS: Win 7 Office 2010
- MCTS: Win 7 DEA
- CNSS 4011 Recognition
Timeline
Sr. Network Analyst
AdventHealth
01.2021 - Current
Network Engineer ll
Moffitt Cancer Center
10.2018 - 12.2020
Network Engineer
IBM
03.2018 - 10.2018
Senior Network Engineer/Consultant
Dynamic Campus
01.2017 - 03.2018
Sr. Network Engineer-Contractor
adidas Group
02.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Network Engineer-Contractor
Atos/Disney
01.2015 - 02.2016
Network Engineer Data Center Infrastructure-Contractor
ITC/Charter Communications
12.2013 - 01.2015
Network Engineer
Fluor
01.2012 - 12.2013
Network & Voice Engineer (Consultant to Clients / 100% traveling)
Technisource
01.2011 - 01.2012
Sr. Voice Engineer 100% Traveling
ADB Utility Contractors
05.2008 - 01.2012
BA - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey