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CHARLES PHILLIPS

Glendale Heights,US

Summary

Resourceful Network Engineer with [10] years of on-site network management and support services experience. Develops and implements initiatives to foster corporate objectives. Proven history of providing supplemental and total management support for IT systems. Successful establishing and maintaining networks and servers with strong aptitude for identifying solutions to solve client challenges.

Work History

Help Desk Analyst

Kings Escape Room
Remote, Remote
06.2022 - Current
  • With over 10 years of experience in CISCO route, switch, wireless and telephony, as well as 2 years of experience in ASA firewalls and 3 years of experience in Aruba wireless, I am confident that I have the skills and expertise necessary to excel in this role
  • Throughout my career, I have worked in NOC environments and have gained extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex networks
  • In fact, the largest network I have worked on had over 950,000 devices
  • My experience in network topology design, network monitoring, and troubleshooting has allowed me to hone my skills in identifying network issues, implementing solutions, and minimizing downtime
  • In addition to my technical skills, I am a team player with excellent communication skills
  • I thrive in fast-paced environments and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or attention to detail
  • I am also able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members to ensure that project goals are achieved.

Network Engineer

Comm-Works
Minneapolis, MN
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
  • Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
  • Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems.
  • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Network Engineer

Apex Systems
Remote, Remote
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Configured and troubleshot VoIP and multi-media distributed systems and platforms.
  • Integrated data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.
  • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Recommended options for disaster recovery and remote access security.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.

Network Engineer

Conquest Technologies for Cisco Systems
Remote, Remote
09.2014 - 12.2017
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Escalated emergency technical issues beyond knowledge to maintain optimum up-time.
  • Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Configured and troubleshot VoIP and multi-media distributed systems and platforms.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking And Network Security

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
01.2012 - 05.2015

Skills

  • CISCO route
  • CISCO switch
  • CISCO wireless
  • CISCO telephony
  • ASA firewalls
  • Aruba wireless
  • Network topology design
  • Network monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Network Security

Timeline

Help Desk Analyst

Kings Escape Room
06.2022 - Current

Network Engineer

Comm-Works
05.2021 - 04.2024

Network Engineer

Apex Systems
10.2018 - 10.2020

Network Engineer

Conquest Technologies for Cisco Systems
09.2014 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking And Network Security

Rock Valley College
01.2012 - 05.2015

Additional Information

Excellent, Team player, Thrives in fast-paced environments, able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or attention to detail, Able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members to ensure that project goals are achieved

References

References available upon request.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
CHARLES PHILLIPS