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Chris Franz

Long Beach,NY

Summary

Process-oriented Network Engineer with extensive experience in the transit field. Experienced in the implementation, administration, and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN systems. Sound fundamentals and in-depth knowledge of networking concepts. Self-starter, with strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work alone with customers and in conjunction with sales to define needs and design solutions. Ability to express technical information in a clear and simple way. Routinely works as a team member on customer projects. Dynamic acquisition of skills, techniques, operating practices, and knowledge, with a strong personal commitment to continued evolution. Proven track record of exceeding set goals and expectations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Integration Engineer

Siemens Mobility
New York, NY
06.2019 - Current
  • Provided guidance on best practices for development, testing, and deployment of integration projects.
  • Created Visio diagrams documenting network topologies.
  • Drafted Site Acceptance Test and Site Integration Test procedures.
  • Documented COE, ATM, and Sonet, Circuit Integrations.
  • Configured and troubleshot network with multi-area OSPF, iBGP, eBGP, VRRP, multiple ERP rings, and COE/ATM/Sonet integrations

Network Engineer

Freelance
Broomall, PA
12.2017 - 06.2019
  • Inspira Hospital Network SPB Conversion.
  • Monitored network performance and troubleshooted any issues that arose.
  • Corrected network faults and malfunctions to restore connectivity to individual users and entire facilities.
  • Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their networks.
  • Configured and maintained network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
  • Installed software updates on servers, routers, firewalls, and other network devices.

Network Engineer/Partner

Squid Networking
Philadelphia, PA
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Centennial School District (WLAN) - 7 site replacements of 600+ APs, controller replacements and additions, and ClearPass (NAC) implementation.
  • Upper Darby School District (WLAN and LAN) – 14 site replacement of 1000 APs and 100+ switches, WLAN controller addition, OV2500, and 3600 implementation.
  • Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their networks.
  • Configured and maintained network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
  • Designed of local area networks and wide area networks.

Network Support Engineer

Haverford College
Haverford, PA
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Maintain a network with 6,000 daily users.
  • Deployed wireless networks at various locations across the organization's premises.
  • Provided technical support for users having difficulty connecting to or using the network.
  • Created detailed documentation regarding all aspects of the networks configuration and setup process.
  • Conducted regular audits of system logs to ensure proper functioning of all systems.
  • Assisted with developing new strategies for improving overall network performance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Information And Communication Technology

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA

Skills

  • LAN/WLAN/WAN
  • ALE SPB
  • OSPF
  • BGP
  • ERP
  • VRRP
  • SNMP
  • Cisco
  • Alcatel
  • Palo Alto

Timeline

Network Integration Engineer

Siemens Mobility
06.2019 - Current

Network Engineer

Freelance
12.2017 - 06.2019

Network Engineer/Partner

Squid Networking
10.2015 - 12.2017

Network Support Engineer

Haverford College
10.2014 - 10.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Information And Communication Technology

Northampton Community College

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