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Christopher Yoder

Christopher Yoder

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Network engineering professional with 15+ years of experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex network systems across multi-vendor platforms, including Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, Juniper, and Redback. Experienced in TCP/IP protocols, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS), Layer 2 switching, fault isolation, and remediation of network events. Deployed network devices,
hardware/software upgrades, and connectivity solutions for enterprise-level LAN/WAN environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Network/Data Engineer - Senior

AT&T
03.2023 - Current
  • Supported AT&T network access devices providing internet connectivity to fiber and DSL customers. Devices supported include Alcatel 7330 ISAM FTTN, 7342 ISAM FTTU, and 7360 ISAM FX.
  • Conducted extensive troubleshooting to identify root causes of issues and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.
  • Performed hardware and software upgrades of network devices to enhance network performance.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.

Professional - Network Support

AT&T
04.2010 - 03.2018
  • Managed and supported the AT&T U-verse core network of Alcatel 7750 SR12 service routers, DirectTV Cisco 12000 GSRs and Nexus switches responsible for delivery of national, local, and on-demand video content and internet access delivered to millions of customers via IP multicast over MPLS.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through responsive interfacing, problem assessment, prompt determination of corrective actions and comprehensive follow-up.
  • Managed network upgrades, migrations, and expansions while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Served as core network representative during project to convert U-Verse backbone rings from dual OC-48 configuration to 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN.

Senior Network Engineer

AT&T
10.2001 - 04.2010
  • Installed, maintained, and supported the SBCIS and ASI Layer 3 DSL aggregation platforms to include Juniper ERX, Redback SMS1800, SMS10K and SE800 devices.
  • Performed hardware and software upgrades, incident troubleshooting, management and resolution and network optimization duties.
  • Monitored network activities to quickly detect and resolve operational and security issues.
  • Successfully prepared, configured and implemented over 75 DSL aggregation platforms into service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Purdue Global University, West Lafayette, IN
11-2021

Skills

  • Network Operations
  • TCP/IP
  • Network Troubleshooting Abilities
  • Network device configuration, deployment, & monitoring
  • IP Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP)
  • Hardware/Software upgrades
  • Network performance monitoring
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Passive Optical Networks (GPON/XG-PON/XGS-PON)

Timeline

Network/Data Engineer - Senior - AT&T
03.2023 - Current
Professional - Network Support - AT&T
04.2010 - 03.2018
Senior Network Engineer - AT&T
10.2001 - 04.2010
Purdue Global University - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

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