Daniel Slezak
Fort Mill
Summary
Experienced Network Engineer with a strong background in field services and a broad knowledge base of multiple vendors. Thrives in fast-paced work environments, consistently delivering exceptional results. Demonstrates a proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues efficiently. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring optimal network performance and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer II
Conterra Networks
03.2022 - Current
- Escalation point for Network Operations Center to support and resolve WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, DWDM, and Firewall issues.
- Work with other teams to resolve Install and Turn Up issues related to Network Design and Implementation conflicts.
- Work with Customers and Sales teams to implement Move, Add, Change (MAC) orders.
- Work with Teams to Maintain, create and update Network documentation.
- Work with Vendors to resolve internal IT issues and maintain Network Operations Center technologies.
- Maintain and troubleshoot the following equipment:
- Juniper, Cisco, Accedian, Adtran, Ciena, Fortinet, MUX equipment.
- Manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing. Includes L2 VPN, MPLS, OSPF, BGP as well as Static Routing.
Network Engineer Tier 3
Sonic Automotive
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Respond to critical incidents quickly
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems
- Worked with Solarwinds to monitor network connectivity
- Creating and reviewed network solutions design documentation, ensuring those are complete, correct and kept current
- Designed Training materials for new employees.
Enterprise Repair Technician
Windstream Communications
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Document network support activities
- Evaluate and troubleshoot WAN, LAN and VOIP issues
- Configure and troubleshoot BGP configurations and routing changes
- Verify and adjust QOS policies to match customer needs
- Troubleshoot network and connectivity problems for users or user groups
- Troubleshooting and configuring Cisco, Alcatel, Juniper, SD-WAN and Meraki Networking devices.
Network Operations - Advanced Services
Global Linking Solutions
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Troubleshoot Data, Voice and Firewall issues
- Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment
- Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems
- Troubleshoot network and connectivity problems for users or user groups.
Installation Technician
Contego Technologies
04.2016
- Completed on premises installations of network cable
- For premises installations ran cable installed network outlets and performed testing
- Tested lines after installation to ensure they were working correctly
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of existing line problems
- For off-site installations used heavy equipment for trench digging for underground installations
- Ran network cable from exterior portions of building using ladders and poles
- Followed all safety protocols and wore protective equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Charlotte, NC06-2007
Skills
- Telecommunications
- Repair services
- Installation planning
- Hazard management
- Diagnostic abilities
- Specialty tools
- Installation tools
Timeline
Network Engineer II
Conterra Networks
03.2022 - Current
Network Engineer Tier 3
Sonic Automotive
01.2021 - 03.2022
Enterprise Repair Technician
Windstream Communications
08.2017 - 04.2020
Network Operations - Advanced Services
Global Linking Solutions
08.2017 - 08.2018
Installation Technician
Contego Technologies
04.2016
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
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