David MacDonald
Buckley
Summary
Innovative Network Engineer provides reliable and vital connectivity for multi-site installations. Integrates fixed wireless, terrestrial and satellite-based solutions to create streamlined network infrastructure at enterprise scale. Trusted to develop fast and secure infrastructure plans for facilities and networking hubs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer - II
Blue Origin, LLC
09.2019 - Current
- Deployed network upgrades across the Enterprise to provide wireless, voice, and video to internal customers.
- Developed and maintains secure mobile communications platforms which provide invaluable vehicle test data to engineers from multiple test sites and entities.
- Maintain the routed and switched networks for Test and Flight Operations business units.
- Coordinates with senior engineers to deploy and inter- and intra- site BGP topology and internal OSPF routing
- Troubleshoots Layer 1 and Layer 2 topologies and spanning-tree protocols.
- Supports Video streaming services for Test Operations cells
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Coordinates with Additive Manufacturing and Machining units for access to customized SCADA networks.
- Coordinates with internal customers and facility support staff to provide network upgrades and expansions as required.
Network Engineer
Crosslayer, Inc.
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Designed and delivered robust customer networks supporting multiple businesses throughout the multi-tenant Industry City complex in Brooklyn, NY
- Implemented EVPN architecture on Cumulus Linux hardware to provide highly fault tolerant systems
- Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
- Maintained Network access VPNs to company personnel
- Provisioned and Maintained Netscreen Firewalls
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.
- Integrated data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.
Service Support Specialist - WIN-T
ManTech International
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided field support to US Army Active and Reserve units on the Warfighter Information Network - Tactical (WIN-T) systems, including Satellite systems and Routed Networks
Branch Manager - Satellite Operations Center
Defense Information Systems Agency - Europe
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Oversaw diverse department consisting both civilian personnel and Defense Department Servicemembers from various Branches who collectively managed and Satellite resource access to all DoD Service Branches within the European Theater of operations
- Closely coordinated Satellite resource management with the co-located DoD Regional SATCOM Support Center
- Provided regular updates to the DISA Europe Commander on the status of Strategic Satellite assets available to DoD and US Government agencies within the Theater
- Participated in Interagency strategic contingency threat assessment and planning at the TS/SCI Level
- TS/SCI Security Clearance
Network Technician
US Army
04.2007 - 11.2013
- Operated and Maintained tactical field digital networks, incorporating satellite and terrestrial transmission mediums
- Fielded and incorporated diverse telecommunications technologies to provide commanders real-time ISR data from multiple, globally dispersed resources
- Developed and executed network training courses
- Coordinated with other DoD Service Branches and Civilian providers for service and service support
- Designed and implemented complex OSPF and BGP routing protocols on the fly as mission requirements dictated
- Fielded and Maintained sprawling switched and routed networks across multiple domains
- Deployed and Maintained real-time network management systems based on SNMP
- Top Secret Security Clearance
Satellite Communications System Operator
US Army
01.2001 - 04.2007
- Globally Deployed, Operated, and Maintained Tactical Satellite Communications Systems
- Developed customized training programs to enhance team members'' knowledge of satellite communication systems operation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive communication plans for complex missions.
- Diagnosed and resolved communication hardware and software issues.
- Monitored and analyzed system performance, providing vital feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Served as a subject matter expert on Satellite Communications System Operator duties within the organization, leading training initiatives for new personnel.
- Secret Level Security Clearance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management
Trident University International
Cypress05.2016
Skills
- Network device monitoring
- System User Support
- Network Security Development
- Load Balancing
- BGP
- OSPF
- Spanning-tree
- Ethernet and Fiber Optic mediums
- Data Center
- Colocation Center
- Routing / Switching
- Palo Alto
- SolarWinds
- Cisco
- Juniper
- Extreme Networks
- Linux
- EVPN
- SNMP monitoring
- Security architecture and technologies
Timeline
Network Engineer - II
Blue Origin, LLC
09.2019 - Current
Network Engineer
Crosslayer, Inc.
11.2016 - 09.2019
Service Support Specialist - WIN-T
ManTech International
06.2016 - 11.2016
Branch Manager - Satellite Operations Center
Defense Information Systems Agency - Europe
11.2013 - 06.2016
Network Technician
US Army
04.2007 - 11.2013
Satellite Communications System Operator
US Army
01.2001 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management
Trident University International
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