Duane Balog
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Network Engineer with 4 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NETWORK ENGINEER
CARIS LIFE SCIENCES
11.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented scalable network architectures, optimizing performance and reliability for a large-scale enterprise environment
- Configured and maintained routing protocols (OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, BGP)
- Implemented and managed firewall policies, enhancing network security and ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Conducted troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network issues, achieving rapid issue resolution and minimizing downtime
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and equipment
- Documented network configurations, diagrams, and procedures, facilitating knowledge transfer and contributing to comprehensive network documentation
- Participated in on-call rotations, providing timely response to network emergencies and maintaining 24/7 network availability
- Collaborated with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices
- Conducted regular network performance monitoring and optimization, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
TRIAD WIRELESS
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded the design and deployment of robust wireless networks, ensuring optimal coverage and performance for both indoor and outdoor environments
- Conducted site surveys and RF analysis to identify and mitigate potential interference, optimizing the placement of access points for maximum efficiency
- Implemented and maintained wireless security protocols, including WPA2/WPA3, and regularly performed security audits to uphold network integrity
- Configured and managed wireless controllers, ensuring centralized control and monitoring of the wireless network infrastructure
- Conducted performance testing and optimization of wireless networks, addressing issues related to signal strength, bandwidth, and latency
- Stayed current on emerging wireless technologies and standards, providing recommendations for continuous improvement and future upgrades
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation of wireless network configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices
- Provided training and support to internal teams on wireless network usage, troubleshooting, and security practices
- Participated in on-call rotations, responding promptly to wireless network emergencies and ensuring 24/7 availability.
PC/NETWORK TECHNICIAN
CANYON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Canyon Business is a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Clients included United Cerebral Palsy, K9Games, Canyon Pipe & Supply and Southwestern Mechanical
- Duties included working remotely onsite at client locations to support all IT managed services included in contract
- Used customer facing skills to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Education
Trade School - Cyber Operations And Warfare
WEST-MEC
Buckeye05.2019
General Studies -
ESTRELLA FOOTHILLS HIGHSCHOOL
05.2019
Skills
- Network Design and Implementation
- Routing and Switching Protocols (eg, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
- LAN/WAN Configuration and Optimization
- Firewall and Security Management
- Cisco Networking Equipment (Routers, Switches)
- Network Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- VPN Configuration and Management
- Network Monitoring and Performance Optimization
- Wireless Networking Technologies
- Load Balancing
- Scripting and Automation (eg, Python, Bash)
- Network Documentation and Diagramming
- Vendor Relationship Management
- IT Infrastructure Planning and Deployment
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 12/01/23, Associate-level, Cisco Career certification
- TestOut Routing & Switching Pro, 01/01/19, Practical knowledge of routing and switching skills in Cisco IOS devices in any given network
- CompTIA Network+, 12/01/18, Globally recognized industry standard for mid-level network technicians
- TestOut Network Pro, 12/01/18, Practical knowledge of network and how to configure in an efficient manner
- CompTIA A+, 10/01/18, Practical certification that demonstrates proficiency with computer hardware and operating systems
- OSHA 10, 01/01/17, Slip, Trip and Fall Hazard Protection, Fixed and Portable Ladder Safety, Fire Prevention, Protection and Emergency Egress Safety, Dangers of Electrical Hazards
References
PAUL GETZ, Instructor, West-MEC, Paul.Getz@west-mec.org, (623)-300-5689
Technology
- Windows Servers
- DHCP and DNS services
- Spam filters and email security through spam titan and barracuda
- Setup ACLs on LAN networks, Routing rules and VLANS for various types of setups
- Fresh brand-new full cisco house installations at various companies
- Lots of Low Voltage including cat5/6/7 and fiber terminations
- Cisco - 4321, 4331, 2911, 1240, 3650, 3560, 2960 Nexus 9k, 2k, 3k, ISR Routers, Wireless LAN controllers both virtual and physical, FEX Units
- MikroTik - Worked with NetPower 16p, RS1009, RS1036, HeXBoard, HexBoard Pro, CCR1009-7G, CCR1072-1G, routing technologies and PPTP links over the internet from AP to AP, used extensively for Fiber Demarc points with our fiber providers and all of our 10G radios
- Palo Alto - NGFW PA-400, PA-5450, Panorama, used for securing our networks from external threats, also to blacklist domains from Internal-External connections
- Netonix - Worked with WS8, WS10-10g, WS-12, WS-24, WS-48, worked with CAM tables to audit and troubleshooting, also setup LLDP and TFTP to remotely backup configurations
- Siklu - EtherLink 10g, EtherLink 1G, mostly 10g radios for all our main backhauls
- Mimosa - 5G LongRange Radios, 11G radios and 24G
- Ubqituiti - 5G LongRange Radios
- F5 Load Balancers - All Current lifecycle models
Timeline
NETWORK ENGINEER
CARIS LIFE SCIENCES
11.2022 - Current
WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
TRIAD WIRELESS
01.2021 - 11.2022
PC/NETWORK TECHNICIAN
CANYON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
05.2019 - 01.2021
Trade School - Cyber Operations And Warfare
WEST-MEC
General Studies -
ESTRELLA FOOTHILLS HIGHSCHOOL