Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

ERNEST NORMING

Network Specialist
ROSEMOUNT,MN

Summary

IP network specialist with a robust background in core service management and network security. Expertise in designing and improving MPLS networks and supervising NOC operations, dedicated to driving technical excellence and enhancing service delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Manager

KNET LTD
01.2019 - 12.2025
  • Management of core services including DAB+, DTH & DTT TV & audio broadcasting, WAN & Internet services employing multicast VPN, BGP L3VPN, L2VPN, VPLS etc
  • Designed and improved MPLS network to accommodate increasing demand and enhance service delivery
  • Implementation of network failover, security and QoS to ensure best customer experience
  • Supervised Network Operations Center (NOC) to ensure timely resolution of issues and maintenance of service quality
  • Supervised NOC staff to uphold professional standards and compliance with industry best practices

Manager, IP & Networks Operations & Security

Blu Telecommunications Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed the company's telecom network and ensured its uptime while upgrading to industry standards.
  • Plan and coordinate network installation, maintenance, and security operations
  • Reviewed network security and implemented latest strategies to enhance safety
  • Monitored network performance, supervised planned maintenance, and resolved connectivity issues to ensure network efficiency
  • Acted as liaison between information technology, innovation, and business development
  • Reviews vendor and supplier services and determines best fit
  • Assess and develop employee's skills and recruit new ones when need arises

Supervisor, IP & Networks Operations & Security

Blu Telecommunications Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • Implemented security policies with Juniper SRX 650 and Huawei Quidway Eudemon1000E-X5 firewalls to safeguard network integrity
  • Managed IP-Core and Datacenter operations, ensuring consistent service availability
  • Deployment and maintenance of IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN and traffic operations
  • Implementing Routing and switching using BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP with Huawei NE40EX3, Quidway S9303, Cisco Nexus 5000
  • Network and security monitoring using Huawei U200 & M200 OSS
  • Management of the IGWs (International Gateways) to ensure Internet redundancy
  • Designed tailored network solutions for enterprise business customers, addressing unique requirements and enhancing connectivity

Senior Network Engineer

TeledataICT Ltd
09.2012 - 09.2014
  • Oversaw corporate network operations, ensuring seamless connectivity across WAN and LAN
  • Managed and configured network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices, to maintain operational integrity
  • Network and security monitoring using Solarwinds, Zabbix, Cacti, Nagios XI, WhatsappGold, SmokePing
  • Administered internet backbone services from tier 3 providers like MainOne and Glo1 to ensure reliable connectivity
  • Design and implementation of tailored connectivity solution to clients
  • Configuration and support of Captive portal system for customers
  • Acting as technical lead to management for introduction of new business solutions

Network Officer

GCNet Ltd
01.2006 - 02.2012
  • Management and configuration of network equipment including Cisco Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Routers and switches across the corporate LAN and WAN
  • Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves network problems. Undertaking routine preventative measures and implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security
  • Maintain network connectivity and efficiency at a minimum of 99%
  • Executed deployment of new WAN sites to enhance network coverage
  • Designed network solutions aligned with corporate business needs to enhance operational effectiveness
  • Ensured compliance of network procedures and equipment with ISO 2001 standards to maintain quality and reliability
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all corporate networks
  • Liaised with service providers including Comsys Ghana, STL, InternetGhana, GS Telecom, Arrow Networks, TeledataICT, BusyInternet, Ecoband to implement best practices for secure data service delivery

Education

MSc - Management Information Systems

Coventry University
UK
09-2017

B.B.A - Business Information Systems

University of Cape Coast
Ghana
01-2013

Certificate in Professional Computing and Information Processing -

Institute of commercial management
UK
01-2004

Senior High School Certificate -

Egbe
Lagos, Nigeria
01-1999

Skills

  • MPLS and VPLS
  • MVPN
  • Layer 2/3 MPLS
  • BGP
  • EIGRP
  • OSPF
  • IS-IS
  • IP core infrastructure
  • 4G LTE
  • Switching technologies
  • VLAN and trunking
  • Spanning tree protocol
  • Port security
  • IP and network security
  • IPSec and SSL VPN
  • Quality of service (QoS)

Certification

  • Certificate in Professional Computing and Information Processing, 01/01/02, 12/31/04, Institute of commercial management, UK
  • CISCO CCNP (Routing), 04/01/12
  • CISCO CCNA, 04/01/09
  • CISCO ASA FIREWALL Training, 06/01/11, Global Knowledge, Coventry UK
  • Comptia A+, 01/01/05, NIIT

Timeline

Network Manager

KNET LTD
01.2019 - 12.2025

Manager, IP & Networks Operations & Security

Blu Telecommunications Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018

Supervisor, IP & Networks Operations & Security

Blu Telecommunications Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Network Engineer

TeledataICT Ltd
09.2012 - 09.2014

Network Officer

GCNet Ltd
01.2006 - 02.2012

MSc - Management Information Systems

Coventry University

B.B.A - Business Information Systems

University of Cape Coast

Certificate in Professional Computing and Information Processing -

Institute of commercial management

Senior High School Certificate -

Egbe
ERNEST NORMINGNetwork Specialist