Frederick Asare
Worcester,MA
Summary
A results-oriented and CCNA-certified Network Engineer with over 6 years of experience in enterprise network design, implementation, and optimization. Proven expertise in SolarWinds, Cisco ISE, Airwave, GemOne, HP Anyware, ServiceNow and a wide range of Cisco and Juniper hardware. A dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of successfully managing network infrastructure, leading projects, and improving network security and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
Centuria Corporation
Hanscom AFB
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and migrations, Configured and managed Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, including the installation of firmware updates and security patches, Designed, implemented, and maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance, Documented network configurations, procedures, and best practices, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team, Monitored network traffic and performance using tools such as Wireshark and SNMP, proactively addressing bottlenecks and issues, Conducted regular network audits to identify vulnerabilities and implemented security measures to mitigate risks.
Network Engineer
Bluewater/SMS
Hanscom AFB
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Troubleshot network issues, identified root causes, and implemented timely resolutions, Provided end-user support and training to enhance network awareness and efficiency, Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services with other infrastructure components, Conducted periodic backup and disaster recovery tests to maintain data integrity, Managed user accounts, permissions, and access control lists (ACLs) to enhance network security, Assisted in the planning and execution of network hardware and software upgrades.
Network Support Engineer
Repligen Inc.
Marlborough, MA
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported the daily operations of a multi-site network, ensuring connectivity and reliability, Worked closely with vendors to procure network equipment and negotiated service contracts to optimize cost-effectiveness, Participated in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for network-related emergencies, Implemented and managed VPN solutions to facilitate secure remote access for employees and clients, Administered firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to safeguard network integrity.
Education
Associate in Arts - Education
Mount Mary College of Education
Ghana09-2011
Cisco Certifications - Information Technology
Network Professionals Training Center
Worcester, MA01-2020
Skills
- Network Design and Implementation, Routing and Switching (Cisco and Juniper), LAN/WAN Configuration, Network Security, VPN Setup and Administration, Project Management, Strong Communication Skills, Documentation and Reporting, Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- IP addressing and subnetting
- OSPF routing
- IP services
- Network security systems
- Data center networking
- Wireless networking proficiency
- 8021x experience
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in replacing over 500 Cisco 2960-X and Juniper EX-4300 switches with Cisco Catalyst 9606R, 9500 and 9300 series switches.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members in configuring and deployment of over 50 UPS network cards.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of process documents for daily operations.
- Documented and resolved network issues which led to seamless operations.
- Part of Team that configured Cisco ISE servers (3715 and 3755 models) on the network.
- Collaborated with Cisco engineers in implementing Cisco Comply-To-Connect policy on the network to achieve zero trust.
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core
Timeline
Network Engineer
Centuria Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Network Engineer
Bluewater/SMS
01.2023 - 08.2023
Network Support Engineer
Repligen Inc.
02.2020 - 12.2022
Associate in Arts - Education
Mount Mary College of Education
Cisco Certifications - Information Technology
Network Professionals Training Center