JAMES EDWARD ARGUELLO
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Skilled IT- Network Security/AV/IDS/ICCS Systems with more than15 years and knowledge in a wide-range of functions including Service, Sales, Modification/ Installation Project Management, Service, Design Implementations RFI installation of wire Management Cay-5e & Cat-6 also Fiber Protocols
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PM IT Field Engineer PLC
Granite Communication & Security Inc.
02.2025 - 06.2025
- PLC control panel and install and land wires
- Safety Meeting on scheduling and installation planning
- Oversee employee and sub contractor
- Planning all project
- Management of projects all CCTV and ASC
IT INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK PM.
VIP SYSTEMS Inc.
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversee all LOW Voltage Structure Cables implementation on site a per Blueprints
- Meeting for ongoing construction and procedures to get project done safety
- PM ours teams of sub-contractors and employee for ongoing safety and progress
- Walk site with Inspectors and vendors for products and commissioning task.
Information Technology Analyst Consultant
Alltek Security Systems Group
07.2024 - 12.2024
- IT Field Hardware Service And Fire Systems Consultant
- CCTV Systems IDS System Service IT Technology BIOMETRIC Commissioning
- Troubleshooting any problems with on-going systems
IT Field Lead Network PM
Walmart & Sams Club
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Arkansas & Florida
- Expansion and Renovation of COMMERCIAL BUILDING POS/CCTC/SERVERS/RACKS IT MDF/IDF ROOM
- Review and assess the current state of clients wireless network connectivity.
- Upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP.
- Implementation of Cisco Meraki wireless solutions and the deployment of wireless access points.
- Worked on Cisco ISE deployment which was a replacement for the ACS and provided long new term and short-term guest wireless services for the Port Authority.
- Design Engineer of infrastructure and wireless projects to provide customers the best possible Wifi / Mobile experience in regards to wireless RF Connectivity.
- Exterior & Interior penetration EMT Conduit for Secured Cables
- Nights Work Expansion Teams to redo site and renew 4K Monitors
- CCTV Face Recognition for STORES AP Department
- IT Network SERVERS and VPN and Encryption for Security NETWORK
- Communication with VENDORS and GC meetings for Daily progress
- Fire Systems / CCTV / IT MDF & IDF Boxes Speakers & Audios all Service
- Arkansas & Florida
Field Service IT Technology
STI Secured Technologies Inc
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Miami Florida
- Biometric system and face recognition systems
- Elevator automatic system control setup
- ACS SYSTEM AND CCTV SERVICE and installation.
- Conduct passive wireless survey utilizing Ekahau
- Rack system matrix biometric system server
- Infrastructure of building automation system
- IP network topology protocol and service call
- Emergency service call for all devices related
- PC switch POE repair and servers field engineer
- New installation on commercial and luxury houses
- Overseeing security industry all devices and RF systems
- Miami Florida
Tier 3 PM Supervisor For At&T
KGP
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Servers And Rack New Wiring Telecommunications System
- Oversee New Server Rack System
- Installation Of New Cables To Fiber Optic
- Organization Of New And Old Commercial Telephone Room
- Traveling All U.S State
- Working On Big Network Topology Protocol Telephone Infrastructure. Designing solutions for frozen requirements using Cisco Routers and Switches.
- Act as single point of contact for client wireless infrastructure for Meraki wireless
IT Network Field Engineer- Contract Work
RPOS SYSTEMS
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Miami, FL
- POS SYSTEM field service
- POS Network infrastructure and SERVER online
- Travel to different stores and site to work the job
- Troubleshooting on full system and get VERIFONE working
- Register and VERIFONE connection
- Coordinated procurement and installation of RF devices with local onsite team members
- Conduct verification of Wireless networks utilizing Ekahau Site Survey
- Miami, FL
PM Field Engineer IT
PRO-VIGIL
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Miami, FL
- CCTV system service and repair verification of IP protocols
- CCTV systems installation and service maintenance
- IT network server systems update and analyze data
- IT field engineer for the state of Florida
- PM Projects developed in the State of Florida
- Troubleshot and fixed any problems on the NAS/WAN/LAN.
- Worked on Campus Wireless environments with 1000+ access points, Wireless LAN controllers, Anchor Controllers, Authentication policies, BYOD policies, Integration with RADIUS. Experience with Aruba and Cisco WLAN.
- Skilled in conducting site surveys and RF analysis to plan and optimize Meraki Wi-Fi deployments, ensuring seamless connectivity and minimal interference.
- Auto-VPN of Meraki SD-WAN Security Appliance for reachability AWS Hosted Domain Controllers, services hosted on AWS, Partners Network.
- Designed, and administered enterprise wireless networks for Various customers in many states
- Miami, FL
IT Network Technician
POGO SECURITY
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Florida
- IDS System Service and Repair Verification Of System
- CCTV Systems Installation and Service
- IT Network Server Systems Update and Analyze Data.
- Conducted comprehensive Wi-Fi site surveys using Ekahau Sidekick, delivering accurate RF measurements and spectrum analysis to optimize network performance.
- Assist in the configuration of firewalls, switches, wireless access points, etc.
- Florida
IT Security IDS/CCTV/ACS/ICCS Facilities Field Engineer
NOKIA (HART JV MEGA PROJECT)
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Hawaii
- IDS/CCTV/ACS/ICCS Fixing All Troubles and Problems in Facilities
- Servers Verification with Topology and Red Line Any Changes
- Tested All Equipment and Functions for Security
- CCTV System Functions Work on Toward of Control
- Train Rail CCTV Function and System Automation Is Working
- All Facilities ACS/IDS Working Properly
- Hawaii
IT Network Project Manager Consultant
MICROSOFT
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Seattle WA
- Analyzed and planned network IT infrastructure for new Microsoft facilities coming online in 2020
- Remediation of firewall rules from checkpoint firewalls to Cisco ASA firewalls and their implementation.
- Configuring all the devices per their traffic type with AAA commands for the device authentication using AD, and the ISE internal users.
- Implemented Cisco and Aruba Wireless Controllers, Aruba Wireless Access Points at corporate site as a part of WLAN Infrastructure.
- Meraki Security Appliance MX450, 250, 100, 84 – Unboxing, Firmware Upgrade, Pre-configuration and Deploying and troubleshooting.
- Used the ISE Endpoint Analysis Tool to analyse the data and design new ISE Policies.
- Worked on Comcast managed Meraki work from home project. Installed and configured Cisco Meraki devices at multiple locations, tested connectivity, and user traffic throughput analysis.
- Met with Vendors to select specify product resources needed for project
- Analyzed and observed new deployment of the new POE for the Security field
- Worked with Engineering Teams on future plans for overall Construction
- Integration of BAS/BMS/CCTV/ACS for seamless Microsoft experience
- Seattle WA
Field Tech Engineer- Contract Work
ADVANCED CONTROL CORP SYSTEM
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Prevent Maintenance Inspections (PMI) for all clients and facilities
- Programed and verified all devices that work properly on Mechanical Devices
- IP Network CCTV camera Analog Systems NVR/ DVR PELCO, HIKVISION /AXIS/BOSCH
- Access Control System and Fire System Implementation Services
- Building Automation System Services Hands ON
- Maintenance of all BMS Building Automated Systems including HVAC and Pumps, AV System and Lighting Control
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Technician
RIGHT TECH FOR VERIZON
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Miami, FL
- Information Telecommunication Control Inc. (ITC) contract to upgrade for the Verizon Network for The Hard Rock Café Stadium in Miami
- IDF and MDF set up for new wireless provider network
- Oversaw the site and led all work with experience IT topology and infrastructure
- Terminated all CAT-6 and Fiber Jobs before NFL starting day
- Implemented the IT Network with Wi-Fi and installation of new servers.
- Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS.
- Miami, FL
ESS Specialist
INDYNE INC.
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Remote Military Contract
- Full scale IT Network Systems including upgrade to new OS systems for ASC
- Installed CCTV/ACS systems, IT-Network, IDF RACK and IP configuration
- IDF room for cameras as well as set-ups and configuration of systems
- Traveled USA nationally and internationally for the United States Military
- Installed a new stand-alone system at military sites
- Remote Military Contract
IT Network
POGO INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Florida
- Conducted sales and walked sites for proper proposals of full-scale IT Network Systems
- Installed CCTV/ACS systems, IT-Network, IDF RACK and IP configuration
- Direction of Foreman, Staff and Co-workers to oversee proper site installations
- IDF room for cameras as well as set-ups and configuration of systems
- National commercial accounts involving the installation of CCTV for AutoZone/Dollar Tree and the City of Miami
- Design large scale enterprise wireless designs.
- Managed all residential and construction projects
- Florida
IT Specialist/Consultant
ELIPGO SECURITY INC.
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Florida
- CCTV, IT Network, IP configurations and ACS/IDS systems
- Acted as Foreman to oversee the site as Consultant for the Company
- Serviced new installation of antennas and Wi-Fi voice and data implementations
- Serviced commercial Infrastructures, VPN set up and operation Client & Server.
- Architecture, design, and develop end-to-end Wi-Fi solutions for Verizon customers (Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Extreme Networks, and Aruba).
- Florida
Network Project Manager
VIP SYSTEMS INC.
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Florida
- Safety Management
- IDF/MDF room and set up and commissioning of Axis Cameras systems for elevator locations
- Installation and commissioning low voltage systems including DAS and CCTV/ACS Vanguard for a new Miami High Rise Hotel/Condo construction project.
- Created detailed network documentation for LAN, WAN and Wireless environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing wireless tools, including Spectrum Analyzer, to conduct a thorough analysis of radio frequency environments, ensuring optimal signal strength and minimizing interference.
- Florida
Operation Manager
MIRCOM INC.
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Florida
- Oversaw and ensured Access Control System and CCTV connection consistently operated for the Client remote workstation
- Read blueprints, walked sites, and conducted meetings for new projects for installing security and data.
- Configured wire for IT room handling all integration of ACS/CCTV
- Met with Vendors and Clients and attended Conventions and Seminars
- Installation of Fire/ACS/CCTV infrastructure
- Florida
Service Field Network Technician
MATRIX-SYSTEMS
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Set up and troubleshoot secured wireless access points (WAP) and wireless LAN controller (WLC) across the Corporate Network.
- Conducted wireless site surveys and optimizing radio frequency (RF) settings on Aruba wireless devices to minimize interference and enhance network performance.
- Assisted IT Asset management, Desktop Security and AV operations team to make sure Cisco Meraki project is successfully deployed.
- Worked on Cisco RISC assessment, reports analysis, and data collection.
- Ensured Access Control System/CCTV were in connection with control stations COMM Center
- Oversaw Projects in Airports of Ft Lauderdale and Miami deploying state of the art technology
- Read blueprints and conducted meetings for new sites and uplifts to Airports
- IDF and MDF-IT room and wire configuration for all Integrated systems specifically ACS/CCTV that the Company managed
- Managed all operational aspects ACS and CCTV as well as IT network infrastructure at Ft. Lauderdale Airport
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Project Manager/Infrastructure Network
BYTEWISE-SOLUTIONS
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Florida
- Ensured that all Access Control/CCTV/Emergency Central Stations were properly installed
- Large-scale project - Brickell City Center (BCC), which included 4 buildings with all state-of-the-art technology
- Read the blueprints and directed and communicated new updates and procedures to the Installation crew
- Managed the IT ROOM and wire configuration of all integrated systems including ACS/CCTV/ECS.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Cisco wireless infrastructure such as Cisco Prime, DNA Center, and Spaces.
- Work on SD-Wan circuit, troubleshoot network configuration issues, troubleshoot network issues on Aruba Airwave and VLC, and troubleshoot Juniper switches.
- Completed RF designs, RF propagation modelling, and site surveys at enterprise locations with Ekahau, with demonstrated expertise in network design and ability to lead WLAN design-related discussion with leading questions.
- Oversaw all job site operations, specifically the IT Network Infrastructure Installation
- Florida
IT/Computer Technician
INSIGHT GLOBAL /JOHNSON CONTROLS
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Florida
- Updated Windows XP to newer firmware and implemented configurations to the NVR
- Recollected sensitive data information to continue working with NVR systems
- Updated for NVR and DVR Networking configuration and the switches for network and IDF Rooms
- Utilized Fluke One Touch to measure and analyze Layer 1 Ethernet connections as well as Layer 2/3 reports on VLANs, Switches, Ports, Wireless connectivity, APs, clients in session, etc.
- Cisco Encryption – IPSEC and SSL VPN for remote Users
- Configured all workstations to get access in desktop icon display
- Assigned new username and password for remote access protocol
- Resolved problems either on site or remotely for FDOT-Turnpike toll booth cameras
- Florida
IT SPECIALIST ENGINEER LEAD / PM CONTRACTOR
ADVANTOR SYSTEM { DOD} DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
06.2008 - 08.2014
- Proprietary Access Control Systems
- CCTV / IDS Systems WiFi connection
- Biometric Systems RF systems and Antenna Peer to Peer
- Service Repairs and Installation SCIFS
- Military Government Facilities Embassy
- Antennas Peer to Peer High Security Communications Network
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Miami
Miami , FL 05.2024 - 08.2025
B. S. - Management Networking System
ITT
Ft. Lauderdale, FLA. S. - Technical Engineering & Computer Science
ITT
Ft. Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Network Security
- AV
- IDS
- ICCS Systems
- Service
- Sales
- Modification
- Installation
- Project Management
- Design Implementations
- RFI installation
- Wire Management
- Cay-5e
- Cat-6
- Fiber Protocols
- Circuit Signal Testing
- Fluke/Meters
- Networking
- IP configuration
- CyberSecurity
- Network Infrastructure
- Switches
- Routers
- Port Forwarding
- Firewalls
- Cisco
- Aruba
- Cisco Meraki
- Data Encryption
- Firewall Communication Topologies
- Encryption Communication Topologies
- ACS
- CCTV
- Analog Systems
- Digital Systems
- 4K
- HVAC
- PLC multiplex
- RTU
- PUMP
- ELEVATOR
- Creston
- AMX Control systems
- 4K Cinemas
- LEDS
- Lynx Integrated Controller
- BMS Systems
- Automation
- Biometric Systems
- Military
- Pro RMS
- IP Link Interface
- Peer to Peer Antennas
- Multimedia Servers
- IP Conferences
- Audio/Video modules
- Lighting Automation
- Audio Distribution
- Security
- Intercoms
- Satellite RF-Receivers
- VSAT Communications
- Displays
- Home Theater
- Projectors installations
- Commercial Projects
- Residential Projects
- Mansions
- System installation
- Network troubleshooting
- IT infrastructure design
- Security system integration
Certification
- Cybersecurity, University of Miami, 01/01/24 - Present
- NICET I & II, 01/01/19
- Electronic Security System Master Certificate - ESS ID CARD, 01/01/18
- PC Professor - Boca Raton, FL A+, N+, & CCNA, 01/01/13 - 01/01/14
- ITIL Foundation, 01/01/10
- ITT IT N+ ComTIA Security+ C++ HONO, 01/01/08 - 01/01/09
Technical Scope
- Circuit Signal Testing with Fluke/Meters all related products
- Networking IP configuration & CyberSecurity @ UM
- Network Infrastructure Switches/Routers/Port Forwarding/Firewalls/Cisco Aruba and Cisco Meraki & Data Encryption
- Firewall & Encryption Communication Topologies
- ACS,CCTV, and IDS systems Analog and Digital 4K
- HVAC and PLC multiplex and RTU /PUMP /ELEVATOR
- Creston and AMX Control systems 4K Cinemas LEDS
- Lynx Integrated Controller Series BMS Systems Automation Biometric Systems Military
- Pro RMS IP Link Interface and Peer to Peer Antennas
- Multimedia Servers and IP Conferences Rooms
- Audio/Video modules such as lighting Automation Audio Distribution, Security/Intercoms, Satellite RF-Receivers, VSAT Communications Displays
- Home Theater and Projectors installations for Commercial and Residential Projects Mansions
Summary Skills
Skilled IT- Network Security/AV/IDS/ICCS Systems with more than 15 years and knowledge in a wide-range of functions including Service, Sales, Modification/ Installation Project Management, Service, Design Implementations RFI installation of wire Management Cay-5e & Cat-6 also Fiber Protocols.
Timeline
PM IT Field Engineer PLC
Granite Communication & Security Inc.
02.2025 - 06.2025
IT INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK PM.
VIP SYSTEMS Inc.
07.2024 - 12.2024
Information Technology Analyst Consultant
Alltek Security Systems Group
07.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Miami
05.2024 - 08.2025
IT Field Lead Network PM
Walmart & Sams Club
05.2023 - 07.2024
Field Service IT Technology
STI Secured Technologies Inc
08.2022 - 03.2023
Tier 3 PM Supervisor For At&T
KGP
07.2022 - 09.2022
IT Network Field Engineer- Contract Work
RPOS SYSTEMS
01.2022 - 07.2022
PM Field Engineer IT
PRO-VIGIL
02.2020 - 01.2022
IT Network Technician
POGO SECURITY
01.2020 - 02.2020
IT Security IDS/CCTV/ACS/ICCS Facilities Field Engineer
NOKIA (HART JV MEGA PROJECT)
07.2019 - 12.2019
IT Network Project Manager Consultant
MICROSOFT
01.2019 - 04.2019
Field Tech Engineer- Contract Work
ADVANCED CONTROL CORP SYSTEM
10.2018 - 01.2019
Technician
RIGHT TECH FOR VERIZON
08.2018 - 10.2018
ESS Specialist
INDYNE INC.
02.2018 - 08.2018
IT Network
POGO INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
02.2017 - 01.2018
IT Specialist/Consultant
ELIPGO SECURITY INC.
02.2017 - 07.2017
Network Project Manager
VIP SYSTEMS INC.
01.2017 - 02.2017
Operation Manager
MIRCOM INC.
08.2016 - 11.2016
Service Field Network Technician
MATRIX-SYSTEMS
01.2016 - 07.2016
Project Manager/Infrastructure Network
BYTEWISE-SOLUTIONS
04.2015 - 12.2015
IT/Computer Technician
INSIGHT GLOBAL /JOHNSON CONTROLS
09.2014 - 12.2014
IT SPECIALIST ENGINEER LEAD / PM CONTRACTOR
ADVANTOR SYSTEM { DOD} DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
06.2008 - 08.2014
B. S. - Management Networking System
ITT
A. S. - Technical Engineering & Computer Science
ITT
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