Detail-oriented Network and Systems Engineer with strong Customer Service and Management expertise with the capacity to quickly learn new technologies. Dedicated to providing best-in-class IP/data communications services.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Systems Engineer
Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2016 - Current
Managed IT infrastructure and solutions for assigned companies
Provided phone, email, and on-site support for remote clients.
Performed on boarding of new clients
Managed projects such as infrastructure upgrades as well as email migration
Coordinated vendors for hardware repair and installations
Provided after-hour and weekend support as needed
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Sr. IT Network Engineer
The New England Computer Group
Danbury, CT
09.2016 - 10.2016
Researched, troubleshot and resolved complex problems independently.
Defined and documented technical best practices.
Participated in managing a large-scale project for a major client.
Helped identify gaps in RMM system.
IT Technician
Norman Staffing / Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
Kingston, NY
05.2016 - 07.2016
Imaging, setup, and deployment of replacement of Windows XP workstations with Windows 7. Work consisted of
Imaging new or replacement hardware.
Upgrading system memory and BIOS on replacement workstations.
Updating Active Directory and asset management systems
Migrating user profiles to new hardware
Configuring printers, peripherals, and other software.
Coordinating with end user
Senior Network Engineer
Cohere Communications / Another 9 LLC / Savvy Networks, Inc.
New York, NY
08.2002 - 03.2016
Served as escalation point to Network Operations Center. Answered queue calls as needed.
On-call 24x7
Provided sales engineering support for existing and potential clients.
Managed and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Cisco and Extreme Networks routers and switches as well as Dell Sonicwall firewalls.
Performed after-hours systems and network maintenance
Managed and maintained server infrastructure for hosted email, web (IIS and Linux), DNS, and SQL services.
Managed and maintained Labtech as the solution for IT managed services. Also provided reporting and metrics for managed service clients.
Implemented and supported Hosted Exchange service through Intermedia and in-house multi-tenant Exchange environment as well as associated AV/spam filtering services through Symantec.
Acted as primary account technician for several high-profile customers.
Provided service ticket management and review in Connectwise customer database.
Director of Customer Service
Cogent Communications
Washington, DC
10.2000 - 06.2001
Hired to start Customer Service Department for start-up telecommunications company.
Performed initial hiring and team-building of the Customer Service Department
Collaborated with heads of other departments to refine interdepartmental strategies.
Managed the development of Trouble Ticket and Asset Management systems.
Identified departmental systems needs, and worked with appropriate vendors.
Monitored daily Trouble Ticket reports to insure customer SLA's were being met.
Instituted technical training requirements for employees.
Responsible for NOC project management as well as defining standard reporting and metrics.
Director of Customer Support
Intermedia Communications, Inc.
Beltsville, MD
08.1998 - 10.2000
Functioned as third level escalation for customer technical issues for a national Tier I Internet Service Provider.
Provided direct communication to clients such as "Reasons for Outage" and scheduled maintenance activities
Managed a staff of sixty people including five directly reporting managers.
Established customer-focused objectives such as improvement of mean-time-to-repair, reducing call queue times, and increased customer satisfaction scores through continuous improvement strategies.
Identified team developmental objects through team-building exercises and technician training.
Responsible for hiring, promotions, commendations, disciplinary actions, and training of technicians.
Education
Engineering
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
103 credits (1989 - 1992)
Skills
Extensive knowledge and support of email services
Skilled in TCP/IP and WAN services
Switch, router, and firewall configuration
Windows Active Directory and Exchange/Office 365
DNS server management
VMWare and Hypervisor virtual platforms
Labtech and Connectwise
Support of Windows servers (2012/2016/2019/2022)
Support of Windows desktop environments (Win 7/8/10/11)
Manager of technical support services
Technical training experience
Sales engineering
Customer service expert
Analytical and critical thinker
Effective problem solver
Design and support of business WiFi networks
Data and metrics reporting
Bilingual English & Spanish
Hobbies
Outdoor activities (hiking, camping, paddling)
Military history
Amateur Astronomer
Timeline
Sr. Systems Engineer
Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
11.2016 - Current
Sr. IT Network Engineer
The New England Computer Group
09.2016 - 10.2016
IT Technician
Norman Staffing / Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
05.2016 - 07.2016
Senior Network Engineer
Cohere Communications / Another 9 LLC / Savvy Networks, Inc.