Justin Drahota
Network Engineer
Hickman,NE
Summary
Senior IT Network Engineer with 25+ years of proven professional/technical experience in the Telecommunications and Information Systems Industry. Senior Level management in information technology/telecommunications including leadership and supervision, identifying business needs assessments, network infrastructure development and implementation, software/hardware solutions, budget preparations, and project management and engineering.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Engineering Specialist
Lincoln Transportation And Utilities
03.2017 - Current
- Successfully led the design and implementation of LTU's managed traffic network across the City of Lincoln via Lincoln's Green Light Lincoln Project.
- Led the specification and bidding process for the acquisition of 450+ layer 2 & 3 network switches, and the installation across Lincoln's vast traffic network.
- Led a team of employees/contractors in the design and installation of Lincoln's traffic network fiber optic system, connecting 450+ traffic intersections and various city buildings.
- Developed comprehensive documentation of LTU network, processes, best practices, and implemented network monitoring through SolarWinds software.
- Managed various projects, including the transitioning, configuration, and maintenance of an ISP/Circuit provider at each intersection location.
- Evaluated vendor proposals during procurement processes, selecting partners that aligned with project requirements and budget constraints
Senior IT Infrastructure Support Analyst
State of Nebraska
02.2008 - 03.2017
- Senior Network Analyst responsible for performing expert/advanced level design, configuration, installation, and management of statewide network services for corrections environment.
- Provided hardware/software and network support, system administration, research and development, procurement, and training/mentoring other IT staff.
- Responsible for establishing/maintaining network security, IT policy and planning, disaster recovery, research and development of client solutions, procurement, training, assists/supports in preparing agency's IT plan/budget.
- Created strong business relationships with multiple facility departments within Corrections, as well as selecting and monitoring IT contractors and performing acquisition duties.
- Designed/built/upgraded 20+ new Telecommunications Rooms and associated infrastructure throughout the department.
- Managed several successful infrastructure upgrade and installation projects while providing IT system life-cycle management solutions.
Telecommunications Technician
Bryan Health
01.2003 - 02.2008
- Served as the Bryan Health Telecommunications liaison to large engineering and construction firm in the design, development, and installation of new information systems infrastructure for $20+ million renovation and expansion project.
- Successfully provided leadership and supervision of an infrastructure installation team through the completion of a 5 year expansion project.
- Monitored and supported several infrastructure installation contractors.
- Responsible for engineering and installing medical center telecommunications solutions.
- Designed/Installed copper and fiber optic cabling infrastructure campus wide.
- Installed, maintained, and managed PBX system components.
Transmissions Systems Team Chief
U.S. Army
05.1995 - 05.1999
- Team Chief responsible for the leadership, development, and safety of a 5 person team of multichannel transmissions systems operators.
- Installed, operated, and maintained various types of satellite, RF and microwave communications equipment.
- Provided excellent Telecommunications support for battalion and brigade level infantry units.
- Participated in and was instrumental in the success of several large scale military exercises.
- Earned various awards, service medals, and ribbons for outstanding duty, professionalism, and leadership.
Education
A.A.S. Microcomputer Technology, Networking - Computer Networking
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE 01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
Network Engineering
undefinedCertification
Extreme Networks
Timeline
Senior Engineering Specialist
Lincoln Transportation And Utilities
03.2017 - Current
Senior IT Infrastructure Support Analyst
State of Nebraska
02.2008 - 03.2017
A.A.S. Microcomputer Technology, Networking - Computer Networking
Southeast Community College
01.2004 - 01.2008
Telecommunications Technician
Bryan Health
01.2003 - 02.2008
Transmissions Systems Team Chief
U.S. Army
05.1995 - 05.1999
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