Kevin Okubo
Summary
12+ years' experience with Servers, Cisco HW and Lab tools and working in partnership with Cisco Engineers and US/International customers to validate and test proof of concept use cases. Hands on experience with Virtualization, Troubleshooting Optics, Storage, Lab Infrastructure, and CML Emulator
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Projects System Engineer
Cisco Systems
04.2019 - Current
- Hands On Installed and configured Servers and Router/Switch Chassis to conduct POC testing.
- Updated Server/Cisco HW FW/BIOS to support latest IOS-XR, Virtualization and Test Tools.
- Set up Optical connections with 100/400 Gbps QSFP Optics
- Managed and monitored Test Bed power/cooling and Network Infrastructure
- Project Managed POC scheduling from scoping to buildouts to POC delivery.
- Troubleshooting Physical Line Cards in Cisco Hardware.
- Managed Spirent Traffic Generator.
Technical Project System Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc.
10.2014 - 04.2019
- Worked with Cisco Modeling Lab (CML) Emulator to build virtual networks.
- Enterprise Networking Demos and Labs. Created Hands on virtual demos/labs in partnership with BUs for SEVT and training Events.
- Created comprehensive Demo/Lab documentation for demo configurations, Demo walkthrough process and procedures.
Technical Program Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
02.2009 - 10.2014
- Developed and implemented Lab curriculum and training materials for Cisco SEs and Partners worldwide
- Interfaced between business units and Cisco Sales Field, aligning wishes of sales and BU departments with content delivery.
- Monitored each training lab buildouts to ensure quality delivery.
- Improved cross-functional communication by establishing regular meetings and facilitating clear documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.1998
Skills
- Virtualization
- CML - Cisco Modeling Lab Emulation
- Linux/Ubuntu
- Storage/Cisco UCS Servers
- Microsoft Server
- Cisco Hardware - Router/Switches/Wireless
Timeline
Technical Projects System Engineer
Cisco Systems
04.2019 - Current
Technical Project System Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc.
10.2014 - 04.2019
Technical Program Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
02.2009 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science -
San Jose State University
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