Lewis K Powell
Myersville, MD 21773-7811,MD
Summary
Dynamic Network Engineer with extensive experience at Verizon Communications Inc, specializing in network design and optimization. Proven track record in troubleshooting complex issues and enhancing security through best practices. Adept at collaborating with teams and mentoring junior engineers, while proficient in configuration management and disaster recovery planning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer
Verizon Communications Inc
12.1997 - 12.2025
- Designed and implemented network infrastructure solutions to enhance connectivity and performance.
- Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve complex network issues efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for network optimization and reliability.
- Managed configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and firewalls ensuring seamless operations.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify infrastructure improvement opportunities.
- Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.
- Enhanced security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, and access control systems.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for network design, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
- Installed, supported and maintained company hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices.
- Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
- Collaborated with teams in disaster planning, network backup and recovery process monitoring.
- Maintained company servers, computers, printers, cables and other equipment.
- Supported data center power and cooling infrastructure and consistently applied critical facility operational best practices.
- Reviewed technical specifications from clients and vendors to confirm adequacy, accuracy and functionality.
- Checked rigorous application of information security policies, principles and practices for continuous delivery of network services.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
Education
No Degree - Cyber Security Boot Camp
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC01-2024
No Degree - Unix/C/C++
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC10-1999
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
Heald College
Hayward, CA05-1989
High School Diploma -
Buena Vista High School
Saginaw, MI05-1981
Skills
- Network design
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Network optimization
- Routing protocols
- Security best practices
- Configuration management
- Disaster recovery planning
- Capacity monitoring
- Documentation standards
- Using tools like Snort for intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Using Linux systems management
- Worked on cloud infrastructure
Timeline
Network Engineer
Verizon Communications Inc
12.1997 - 12.2025
No Degree - Cyber Security Boot Camp
George Washington University
No Degree - Unix/C/C++
George Washington University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
Heald College
High School Diploma -
Buena Vista High School