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Richard Valdez

Avondale,AZ

Summary

Results-driven Network Engineer with 5 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Gila River
11.2017 - Current
  • Setup and deploy core and access layer switches within the enterprise.
  • Configure, install and maintain Cisco firewall security appliances.
  • Manage Cisco ISE (802.1x wireless and wired), involves creating new policy sets and updates to system.
  • Efficient with Cisco Nexus cores in a VPC environment.
  • Efficient with Cisco WLC's (9800,5520). Create new SISD's and policy's using 802.1x corp and guest access.
  • VPN configuration (cisco anyconnect, site to site VPN).
  • Troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Collaborated with teams in disaster planning, network backup and recovery process monitoring.

VoIP Technician 2

Vonage
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Configured and installed layer 2 and 3 networking equipment for improved QoS for clients on the Vonage MPLS network.
  • Offered network support for SOHO and directly connected clients.
  • Implemented firewall settings on clients network to allow VoIP services though Vonage network.
  • Utilized monitoring and SNMP tools to narrow down network connectivity issues.
  • Configured multiple routing protocols on managed client equipment (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, OSPFv3).
  • Addressed 200+ call quality issues by using packet capture software, monitoring tools and device logs.

Quartermaster E4

US NAVY
08.2008 - 10.2013
  • Achieved a leadership role that involved me instructing junior sailors during special training exercises.
  • Thrived in a team based work environment that lead to higher morale and improved work flow.
  • Trusted by the Navy to handle equipment worth millions of dollars.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Network and Communications

DeVry University
San Diego, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Firewall security
  • Firewalls and endpoint security
  • Wireless networking support
  • Firewall management tools
  • Infrastructure planning and design
  • Remote work support

Certification

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), 07/01/19 - 03/20/23

Timeline

Network Engineer

Gila River
11.2017 - Current

VoIP Technician 2

Vonage
05.2016 - 09.2017

Quartermaster E4

US NAVY
08.2008 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Network and Communications

DeVry University

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