Ronald Kuhn
Duffield,VA
Summary
IT professional bringing 30 years of industry experience, including 15years as Network Administrator. In-depth understanding of business logic and flow.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Consultant
SELF EMPLOYED
01.2012 - Current
- I’m a professional, solutions-based 'team player' that has excellent presentation skills, and a willingness to travel
- I have a thorough understanding of network technologies and have the ability to work with clients to solve their mission in critical network and business problems to include the development of network plans, architecture, and strategies in order to help design and implement total network solutions within the context of their businesses environment
- I have worked on projects to ensure that key business processes and management considerations are supported by network architecture and design
- I have been the lead on projects to assist clients in the development and evaluation of enterprise-wide network plans, policies, procedures and practices
- I have had significant expertise in one or more networking areas, and have demonstrated outstanding project management experience in a leadership role.
Avaya Project Engineer
NETWORK DYNAMICS, INC.
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Responsible for comprehensive remote and onsite support for over 100 domestic regional hospitals and clinics
- Developed strategic and long range Avaya Network LAN/WAN planning for capital projects and expansion.
Data Network Engineer
PHNS, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Developing and delivering responses to four regional hospital customers and prospect technical inquiries
- Persuasively articulate the hospital needs with Product Engineering and Development
- Actively supporting Cisco 6500, VPN’s, Firewalls on a 24 by 7
- Creating network topology and business plans in relationship to current and future hospital needs
- Monitoring and repairing major Sonet Rings that support all of the hospital core interstructure.
Senior Network Engineer
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGNS
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Recruited to direct team of 20 skilled trade personnel in $600,000 network change project for Chrysler Corporation, working jointly with plant and project managers to design and implement change strategies
- Oversaw full project life cycle, from start-up through close-out; communicated with vendors to order parts and clients to update project progress.
Senior Project Engineer
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Promoted to direct systems development teams in network optimization projects for high-profile clients
- Oversaw network installations, disaster recovery planning, and troubleshooting activities; guided team through entire project lifespan, from requirements gathering and design through testing, implementation, and support.
National Service Manager
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.1999 - 01.2001
- In charge of hiring, training, and supervising team that provided service/parts for 25 maintenance contracts, including Owens Illinois, Ford, GM, Daimler-Chrysler, and Oakland Community College
- Developed disaster recovery and security plans for all maintenance agreements.
Network Operations Manager
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.1998 - 01.1999
- I supported a variety of clients, including Owners Illinois, Daimler-Chrysler, and Oakland Community College
- Designed and implemented customer support procedures and internal security system, teamed with level 2 help desk personnel on patch updates (NT servers), and formed customer network design strategy for sales/marketing teams.
Senior Field Technician
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Configured internal routers for best use of firewalls, updated patches on NT servers in joint effort with help desk team members, and performed various installation, configuration, and troubleshooting activities for clients.
Education
Electronic Degree -
PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Southfield, MI01.1994
Skills
- Time management expertise
- Data Center Networking
- Training and Mentoring Abilities
Certification
- AVAYA CERTIFIED 55xx SERIES SWITCHES, 2008
- AVAYA CERTIFIED 8600 4.1.8 CODE IMPLEMENTATION, 2009
- Avaya Certified 8600 Implementation and Troubleshooting, 2006
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2002
- Microsoft Project Management Certified, 2001
- HP OpenView Certified, 1998
Timeline
Senior Network Consultant
SELF EMPLOYED
01.2012 - Current
Avaya Project Engineer
NETWORK DYNAMICS, INC.
01.2006 - 01.2012
Data Network Engineer
PHNS, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Network Engineer
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGNS
01.2003 - 01.2004
Senior Project Engineer
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.2001 - 01.2002
National Service Manager
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.1999 - 01.2001
Network Operations Manager
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.1998 - 01.1999
Senior Field Technician
CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES
01.1995 - 01.1999
Electronic Degree -
PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
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