Analytical Network Assurance Engineer focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Assurance Engineer
Verizon
03.2023 - Current
Learn: physical topology and logical design for customer’s networks; service flows across their networks; special design considerations; customer and Verizon-provided equipment.
Specialized notification profiles required for major customer events; provide quality status via regular ticket updates; conducting isolation and triage with remote tools, onsite Points of Contact including customer or onsite / dispatched field engineers.
Examine physical layer and logical problems using standard isolation methodologies on customer/carrier networks utilizing tools for router access, circuit layout, automated circuit testing, IP network and service flows, and ticket management.
Use various network surveillance systems responsible for reporting health of multiple FAA networks and act upon faults when necessary.
Interact directly with other Verizon and Local Exchange Carrier groups, vendor/partners, Advanced Technical Support such as Tier2/3, and customer teams.
Database Administrator
Siemens
05.2022 - 03.2023
Created and implemented database designs and data models.
Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
Data Center Technician
Texas Health Resources
10.2021 - 01.2022
Identified and reported problem devices and replaced defective parts.
Accepted tasks and documented status using ticketing system, time reports and email.
Moved and installed shelves, power strips, rails, servers, switches and other equipment.
Integrated fiber-optic and copper cabling technologies with components of new and existing network infrastructures.
Academic Technology
Prairie View A&M University
11.2016 - 05.2020
Investigated and analyzed technology project to
ensure resource requirements and procured
necessary equipment and software to revise and
correct errors.
Supported all academic departments IT and AV
issues.
Placed computers on and off university domain
system.
Worked on ticket-based system, handling CPU
set-ups and software
Installations/upgrades.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity, Technology & Policy
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Prairie View A&M Un
Prairie View, TX
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
DeSoto High School
DeSoto
05.2001 -
Skills
System Troubleshooting
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Timeline
Network Assurance Engineer
Verizon
03.2023 - Current
Database Administrator
Siemens
05.2022 - 03.2023
Data Center Technician
Texas Health Resources
10.2021 - 01.2022
Academic Technology
Prairie View A&M University
11.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Cybersecurity, Technology & Policy