Steven Wertovitch
Holmes Beach,FL
Summary
Long-term Network Operations Specialist Expert business technology professional with 20+ years of experience in network operations. History of effective systems implementation and configuration with specialty in cloud-based Cisco Unified Communications platforms, VPN/Remote Access gateways, and enabling MPLS WAN connectivity over multiple IP telephony transports. Skilled in Managed Hosting Operations, Data Center Planning, and business service deployments for voice and data communication. Strong team leader with the ability to manage projects, complete technical troubleshooting, and facilitate cross-departmental collaborations to achieve corporate objectives. Working knowledge of routing, firewalls, WAN enablement (PE/CE Routers), and Cloud computing. Long-term commitment to professional development and progressive responsibility throughout a career. Results-driven Network Engineer with 20 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with a strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management, and communication talents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
JR. NETWORK ENGINEER
Randstad Technologies
2021.03 - 2022.03
- Responsible for completing 75 Bank branch upgrades from legacy Cisco routers to Cisco WAN LTE routers
- Conversions include pre-checks of current network element configurations and documenting the change process for the upgrades.
- In charge of administering the configuration changes, directing on-site technicians, testing LTE connectivity, verifying SDWAN connectivity, and documenting all changes in associated Bank databases.
- Elevated the SWAT team four months after initially joining the project.
JR. NETWORK ENGINEER
Datavision / AT&T Corp.
2019.08 - 2020.07
- Responsible for upgrading Cisco Collaboration infrastructure via VMware within a Lab environment to ensure Engineering and Testing Guides provided to internal Cisco Collaboration support and deployment teams were verified and documented correctly.
- The Cisco Collaboration support and deployment teams use the Engineering and Testing Guides provided by Labs engineers to upgrade the Cisco Collaboration production environment
- The Cisco Collaboration infrastructure includes but is not limited to customer clusters, firewalls, routers, and switches
- AT&T’s Cisco Hosted Collaboration infrastructure uses a multitude of various vendor hardware and software.
- Developed comprehensive documentation of network topology, device configurations, and standard operating procedures for reference purposes.
PRINCIPLE MEMBER ADVANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T Corp.
2011.01 - 2018.01
- Provided leadership and oversight for team of three in completing deployments of large scale domestic and international strategic business service platforms at 20+ data centers
- Organized implementation and integration of production equipment for company’s global footprint in voice, video, and VPN/Remote Access platforms
- Partnered with Business Services, Network Operations, Technical Engineering, and Finance departments to complete projects on time and within budget
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) in Managed Hosting Operations, Data Center Planning, and deployments for associated Business Services platform.
- Administered network verification testing and coordinated production with Network Operation support teams
- Created and maintained physical site diagrams and network connectivity documents for reference during production break/fix situations
- Supported Business Services team with physical and network requirements for projects
- Processed and installed $50M+ of vendor equipment annually
- Traveled to multiple US and MoW Data Centers to lead customer expansions and platform upgrades.
SENIOR MEMBER ADVANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T Corp.
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Provided leadership and oversight for a team of three in completing deployments of large-scale domestic and international strategic business service platforms at 20+ data centers
- Organized implementation and integration of production equipment for the company’s global footprint in voice, video, and VPN/Remote Access platforms
- Partnered with Business Services, Network Operations, Technical Engineering, and Finance departments to complete projects on time and within budget
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) in Managed Hosting Operations, Data Center Planning, and deployments for associated Business Services platforms.
- Administered network verification testing and coordinated production with Network Operation support teams
- Created and maintained physical site diagrams and network connectivity documents for reference during production break/fix situations
- Supported Business Services team with physical and network requirements for projects
- Processed and installed $50M+ of vendor equipment annually
- Traveled to multiple US and International Data Centers to lead customer expansions and platform upgrades.
STAFF MEMBER ADVANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T Corp.
1999.01 - 2010.01
- Member of team providing planning, configuration, deployment, and network verification testing for Cisco Telepresence and Internet VPN platforms for AT&T business customers
- Worked directly with Fortune 500 companies’ IT departments to install, configure, and enable Global VPN platform connectivity to ensure customer access to their private networks for data transfers and POS functions.
- Deployed and tested Internet Dial Gateways for the IBM/ATT Global Dial Network
- Worked with Vendors in remote locations in the US to power up, cable, configure, and test all functions of the gateway including T1 and PRI LEC circuits
- Monitored and configured Main Frames for the IBM/ATT SNA Global Network
- Responsible for configuring new SNA connections on NCPs and maintaining the NCP backup disaster recovery plan
- Worked with SNA operations to assist in troubleshooting customer production problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science Business Administration -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2014
Skills
- Cisco (switches, SAN switches, firewalls, routers, fabric Interconnects, blade servers and stand-alone servers
- NetApp and EMC SAN
- Project Management
- Data Center Planning and Implementation
- Voice & Data Communications
- IP and various OS Configuration
- Network Topologies
- Network Documentation
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Senior Member to Principle Member after excellent work performance.
- Led team in complex 18-month project to double the capacity of four Cisco UC business platforms and build out two new geo-redundant sites in Hong Kong and London. Collaborated with multiple organizations to ensure all physical, technical and network requirements were met.
- Completed international travel to Singapore, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong Data Centers to direct the implementation of geo-redundant capabilities and expedite expansion efforts to achieve customer demand and business needs.
- Developed Staging Lab for video, voice, and VPN platforms to test power and cabling, IP configuration, OS configuration, and vendor licensing. Project reduced implementation cycle times and streamlined production network integration.
- Decreased capital costs by reviewing vendor orders to ensure proper sizing and compliance with technical requirements.
Timeline
JR. NETWORK ENGINEER
Randstad Technologies
2021.03 - 2022.03
JR. NETWORK ENGINEER
Datavision / AT&T Corp.
2019.08 - 2020.07
PRINCIPLE MEMBER ADVANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T Corp.
2011.01 - 2018.01
SENIOR MEMBER ADVANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T Corp.
2010.01 - 2011.01
STAFF MEMBER ADVANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T Corp.
1999.01 - 2010.01
Bachelor of Science Business Administration -
University of Florida
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