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Thomas Decell

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dedicated network engineer with 13 years of experience managing, configuring, and deploying of various network devices. Currently part of a 15 man team that is responsible for the design, installation, management, and maintenance of 14 operational with three on-site supported networks. Outstanding attention to detail and work ethics, with a strong commitment to quality and customer service, strong mechanical ability, goal oriented, self-starter

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Network Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services
03.2012 - Current
  • Executed maintenance window changes for multiple locations performing troubleshooting of routing and switching issues
  • Optimized network performance and reliability by maintaining hardware and software, analyzing technical issues, and ensuring availability to system users
  • Engineered and executed a re-IP of and entire network which spanned multiple countries, encompassed 150+ devices which supported approximately 200 users
  • Implemented network core and distribution switch life-cycle replacement on two separate networks that resulted in minimal downtime and impact for 1000+ customers
  • Engineered, coordinated, and executed routing changes to add seven new sites to a remote network with no impact to the existing customers
  • Proactively monitor 1000+ network devices to detect and resolve before services are impacted
  • Stood up a new Black Core router to support a classified network for a remote site. Implemented dynamic failover configuration that provides redundant paths for services
  • Carved out IP space and engineered multiple network extensions to various customers throughout the United States

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
12.1983

Skills

  • Proficient in TCP/IP, DHCP, VLANS
  • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
  • Cisco Routers & Switches
  • Cisco Firepower-NGFW
  • Cisco Technologies: ISE, DNAC
  • Remote work support
  • Attention to Detail
  • Network Problem Solving
  • Hardware Installation
  • Network Documentation Preparation
  • Network configuration
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Firewall Management
  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • SolarWinds
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Certified Network Professional
  • Network Troubleshooting Expertise
  • Network device monitoring
  • SNMP monitoring
  • Cooperative and Dependable

Certification

CCNA, December 2026

CCNP-Enterprise, December 2026

CompTIA Security+, July 2025


Timeline

Senior Network Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services
03.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin

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