Thomas Halle

• To secure a Senior Network Engineer position with the Minnesota State Government, leveraging my 18+ years of experience in network engineering and fiber optic technology, as well as my extensive certifications and training in various networking technologies and optical networks, to contribute to the organization's success.
• 12+ years of experience in network engineering and fiber optic technology.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Proficient in network security practices, including firewall configuration, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists.
• Skilled in troubleshooting network issues and providing timely resolutions.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic technology, including installation, termination, and testing.
• Certified in relevant networking certifications, including CCNP, CCNA, and OC-3. CCNP -CCIE Writing,

· Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

· Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

· Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA - Wireless)

· Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

· CompTIA Network+

· CompTIA A+

· Nortel OC-192 Fiber Optic Nortel OC-48 Fiber Optic

· Nortel Provider Carrier Packet Solution

Nortel Site Team Leader (STP)

· Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner

AI/ML essential currently training.

• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
• Supervised team of 13 members.
• Documented and resolved critical incense which help reducing outage total time and saving the customer saving capital by updating the code of devices hence prepend customer from buy newer switches and router's saving hundreds of though of dollars/Capital

1. Timely Project Completion: Successfully delivered projects within the specified timelines, ensuring all project milestones were met.  execute complex network projects.
2. Availability for On-Call and Emergency Outages: By making my self available for quicker respond since i leave closer to Datacenter campus. ensuring minimal disruption to network services. Your dedication to addressing critical issues during non-business hours highlights your commitment to maintaining network uptime and customer satisfaction.
3. Savings through Infrastructure Optimization: Implemented infrastructure optimization strategies, such as replacing older network equipment with updated versions, resulting in cost savings for the organization. By identifying and implementing more efficient solutions, you contributed to reducing capital expenditures and improving network performance.

4. Safe Custody of Customer's Capital: Ensured the security and integrity of customer data by implementing robust network security measures. By implementing Cisco security solutions and adhering to best practices thereby safeguarding customer capital and protected sensitive information from unauthorized access.