TONKERY FOSTER
Mebane,NC
Summary
Professional network analyst/network engineer prepared for senior-level responsibilities. Adept at designing, implementing, and managing complex network systems to ensure optimal performance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in network security, troubleshooting, and optimizing network infrastructure.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Analyst
Dell Technologies
09.2022 - Current
- Streamlined operations through automation of routine network management tasks.
- Developed custom scripts for network monitoring and reporting, providing valuable insights into system performance metrics.
- Ensured data security by implementing rigorous access controls and encryption protocols.
- Presented findings from network analyses to executive leadership, informing decisions about technology investments and resource allocation strategies.
- Enhanced system reliability by designing and executing comprehensive network maintenance plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for complex networking problems.
Network Engineer
Verizon SS7/NMC VNOC
05.2019 - 02.2019
- Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and managing IMPACT/VRepair/ETMS ticketing systems to ensure they are properly maintained and referred to ERC or MCO accordingly.
- Also responsible for ensuing voicemail systems are monitored along with Critical/Outage Filters are maintained properly and reported as required.
Senior Project engineer
Honda Power equipment
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for managing day to day project analysis to ensure daily targets are met.
- Configuration of Cisco Call Manager, Cisco VCS, Cisco 5K/9K Implementation, replacing Wireless AP's along with running CAT 5/6 cables and terminations
Network Security Engineer
AT&T
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Training on internal systems pending DHS clearance which is valid until 2024.
- System access was depending on clearance.
Specialist Engineer - Network Engineering
Verizon
03.1998 - 04.2017
- Instrumental in implementing, maintaining and managing data networks with a high level knowledge of configuration of routers and switches.
- Acted as a primary contact for government and private accounts with internet and various protocols regarding hardware, software, and personal systems network emergencies.
Radioman 2nd class
United States Navy
06.1989 - 02.1998
- Responsible for maintaining and monitoring telecommunications systems along with setting up equipment for ship deployment.
- Held a supervisor position at Makalapa Tech Control in Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Education
Network certification - ATSA (Adtran Technical Solutions Associate)
Adtran
Cary, NC01.2015
Graduate - Network Administration and Support
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC01.2007
Skills
- Fluent in BGP, OSPF, RIP, HSRP
- Exceptional circuit troubleshooting skills from 56k - OC 192, Fiber optics
- Provides High level customer support with complete satisfaction
- TCP/IP understanding and SS7 Voice/Voicemail
- DAP/C7 support
- LEC/PTT troubleshooting/wiring termination
- OSI Layer 1-7
- Cisco Call Mange
- Cisco Nexus 5K/9K implementation
- DHS cleared (Expires 2024)
- USPS, and COPA clearance
- Cisco, Adtran, Juniper router and switch configuration experience
- Versatile with Wireless, MPLS, ATM, Frame-relay, PIP, Ethernet, NXDS1, Ethernet, Optical, Fiber Optics
- LR/SR implementation
- Team player for customer goal
- Analytical problem solving
- Cloud networking
- Switching technologies mastery
- Time management and prioritization
Certification
- Microsoft Aviz SONiC Training - 2-4 MONTHS
Timeline
Senior Network Analyst
Dell Technologies
09.2022 - Current
Network Engineer
Verizon SS7/NMC VNOC
05.2019 - 02.2019
Senior Project engineer
Honda Power equipment
10.2018 - 01.2019
Network Security Engineer
AT&T
08.2018 - 10.2018
Specialist Engineer - Network Engineering
Verizon
03.1998 - 04.2017
Radioman 2nd class
United States Navy
06.1989 - 02.1998
Graduate - Network Administration and Support
Alamance Community College
Network certification - ATSA (Adtran Technical Solutions Associate)
Adtran
Awards
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1920 Mebane NC, Oak Grove Baptist Church Member, Awarded 2000 Pinnacle of Excellence, Awarded 2 2001 Top Gun awards for emergency DS3 instillations, Implemented 1st Ethernet internet circuit at One World Trade Center in 2015
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