The Red Tail hawk my spirit animal

Warren Tyson

Resume

Phone: 7205447014

Email: Warren.Tyson@icloud.com

Address: US-CO-Denver-80207


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Skills:


  • Networking Protocols:

TCP/IP, VoIP, MULTICAST, DOCSIS2.0/3.0, SIP, BGP, OSPF, LTE, VOLTE, GTP, RTP, Diameter, IMS, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPEG-DASH, IPTV, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6

  • Network Platforms:

NorthStar(SDN Controller), Cisco UBR7200, Arris C4 CMTS, Nexus 7K, FEX N2K-C2248PQ , Juniper MX960, EX8216, PTX5K, PTX1600, QFX3500, EX3300, MX480, ALU7750/05, CRS-16, ASR 9K, ASR 5500 StarOS(PGW), Ericsson encoders, Big IP F5, Ericsson MME MKVIII, SE1200(SGW), QFX, CUCM, Cisco Jabber, Cisco CUBE, F5 LTM, APM and GTM, , Palo Alto

  • Analysis Tools:

WANDL, MATE,Remedy, Netcool, Solarwinds, Iris-View, Wireshark, DataPro

  • Programming Languages and OS’s:

Assembly Language(Intel 8086-16bit, MOS 6507-8bit(Atari/Nintendo- Commodore)),emu8086, Nasm, Mingw, C,SQL, Unix/Linux, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS-XR, Nexus, Junos, Cisco Spitfire

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Work Experience:


Prime Technical Services Inc

Network Architect – Secret Clearance

7/22-1/23

Boulder, CO

  • Consulted as a Cisco ACI expert to integrate Cisco Data Center technologies into Top Secret Environment
  • ACI integration with Crypto KG-175X devices for Satellite to terrestrial Data Center communication
  • ACI integration with WANFEC and WANFEP integration for serial to IP communication across the WAN
  • ACI integration with Cisco Firepower for L4-L7 service graph implementation with PBR
  • ACI with VMM integration into a VMware virtual environment integrated with Dell’s VxRAIL(Hyper Converged Environment)
  • ACI integration with HA F5’s being used as IPS/IDS devices.
  • ACI integration in a Multi-Tenant/Multi-VRF environment deploying Layer3 Outs and Layer2 Outs, with corresponding EPGs,Contracts, static interface deployments, along with associated fabric access policies and application policies.
  • ACI automation through API’s, Python scripting, and Postman

GDH Consulting(Cisco)

Network Consultant

1/22-7/22

Denver, CO

  • IXIA – protocol and traffic testing on spitfire platform
  • ZTP(Zero Touch Provisioning) with iPXE
  • Cisco UCS for server virtualization(Service Profiles, Server Pools, vNIC templates, UCS Policies)
  • Cisco UCS to Intersight cloud connectivity
  • Red Hat Linux DNS/HTTP scripting and integration for network automation
  • Bash scripting
  • Cisco Nexus 9K VxLAN and TRM in Comcast/Charter National Data Center environment
  • Platform/Feature testing of Cisco’s new Spitfire program for service provider edge/core routers

Diversant(Charter Communications)

Network Engineer

11/20-12/21

Denver, CO

  • VMware Virtualization to implement 5G(VxLAN) core with Kubernetes
  • VMware integration with NSX and VMware director for VM deployment
  • Cisco UCS for server virtualization(Service Profiles, Server Pools, vNIC templates, UCS Policies)
  • Netapp storage engineering creating Aggregates, Volumes and LUN’s for NFS and iSCSI storage and PXE boot
  • Netapp ipspaces for service provider storage supporting various customers
  • Netapp, VMware, UCS setup and integration
  • A10 Networks Load balancer, VCS Cluster setup, Partition configuration, SLB Server Groups
  • Linux setup and server administration, DNS, FTP, AAA
  • Spirent Load testing and simulation

Tech Mahindra(Jackson National Life Insurance)

Network Lead/Architect

3/20-11/20

Lansing, MI

  • Design engineering and integration of Cisco ACI implementation in the Data Center
  • Creation of RFP for Cisco ACI integration
  • ZScaler Cloud Proxy proof of concept and integration into network.
  • Worked with Multiple vendors to coordinate a smooth integration process
  • Reviewed design for bill of materials and PO’s that were issued
  • Team Lead for offshore team of 6 L1/L2 engineers
  • Created implementation Guides and plans for procedures for network implementation
  • InfoBlox DNS,IPAM, AAA,A,PTR, MX records

Sykes Enterprises, Inc

Network Lead/Architect

1/16-2/20

Denver, CO

  • Global implementation and design engineer for Sykes Global network.
  • Lead Projects to integrate client networks into the Sykes global MPLS network in locations such as US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Shanghai China, and Manila Philippines, and Microsoft Azure
  • Lead engineering design meetings with engineers around the globe to manage traffic over a Global MPLS network riding across Verizon and ATT infrastructure.
  • Performed traffic analysis to justify purchasing of new circuits based on redundancy/bandwidth needs and expected client needs.
  • Lead detailed discussions with clients such as Legalzoom, Walmart and Intuit Turbo Tax, etc… to determine best network design for performance, redundancy, capacity, and peering agreements based on customer need etc…
  • Maintained a strong customer focus and business presence in clients meetings and design calls to ensure quality of work and build confidence in the Sykes product offering.
  • Effective and patient communicator in technical meetings as well as to the wider business audience(Directors, Sr. Managers etc…) to understand the direction of projects, and maintain a clear vision for customer satisfaction
  • Construct test plans to integrate new designs and configuration into production network(VMware, GNS3 simulation)
  • Collaborate with Architecture Team to develop and define network architecture which incorporates standards, practices, processes, and products to optimize client connectivity
  • F5 Load balancer used as a VPN concentrator for remote access – utilizing APM and LTM modules.
  • Integrate and Troubleshoot various voice platforms from various clients into the Sykes network Avaya ONEX, Cisco CUCM connectivity, Jabber, IP Communicator VoIP, H.323 issues, Avaya ACD, Mitel Softphone, Finesse Softphone
  • WAN Policy based routing, traffic shaping, load-balancing, latency, data throughput, WAN optimization and monitoring

Verizon Wireline Global Data Network Planning

Network Infrastructure Planner IV

10/14-11/15

Denver, CO

  • Capacity Planning for Verizon's Private and Public Core Network using modeling programs MATE and WANDL
  • Modeling of Content Delivery providers (Netflix, Google, Akamai, Edgecast etc...) in Verizon East market to determine most efficient use of bandwidth to transport customer traffic and determine best colocation facility based on rent of rack space, power needs, equipment cost and other colocation factors.
  • Modeling of core networks to identify potential impacts to customer traffic using Traffic-Engineering and failure analysis while considering fate-sharing(SRLG), RSVP-TE Tunnels, LDP Tunnels over TE-Tunnels
  • Simulated the use of Pseudo-wires(L2VPN) in the converged core to traffic engineer Private IP traffic to better utilize the available bandwidth in the Converged Core network, and to allow the decommission legacy PIP network: determined the total capital investment in million dollar projects.
  • Traffic analysis between various POP locations to best route traffic and propose new interconnections based on distance(latency), price, expected traffic, existing hardware and inventory etc…
  • Traffic engineering analysis to efficiently use our underwater infrastructure to reduce cost for peak hour traffic overseas and around the world AMEA, APAC and AMER regions
  • Created million dollar proposals to upper management and engineering teams for capital investment in new hardware requirements to support capacity needs.
  • Monitored Private peerings with Verizon and other providers such and Level3, ATT, Qwest, etc…
  • Modeling and capital planning for the Verizon core network to support FIOS IPTV and Netflix CDN networks, proposed new solutions for network growth
  • Project network design meetings for (IPTV, OnCue Mobile, L-BGP, SDN, RR Virtual Platforms-UCS C240, MPLS) in Verizon core network.
  • Implemented technologies in Verizon core network: IPVPN/MPLS, VoIP, Ethernet and Dedicated Internet, Metro-Ethernet, T1/MLPPP

Verizon Wireless West Region Engineering

Regional Data Engineer III

12/12 - 10/14

Walnut Creek, CA

  • Network Team Lead for Verizon Northern California/Nevada LTE core routing and switching
  • Managed/Researched hardware, software, and services needed in the LTE environment and managed process from purchase, shipping, installation.
  • Created Purchase Orders and received POs for services, licenses and equipment from various vendors
  • Provide technical expertise/presentations on the operation, configuration of Juniper and Cisco platforms in 4G/LTE environment
  • Coordinated network integration for Verizon Operations of 30 engineers across Northern California and Nevada
  • Lead LTE network migrations for 4G platform upgrade for over 3 million customers
  • Authored network procedures for Juniper MX/EX platforms and Cisco CSR/ASR platforms to support LTE EPC environment PGW(XGW,EPDG), SGW, MME, etc…
  • Led discussions with internal groups(Operations, Maintenance Engineering, etc…) and external vendor’s(Juniper, Cisco) to ensure smooth process flow and accurate timelines
  • Troubleshoot/Configured various IP Protocols to support LTE infrastructure: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Vlan’s, VPN’s, VRF’s etc…
  • Coordinated core network integration of the following LTE elements (ePDG, eXGW, VoLTE, SBC, eMBMS, E911, DNS, Femto Gateway, MRFP)
  • Implemented technologies in Verizon core network: IPVPN/MPLS, VoIP, Ethernet and Dedicated Internet, Metro-Ethernet, T1/MLPPP

Verizon Wireless Data Center(NEC)

Data Center Engineer/Supervisor

11/11 – 12/12

Colorado Springs, CO

  • Supervised a team of Data center technicians responsible for Data Center installations, cabling port turn-ups, and network configuration
  • Participated in hiring and dismal of employees.
  • Installed and troubleshoot network transport, transmission and layer one network devices, including DACS and DCS panels and cross connects
  • Implementation of core data center infrastructure: LAN/WAN, Internet, MPLS, routing, switching to support LTE
  • Partner with other Service Delivery teams on project planning, implementation and operational support
  • Set pace and prioritization for projects supporting network installation and configuration for various Operations Teams
  • Performed Protocol Analysis and Packet Captures using Wireshark, NetScout, Fluke, T-Berd, and other Fiber test tools.
  • Coordinated the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of transmission facilities (Dark Fiber, EBH, 100G,10G, OC192, OC48, OC3, T3, T1 and DS)

Tek Systems(Insight Communications)

NOC ENGINEER III

12/09 – 10/11

Louisville, KY

  • Incognito Cable provisioning software for IP Allocation, CMTS and Modem management
  • Referred, escalated and managed repair of outage until resolution and full customer satisfaction.
  • CMTS maintenance on CAM’s, PIC’s, FCM, RCM, and SCM
  • Channel bonding and load balancing configuration for DOCSIS 3.0
  • Responsible for DHCP and Non-DHCP Node moves.
  • BGP, OSPF and VLAN configuration for business customers (Cisco ASR9K)
  • Managed Cisco routers and switches for customer IP connectivity, VLANs, IP routing and IP address management.
  • Troubleshoot and configured IP routing protocols BGP, OSPF
  • Monitor Video network, Antenna’s, receivers, ION encoders, MRD, transcoders, BNP 2XR/1XR.
  • Proactive monitoring of customer networks via Netcool/ Solarwinds.

Tek Systems(Comcast)

Tech installer/Voice Tech/Provisioner

08/05 – 06/09

Denver, CO

  • Supported internal customers(Field Techs, Account Managers, etc.) and external business customers
  • Performed TCP/IP troubleshooting on CMTS and CM/EMTA over DOCSIS network
  • Performed troubleshooting on VoIP architecture (SIP Proxy(Routing/Authentication), Soft Switch(PBX), Gateways).
  • Configured and supported Headend equipment and routers, switches.
  • Provisioned call coverage paths, automatic call distribution groups (ACD), announcements, class of restriction (COR), class of service (COS), music-on-hold
  • Handled LNP and E911 orders(FOC’s, TN’s), Fulfilling requests for moves, adds, and changes
  • Field Tech: Reviewed service request with customer. Surveyed installation wiring for location of cable outlets
  • Field Tech: Tested video and data services line quality for appropriate signal strength at the customer location
  • Field Tech: Climbed power lines and completed cabling to customer premise based on industry standards: NEC, NESC, OSHA, FCC

University of Illinois Financial Aid Department

Web Developer

08/02 – 12/04

Champaign-Urbana, IL

  • Maintained the UofI Financial Aid Web site to support FASFA application process.
  • Developed web portals and front–end in C# and SQL DB administration
  • Participated in architecture, design patterns for platform development
  • Developed new applications that integrated with legacy CSS, HTML web applications

University of Illinois, Grainger Engineering Library

Network Admin

01/2000 – 12/01

Champaign-Urbana, IL

  • Completed CCNA course at Parkland College in Champaign, IL
  • Installed Hub’s and repeaters transceivers using vampire cables to connect Windows 2000/XP machines
  • Applied security updates and patches, perform hardware upgrades( CPU, memory, and disk)
  • Troubleshoot and resolved hardware or software failures the network and Windows workstations

Kankakee Community College

Computer Lab Tech I

08/1997 – 06/1999

Kankakee, IL

  • My first job in computer technology and understanding computer technology
  • Performed cabling, add, moves and changes
  • Trained new users how to use different computer applications and computers in general
  • Monitored Lab workstations running windows 95/98 were working at optimal performance
  • Migrated systems from windows 95 to windows 98