SUMMARY

Over twenty-four years of data processing experience in network administration/design, training, project and personnel management, database design, systems administration, and software development. Exceptional user interface and communication skills.

NETWORKS

Novell (2-5)	Cisco routers	WinNT/2K/XP	Cisco switches	3COM hubs	ISDN (64/128)
TCP/IP	ATM	Cabletron hubs	Lantastic	IBM 3274/3174	CSU/DSUs
LAN Server	FOIRL	Bay hubs	FDDI	16/4 Token Ring	Thick Ethernet
SDLC/SNA	T-1s/E1s	ARCNET	T-3s	Frame Relay	10/100/1000Base-T

HARDWARE

Mainframes:	IBM 308x	IBM 309x	IBM 3033	Amdahl V6/V7	IBM 43xx
Minis:	HP 9000	IBM AS/400	DG C-150	Sun Ultra 4000	IBM System 3/38
Micros:	Compaq servers	Various Laptops	DG MP-200	Apple Macs	Various PCs

SOFTWARE

NetView	Exchange	HP OpenView	Nessus	Windows 95/98	ISS Internet Scanner
Veritas	Sniffer Pro	WinNT/2K/XP	CSPM 2/3	Access (ODBC)	Attachmate Extra!
Tivoli ITSM	Remedy	ARCserve	CiscoWorks	MS Office	Siebel CRM

OPERATING

SYSTEMS

Cisco IOS	SCO Xenix	NetWare 2-5	ISC DNIX	Solaris 2.x/8/9	SunOS 4.x
HP-UX	LINUX	Windows NT/2K	BSD UNIX	LANtastic	Apple Mac OS

WORK

EXPERIENCE

10/02 to Present – Consultant

Ellipsis, Yorba Linda, Ca.

Analysis, design, specification, project management, network engineering and security, DR/BC planning and implementation, user training, and technical writing on a consulting basis for several firms in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas

· For a financial firm, designed and implemented a multi-site secure VPN-connected network infrastructure for branch offices

· For a major LA medical center, performed DR/BC planning, intrusion testing and monitoring, and backup/restoration duties

· For an exotic pet firm, implemented firewall, anti-virus, and wireless connectivity for their offices and other facilities

4/01 to 10/02 – Senior Network Engineer

Action Online Entertainment, Inc., Long Beach, Ca.

Network/Systems Engineering and Project Management in the Operations group of an Internet-based gaming company

· Designed, implemented, and supported a low-latency ultra-secure multi-layer web-based application platform

· Designed/implemented VPN and wireless networks for the home office, Production, Call Center, and regional offices

· Installed CiscoSecure ACS, and modified all routing/switching equipment to authenticate users before providing services

· Monitored for and responded to attacks on our global infrastructure, as reported by PIX firewalls and NetRanger IDS units

· Implemented VLANs and various network monitoring and security tools, including CiscoWorks 2000, CSPM, and MRTG, and monitored vendor implementation of Tivoli Enterprise Console and NetView monitoring suites

· Helped implement a redundant SAN with Brocade switches, EMC Symmetrix storage, and Veritas backup/volume management

· Installed, configured, and maintained multiple Cisco routers, switches, PIX firewalls, VPN Concentrators, and Content Switches for networks in the home office, and the Isle of Man Production and Call Center sites

· Documented networks and tracked changes via Visio drawings, spreadsheets, MS Project, and Word documents

8/98 to 4/01 – Network/Systems Engineer

AdForce, Inc., Costa Mesa, Ca.

Network/Systems Engineering and Project Management in the Operations group of an Internet-based third-party ad serving company

· Installed, configured, and maintained multiple Cisco routers, switches, PIX firewalls, Global Dispatch, and Local Directors

· Worked with Cisco ACLs, VPNs, and PIX security features, and wrote/implemented a corporate security policy

· Upgraded internet infrastructure to 12 DS3s using BGP4, EIGRP, and ATM protocols/methodologies

· Managed the Internal Systems group, and expansion/upgrade projects for the Costa Mesa center

· Maintained/upgraded existing and new LAN and WAN links, Northern Telecom voice switches, NT and Unix file servers, workstations, and desktops in the Costa Mesa, Cupertino, Hong Kong, and New York offices

· Instrumental in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of over 180 Sun UltraSPARC servers (Ultra 5s to 6500s)

· As a backend systems engineer, supported Oracle/Sybase databases, EMC/SAN storage, and Network Appliance NAS

10/97 to 8/98 - Consultant

P. Murphy and Associates, Burbank, Ca.

Network design, implementation, support, modification, monitoring, and upgrade work for a global entertainment firm

At Disney Worldwide Services in Anaheim:

· Maintained and upgraded existing and new LAN and WAN links, legacy equipment, Citrix and Novell file servers, desktops, and Unix workstations, in both office environments and their Network Control Center

3/96 to 10/97 – Network/Systems Engineer

ENGAGE games online, Irvine, Ca.

Implemented, corrected, and supported multiple Sun server farms interconnected via Cisco routers and switches for an online game company, utilizing burstable T-3 lines running frame relay

· Maintained and improved DNS tables supporting multi-homed web and FTP servers on multiple UNIX versions. Supported Shiva dial-up, GroupWise electronic mail/scheduling groupware on NetWare 4.11 servers, and key fob reader physical security systems

· Worked with Cisco ACLs, VLANs, and authentication/profile security features, and monitored for intrusions

· Set up DLT jukebox backups in Virginia and Irvine using Solstice Backup. Other duties included wiring, voice telephony (Northern Telecom switch), alarm and security systems, Disaster Recovery, Oracle, Sun Net Manager/HP OpenView setup and monitoring, and technical liaison duties with AOL, Prodigy, CompuServe, GEnie, Concentric, ICL, and Pacific Internet

3/95 to 3/96 - Consultant

Farwall Computing, Yorba Linda, Ca.

Network design, implementation, support, modification, and upgrade work for various area firms

At Frame-n-Lens Optical in Santa Fe Springs, a national optical retailer/manufacturer:

· Responsible for integrated networks supporting administrative Novell servers, LANtastic-based manufacturing systems, optical scanning systems, AS/400-based inventory systems, HP 9000-based financial systems, OS/2-based polling systems, and Macintosh and PS/2 based Point-Of-Sale systems nationwide. Also responsible for maintenance and modifications of voice mail systems, phone switches, long-distance services, and running the Help Desk for their nationwide network of retail outlets

At Candle Corporation in Santa Monica, performed network support and design work

· Performed product evaluations, standards and procedure design, and advanced network, PC, and mini troubleshooting

3/89 to 3/95 – Network Support Engineer

Home Savings of America, Irwindale, Ca.

Increasingly responsible network support and design positions, culminating in the Technology Assessment group and management of a six person Technical Support team responsible for 70-plus Novell servers, 20-plus LAN Server devices, and assorted other systems. Duties included:

· Coordinated installation of Cisco equipment, wiring plant and workstations with selected vendor and other company departments

· Planned and managed move of 250-node, six server LSC Network from Pasadena to Irwindale corporate campus

· Managed the PC/LAN Support team, responsible for 2^nd/3^rd/4^th level support nationwide

· Supervised installation and rollout of ISC DNIX systems to branches for the Branch Automation project

· Responsible for the Internet firewall and Internet email gateway for the entire Ahmanson corporation

· Selected/codified network standards, DR planning and testing, and a multi-topology, multi-server Novell internetwork

EDUCATION

University of California at Los Angeles

Two years of study towards a dual major in Mass and Interpersonal Communications Studies

Control Data Institute, Anaheim, Ca.

Associate of Science degree in Computer Science

Fullerton College, Fullerton, Ca.

Associate of Arts degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting