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Brian Windle

Computer Networking

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Hi, I'm Brian Windle. Welcome to my profile!

Brian Windle's Bio:

Brian Windle's Experience:

• Network and Telecomm Operation Manager at CSRA

  February 2015 - Present | Chantilly, VA

  Managed to achieve stability to Checkpoint environment through system ugprades with remote hands. Implemented firewall rule change process managing reviews and validity to the systems. Streamlined the telecom expense management working with Finance ensuring all expenses are tracked in a single system and disconnects are also manged in the same system. Collaborated with Real Estate managing the IT requirements of new sites from the MPLS circuit to the LAN.

• Senior Network Engineer at SRA International

  February 2014 - February 2015

• Network Engineer at Clovis, a division of Eliassen Group - SRA, Intl

  August 2013 - February 2014

  Currently working on Data Center migration, moving MPLS, metro-E circuits and updating BGP configurations. Maintain and update Juniper SRX and Checkpoint FW R75 and R76 versions.

• Network Security Engineer at Lentech, Inc.

  July 2010 - August 2013

  Customer of Loudoun Technical Servivces who asked me to join the company due to my diverse experience in IT. I lead in the Design, Configuration, and Maintenance of Cisco 3560, ACE30, ASA, Nexus, FWSM, and 6509 devices supporting multiple clients in a data center environment. Designed and managed corporate sharepoint sites and other collaboration tools such as Confluence. Built iPAM solution and deployed to the department for managing IP's with multiple departments. Troubleshooting of EIGRP, SAN, ASA and FWSM including coming up with the resolution ensuring the least amount of downtime. Built AD domain for corporate clients with DNS replication to another internal forest and set policies for access.

• Owner at Loudoun Technical Services

  June 2009 - July 2010

  Branched out on my own after a reduction in force came through Verizon and took the chance to utilize skills learned in the MBA program at Liberty University. Offeriing Small Business IT solutions to organizations without IT representation. Capabilities include network management, network design and planning, system administration and engineering, and all types of hardware solutions. Jumped into serveral companies and built web access portals based on Sharepoint or straight HTML. Supported Macintosh systems both server and desktops, also took on CUE/CME support of a 90 node educational institution. Assisted with network configuration of Cisco switches, and Wireless AP SOHO equipment.

• LEAD SYS CSLT - Networking SVCS at Verizon

  May 2003 - June 2009

  o Responsible for maintenance and configuration of routers switches and hubs in the Verizon Information Processing Services (VIPS) network. Worked with external and internal customers isolating connectivity issues, and assisted remote connectivity to other resources in the network. Scheduled changes with diverse business groups, developed and implemented one or more assigned products/projects and managed across multiple internal and external business units o Accomplishments include: ? Migrated previous organization to VIPS by implementing VIPS standards and closing out legacy redundant circuits saving $400,000 annually. ? Migrated Verizon Online network into Verizon Telephone network, saving $400,000 in recurring leased line costs. ? De-commissioned older technology equipment using leased solutions at 20 sites reducing ownership costs by $250,000. ? Conversion responsibility to VIPS ISO 9000/9001 database for support by other groups in Verizon. Worked closely with the other groups to develop plans to maintain past support levels and ensure readiness to perform self-sufficient support. ? 2004 Verizon Excellence Award Winner for implementing new DSL customer service center.

• Tech MGR II - Networking SVCS at Verizon Online

  August 2000 - May 2003

  o Managed team of seven engineers from the CCNA to CCIE level for Verizon Online internal network (VOL) that supported agents answering customer calls. Performed mid-year and end year evaluations for the team according to the organization's goals and objectives. o Added value to business joining East and West organizations under one support structure. Standardized with engineers the network architecture for ease of support across the United States, and lower ownership costs for VOL. Scheduled changes across diverse organizations inside VOL and the core business. o Responsible for financials of a $1,500,000 network project developed to reduce downtime seat minutes. Worked with vendors for support, escalation of delivery, and architecture integration. Gained a gigabit backbone in call center locations enhancing the support experience for our agents and customers, while reducing downtime for network outages. o Worked with local telco companies on billing discrepancies that netted ~$600,000 credit for VOL. o 2001 Individual Excellence Award for mitigating spam traffic and delivery issues.

• Senior Management Consultant at Superior Consultant Company

  1998 - 2000

  o Continued Support of Georgetown University Medical Center through outsourcing agreement with Superior Consultant Company. Responsible for Novell File Servers, Windows NT File Servers, GroupWise e-mail systems, and Cisco switches o Immediately asked to travel to sites nationwide who had signed agreements with Superior Consultant Company. Directed those local teams as an interim manager to acclimate them to new processes and tools available to them. o Routinely traveled to the remote sites for backup of the local engineers during vacations or large projects. o 1999 I get it award for moving a stagnant implementation project forward to completion resulting in lower ownership costs for the client.

• Network Engineer at Georgetown University

  1995 - 1998

  o Asked to join organization from previous manager o Supported Novell and GroupWise systems in the University, resolved issues as they arose with those systems, performing usual maintenance patches as well o Led desktop support technicians resolving issues with connectivity to those systems. o Led endpoint migration project replacing antiquated PC's with newer ones working with desktop support technicians and department managers.

• Consultant at Millenium I.T.

  1994 - 1995

  o Joined company to break into computer networking o Supported and maintained Novell and GroupWise systems with clients in Northern Virginia. o Provided sole I.T. support for 100 node client. Integrated PC's with 100 node client to new mainframe system purchased by the hospital.

• Student at New River Community College

  1988 - 1991

  Primary areas of study were electronics theory and microprocessor design.

• 27E - TOW/Dragon System Specialist at US Army

  August 1985 - March 1988

Brian Windle's Education:

• Liberty University

  2008 – 2010
  MBA

• Strayer University (VA)

  1993 – 2005
  BS
  Concentration: Computer Networking

• New River Community College

  1988 – 1991
  AAS
  Concentration: Electronics Technology