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DeVry Institute of Technology

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LTE Solutions Engineer at BLiNQ Networks

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

BLiNQ Networks

LTE Solutions Engineer

PGK Inc

Sr Telecom Architect

Semi Retired

Architect, Design, Developed and Implemented the wireless core networking infrastructure for Long Term Evolution Enhanced Packet Core at TELUSTechnical Lead for TELUS LTE Program Evolve Wireless core HSPA/LTE to new technologies based on the standards specifications(3GPP/GSMA/ITU/IETF/IEEE) or New service offeringsMotivate team members by assisting or providing technology guidance when neededProduce and Analyze RFP/RFI’s for new equipment and services networks. Manage  vendor relationship once established on behalf of TELUSDevelop technology roadmaps for the evolution of existing wireless core technologies and managed solutions. Plan, Execute and Report on strategic trials in the TD R&D/POC LabCreate budgets per fiscal year for associated network elements, ensure Planning dept  set budgets requirementsCollaborate with product development teams on new services developmentWork  with TELUS budgeting processes/tools to produce yearly capital budget plans

TELUS

Sr Architect - Wireless Evolution

Architect, Design and Implement Data networking infrastructure for CDMA2000 3G2PP Create budgets per fiscal year for associated network elements, ensure Planning dept  set budgets requirementsAssist management in ensuring capital costs OPEX , CAPEX are met.Maintain Mobile IP Networks using Cisco MIP MWAMs  Configure and implement services using Starent 16000 Packet Data Serving NodeDesign and build Infrastructure monitoring system using Concord, Hp Openview,  Ciscoworks 2000 LAN/WAN.Work on 4th level support for WAN and LAN components including routing protocols OSPF,EIGPR or BGP, Team member of Project teams as the Network expert in design and implementations.Motivate team members by assisting or providing advice when needed

Telus Mobility

IP Network Designer

Architect, Design and Implement Data/Voice Networks, Security, and Hosting Infrastructure using Cisco 65xx,75xx,36xx,26xx,37xx, routers/switches and VPN 30xx IDS 4xxx products.Design and build Infrastructure monitoring system using Hp Openview, NetIQ and Peregrine , Ciscoworks 2000 LAN/WAN and Security products.Work on 4th level support for WAN and LAN components including routing protocols EIGPR or BGP, using various tools i.e. Protocol analyzer.WAN components, ATM, LAN Extension, Frame Relay , T1, VSAT and Multiple MPLS clouds around the world

Inco Ltd

Internetworking Consultant

Infrastructure Management SolutionsArchitect and Design Data/Voice Networks, Security, Hosting Infrastructure for Managed services Architect LAN/WAN, Security and Hosting  designs for external clientsProvide consultation and advice to Allstream clients for internetworking technologies and internetwork design solutionsDesigned and implemented Allstream's new Class of Service MPLS product offeringRespond to RFP submissions and assist Sales to submit proposals for many different customersTranslate Customer requirements into a Technology design.Implement proposed solutions and provide knowledge transfer.Write white papers for technology solutions and products.Build, test and document new product offerings for managed servicesProvide Pre sales and Post sales support for Sales teams.

Allstream formerly AT&T

Solutions Architect

Design and maintain Network and Network Security Infrastructure for fortune 500 external clientsArchitect LAN/WAN, SAN and IP Telephony components for external clientsProvide consultation and advice to GE clients for internetworking technologies and internetwork design solutionsDesigned and Implemented IP Telephony/VOIP using Cisco  AVVID Technologies for large Health organization Respond to RFP submissions and assist in Pre/Post Sales support for various customersCo-ordinate on-site training for new and upcoming technologies.Implement proposed solutions and provide knowledge transfer

GE Capital Information Technology Solutions

Allstream

GE ITS

IP Architect

Architect, implement internetwork components for internal (40,000 users) and external clientsWork with Project teams to accomplish Network Re-engineering projects or just maintenance providing 3-4th level support Configure, optimize and maintain existing DMZ zone with Cisco 25xx, 4xxx, 7xxx Routers using IOS ACL's ensuring only Authorized users can access only what they should or providing support staff access to client networksSetup 24x7 fully redundant networks using Cisco WS5500 switches and RSM bladesConfigured and Trained NOC staff to use Network management platformsEvaluate new technologies and recommend solution to clientsArchitect and implemented using MS NT Server Domains with DNS/DHCP/WINS Assisted PM to create timelines for project and team lead for ProjectTransitioned projects into production.Trained support staff to maintain new environmentsDesigned and Documented new logical and physical network diagramsPlaned for new IP schemas including designing routing OSPF,RIP,EIGRP and BGPDesigned and configured ATM using LANE and MPOAApply change management controlsDeployed new hardware including servers, switches and multi-protocol routers Planned for a Pilot sites and documented issuesResolve any issues then plan timelines for implementationImplemented many new Networks in a short time frames

IBM GLOBAL SERVICESbbb

Network Specialist

Architect, Install, and maintain WAN/LAN consisting of 45 sites using Cisco 3xxx, 4xxx, 7xxx routers running IOS 10.x and 11.x and Baynetwork HubsDesigned, maintained and configured 50 Novell 3.x, 4.x and 25 Windows NT serversPlanned for new Internet work technologies such as new NDS schema using IP on a OS390 mainframe converting 2 network (1 SNA, other IP/IPX) in to one network using Cisco's RSRB/DLSW + over IPWork on projects and ensured day to day 3rd level support for all internetworked componentsConstructed a FDDI MAN with Cisco 4xxx routers and Cisco WS-1400 CDDI/FDDI hubsSetup DNS/DHCP using Windows NT servers also Configured Cisco 25xx for Internet access using Netscape Proxy server; Configured and implemented Intranet servers using Netscape Suite Spot WEB platformDevised and Implemented Network Security policies using various technologiesDisaster and recovery planning for entire networkInstalled and maintained Remote access using Shiva and Cisco AS52xx products in a AAA and RADIUS authentications also Citrix Winframe product for those slower legacy applications

CONSUMERS GAS COMPANY

IS Analyst III -Network Support

Install, plan configure and maintain computer hardware and data communication equipment for 50,000 users base on 3270 terminals and OS/2Designed, Configured and implemented 317x communication controllers in SDLC, BiSync, and Token Ring configurationsPerform LAN fault isolation using IBM LAN network manger Configured, installed and maintained, OS/2 based Gateways, IBM 82xx Bridges and IBM 221x routers  Converted over 10,000 users form 3270 terminal environment to a PC based LANS using IBM OS/2 and LAN Server productsDesigned and implemented facilities for Data Centers across Canada

Peter Kapatsos