* * * * * HIGHLIGHTS * * * * *   Network Engineer/Troubleshooter Cradle-to-grave experience with Cisco 881, 1800, 1900, 2500, 2600, 3500, 3600, 3700, 4000, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7000, 7500, 8500 and 12000 series devices Network security experience with Cisco VPN concentrators, PIX series 501, 515e, 520 ASA 5505 and 5510 firewalls VoIP experience with Cisco 3825, 2815 and 2811 voice enabled routers, VG28XX Voice port gateways and various types of Cisco phones Ability to liaison between technicians and management Experience with F5, NetFlow and Cisco CSS load balancing devices Over 1000+ hours of instructor led network classroom training Responsible for network design, deployment and maintenance of 14% of all of the raised floor equipment EDS owns world wide Responsible for IT security of the General Motors Manufacturing and Labor facilities supporting 70 production facilities worldwide CCNP, CCDP, SCP, CNE, MCSE CCNA-WAN, Project+, Network+ certified Fourteen years’ experience in designing and maintaining LAN, CAN MAN and WAN networks – both wired and wireless Experience with most common network hubs/switches/routers (Cisco, Nortel, ODS, AT&T, Hughes Cabletron etc) Twelve years’ experience training corporate computer users Seven years’ experience teaching networking and computer concepts at a Community College Masters of Science in Information Systems Banyan Services, April, 2007 to Present Title: Network Engineer * As lead engineer I am responsible for all aspects of maintaining service levels for this Wireless internet Service Provider (WISP) using primarily SkyPilot equipment St Clair County Community College, August 2004 to Present Title: Adjunct Instructor * I am currently working as a part time instructor at SC4 teaching networking topics to students attending night courses. * Currently teaching Introduction to WAN, intro to TCP/IP, WireShark Network + and CCNA classes Hewlett Packard, September 2006 to Present Title: Network Infrastructure Specialist/Technology Consultant IV * Team leader of 20 individuals on two teams supporting the Global Manufacturing environment using CiscoWorks, HPOpenview, Network Node Manager, NetScout and Cisco Security Manager tools. * Firewall engineer/administrator for over 70 GM sites across the globe using Cisco Security Manager. * Led Security network rule audit that resulted in closing over 8 million unneeded IP security holes in the infrastructure PHNS March April 2005 to August 2006 Title: Senior Network Engineer * Responsible for every aspect of network design, deployment, security and maintenance for a 5 hospital enterprise located in mid-Michigan. * Responsible for all aspects of network security from Client to Site VPNs utilizing Cisco VPN concentrators, to B2B VPNs using various models of PIX firewalls to maintaining security for co-located vendors. * Lead a $6,000,000 VoIP upgrade project using equipment such as the Cisco 3825, 2815 and 2811 voice enabled routers, VG28XX Voice port gateways and various types of Cisco phones. * Responsible for the training and development of the network staff. Electronic Data Systems, October 2003 to December 2005 Title: Network Infrastructure Specialist * Team lead/Tech Lead for the EDS Auburn Hills Service Management Center. * Responsible for CCNA training of EDS personnel globally. * Lead various special projects and customer deployments * Responsible in a technical leadership role for a team which monitors over 30,000 devices world-wide. . * Remotely support Cisco CSS, Local Director and F5 devices. * Coordinate inter and intra team activities such as change control, projects, training etc. * Chart and coordinate departmental strategies and direction with regard to all network activities. Electronic Data Systems, October 1999 to October 2003 Title: Network Infrastructure Specialist * Team lead/Tech Lead for the EDS Auburn Hills Information Data Center. * Responsible for the network aspect of approximately 14% of the entire raised floor space EDS owns worldwide. * Installed, maintained supported Cisco 1900, 2500, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7000, 7500, 8500 and 12000 series devices. * Installed, maintained supported Cisco CSS, Local Director and F5 load balancing devices. * Interface with EDS representatives, customers and executives on a daily basis. * Trained and mentored dozens of individuals in attaining their CCNA/NP/CCDA/DP/MCP/MCSE and other exams. Electronic Data Systems, October 1997 to 1999 Title: Network Infrastructure Administrator * Installed over 100 individual Cisco devices supporting a customer base of over 2500 users at three locations. * Utilized my CNE/MCSE skills to interface/coordinate with the server team for server moves/adds and changes.   * Solely redesigned network architecture and upgrade at two GM auto plants.   Electronic Data Systems, October 1995 to 1997 Title: Level II Help Desk * Help desk phone support with on site follow up as required. * Network administration, trouble shooting and upgrade for a 4000+ user network at GM spare parts HQ. * Instrumental in the upgrade of the GM servers from Novell 3.12 - 4.1. * Responsible for training/mentoring new EDS and EDS contract employees. United States Air Force December 1985 December 1989 Title: Current Intelligence Specialist * Directed the PC department of the branch including installation and maintenance of hardware and software. * Awarded early promotion and received letters of commendation from the Inspector General. * Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. * TS/SCI/SBI Clearance Education Masters of Science in Information Systems, Baker College, 2010 Bachelor of General Studies, University of Nebraska, 1989 Associate in Applied Science, USAF, 1989 John J Kowalski 4340 Quain Road Emmett, Michigan 48022 (810) 384-1612