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Masters of Science in Systems Engineering 2012 Concentration in Network Centric Systems Software and hardware test validation for High Performance Computing Perform Operational Data collection and analysis, modeling and simulation of computer networks.Software Validation Test Eng - System Test Engineer @ As a member of Interconnection Validation team, develop an understanding of new Intel architectures and software products for High Performance Computing (HPC). Learn new Intel software products functionality from technical specifications and design guides. Then develop test validation plans to ensure product feature functionality and performance. Explore optimal test approaches and writing test cases to increase product feature coverage for manual and automated test environments. Run tests, analyze failures, report bugs, and assist in debugging process. Gather and analyze test metrics and develop and suggest improvement plans. Work closely with hardware and software development teams. Perform some scripting of test using tcl/expect and Python on Linux Red Hat and SLES operating systems. Use Open MPI tests as well as other open source products for testing. Conduct full HPC fabric testing utilizing Xia Chariot test product for generating traffic and test patterns. Utilize Wireshark to analyze and troubleshoot tests and fabric. Read, research, and apply standards such as Open Fabric Alliance, Infinband Trade Association, and IEEE current True Scale standards for testing of Intel’s next generation HPC platform. From February 2014 to Present (1 year 11 months) Worldwide Product Support Engineer -High Performance Computing @ Provide product support to Intel customers on Infiniband and OmniPath High Performance computing fabrics. Assit with hardware, software, and fabric performance issues. From February 2014 to Present (1 year 11 months) computer engineer @ Member of engineering team conducting research in science and technology evaluation for the US Army. Currently conducting research in Mobile Ad Hoc Network routing in tactical networks. Utilizing open source products on LINUX platforms: Vmware player, VirtualBox, NS-3, NS-2 to perform modeling, simulation, and test of a new inter-domain routing protocol for MANETs. Present and write papers on relevant findings in research. Participate in MANET related conferences and workshops to advance and collaborate the area of Mobile AdHoc Networks. Give talks and presentations on our research and related technologies. Provide data collection and analysis for ASEO/Operational Data Collection Analysis (ODCA). Perform network and application performance analysis on collected customer data sets. Provide results in stanadard report to customer base and management. Assist in installing and maintaining development lab for network simulation and analysis scenarios. Install and maintain Opnet analysis tools SP Guru, Application Transaction Analysis(ATX), Application Response Export(ARX), Application Mapper, JCSS, and VNE server on the latest revisions and patches. Use additional tools for analysis such as Solarwinds, Wireshark, and Shunra Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton Contractor: Opnet Technologies From December 2010 to January 2014 (3 years 2 months) Network Engineer-FLK Consulting @ Network Engineer with responsibility for the architecture, design, test and support of multiprotocol enterprise network and Power Delivery Network to include wireless and IP Telephony for corporate IT. Selected contributions:  Proposed and led a project that researched, evaluated, installed and maintains OPNET network optimization. This resulted in dramatic improvement in troubleshooting network or application performance issues as well as the ability to understand application performance on the network.  Successfully defined voice of customer, translated need into a tangible network solution and implemented it. Managed deployment of new network solutions for all customer applications.  Installed, configured and maintained Cisco routers, switches, and wireless LAN infrastructure. Installed and maintained Cisco Wireless Control System and Cisco Works Network system.  Design, install, and maintain network infrastructure in support of AMI/Smart grid and power delivery communications infrastructure  Network performance and optimization studies on AMI initial network rollout to baseline application performance  FERC/NERC environment certified  Lead project engineer for data center computer room redesign  Lead project engineer in network migration of Delmarva Power and PEPCO routing domains, resulting in one routing domain to manage From February 2008 to December 2010 (2 years 11 months) Sr Technical Product Manager @ started as sales system engineering overlay for Threat Management and Compliance products. Promoted to Sr Technical Product Manager or SEP 11.0 From 2006 to 2008 (2 years) Sr Professional Services Consultant @ • Designed, installed, and configured proxy security products for customers in the North East • Assisted support team in troubleshooting and resolving issues with installed solutions in customer enterprise environments From 2004 to 2006 (2 years) Systems Engineer @ Presales engineer on Cisco Products to include AVVID, security products and wireless Presented, demonstrated and lead proof of concepts for cutting edge solutions for Cisco AVVID Trained customer and partner engineering staffs and provide on-site assistance with configuration and troubleshooting • Assisted in maintaining an internal Product Lab in the Sales Office From 2000 to 2004 (4 years) Presales Network Engineer @ • Provided presales support for Account Managers across sales regions from mid Market to national Accounts • Designed and managed customized network solutions that included ATM, frame relay, Internet access, security services, and Managed Network Services • Trained and mentored other network engineers, resulting in increased unit efficiency and higher customer satisfaction levels From 1996 to 2000 (4 years) Field Service Engineer @ installed, tested and maintained telecommunications equipment for Regional Bell Operating Companies. Conducted field trials and software and hardware upgrades to equipment in telecom central offices. From 1991 to 1996 (5 years) Communications Technician @ • Installed, troubleshot, repaired, and maintained radar in Ku and J Band, radio in HF, UHF and VHF, and weapons guidance systems in shop and on several airframes • Managed work shifts numbering up to 30 technicians and a shop training program for a 100-person shop • Wrote annual personnel reviews • Held both Top Secret and Secret security clearances From July 1981 to December 1991 (10 years 6 months) Certificate in Progress, Data Science and Internet of Things @ Future Text From 2015 to 2016 MS, Systems Engineering, 3.5gpa @ Missouri University of Science and Technology From 2010 to 2012 Bachelors of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology @ Troy State University From 1988 to 1991 Diploma, College Prep @ St Augustine Prep From 1977 to 1981 Future Text.com Bennie Jr. is skilled in: Certificate in Systems Engineering, Network Security, Integration, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Security, Cisco Technologies, Telecommunications, Data Center, Wireless, Virtualization, Training, Program Management, Switches, Routing Protocols