Systems Network Infrastructure/Security Engineer w. Data/Voice (VoIP)/Video (Live Broadcast & VOD) Integrations experienced over WAN's/LAN's/MAN's, Wireless & Wired Network Systems. Professionally Skilled in Multi-Vendor Systems Environments for Multiple Network Platforms Implementations.
Sr. IT Consultant with extensive years of experience, highly developed and effective communication and Customer Service skills. A massive Technological Infrastructure supporting all Industries from high level of Architecture, Deployments and Designs up to a lowest level of Hardware and Software Configurations and Installations within and for Corporate Developments and Production Environments.
Certifications: CCNP, ISSP (INFOSEC), CCSP, CQS-SS1, CCNA, CCSA,CNA, MCP
plus goals in accomplishing (ISACA) CISA/CISM, (ISC)2 CISSP & CCIE Security/VoIP Certifications.
Specialties: Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data), VoIP/Cisco IP Telephony, Cisco Security VPN/FW, IDS, IPS, CheckPoint:VPN-1/FireWall-1, LAN/MAN/WAN, Wireless LAN/MAN/WAN & Radio’s, SeaChange VOD, IPTV, Media Streaming. All Microsoft Systems Platforms and Applications, Novell Netware, IBM OS/2, UNIX/LINUX, Sun Solaris, FreeBSD, CentOS 5, OpenSUSE, Fedora, Ubuntu and more...
Abilities: Committed, Motivated, Detail Oriented, Team Leader/Player, Quick Study/Fast Learner, Self Directed.
Systems, Network Infrastructure Engineer @ Provide Network Systems Implementations and Integrations. Install, Maintain and Support Client/Server Systems Applications and networking module components within multi domain and WAN/LAN Environments. Implement, Analyze and Troubleshoot network systems, enhance and secure Wired/Wireless LAN/WAN Networks. Configure Tune and Optimize systems software applications, network performance, Data flow, Voice over IP (VoIP), Video Streaming sets as VOD, as well Multicast, and QoS. Integrations and implementations includes massive variety of Cisco Products series sets, Routers, Switches, MLS, Firewalls ASA /PIX, VPN, IPS, IDS and various vendors Layer 2,3,4 up to Layer7 products such as AVAYA /LUCENT, 3COM, Juniper, Nortel, BAY Networks and more other providers IT products. From 2011 to Present (4 years) Toronto, Canada AreaSystems Integration, Sr. Collaboration Engineer @ Provide an expert level Integrations and Implementations for Video Content Management suite of products. Perform on-site and Remote Installations, Configuration, Monitoring, and troubleshooting the operation for Applications/Servers/Services/Protocols and Network components relate to the Video Content Management delivery, Project planning, Product best practices and problem resolution.
Act as internal customer advocate for problem resolutions, triage of resolution for customer support issues, new product features, and future product direction, interfacing with customer's staff to assist, and provide recommendations to customer's internal IT with deployment for successful Video Content Management suite of products. Document product problems and associated defects and solutions, maintain ownership of customer issues and drive those issues to resolution. From December 2012 to March 2015 (2 years 4 months) Polycom Global Services, UC & Video Content Management Engineer @ Polycom's Products Integration Engineer, provide Polycom’s customers’ service support for Unified Communication (UC), and Audio/Video conferencing products. Perform Video Content and Management Delivery, products implementations, both remotely, and customer on-site. Install, configure upgrade/update, and provide technical resolutions within products integration. Act as liaison between Customer and Engineering, Product Marketing and Sales Department. From December 2012 to March 2015 (2 years 4 months) Telecommunications Infrastructure Engineer @ Design, Implement, Technical Operation and Maintenance of Voice, Video, Wireless/Wired, Data Communications Network Systems. Install/Support/Upgrade Systems, Global MPLS Solution, Redundant IP Routing/Switching, Cisco 7200/R1002 Series Routers, ASA 5500 FW Series, IPS/IDS, 2900/3500 Switches, CAT 4500 & VSS 6500 MLS Switches, Global USA/CAN NAC VLAN's Solution Implemantation, including Cisco/Tandberg Video conferencing & Cisco/Avaya IP Phones, Cisco Wireless AP (WAP) & WIP Devices. From July 2012 to November 2012 (5 months) Toronto, Canada AreaSystems Integration Engineer @ VOD Systems Integration, Implement and Install Video Streaming HW/SW Products as SeaChage VOD & NVOD Systems, Constant involvement with development & support in Video technology of combining, integrating IT technologies within the company software applications for: storing, managing and streaming Videos that demands superior performance.
• Provided solutions & installs to customers Production and LAB Environments delivering Seachange Video streaming products & integrations using a third party vendors, worked closely with partners to implement a resolution for customers as Cisco & Scientific Atlanta, Minerva, Motorola, Panasonic, InDemand, TVGuide, TVWorks, etc…
• Periodically maintained Customer at Canadian sites as Rogers Cable, Compton Cable, Telus, EastLink Halifax, Hamilton CBLVision, TVWork & Westman Comm for VOD systems, performed numerous installs & upgrades, Server redistributions and System reconfigurations efficiently minimizing impacts & downfalls.
• Delivered a chain of successful implementations of VOD Installs for International customers as HOT Cable in Israel, Video Streaming on Demand integration were spread over the Countries for dozens main Cities. Production environments achieved & managed in timely manner and in due time for customers productivity.
• Documented field procedures & system configuration, transferred the knowledge resources to PM’s & Field Engineers are can utilize. Mentored newer field engineers & Implemented paths to make VOD installations more efficient through programs/procedural methods and passed those ideas on to peers.
• Provide constant support to Rogers Cable, delivered resolutions to Video streaming of difficult issues, expansions & reconfigurations that saved & reduced customer system downfalls & mainly Rogers costs and expanses.
• Constant performed an ability to work with minimal direction and to let management concentrate on other projects. From 2004 to 2011 (7 years) Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer @ Responsibility for Wireless WAN & Wired WAN/LAN, Routers/Switches/Wireless and Radio’s operation, Network Security & Wireless communication, Analyzed, Troubleshoot, Monitor Wireless & Wired WAN Infrastructure issues to suggested methods & resolutions to improve & enhance customers Network performance Security. Troubleshoot MAIL/DNS/WEB/RAS Services issues & VPN connectivity. Implement Backup/Tolerance of OS’s as Unix/Linux & Microsoft Services.
• Secured organization Network Infrastructure & Operating Systems againts software security flaw’s to minimize the risk of potential network attacks.
• Implemented Multi-Homing Core Routers/Switches Backup & Redundancy solution running of multiple ISP’s with BGP routing protocol, in the event of a failure of connectivity toward one ISP, the traffic is rerouted dynamically through the other ISP.
• Advised/Documented & Implemented AAA Centralized Mechanism of Routers/Switches Access Security Policies solution using CS ACS & TACACS+ protocol include routing and password synchronization using MD5 hashing algorithm for securing organization transparent data information.
• Documented & Delivered accurate diagrams and configuration of ISP WWAN Network Infrastructure Topology include all POP’s and Service Providers connections for complete and detailed information. Analyzed/Monitored and Inspected all CISCO Routers/Catalyst Switches configuration, models and IOS versions, documented the recommended configurations, fixes, changes and IOS rel upgrades.
• Designed & Implemented TLS redundant solution through HOT Fiber Link using BGP protocol and VLAN’s configuration on Routers and Switches, these resolution provided a full redundancy for small and large customers as Seneca/Humber/Centennial Colleges and York University, as in case of a main link fail over, communication will be switched through TLS Transparently. From 2003 to 2004 (1 year) Team Leader, Network Infrastructure Engineer @ Manage, Architect, Design, Implement, Advise, and provide high to low level Network Infrastructure solutions over LAN/WAN DATA & VOICE Technology. Troubleshoot, and resolve systems and networking problems.
• Managed and supervised project to split Avaya from Lucent network backbone infrastructure thereby providing LAN/WAN solutions, includes IP addresses segmentation, and VLAN implementation. Configured, and Troubleshoot Avaya/Lucent Cajun P550R/P330 Layer-2/3 products, As a result, every aspect of Voice/Data and connectivity platforms successfully changed with no downtime experienced.
• Installed, and configured routing resolution on CISCO 7200/3600 series Routers, administrated Frame-Relay network connectivity of organization’s main and large remote offices. Project outcome: successful provision of Local and International Internet, Intranet, Extranet Telecommunication solutions.
• Developed and implemented migration of production environment NT 4 platform to MS W2K Advanced Server Active Directory, Exchange 2000, WEB Server, SMS, SQL, and Print Server. Installed, configured Compaq/HP Rack/IBM xSeries Rack mounted Servers, PacketShaper 2500 Network Analyzer, CoS (Class of Service) units for organization sites. Implemented, Installed, Configured and Managed DHCP/WINS/NAT/DNS/SNMP Net Services and QIP LUCENT Products
• Designed and developed an implementation a move from a Frame-Relay circuit to an ATM MPLS network solution for North America sites. Designed and implemented the solution for WAN From 2001 to 2003 (2 years) Senior IT Specialist, Team Leader @ Managed the corporate environment Systems, Microsoft NT4 /2000 and UNIX /Sun Solaris Systems. Handled Network Integrations /Implementations for end-users. Migrated MS Proxy V2 to Checkpoint FireWall /VPN-1 and various System Software platforms.
• Implemented, Installed, and Migrated corporate Network Security from MS Proxy V2 to Checkpoint Firewall-1/VPN-1, an Implemented solution included NAT, TCP/IP services configuration, W2K Security, Authentication services, Packet filtering, encryption, Alarm generation, proxy services, and Secure remote/client access.
• Extended company LAN/WAN Network Backbone. Redesigned and Migrated network cabling transport form CAT3 to CAT5e, to support VOCE and DATA Backbone over 100Mbps/1Ggps, for video conferencing, active digital lines, extensions, and VoIP (Voice over IP) solutions.
• Designed, installed and configured IP Routing resolution using CISCO Routers 3600/7500 series with dedicated T1 WAN access between the corporate sites, and VLAN’s using CAT Switches.
• Designed, Implemented MS NT Domain Migration to W2K Active Directory Services, Directory Replication and Data Synchronization, Installed and configured Global Microsoft Messaging System Exchange 5.5 in US, and Canada to support 6 corporate locations (Irvine, Denver, Toronto, Chicago, New York, and London, UK)
• Implemented, Installed, and Configured MS NT 2000 Terminal Services and Citrix MetFrame 1.8 with Load Balancing module to eliminate the single point-of-failure for Development dep. to Integrate and publish interactive, and Java applications into standard Web Server.
• Designed and implemented System Backup plans on one centralized ADIC Scalar AIT 220 machines running VERITAS software to backup entire company storage and Database.
• Migrated, Installed DNS/WINS/DHCP/RRAS, File/Printing, NFS, and Unix Integrated Services, SUN Solaris 5.8 to support Web Server (Stronghold, Apache), Terminal Servers, Citrix MetFrame & POP3. From 2000 to 2001 (1 year) Senior IT Consultant, Systems & Network Engineer @ Provide technical advice to key clients and oversee LGS Projects as NALG, MAVES, IOF, ROGERS Cantel, NHLPA, BNS. Designed, Implemented, Installed, and Configured Network Systems Integration and Network Infrastructure components that required supporting project developments network environments and client operations.
• Delivered high-level, Systems Network, and Security Technology Architecture solutions and guidance for WAN/LAN Infrastructure, Designed, and Implemented Networking Architecture using CISCO Routers, CAT Switches, Fast Hubs, and Repeaters. Troubleshoot and recommended solutions for NT/Novell/UNIX systems at various client sites, and for LGS corporate sites as well.
• Designed and implemented Enterprise wide Back Office Application, WAN/LAN, Messaging system MS Exchange 5, SQL Server, Terminal Server, Citrix WinFrame, PCDOCS Database and Application for local and remote locations, Installed, configured CPQ/HP RM Servers and Units.
• Designed and Implemented an Architecture that allowed the tour operator to consolidate four companies into one North American Operation. Infrastructure provided WAN/LAN, Internet, Computer room, cabling, Desktops, Servers, Network Printers, remote destinations, airports, ground handlers and travel agencies with access to the company’s reservation systems.
• Implemented migration form NT 3.5 to MS NT 4.0 platform, UNIX/SUN Solaris integration, and messaging systems, upon which to grow and expand business on a Multi Domain Environment. Infrastructure included WAN/LAN/VLAN, ISP, SQL Database, Firewall-1/VPN-1, Proxy Server, Citrix Metframe, OCTEL, and Unified Messenger (Voice Server communication) solution, integrated voice mail and call center services.
• Designed and implemented networking solution for accessing business critical applications across the Enterprise, infrastructure included SIEBEL/PeopleSoft Database Applications, SQL Server, WAN/LAN, ISP/RAS, File/Print Server, Web Server, Proxy, Firewalls, and VPN. From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) IT/IS Systems Engineer and Network Advisory Specialist @ Consulting Engineer for IBM Projects across WAN/LAN Systems, hardware/software and applications, were responsible for operation handling, designing and installing Network Computing Systems/Software, and operation on a client/server basis, Conferred with clients regarding the nature of information processing and computational needs.
• Advised solutions for integrated Systems and Software Applications, LAN/WAN Infrastructure implementation as: Star Ring, Star Bus, major topologies, Token-Ring, Ethernet, IEEE Standards, Twisted-Pair, Coaxial, Fiber-Optic cables, X.25, PPP, Frame-Relay, ISDN, T1, T3, ATM, SONET.
• Designed Server based, peer-to-peer solutions, network speed and bandwidth, VPN and security, level/type of Servers, Workstations, Printers, and costs for private and public sectors.
• Installed, configured, supported, and resolved Systems Software and Network computing problems, monitored network performance and behavior (WAN, LAN, RAS Transmission, ISDN, Frame Relay), to prevent problems, and ensure availability of critical business systems, thereby avoiding data loss. Installed, Configured UNIX BSD Systems for Development Environment
• Implemented, integrated Network applications communication, IBM Tivoli NetView network management product, secured network systems using IBM SecureWay Firewall, and Novell eDirectory security management products, by building and maintaining secure and highly customized e-business solutions. Performed network systems Database Backups and Restores.
• Administrate & Installed System Products as Novel 3.12/4.11, OS/2, MS NT4, PCAnywhere, AS/400, BackOfiice, IBM Mainframe, SNA, Vinca-Stand by Server, DB/2, CICS, MS Exchange, AIX/6000, CM2, UnixWare SCO NetWare SantaCruze. Customer Projects: Holiday-Inn, Africa Israel, Pioneer 32 Sites, Bank TFAHOT 80 Sites, Bank Industry Development, Nesher Projects LTD 2 Sites, IBM House, Power Electric Industry 79 Sites, Italian Embassy. From 1994 to 1998 (4 years) IS Systems Engineer @ Installed, configured, and supported DEC Projects, Administrated users/group accounts, Network Servers and Printers, Backup/Restore Data. Secured Network Resources, Analyzed client's information process and computational needs. Designed and implemented computer systems and network in order to provide effective solutions.
Projects Management:
• INTEL, Industry Science Center:
Analyzed, Supported Servers Premier PCI II, IBM PC 350 PCI/EISA, Extended Xpress, Laptop Computers- Globalyst 250 Pentium, Safari, Giving Solution for Network LAN/WAN TCP/IP, Systems: UNIX, NT 3.51 Servers and Workstations, NetWare 3.11/3.12, Windows 95, WFW 3.11, MS DOS. Installed and Configured Products: MS BackOffice, LOTUS CC:MAIL CC:MOBILE, Visual Basic, Microsoft C++, Xsoftware, PCNFS 2.17, and VISIO.
• ELSCINT, Industry Science Center:
Installed, Configured, Analyzed, and Supported NetManage NFS 4.6 product Software's, to manage enterprise Web to Host and PC-based Host access solutions for legacy 3270 Mainframe, 5250 AS/400, VAX and UNIX (interfaces: Ethernet, TCP/IP, PPP, X.25)
Ministry of the Interior, 80 WAN Locations:
Installed, Configured, Maintained and Analyzed Multi Domain Environment, Systems Software, and Application; MS NT 3.51, MS SQL Server/Client Database, MS SMS, LINXWork, and PATHWORKS/DECNET Protocols to VMS connectivity.
• CELLCOM Company, Mobile/Cell Phones:
Managed, installed and configured WAN/LAN, MS NT 3; 5 Domain and LAN Manager for Company's Telemarketing offices and stores, Trained users to use POS application and Telemarketing software. From 1990 to 1994 (4 years)
Computer Engineer, Science Technology @ ORT University of Science and Technology From 1986 to 1989 Wowza Media Server Advanced @ Freeman CompressionUC Infrastructure, HD Telepresence & Video @ PolycomCisco / MCTS / Oracle / VMware @ Toronto College of TechnologyCentOS Server Management, UNIX/Linux Operating System @ SeaChange Empowering TelevisionMinerva IPTV Deploymets, TV-over-IP Platforms @ Minerva NetworksAdvanced VOD Integration Engineer, Digital Video On Demand @ SeaChange Empowering TelevisionSkills Development & Certifications, Network Routing/Switching & Security Engineer @ Cytrain College of TechnologyAvaya Networking Solutions, Avaya Routing and Switching @ Avaya UniversityDigital Voice, Telephony Technology @ Lucent TechnologiesSun Solaris UNIX Administration @ Learning Tree InternationalMCSE, Microsoft Academy @ GP Learning Technology, AATPRouting/Switching Network Professional, Cisco Professional Development @ GEOTrain, Cisco Network AcademyMicrosoft Systems Engineer, MCSE @ Microsoft University, ATECProject Management @ IBM HouseIBM Systems Network Technologies @ IBM Education CenterCNE Certified Netware Engineer, Novell Netware @ Novell Netware Authorized Technical Education Center Simon Yeshayau is skilled in: Linux, Ubuntu, LAN/WAN, FreeBSD, OpenSuse, Fedora, Novell Netware, IPS, IDS, VPN, Cisco, WAN, VoIP, Security, Windows