Roy Gilbert
9355-A Lake Murray Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92119
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619-341-4825

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

I have over 20 years of experience working with LAN / WAN /
WLAN, large and mid-range Information Systems providing
technical expertise in the testing, planning, access security,
installation, maintenance and management of corporate
networks. My primary objective is to find a position that will
utilize my managerial, network, technical and customer skills.
I've provided support for new and existing infrastructure and
assisted in the design and deployment of Cisco network solutions
by managing, troubleshooting, testing and implementing the
following technologies and solutions:
-WiFi/WLAN 802.11a/b/g, LMDS, access points, site surveys,
hot/dead spots, WEP, MIC, SSID, EAP, ad hoc/infrastructure
mode and wireless bridging
-Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) such as Cisco Secure,
RADIUS, RSA SecurID Token cards, Digital Certificates, Firewalls,
Public Key, Nmap and X-Probe
-High availability network solutions utilizing technologies such as
IPsec and SSL VPNs technology, Fast/Gigabit Ethernet, ATM,
SONET and Layer 2/3 VLANs
-Unix (Solaris/Linux), Microsoft NT/2000 server (PDC, DHCP,
WINS, IIS4, Exchange), and Novell NetWare server platforms
and associated network standards and communication protocols
-Test requirements, project planning, test case designing, test
execution, logging and test reporting using network analyzers,
RF analyzers and OTDRs -A team environment with both a high degree of
independence
and the ability to proactively troubleshooting problems in a
concerted effort
If you have current or anticipated needs for a contributor with
well-developed technical, communications and people skills with
management ability, then I would like to hear from you at your
convenience.


EXPERIENCE:

RG PetComm LLC - San Diego, CA
Manager, Network Operations
July, 2006 - Present
Ending Salary:$65,000 Yearly

Description of Duties
Management Duties:
* Use my negotiation and leadership skills in overseeing staff and vendors.
* Use my ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and issues at the
same time.
* Be able to explain highly technical issues and concerns with upper
management.

Network Administrator Duties:
* Experience with all aspects of Network Operations Support; in depth knowledge
of LAN and WAN architectures and related diagnostic tools.
* High level of proficiency in Cisco switching & routing, PIX firewall, and
Cisco Aironet wireless technologies.
* An in-depth knowledge of Data Center and Enterprise class infrastructures.
* Designing and maintaining complex LAN environments including wireless and
VOIP.

Webmaster Duties:
* Choosing, register, and protecting domain names.
* Choosing a web host for specific needs.
* Expert knowledge of Web design standards and principles, HTML, CSS,
programming languages and Dreamweaver 8.
* Choose and set up shopping carts (MIVA Merchant 5 ...).
* Choosing and setup merchant accounts and payment gateways.
* Search engine optimization: finding the right keywords and knowing how and
where to use them, getting inbound links, avoiding techniques that could get
sites banned from search engines.
* Writing online copy that works for both an online audience and for search
engine bots.
* Web-specific advertising and marketing techniques.

Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
-Created network documentation and Visio/AutoCAD drawings on a timely basis.
- SEO implementation resulting in being in the first 20 Organic impressions for
a keyword.
- Created a social bookmarking plan utilizing LinkedIn, Twitter, StumbleUpon ...
resulting in a greater corporate internet presence.



Titan Corporation - San Diego, CA
Test Engineer / Subject Matter Expert
July, 2003 - March, 2006
Ending Salary:$52,000 Yearly

Description of Duties
* Acted as the focal point for all peripheral products that integrate with JRE
(Joint Range Extension) products and solutions built on Sun Solaris 8 platform.
* Download and test third party applications.
* Experience with JRE, C2P, JTIDS, TADIL - A/B,S-TADIL-J and SATCOM.
* Create and manage Test Plans for peripheral products, including the execution
of test procedures and delivery of reports.
* Test, implement and manage helpdesk solutions using Helptrac.
* Complete build certification checklists for selected peripheral and software
products.
* Report and track open and pending defects.
* Create documents detailing the pre-installation requirements, installation and
implementation instructions for integrating enterprise applications and systems
with Titan's JRE products and solutions.
* Create Quick Reference Guides for peripheral products.
* Maintain a Product Interoperability Matrix (Third Party Applications).
* Maintain a Product Compatibility Matrix (Wireless Systems).
* Research and document interface requirements and associated equipment for
third party applications.

Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* I was also given network administration duties when working the night shift.
* Made frequent trips to other national locations for on-site troubleshooting of
communications equipment.



Enron Broadband Services - Houston, TX
Sr. Network Field Engineer 
November, 1999 - March, 2002
Ending Salary:$87,000 Yearly

Description of Duties
Scope of Operations:
* Acted as Senior Technical Lead/Supervisor for the engineering and
implementation of LAN/WAN/WLAN networking projects for national and international
business locations.

Budget/Staffing Responsibilities
* Supervised the level of permanent and temporary staffing in support of
on-going projects.
* Assisted in developing and maintaining budget and operating plans.
* Assist Region Manager in establishing and maintaining relationship with
decision modeling support/revenue and contract modeling functions.
* Plan and schedule work for the San Diego region ensuring proper distribution
of assignments and adequate manning, space and facilities for subsequent
performance of duties.
* Evaluate hardware and software opportunities that were eventually used in the
business.
* Reduced expenditure on unused, inappropriate, and/or uncoordinated software by
over $2 million annually.
* Negotiate contracts for software. Reduced expected expenditure by over $1
million.

Managerial/Technical Responsibilities
* Managerial responsibility for the San Diego, Inland Empire, Orange County, Las
Vegas and Phoenix regions.
* Develop, oversee and manage all aspects of technical and non-technical
security within my region including data centers, management centers, and
administrative areas.

Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Implemented cable systems in the One Wilshire Los Angeles hub which has
emerged as the premier communications hub of the Pacific Rim and is branded
internationally within the telecommunications .industry as the single most
important point of connectivity in the Western United States.
* Installed and programmed Cisco 12000 series routers and switches in Hong
Kong.
* Implemented a fiber optic ATM hub for the Microsoft Network in San Diego's
Level 3 Communications' facility.



SAIC - San Diego, CA
Sr. Network Systems Engineer
December, 1995 - October, 1999
Ending Salary:$57,000 Yearly

Description of Duties
Scope of Operations
* Acted as a Cisco internetworking technical expert for testing new network
technologies for complex data network solutions, prior to Production turnover.

Budget/Staffing Responsibilities
* Coordinate deployment of selected hardware/software throughout the
Corporation.  Decreased deployment time from an average of 4.5 years to 1.3 years
impacting over 9,000 users.
* Consulted on new network technologies; developed and executed quality
assurance testing, saving a $3 million project from failure.
* Coordinate and test all pre*production technologies for the NOC, Helpdesk and
data centers.
* Develop disaster recovery planning materials for use throughout the
Corporation.
* Supervised over 45 individuals acting as Network Point of Contacts (NPOCs).
Responsible for technical support, training and documentation support.

Managerial/Technical Responsibilities
* Acted as Project Manager for a number of high visibility projects including
the cutover of the remote access network from a legacy analog-based to a
digital-based system accessed by SecurID token-based authentication.
* Assist in the development of operating policies and procedures.
* Appointed as the Chairperson for the monthly Networking Roundtable.

Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* I have managed the relocation / collocation of Data Centers.
* Designed and implemented an analog and ISDN 5,000 user Remote Dial-In system
using Cisco 5200 Routers with T-1 trunking.
* Implemented the SecurID token password system.



EDUCATION:

MBA, Technology Management, University of Phoenix - Graduated 7/2003
BA, Economics, University of CA, Riverside - Graduated 6/1981

REFERENCES: 

Personal and professional references available by request.