>>> Senior Network Architect Analyst/System Engineer <<<
Dennis L. Shreve
9100 Spearhead Way
Golden Valley, NV 89506
(775) 677-0887
d_sh...@nvbell.net
Telecommunications Technical Management: Voice/Data/Image - Hardware and
Software. Total expertise in all system areas, including architecture,
analysis, strategies, evaluation, selection, presentation, design,
implementation, integration, testing, and operation.
Independent Consultant - Custom Telecom & Computing - Owner:
SENIOR TELECOM ARCHITECT ANALYST - 3rd Party Certification and Proof of
Concept Analysis. Develop and Implement Laboratory Hardware and Software
Infrastructures, Network Element Configurations and Connectivity, Perform
Functional Verification in support of new eCommerce Data Center's Access,
Core and Distribution Fault Tolerant, Cisco based, Network architecture.
Prepare and Execute Network Failure Scenarios, Record predicted Network
Behavior as well as Performance Anomalies, Consolidate Results and
Document Entire Process. Internetworking Technologies involved VLAN,
HSRP, DMZ, Local Director, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Etherchannel, ISL
Trunking, OSPF, Spanning Tree (SPT), Port Costing. Williams
Communications Solutions/Intuit (1999)
SENIOR TELECOM ARCHITECT ANALYST/ENGINEER - Reporting to CIO, Responsible
for Research and Analysis of Emerging Technological Opportunities in IT
using Enterprise Wide Vision. Develop future Telecommunications
Architectures and Strategies. Prepare Reports, Presentations, and IT
Staff Technological Impact Studies (SAP R/3). Develop Evaluation
Methodologies, Plans, Conformance Matrices, Regression Analyses.
Institute Cost of Ownership Analyses and Deployment Project Planning.
Provide Technological Leadership. Technologies involved Pro-Active
Enterprise Wide Network Management (SNMPv2) /Asset Tracking/Network
Documentation/Performance Monitoring (RMON2) Tooling; Voice over IP
(H.323) vs. Traditional Switched Voice; Active Infrastructure; IP
Multicast; IPv6; Network Routing; LAN/WAN Architecture (VPN/L2TP, QoS,
RSVP, ATM vs. Gigabit Ethernet); Wireless/Cordless Infrastructures; Call
Center/VRU/ACD Architecture; Vendor Interface; Circuit/Dialing Plan
Analysis. AERA Energy, LLC (1998)
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER ARCHITECT ANALYST - Revolutionary and
Evolutionary Architecture Design and Modeling/Systems Engineering &
Requirements Development of IRIDIUM( Communication System Mission and
Support Networks in a Requirements Driven Design (RDD), Systems
Engineering Environment; Develop Network Capacity, Application
Deployment, and Subscriber Feature Enhancement Growth Strategies; Network
Traffic Demand Engineering; Internet and Intranet Infrastructure
Planning; TCP/IP Sub-netted Cisco/HP based LAN's Serving Gateway
Sun/Solaris based Subsystems; DHCP & DNS Network Services evolvement;
FTAM/MML/SS7/ISUP/Q931/X.25 (XOT) LAN Interface Development for Carrier
Class GSM Mobile Communications Switch; Global Frame Relay/ATM Point-to-
Multipoint WAN Architecture Development and Analysis; Develop and Test
Network Vital Parameters and Node Configurations; Author and Approve
Global IP and X.25 Addressing Schemes; Global SNMP/HP Openview based
Network Management System Development Team Member; Continuous
Availability/Reliability Modeling; In-depth Advanced Networking
Technology Research/Feasibility Studies/Reports/Presentations; Customer,
Manufacturing, Documentation, Training, and Deployment Support. Motorola
Space and Systems Technology Group/IRIDIUM( Communications System (1995-
1998)
Employment - Consulting Practice Management:
CONSULTING MANAGER - Manage the acquisition, development and presentation
of network functional requirements for subsequent design of heterogeneous
(Ethernet, NT, NTAS, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Netbeui/NDIS, RAS,
Novell IPX/ODI, Unix/TCP/IP, HP NetServer) customer networks. Develop
design of and implementation costs and plans for construction of client
server networks including cable plant, file, database, communication
servers, workstation definition, remote access (PPP/SLIP) and enabling
technology (messaging; BeyondMail & network FAX; Winfax Pro 4.0 for
Networks) specifications, and internet connectivity. Financial Data
Systems, Inc. (1995)
Independent Consultant - Telecommunications & Technical Support:
WAN ANALYST - Design, Implementation, Operation, Support, Maintenance and
Analysis of Mission Critical Local and Wide Area Networks in a Global
Heterogeneous Multi-protocol Environment. Network Components: Remote
Access Security (LeeMah, Digital Pathways, Security Dynamics),
Communications Servers (NetBlazer, LanRover), AT&T WorldBand (T1 & DS0);
ISDN (PRI, BRI), NET - IDNX Voice/Data MUX; ADNX/48 Channel Bank;
ADNX/60, DataMizer - Data Compression, HP3000 - DTC, X.25 Terminal
Services (BTNA, AT&T, Infonet) HP Pads & Switches, HP9000 - HPUX,
TCP/IP, FDDI Metropolitan Area Network, Cisco Routers, Apple/EtherTalk,
ARAP, GatorStar, Novell (IPX), Synoptic/Cabletron Hubs & Bridges,
10baseT/2/5, Netmodems (V.32bis, V.42bis). Network Management: LanceTap,
Lexel. Applications: EDI, Progress., Oracle, Business Objects, cc:Mail
2.0, Clarify, Edify, Activities: Remote Office Design/Relocation,
Telco/PTT COG, Equipment Selection, Configuration, Evaluation,
Qualification, Integration, Maintain Network Laboratory, Cost/Performance
Analysis - Develop & Interpret Network Metrics, Network Monitoring &
Troubleshooting, Vendor Interface & International Development, Database
Design, Project Management, Partnered in the Development & Tracking of
Evolutionary Long Term Strategies, Quarterly Management Presentation of
strategic progress. Quantum Corp. (1994)
SOFTWARE Q.A. - Develop, Evaluate, Execute Software test suites for Sun
Sparcstation/Sunview based Internetworking simulation products. Product
used Nodes (Cisco, Wellfleet, Generic), Links (9.6 Kbps - 45 Mbps) and
Demands (devices and applications) to simulate network traffic and
routing (IGRP, RIP, OSPF) performance. Make Systems (1993)
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT - Develop Transition Strategy for Technical Support
of vastly changing nationwide financial industry production
telecommunications network. Provide Technical and Managerial
Infrastructure Planning. Prepare Risk Evaluation and Financial Study.
Generate Skill Level Analysis for future support staff and training
requirements for conversion of exiting talent. Develop Service Level
Agreements. Interface with project development teams to acquire and
compile the breadth of issues facing the Customer Services Organization.
Significant technologies involved: UNIX/MSDOS Client Server
Architecture, HPS, DB2, TCP/IP, Routers (Cisco Systems), FDDI Backbones
(MAN), Ethernet Smart Hubs (Cabletron), SNA Services over Ethernet, T1
(Newbridge)/T3 (T3plus) Wide Area Connectivity, SNMP Network Management
(Spectrum), OSF/DCE/DME. Charles Schwab & Co. (1992)
Employment - Telecommunications & Technical Support:
Director of Technical Support - Document Image Management System Start-
up:
SCO/UNIX Client/Server; MS-DOS/MS-Windows Workstations; Optical Disk
Jukebox; TCP/IP Network: Establish Technical Support, Training, Technical
Publications, Customer Service, Field Service, Software Quality
Assurance. Develop 2,3,5 Year Plans, Manpower Loading Forecasts, Budgets.
Interview/Select Personnel. Own Entire System. Manufacturing Support:
Configuration; Hardware/Software Qualification & Quality. Marketing:
Field Trial/Trade Show Systems, Pre-sale Demos, Product Literature.
DOCUPOINT, INC. (1992)
Applications Engineering Manager - Central Office Digital and Analog
Systems
Manage department responsible for pre/post sale technical support of high
speed (DS1/DS3/SONET) remote test and monitoring systems; large scale
central office imbedded analog special service test systems. Systems
include proprietary remote units and computerized central management and
control systems with various multi-user/multi-process hardware (386/486
PC, DG MV2000, VAX 3600, DEC 5820 RISC) and software (DOS 5.0, AOS/VS,
UNIX, ORACLE) environments. Systems incorporate multiple communication
technologies such as Ethernet INX, XNS, TCP/IP, X.25, V.35, V.22 bis,
Dial-up. Department responsible for system configuration, RFP
response/quotations, training, technical and installation support as well
as custom application development for $100 million international
installed base. Interface with Product Marketing and Engineering to
improve product performance, acceptance and customer satisfaction. TAU-
TRON, INC. (1990 - 1992)
Telecommunication Project Manager - Large Scale Telecommunications
Projects
Marketing/Sales, account development, contract/letter of agency
negotiation, to meet corporate consulting targets. Manage Profit and
Loss and schedules; Engineering personnel, to comply with technical
specifications and profit goals defined by various Consulting contracts.
Telecom product specification, vendor selection, and procurement to
satisfy client construction budgets and schedules. SOUTHWESTERN BELL
TELECOM (1985 - 1990)
PROJECT SPECIFICS (Southwestern Bell):
* Provided Project Management to generate $375,000 profit from contract
projected at $100,000 profit. On time and under budget completion of all
voice and data telecom facilities in 54 story high rise world
headquarters. Project included Design and Installation Project
Management. 5000 ROLM CBX-II Voice Circuits, 5000 Drops IBM Cabling
System implementing IBM's Token Ring Network. Over 1000 IBM SNA users
serviced by NSC Hyperbus. Other Networked Systems included: Prime - DEC
VAX/DecNet - Ethernet - Data General - Computervision - Tektronix - Sun
Micro. ENRON CORP
* Designed and managed implementation of a multi-routed redundant multi-
building fiber optic outside plant backbone for proprietary network of
EDS - ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS..
* Integrated departmental networks of various technologies into a
cohesive multi-facility Ethernet LAN with global WAN access for
SCHLUMBERGER, INC.
* Redesign all outside plant facilities to replace and upgrade aging
Telco abandoned cabling; integration of high speed data capability for
UNION CARBIDE CORP.
* Design and installation of all vertical and horizontal voice cabling to
accommodate Capitol Building renovation and expansion for STATE OF TEXAS
offices. Provided technological pathway to allow versatility of
equipment selection and interface between government agencies.
* Provided preliminary design and feasibility study for 70 mile fiber
optic loop to monitor and control contra-flow lane traffic for HOUSTON
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA).
Marketing Management/Sales and Application Engineering
Marketing & Sales to end users & value added re-sellers of UNIX System V,
Motorola 680XX supermicro Multi-user systems. Responsibilities included
Technical support and systems engineering. MOTOROLA INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(1983 - 1985)
Marketed IBM Compatible 3270/SNA Intelligent Terminal Systems to end
users. RAYTHEON DATA SYSTEMS (1982 - 1983)
Sales to Telecommunications Professionals of compact, portable
Telecommunications Analyzers, Targeted Microcomputer Development
Engineers to sell UNIX System III, Ver. 7, DEC LSI-11 Microcomputer
Development Systems. TEKTRONIX, INC. (1980 - 1982)
Market Development of subcontract engineering and manufacturing services
through a network of manufacturer's representatives and direct sales to
assigned accounts. INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS SERVICE, INC. (1978 - 1980)
Product Development
5 years increasing responsibility in microprocessor based product R & D.
Circuit design, Breadboard test, Product packaging, Component
specification, Vendor selection, Procurement, Prototype evaluation and
Production planning. GEOSOURCE, INC. (1973 - 1978)
EDUCATION
BSEE - Pennsylvania State University
BICSI Member