Carlos
M. Figueroa, CISSP
Mobile (787) 662-2075
E-mail:
Network Architect
ü Network
architect of over 4,000 network nodes across the island interconnected by LAN
and WAN technologies that serves over 1,600 system users
ü Management
of Check Point Firewall and Cisco PIX Firewall to provide security for the
corporate network. Upgrades, license
issues, operational issues and security issues to accomplish the goals of the
corporate security architecture.
ü Design,
configuration and management of VPN technologies to provide remote access to
the corporate intranet using standard authentication, tunneling and encryption
methods
ü Recommend,
design and implement AAA services using RADIUS
ü Recommend,
design and manage Dragon IDS implementation project
ü Plan, recommend, design and install Server Load Balance
equipment for critical application servers availability
ü Selected and bought network equipment at lower cost due to
budget constraints without sacrificing the quality
ü Analyze,
recommend and implement different network solutions to incorporate and improve
the current network
ü Installed Structured Cabling following the T-568B and T-568A
Standards
ü Connect LAN’s between different buildings using fiber optics
and wireless to expand the current network
ü Connect
WAN’s through
Frame Relay, PPP and Wireless technology using DS3, T1 and fractional T1 lines
ü Design,
configure and manage routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, VRRP, HSRP, OSPF and
BGP in the corporate network with layer 3 devices
ü Upgrade the network equipments with the latest software
versions
ü Segmented network traffic in different subnets to improve
network performance and add security
ü Configure
multi-links and port-channels to increase the bandwidth in the network backbone
and provide redundancy
ü Diagnose
networks and equipments to solve problems
ü Design
wireless networks, implement security and authentication methods
ü Document
the network using Microsoft Visio 2003
ü Lead
network projects and supervise network infrastructure team
Trainer
ü Install
and configure servers using Windows and Linux operating systems. This includes DHCP, DNS, WINS, User Accounts,
Web Servers, Operating System Hardening
ü Install
and configure network equipments like routers and switches. This includes routing protocols, route redistribution, NAT’s,
Access Control Lists, WAN authentication
ü Security
awareness training for university students
ü Segmentation
of LAN’s using low cost equipments.
ü Plan,
design and implement LAN’s and WAN’s.
ü Deploy
structured cabling using T-568A and T-568B standards.
ü Database
design applying E-R techniques and normalization.
ü Application
development using Oracle Developer 2000 (Forms and Reports).
ü Fourth
generation language using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL. Business Application Developments,
e-Commerce, Web applications.
Work Experience
ü Feb 2002 to present Ana G. Mendez University System
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Network Architect and
Analyst
ü Oct 2001 – Feb 2002
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Programmer – Programming
in Oracle 8, 8i with Forms, Reports, and COBOL
ü Jun 2001
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Network designer and
installer - Contracted
ü Aug 1997 – Oct 2001
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Trainer – Computer
Networks Installation and Administration
Education
ü
2004 – Present Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo Campus
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Enrolled in academic
program Doctor in Business Administration, Major Management Information Systems
ü
1998 – 2001 Interamerican University of Puerto Rico,
Metropolitan Campus
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Master of Science, Major
Open Systems in Information
ü
1998 – 2000 Interamerican University of Puerto Rico,
Metropolitan Campus
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Graduated Certificate in
Database Technology and Administration
ü
1994 – 1997 Interamerican University of Puerto Rico,
Metropolitan Campus
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Master of Business
Administration, Major Finance
ü
1990 – 1994 Interamerican University of Puerto Rico,
Barranquitas Campus
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Bachelor Degree in
Business Administration
Seminars
ü
Jul
2005 Executrain, San Juan, Puerto Rico, HP Open View
Identity Management
ü
May
2005 The Training Camp,
ü May
2004 North Florida Community College-CATC,
ü Mar 2004 Aspira of Puerto Rico, Carolina, Puerto Rico,
Cisco Academy Security Training
ü May 2003 Universidad del Este, Carolina, Puerto Rico,
Cisco Academy CCNA Training
ü Jun 2001 2000
ü Aug 2001 ADVANCED Troubleshooting, Maintaining, &
Upgrading PC’s
Certifications
ü Jun
2005 CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ü Dec
2004 ESE – Enterasys System Engineer
ü Dec
2004 NNCSS (Nortel Networks Certified Support
Specialist – Passport 8600)
ü Apr
2004 CompTIA Security+
ü Apr
2004 CCAI (Cisco Certified Academy Instructor)
ü Feb
2004 CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate)
ü Jan
2004 CCNA (Cisco Certified Network
Associate)
ü Aug 2003 NNCSS (Nortel Networks Certified Support Specialist
– Baytack/BPS2000)
ü Jul
2003 OCA (Oracle Certified Associate)
ü Jun
2003 MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
ü Dec 2002 NNCSS (Nortel Networks Certified Support Specialist
– Data)
ü Nov 2002 NNCDS (Nortel Networks Certified Design Specialist –
Data)
ü Jul 2001 CompTIA A+ Certified
Professional
ü Jun 2001 CompTIA Network+ Certified
Professional
Qualifications
ü Experience
with firewall technologies like
ü Experience
with firewall technologies like Cisco PIX Firewall 506, 515, 525.
ü Experience
with AAA Technologies like RADIUS and TACACS+.
ü Experience
with Cisco equipments like 1700, 2600 and 3700 series routers, Catalyst 3550,
3750 and Cisco Aironet
ü Experience
with Nortel Networks equipment configuration and management. Switches like Business Series, Baystack’s family and Passport 8006. Routers like Access Stack Node (ASN). Business Communication Manager for Data and
Voice Convergence. Contivity
for VPN’s.
ü Experience
with Enterasys equipment configuration and management
like Access Points, Switches, Routers and IDS’s
ü Experience
with configuration software for Nortel Networks equipment like Device Manager
and Site Manager.
ü Experience
in different telecommunications architectures and technologies like DS3, PPP,
Frame Relay, GB Ethernet, Ethernet and Wireless.
ü Knowledge of Oracle Databases 7.3, 8i and 9i, Oracle Developer
2000 (Forms and Reports), Microsoft Visio 2003, Microsoft Office 2003.
ü Strong analytical and problem solving skills, capacity to
work under pressure
ü Teamwork oriented and self-starter
ü Strong skills on training people
ü Fluent
communication skills (Spanish and English)
