Branden M. Henner.doc
119 Bellair Drive * Hattiesburg, MS 39402 * branden.henner@gmail.com * 601-818-5575
Sr. Data Network Engineer
Data Network Engineer providing a broad range of knowledge and skills in the form of Computer Networking, Data Solutions, Project Management, and Computer Applications. Willing to relocate to any location in the United States assuming reasonable living costs.
- Experience working in large scale computer networks; praised for work ethic and excellent customer service skills.
- Learn quickly when introduced to new systems and working environments.
- Familiar with military operations as a government IT contractor.
- Outstanding leadership and teamwork abilities to help emphasize productivity.
- Adept to provide a cooperative working environment using creativity in problem-solving.
- Excellent research, written, and communication skills.
Core Competencies: Design, Installation, and Configuration of complex routing and switching campus networks; Managing large scale network installations, Baselining and Troubleshooting large networks, designing LAN and WAN architectures, Intranetwork Directory Architectures; Microsoft NOS Server Administration; Internet, Intranet, Extranet and e-commerce technologies.
* Platforms: Microsoft Windows® operating systems from 95 to present, Linux (Red Hat, Mandrake, Ubuntu), Mac OS, Palm OS, Windows Mobile, and Blackberry OS.
* Networking: TCP/IP services, Wireless Technologies, Cisco, Enterasys, Extreme Networks, Force10, HP, Active Directory, ISO/OSI, IPX/SPX, SQL, Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, VPN, SSH, Advanced Routing/Protocols, Advanced Switching Technologies.
* Languages: UNIX Shell Scripting, SQL, Visual Basic.NET, ASP.Net, COBOL, C++, HTML, PHP, JavaScript.
* Tools: AirMagnet Laptop Analyzer/Surveyor/Planner, AirMagnet Spectrum Analyzer, AirMagnet Enterprise Console, Norton Ghost Server, McAfee/Norton/Symantec Virus Protection Utilities, Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook®), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio®, and Microsoft FrontPage®, Autodesk AutoCad, Fluke, Track-it, Dreamweaver, What’s Up Gold, Ethereal, CPanel, Wordpress, phpbb, B2Evolution, and Coppermine.
Professional Experience
HOWARD COMPUTERS, Laurel, Mississippi 2006 – Present
Network Services – Sr. Network Engineer / Project Manager
Providing full time technical support, project management, and services for several Howard Computers’ contracts.
Key Contributions:
- Delgado Community College
- Completed RF design and site survey report for an eight site campus. Developed formal reports describing details and solutions resulting from site survey.
- Managed implementation of 324 access point solution with multiple wireless controllers.
- Performed post-installation site survey to determine RF coverage and usability.
- Southeast Arkansas College
- Identified customer needs and assisted sales development process.
- Completed RF design and site survey report for entire campus. Developed formal reports describing details and solutions resulting from site survey.
- Managed implementation of 60+ access point solution.
- Performed post-installation site survey to determine RF coverage and usability.
- Supported and optimized customer’s network infrastructure.
- Tacticomm
- Project manager of development of Tacticomm product.
- Designed and developed product.
- Assisted in sales proceess including demonstration of product.
- Biloxi School District
- Completed RF design and site survey report for a multi-homed campus. Developed formal reports describing details and solutions resulting from site survey.
- Implemented 100+ access point solution.
- Performed post-installation site survey to determine RF coverage and usability.
- White County Medical Center
- Completed RF design and site survey report for multi-story hospital for wireless VoIP phones. Developed formal reports describing details and solutions resulting from site survey.
- Implemented 150+ access point solution.
- Performed post-installation site survey to determine RF coverage and usability.
- Implemented point-to-point wireless bridging solutions.
- SouthCentral Regional Medical Center
- Designed and implemented point-to-multipoint bridging solution.
- C&S Wholesale Grocers
- Implemented and managed Cisco WiSM controller solution for existing wireless infrastructure.
HOWARD COMPUTERS, Laurel, Mississippi 2004 – 2006
Network Services - Field Technician
Provided full time technical support and services for several Howard Computers’ contracts.
Key Contributions:
Helpdesk Support, Active Directory Administration, Novell Support, Assisting in Network Design Issues, Wireless Networking Design/Support, Network Security Support, Cisco Equipment Configuration Support, HP Equipment Configuration Support, Workorder Systems User, and Fiber Optic Support.
PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Petal, Mississippi 2001 – 2003
Computer Service Technician
Provided computer service and network support for the Petal School District in Petal, Mississippi.
Key Contributions:
Hardware and Software Support for Computer Systems, Website Development, Wireless Network Support, Network Design Support, Novell Support, Fiber Optic Services, and Network Security Support.
Education and Credentials
Master of Business Administration - IT Management
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY – Salt Lake City, UT
Started Degree March 1st, 2010 - Estimated completion 2011
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology
University of Southern Mississippi – Hattiesburg, MS
Professional Training and Certifications
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE-Written) (Lab Attempted)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (till 02/28/2014)
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) (till 02/28/2014)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Force10’s Advanced Routing & Switching Academy
AirMagnet Academy’s Survey/Wireless Security/LAN Management
Proxim Certified Broadband Engineer/Associate/WiFi
HP Procurve Certified Sales Professional
ETA’s Certified Computer Service Technician
VBrick Network Certified Engineer
CompTIA’s IT Merit Award
CompTIA A+ and INet+
Professional Affiliations
Lead Coordinator – USM Information Technology Student Focus Group (2005-2006)
© 2008 Branden Henner