career objective                              

results-driven network design engineer eager to contribute superior analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer more than 11 years of progressive information technology experience, with expertise in

ø  efficiently assess and respond to user-specific needs; create, execute, troubleshoot, and document complex technological solutions and processes

ø  effectively install, configure, maintain, and upgrade equipment, software, and network settings; design, implement, and document expansion plans

ø  actively support company in maximizing bottom-line profits by effectively negotiating vendor contracts to achieve competitive pricing and terms on systems equipment, services, and outsourced projects

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

network hardware:                    cisco routers 1800, 2600, 2800, 2851;

cisco switches 2950, 3400, 3750, 7606, 7609; lucent 5ess

 

routing protocols:                    rip v2/v1, eigrp, ospf, bgp and mpls

 

lan / wan technologies:          frame relay, isdn, atm, t1/t3/pppoe/ocn /xdsl

 

transport units:                         adtran, fujitsu and calix

 

network management:               snmp

 

other:                                       tcp/ip, dns, dhcp, hsrp, pix firewall

professional experience                

us metro telecom, naples, fl                                                                                                               10/06 c present   

network design engineer (ip, voice, and transport)

 

embarq, naples, fl                                                                                                                             10/04 c 10/06      

network integration and support (contractor)   

 

global it solutions, toronto, on                                                                                                            12/02 c 8/04  

network support (contractor)   

 

bell canada, toronto, on                                                                                                                      2/01 c 11/02  

field engineer

 

nortel networks, ottawa, on                                                                                                                  1/98 c 12/00       

network verification        

education                                           

carleton university, ottawa, on

bachelor of electrical engineering

 

~ certifications ~

ccie (s/r written - csco10798837)           

cisco certified network professional (ccnp - csco10798837)

cisco certified network associate (ccna - csco10798837)

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of experience in systems and network administration and analysis, plus an extensive background in information assurance and overall security.  i excel at planning, installing, configuring, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting a diverse range of networks and am adept at identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.  my dynamic communication skills along with my sharp technical aptitude have consistently proven instrumental in my success at efficiently resolving potential issues, thereby minimizing downtime for critical, 24/7 networks.  additionally, i am highly effective at responding to client-specific needs.  to complement this background, i offer a bachelor s degree in electrical engineering as well as ccnp, ccna, and ccie certifications.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i welcome the opportunity to further discuss my specific experience and qualifications.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the insert job title position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my outstanding information management skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

balakumar arumgam