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Ronnel Palmares

Summary

Results-driven Network Engineer with 10 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.

Network engineering professional with proven ability to enhance system performance and ensure network reliability. Known for effective problem-solving strategies and proactive system maintenance. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving technical needs, leveraging deep knowledge in network architecture and security protocols.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd
04.2022 - Current
  • Provided network support services for devices such as routers, switches, wireless controllers/AP, firewalls, and NAC.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance and resolution of client issues.
  • Escalated emergency technical issues beyond knowledge to maintain optimum up-time.
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call operations.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
  • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
  • Evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify infrastructure improvement opportunities.
  • Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.
  • Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
  • Increased overall network stability by performing root cause analysis on recurring issues and implementing long-term solutions.

Network and System Engineer

VSTECS(Singapore) Pte Ltd
03.2019 - 04.2022
  • Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
  • Creates low-level design, network diagram, and documentation based on high-level diagrams provided by the vendor.
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
  • Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
  • Configured and performed troubleshooting with routing and switching protocols.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Handles escalated network-related issues from the operations team.
  • Handles ad-hoc tasks as required by the company.

Network Design Technical Specialist

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Create documentation for non-standard network projects.
  • Handles critical network project implementation.
  • Handles escalated P1 issues from the Network Operation team.
  • Provides support and technical mentorship to junior and newly hired engineers.
  • Performs duty assigned to ITO Services Delivery Consultant 3
  • Completed troubleshooting and diagnostics on company resources.

ITO Services Delivery Consultant 3

DXC Technology
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepare all documentation (e.g., BOM, network diagram, IP planning, etc.) required to build new remote office site
  • Participate in creating network solutions based on client
    requirements.
  • Implement standard network setup based on approved design documents.
  • Update network diagram and documentation as required by business.
  • Implement new changes in the Data Center based on the client's
    requirements.
  • Participate in activation of new MPLS connection and ADVPN connection for a remote office site.
  • Analyze and suggest solutions to non-standard requests of clients.

Senior Technology Support

WeServ Systems International, Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Support Fujitsu America Inc. Datacenter Network Infrastructures
  • Support Fujitsu North America and Canada remote offices
    network and internet infrastructures.
  • Support, monitor, and maintain different WAN technologies like Metro Ethernet, Bundled T1s, and MPLS and High-Speed Ethernet lines.
  • Provide assistance in deploying configurations to an F5 LTM
    environment.
  • Support and maintain servers farm network environment running on Cisco ACE and F5 load balancers.
  • Supports and troubleshoots network issues on a multi-tenant private hosting cloud environment.
  • Support, maintain, and configure redundant Cisco Nexus switching network environment.
  • Handle and provide assistance in resolving high-priority client internet connectivity issues.
  • Provision new client requests on different network devices.
  • On-call support to client network issues if needed.

Sr. Network Analyst S2

Regus
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Handles high-profile internet issues of both internal and external clients.
  • Handles escalated issues related to the internet, VoIP phones, emails, Video Conferencing, and Wi-Fi connections.
  • Provides mentorship to Level 1 and newly hired engineers.
  • Maintain knowledge base related to network day-to-day operations and processes.
  • Perform the duty of an S1 Analyst if needed.

Network Analyst S1

Regus
02.2012 - 09.2014
  • Provide fault analysis and fix on the core LAN, WAN, Wireless and Firewall Infrastructure issues.
  • Provide configuration expertise on LAN, Wireless, router and firewall infrastructure.
  • Setup internal and external client’s internet connection.
  • Apply different types of IP addresses (Private IP, NAT/SAT, Fully Routable IP,) on client’s internet connection based on what is requested or required.
  • Configure a policy on a firewall to enable or disable port filtering on client internet setup.
  • Setup a firewall policy to enable VPN (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP and site-to- site) services on client internet connection.
  • Handles issues on the client’s internet connection (e.g. internet down, slow connection, etc) and provide resolution in most effective and efficient method.
  • Provide a resolution to the client's owned VoIP phones issues.
  • Handles escalated client internet and Priority 1 issues.
  • Administer the replacement of network devices like routers, firewalls, WLCs and switches.

Fault Management Assistant

IPlus Intelligent Network, Inc.
04.2011 - 02.2012

Consulting to PLDT Inc.

Asynchronous DSL and Synchronous DSL
Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with customers regarding the latest status of their
    connection.
  • Assist customer in their network setup to establish an internet
    connectivity.
  • Create trouble tickets when customer connection or circuit is down.
  • Conduct basic testing to isolate the cause of customer connection problems.
  • Configure customer DSL modem parameters like LAN IP, IP
  • Gateway, encapsulation, DNS IP Server, and WAN IP.
  • Configure different types of network node assignments connected to customers via NMS.
  • Assist field engineers in the isolation, troubleshooting, and restoration of customer DSL connections.
  • Handle migration of customer node assignment to newly installed available node.
  • Coordinate with customer head office to verify connectivity to
    branch or remote sites.


Lease Line
Job Responsibilities:

  • Conduct joint testing with customer IT personnel and PLDT Field Engineer to isolate circuit problems.
  • Monitor the customer’s node assignment to check if the alarm is currently available.
  • Check alarms at customer’s modem like Telindus and Nokia 2mi using different NMS.
  • Isolate circuit problems if alarms are monitored at node
    assignment or modem.
  • Assist customer’s IT personnel with their router configurations.
  • Conduct joint BER testing together with the Field Engineer of
    the customer’s physical line.
  • Initiate parallel migration of customer lines for service enhancement.
  • Coordinate with PLDT network personnel to restore the customer’s circuit.
  • Endorse customer’s concern to different workgroup to satisfy their needs.
  • Update customer and network team through email regarding
    the circuit restoration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Holy Angel University
04.2010

Skills

  • Networking Protocol Expertise
  • Enterprise WiFi Management
  • Python scripting
  • Network Configuration
  • Layer-2/3 Protocols
  • Packet Trace Analysis
  • Network Security Systems
  • Virtual Private Networks
  • LAN Switching Technologies
  • Hardware Installation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Documentation Writing
  • Organized and Detail-Oriented
  • Network configuration
  • LAN switching technologies
  • Network Troubleshooting Abilities

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Networking Professional - Enterprise
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Wireless Implementation
  • Aruba (ACMA)
  • Aruba (ACMP)
  • Huawei HCPA-IP Network
  • Huawei HCIP-Routing & Switching
  • Cisco CCNP Troubleshooting
  • Cisco CCNP Switch
  • Cisco CCNP Route
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Timeline

Network Engineer

Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd
04.2022 - Current

Network and System Engineer

VSTECS(Singapore) Pte Ltd
03.2019 - 04.2022

Network Design Technical Specialist

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2018 - 03.2019

ITO Services Delivery Consultant 3

DXC Technology
03.2016 - 01.2018

Senior Technology Support

WeServ Systems International, Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2016

Sr. Network Analyst S2

Regus
03.2014 - 03.2015

Network Analyst S1

Regus
02.2012 - 09.2014

Fault Management Assistant

IPlus Intelligent Network, Inc.
04.2011 - 02.2012
  • Cisco Certified Networking Professional - Enterprise
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Wireless Implementation
  • Aruba (ACMA)
  • Aruba (ACMP)
  • Huawei HCPA-IP Network
  • Huawei HCIP-Routing & Switching
  • Cisco CCNP Troubleshooting
  • Cisco CCNP Switch
  • Cisco CCNP Route
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Holy Angel University
Ronnel Palmares