Kenneth Kowalski

Network Engineer at FiberRise
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Orlando

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Credentials

  • Security+
    CompTIA
    Dec, 2010
    - Oct, 2024
  • Network+
    CompTIA
    Oct, 2002
    - Oct, 2024
  • A+
    CompTIA
    Mar, 2002
    - Oct, 2024
  • Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
    Juniper Networks
    Dec, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • CCNA
    Cisco
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCDA)
    Juniper Networks
    Dec, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Nov 2021 - Present
    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Aug 2015 - Nov 2021

      • Project lead for deploying a new DWDM network for Summit’s customers. • Train NOC employees on network technologies and how Summit uses those technologies. • Train new Network Engineers on Summit’s network and how devices are deployed. • Work in a team environment on configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting network devices and to re-engineer Summit’s core network from a Layer 2 to a Layer 3 with MPLS capabilities. • Project management experience from new customer turn-ups to… Show more • Project lead for deploying a new DWDM network for Summit’s customers. • Train NOC employees on network technologies and how Summit uses those technologies. • Train new Network Engineers on Summit’s network and how devices are deployed. • Work in a team environment on configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting network devices and to re-engineer Summit’s core network from a Layer 2 to a Layer 3 with MPLS capabilities. • Project management experience from new customer turn-ups to complex network migrations and upgrades. • Interact with new and existing vendors to find out what products can best fit Summit’s needs and negotiating prices. • Implement new standards to help streamline Summit’s procedures. Show less • Project lead for deploying a new DWDM network for Summit’s customers. • Train NOC employees on network technologies and how Summit uses those technologies. • Train new Network Engineers on Summit’s network and how devices are deployed. • Work in a team environment on configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting network devices and to re-engineer Summit’s core network from a Layer 2 to a Layer 3 with MPLS capabilities. • Project management experience from new customer turn-ups to… Show more • Project lead for deploying a new DWDM network for Summit’s customers. • Train NOC employees on network technologies and how Summit uses those technologies. • Train new Network Engineers on Summit’s network and how devices are deployed. • Work in a team environment on configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting network devices and to re-engineer Summit’s core network from a Layer 2 to a Layer 3 with MPLS capabilities. • Project management experience from new customer turn-ups to complex network migrations and upgrades. • Interact with new and existing vendors to find out what products can best fit Summit’s needs and negotiating prices. • Implement new standards to help streamline Summit’s procedures. Show less

    • Information Technology Coordinator
      • Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

      • Deploy IT equipment to employees and train them on it. • IT asset recordkeeping. • Manage Active Directory for 300+ employees. • Help maintain Sarbanes-Oxley documentation for the IT department. • Deploy IT equipment to employees and train them on it. • IT asset recordkeeping. • Manage Active Directory for 300+ employees. • Help maintain Sarbanes-Oxley documentation for the IT department.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

      • Project lead for WiFi implantation for the City of South Haven, MI. • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot network devices. • Interact with external customers and assist them with their issues. • Work within Autotask to keep track and document trouble calls. • Project lead for WiFi implantation for the City of South Haven, MI. • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot network devices. • Interact with external customers and assist them with their issues. • Work within Autotask to keep track and document trouble calls.

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Network Technician
      • Aug 2010 - Jan 2014

      • Configure and install network devices for new installs. • Support and troubleshoot WAN connections for Charter’s customers. • Experience with CWDM and DWDM fiber deployments. • Train and mentor new Network Technicians.

    • Network Specialist
      • Mar 2008 - Aug 2010

      • Configure and install network devices for new installs. • Support and troubleshoot LAN connections for local Charter offices. • Manage Active Directory for 1600+ employees. • Work within the ticketing system of Remedy to record and keep track of change management.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Resnet Consultant
      • Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

      • Help install network devices to upgrade the university’s infrastructure. • Provide Level 1-3 TCP/IP support for the university’s apartments and dorms. • Help install network devices to upgrade the university’s infrastructure. • Provide Level 1-3 TCP/IP support for the university’s apartments and dorms.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • Sales Associate
      • Mar 2003 - Jan 2006

      Assisted customer Financial responsibilities Logistics Visuals Assisted customer Financial responsibilities Logistics Visuals

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Network Support Intern
      • Jul 2005 - Aug 2005
    • Network Support Intern
      • May 2004 - Aug 2004

      Ghosted computers Installed hardware Created network diagrams Installed software Installed wireless access points (AP) Ghosted computers Installed hardware Created network diagrams Installed software Installed wireless access points (AP)

Education

  • University of Michigan-Flint
    Master of Science, Computer Science & Information Systems; Information Systems
    2009 - 2013
  • Michigan Technological University
    Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
    2004 - 2007
  • Michigan Technological University
    Bachelor of Science, Computer Network & System Administration
    2004 - 2007
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College
    Associate of Applied Science, Microcomputer Technician
    2000 - 2004

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