Kenneth Kowalski
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Credentials
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Security+
CompTIADec, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Network+
CompTIAOct, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
A+
CompTIAMar, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
Juniper NetworksDec, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
CCNA
CiscoJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCDA)
Juniper NetworksDec, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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FiberRise
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Engineer
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Summit Broadband
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United States
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Telecommunications
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100 - 200 Employee
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Network Engineer
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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
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Information Technology Coordinator
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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.
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Secant Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Engineer
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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.
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Charter Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Technician
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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.
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Network Specialist
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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.
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Michigan Technological University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resnet Consultant
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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.
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Mervyn's Department Store
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United States
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Retail
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Sales Associate
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Mar 2003 - Jan 2006
Assisted customer Financial responsibilities Logistics Visuals Assisted customer Financial responsibilities Logistics Visuals
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Network Support Intern
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Jul 2005 - Aug 2005
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Network Support Intern
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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)
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Education
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University of Michigan-Flint
Master of Science, Computer Science & Information Systems; Information Systems -
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration -
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Network & System Administration -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Microcomputer Technician