Mike Heider
Infrastructure Architect at Peters & Associates- Claim this Profile
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Zachary Loeber
I worked with Mike across a number of different projects. Being a highly skilled network and security engineer can leave some in our industry with ego issues or negative attitudes. I can say without hesitation that Mike suffers none of these personality flaws. He was always positive and uplifting even in the most stressful situations. He also maintains a down to earth and easy to approach attitude. Mike is a valuable asset on any project or team he is part of and I'd happily work with him again.
Alan Wang
Brilliant, sharp, talented, easy-going, always caring, always sharing... what else can I say about this guy? He's definitely a MUST HAVE in your team. We can him "The Cisco God"!
Zachary Loeber
I worked with Mike across a number of different projects. Being a highly skilled network and security engineer can leave some in our industry with ego issues or negative attitudes. I can say without hesitation that Mike suffers none of these personality flaws. He was always positive and uplifting even in the most stressful situations. He also maintains a down to earth and easy to approach attitude. Mike is a valuable asset on any project or team he is part of and I'd happily work with him again.
Alan Wang
Brilliant, sharp, talented, easy-going, always caring, always sharing... what else can I say about this guy? He's definitely a MUST HAVE in your team. We can him "The Cisco God"!
Zachary Loeber
I worked with Mike across a number of different projects. Being a highly skilled network and security engineer can leave some in our industry with ego issues or negative attitudes. I can say without hesitation that Mike suffers none of these personality flaws. He was always positive and uplifting even in the most stressful situations. He also maintains a down to earth and easy to approach attitude. Mike is a valuable asset on any project or team he is part of and I'd happily work with him again.
Alan Wang
Brilliant, sharp, talented, easy-going, always caring, always sharing... what else can I say about this guy? He's definitely a MUST HAVE in your team. We can him "The Cisco God"!
Zachary Loeber
I worked with Mike across a number of different projects. Being a highly skilled network and security engineer can leave some in our industry with ego issues or negative attitudes. I can say without hesitation that Mike suffers none of these personality flaws. He was always positive and uplifting even in the most stressful situations. He also maintains a down to earth and easy to approach attitude. Mike is a valuable asset on any project or team he is part of and I'd happily work with him again.
Alan Wang
Brilliant, sharp, talented, easy-going, always caring, always sharing... what else can I say about this guy? He's definitely a MUST HAVE in your team. We can him "The Cisco God"!
Credentials
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Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
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Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA Routing and Switching)
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Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP Routing and Switching)
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Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
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Experience
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Peters & Associates (Acquired by Ascend 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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Infrastructure Architect
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Jun 2005 - Present
Responsible for understanding a client's needs, design and implementation of innovative network and security solutions, in an efficient manner within project goals and requirements. · Key team member leading the design and execution of projects in both a pre and post sales role. · Utilize excellent communication and customer relations skills with clients to be able to understand a problem, architect a solution and convey what was done and why to the customer in an effective way. ·… Show more Responsible for understanding a client's needs, design and implementation of innovative network and security solutions, in an efficient manner within project goals and requirements. · Key team member leading the design and execution of projects in both a pre and post sales role. · Utilize excellent communication and customer relations skills with clients to be able to understand a problem, architect a solution and convey what was done and why to the customer in an effective way. · Organizational mentor motivating education of Networking solutions and theory to clients and peers. Show less Responsible for understanding a client's needs, design and implementation of innovative network and security solutions, in an efficient manner within project goals and requirements. · Key team member leading the design and execution of projects in both a pre and post sales role. · Utilize excellent communication and customer relations skills with clients to be able to understand a problem, architect a solution and convey what was done and why to the customer in an effective way. ·… Show more Responsible for understanding a client's needs, design and implementation of innovative network and security solutions, in an efficient manner within project goals and requirements. · Key team member leading the design and execution of projects in both a pre and post sales role. · Utilize excellent communication and customer relations skills with clients to be able to understand a problem, architect a solution and convey what was done and why to the customer in an effective way. · Organizational mentor motivating education of Networking solutions and theory to clients and peers. Show less
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Baker & Baker
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Elk Grove Village, IL
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Network Engineer
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2005
Managed Cisco and Microsoft based WAN and LAN environment for 28 remote locations. Worked with the communications networks, and their resources, including their design, implementation and administration. · Designed and implemented improvements to LAN infrastructures in four locations using Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 3500 series switches, replacing old outdated DEC equipment, to significantly improve dependability, scalability, efficiency and performance. · Employed VLANs to segment… Show more Managed Cisco and Microsoft based WAN and LAN environment for 28 remote locations. Worked with the communications networks, and their resources, including their design, implementation and administration. · Designed and implemented improvements to LAN infrastructures in four locations using Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 3500 series switches, replacing old outdated DEC equipment, to significantly improve dependability, scalability, efficiency and performance. · Employed VLANs to segment traffic between Baker & Baker and BakeMark East, a sister Operating Company, and utilized ACLs to provide a layer of security as well as bandwidth management against various threats such as the Welchia Worm. Show less Managed Cisco and Microsoft based WAN and LAN environment for 28 remote locations. Worked with the communications networks, and their resources, including their design, implementation and administration. · Designed and implemented improvements to LAN infrastructures in four locations using Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 3500 series switches, replacing old outdated DEC equipment, to significantly improve dependability, scalability, efficiency and performance. · Employed VLANs to segment… Show more Managed Cisco and Microsoft based WAN and LAN environment for 28 remote locations. Worked with the communications networks, and their resources, including their design, implementation and administration. · Designed and implemented improvements to LAN infrastructures in four locations using Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 3500 series switches, replacing old outdated DEC equipment, to significantly improve dependability, scalability, efficiency and performance. · Employed VLANs to segment traffic between Baker & Baker and BakeMark East, a sister Operating Company, and utilized ACLs to provide a layer of security as well as bandwidth management against various threats such as the Welchia Worm. Show less
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Private Contractor
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Chicago, IL
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Network Consultant
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Oct 2001 - Jun 2002
Provided Baker and Baker, a division of CSM North America, with Information Systems solutions by working with internal IT staff to reorganize and rebuild existing network operating systems, hardware, and infrastructure design. · Designed configured and managed routers in remote locations and provided recommendations for implementing and installing an ISDN backup of the Frame Relay WAN links to 28 remote locations using BRI and PRI ISDN links. · Lead projects to enable remote office… Show more Provided Baker and Baker, a division of CSM North America, with Information Systems solutions by working with internal IT staff to reorganize and rebuild existing network operating systems, hardware, and infrastructure design. · Designed configured and managed routers in remote locations and provided recommendations for implementing and installing an ISDN backup of the Frame Relay WAN links to 28 remote locations using BRI and PRI ISDN links. · Lead projects to enable remote office data links to accommodate higher speed access to the Frame-Relay WAN by installing new or upgrading existing routers/PVCs and making changes to existing configurations with minimal down time. Show less Provided Baker and Baker, a division of CSM North America, with Information Systems solutions by working with internal IT staff to reorganize and rebuild existing network operating systems, hardware, and infrastructure design. · Designed configured and managed routers in remote locations and provided recommendations for implementing and installing an ISDN backup of the Frame Relay WAN links to 28 remote locations using BRI and PRI ISDN links. · Lead projects to enable remote office… Show more Provided Baker and Baker, a division of CSM North America, with Information Systems solutions by working with internal IT staff to reorganize and rebuild existing network operating systems, hardware, and infrastructure design. · Designed configured and managed routers in remote locations and provided recommendations for implementing and installing an ISDN backup of the Frame Relay WAN links to 28 remote locations using BRI and PRI ISDN links. · Lead projects to enable remote office data links to accommodate higher speed access to the Frame-Relay WAN by installing new or upgrading existing routers/PVCs and making changes to existing configurations with minimal down time. Show less
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Education
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1995 - 2000
Northern Illinois University
B.S., Operations Management Information Systems
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