JAMES C. CABE
5217 Arboles Drive  Unit J  Houston, Texas 77096  (713) 545-1956  james.cabe@gmail.com
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ANDREWS KURTH LLP, Houston, Texas
Senior Network Engineer, Lead, 2010-present
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Deployed new VCMS and cluster in Houston (hosts (Dell Poweredge), storage (EMC CX4 and Brocade Silkworms
which do not handle certain types of trunks), and Cisco switched network (4510)
VMware converter, platespin, and Acronis for P2V (P)hosts for (V)guests for consolidation and V2P for performance
management
Used personal vbscript, PERL, and powershell repository to automate many of the infrastructure tasks, auditing, and
reporting.
Ran upgrade of Active Directory to 2008R2, new domain controller stand up, DHCP (load balanced) replacement
Currently in the process of attempting to decommission the various 2003 domain controllers in each site (role
replacement: DHCP, DNS, AD FSMO, GC, WINS (some applications still use named pipes), Script Logic mgmt).
BES upgrade (5)
Engineered and documented plans for Exchange 2010 upgrade (Dell Poweredge cluster (windows) with EqualLogic
iSCSI storage)
Exchange daily management (wrote scripts to automate white space reports and mailbox delegation)
Put domain DFS in place for future file storage needs
Turned statically assigned infrastructure (printers, appliance workstations, network, phone equipment) over to DHCP
for easier management and eventually network posture management, ran discovery and audit myself using NMAP
and powershell scripting for reports to superiors
CALPINE CORPORATION, Houston, Texas
Senior Network Engineer, Special Projects Contractor, 2009-2010
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Decommissioned Core Distribution and Core Switches (6900 and 4500 series switches) including migrating equipment
to other network infrastructure for continuing support.
Decommissioned and moved EMC Clarion storage onto Brocade Directors (soft zoning).
Project planning and implementation of new IP numbering scheme for the entire enterprise.
Rolled out compus lan security using 802.1x and different VTP (Cisco specific) commands.
Packet Shaper rollout in the Core.
Change Management, documentation, and architecture proposals for all special projects.
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION, Houston, Texas
Senior Network Administrator, International Division, 2003-2009
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(Re)architected Citrix Infrastructure (PS3.0, 4.5). Built silos based on business need, and branded Web interface.
Oversaw migration. Set up Wise SharePoint, and built DFS structures for deployment, packaging, and development.
Rolled out HP7000 series blade chassis with FCP to NetApp SAN (hard zoning)
Developed RDP (Rapid Deploy) system for VMware 3.5 hosts, win2k3 guests were built with automated scripting and
RIS\WDS
Setup Snap Mirror for Netapp in the Brazil office and Houston office
Architected Snap Mirror Volume replication in the large offices to take the place of Avamar backup for the smaller
VMware appliances (HP ML350(s) in small sites).
Focused on VMware portion of new Citrix Infrastructure with load balancing. Used VMware with Tagma store HDS
backend for storage with DL580 Hosts. Retired older applications.
Directed HP Insight Manager installation with certificate authority in AD for users, and iLO on HP servers.
Rolled out eTrust Antivirus infrastructure, with focus on infrastructure and servers. Scripted VBS tool to run audits on
work stations to discover client installation.
Utilized networking background on satellite installations with Cisco infrastructure with Call Manager Express and Cisco
Phones on rigs in international sites, such as Malabo (in Equatorial Guinea), Egypt, China, and Brazil.
Developed a remote VMware solution (ML350 with Avamar file replication for backups) for File\Print\active Directory
Services in remote locations.
Built the rapid deployment of server operating systems using Microsoft WDS, RPD Rapid Deployment by HP for the
VMware solutions, and Altiris NS\DS servers for workstations
Served as lead network administrator for INTL domain and international sites. Deployed and administered all network
equipment and servers at remote/rig sites. Utilized in SMS\Altiris deployment for workstations and desktops.
Completed satellite, network, telecommunications, Infrastructure Plant, 802.1x rollout, VMware installations.
Maintained Windows Server infrastructure.
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Oversaw four Call Manager Express Rollouts.
Architected the Datacenter migration for the Brazil (switching (4510), server blades (HP 3000 and 7000 chassis),
Netapp SAN and NAS upgrades with NDMP backup management using Netbackup on Sun X4500 as a media server
and Tape Library (SL500). Entire storage infrastructure was on FCP fabric using HP\Brocade blades.
Served on a team that converted all remote sites from Call Manager Express to Call Manager 6.
IPM CONSULTING, New York, New York
Network Consultant, 2000-2003
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Wise Application Packaging (MSI)
Wrote compatibility scripts for clients to integrate new applications
Created login scripts and managed Goup Policy for application security and user environment\profile management
Managed planning and deployment of Packeteer Packet Shaper, Cisco Remote Access, Cisco switching, and Juniper
Web VPN appliances.
Developed sales and business on network side of house. Served in large-scale Citrix rollouts.
Created point-of-sale and network infrastructure for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Armani Exchange.
Collaborated with architect on new business line.
Worked closely with project management team to design standard upgrades for point-of-sale networks, security
solutions, voice-over IP implementations, and TCP/IP quality of service add-ons for our customers’ networks.
Sold Network Infrastructure to Tier 1 law firms, Fortune 500 financial service companies, and worldwide retail brands
based in New York. Rolled out server infrastructure for active directory—for authentication and authorization.
BBN PLANET\GENUITY, Boston, Massachusetts, 1998-2000
Network Analyst, 2000
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Troubleshot end-to-end issues across backbone, including CEF adjacency issues, as well as IGP and EGP issues, such
as improper route maps, peer traffic balancing using internal metrics, as well as Autonomous System prepending.
Implemented emergency filters and null routes for attacks, as well as tracebacks.
Troubleshot data center machines, including switches and local directors.
Migrated machines to different VLANs, with HSRP configurations.
Served in day-to-day operation and upkeep of customer routers and configurations. Troubleshot overabundant
collisions on LAN, and solved high CPU issues on routers.
Supported and troubleshot customers’ issues concerning DNS and multiple e-mail server types. Worked in UNIX
environment, gaining experience with load balancers such as Cisco local directors and distributed directors.
IP Telecom Backbone Engineer, 1999-2000
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Wrote training manual, and updated training Web site for new-hires.
Provided information on “ins and outs” of ISDN, SS7, Routing protocols, T1/T3 circuit troubleshooting, AS5300/Cisco
7500, and GSR upkeep and replacement, as well as muxes used for ISDN PRI delivery.
Trained in new Cisco product called ThunderVoice.
Tested and monitored AS1 Genuity backbone, for too many latency issues affecting voice quality.
Held responsibility for rolling out new POPs—including configuration, installation, and design.
Troubleshot network during and after build-out. Aggregated addressing schemes to ensure proper summaries, and
performed general work when bringing up/decommissioning older specifications.
Worked in UNIX environment with Priority groups for queuing packets on Cisco AS5300 and 7500 routers, for transition of
private network to larger company backbone.
NOC Analyst/Shift Supervisor, 1998-1999
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Performed day-to-day monitoring of customer circuits and routing.
Troubleshot and resolved issues with Telcos over circuits such as Fractional T1, ATM, Frame Relay, T1, T3, OC3, OC12,
ISDN PRI, as well as BRI.
Contributed to new documentation on Web site for SOPs in UNIX environment.
USN COMMUNICATIONS, Boston, Massachusetts
Desktop Analyst, 1997-1998
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Rolled out three branch offices, including Windows NT 4.0/95 desktops, Windows NT 4.0 BDC server, Windows NT
Exchange 4.5, Cisco 2500 series router, and 3com unmanaged hub set-ups.
Provided Help Desk support for Windows environment and Office 97.
Supported all eight New England sales and administration offices with laptops and desktops for 300 employees.
Ran package installations.
SOFTWARE SUPPORT INC., Houston, Texas
Lead Technician, 1995-1996
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Acted as technical lead for group of 20 support technicians.
Answered desktop support questions. Contributed to on-the-job training for all new-hires.
Awarded “Employee of the Month” for months of September through October 1996.
Wrote new training manual for new-hires, as well as for more experienced technicians.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, Texas
Production Specialist, 1994-1995
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Oversaw Web site update and layout from Macintosh machines.
Managed paper layout on Macintosh platform.
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), 2008
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), 2007
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MC SE), 2004
Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA), 2002
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 1999
C O M P U T E R
S K I L L S
Win NT 4.0 Workstation – Win7Pro, Win NT 4.0 Server – Win2008 Server, Netapp ONTap 6 & 7, Microsoft
Exchange 4.5-2010, Active Directory Mixed-Mode and Native, Call Manager 6, Call Manager Express, Cisco
Unity, Satellite, VB Script, Perl Script, Wise Packaging, Citrix Administration, Certificate\PKI Infrastructure, Linux
Jr. Admin, SAP, Oracle, Infrastructure Plant APC, VMware Infrastructure 3.5, SAN\NAS NetApp, Cisco Routers
12000, 7500, 7200, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800 Cisco Switches MDS9500, 6500, 5500, 5050, 4500, 3500, 2900, Cisco
Pix 501, Check Point FireWall, PacketShaper, Juniper, Citrix, SMTP, Bind, Adtran Muxes\CSU\DSU, Cabletron
Spectrum, Informix.
K E Y
A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
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Project Management: Scripted audit for all applications. Identified all owners of applications and
communications, to schedule migration. Worked closely with applications’ owners, to develop
alternate plans and infrastructure for retiring applications.
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Sales Development: Collaborated with project management to create templates for standardizing
product offerings. Created new contact database, and enabled sales to develop “pitch” for
network products. Developed remote access side of house, for consulting company.
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Architecture and Design: Worked closely with architecture group to develop new services, to ensure
business continuity. Designed new offerings for file and print services on rigs/production platforms.
Collaborated with team to standardize Windows, VMware, and Citrix architecture.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L
D E V E L O P M E N T
Advanced Environmental Health and Safety, 2008
Social Styles Advanced, 2008
Dealing with Difficult People, 2008
Project Management for Information Systems, 2008
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 2008
Call Manager 6, 2008
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, 2007
Call Manager Express, 2007
Social Styles, 2007
Geology for Non-Geologists, 2006
MC SE Boot Camp, 2004
A F F I L I A T I O N S
VMware Users Group, Houston, Since 2008
NANOG (North American Network Operators Group), Since 1998
P E R S O N A L
Married. Active in Houston Racing Triathlon Club, Team In Training - The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.