Brian D Krueger
Work 206.310.0464
5017 54th Ave S
Home 206.725.9977
Seattle, Washington 98118
Email: brian@stormgates.com
CURRENT
STUDIES:
Network Design – currently working on next generation Data Center designs with Nexus and
Virtualization.
CERTIFICATION:
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
SELECT - Cisco Select Certified Partner
640-407 (expired)
646-171 and 642-176
NETWORKS:
Ethernet (Fast 802.3u/ Gigabit 802.3ab/ 10 Gigabit 802.3ae),PoE (802.3af), Spanning-Tree
(802.1d), Cisco Switches(Catalyst 3750 - 6500), WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n), Load Balancing,
EtherChannel(802.3ad), Access Control (802.1x), Content Networking, WAN Optimization,
Fiber Switches/Hubs, Network Analyzers, Multi-Layer Switching, Cisco Switch Probe,
NetFlow, Satellite, DS1-DS3, OC12-48, Frame Relay, HDLC, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, HSSI,
ISDN, CSU/DSU, PBX, Advanced Routing, Cisco 1600-7200 & ASR Routers, VPN, PIX
Firewalls, ASA Firewalls, Context Based Firewalls, Internet Security, IPSec, Access Lists,
SMTP, DNS, IDS/IPS, Spam Filters, VoIP, Voice Gateways, Call Manager, Cisco Unity, QoS
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP – RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP. Excellent troubleshooting
skills and thorough understanding of Layers 1-5 of OSI model. HIPAA and PCI real world
network experience.
Expert in Cisco OS (CatOS 5.1-6.3 and IOS 10.3 - 15.x), PIX/ASA (OS 5.x – 8.x). Windows,
Linux, and Solaris 7/8 experience also.
O/S:
NETWORK
SOFTWARE:
Checkpoint Firewall 1, What’s Up Pro, HP Cisco ACS. Configured several network
monitoring tools CiscoWorks, Traffic Director, Shomiti Surveyor. Have over a decade
programming experience with Network Tools such as; Ethereal/Wireshark, Swatch, ACID,
Snort, Cricket RRD Tool, and MRTG.
TRAINING:
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Network Training
2001-Present
Building Multilayer Switched Networks
VoIP – pertinent information to design the network that is best for your Company.
Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery, providing an IT infrastructure that is resistant
to business interruption.
Security Policy Implementation and Network Security Design.
Cost savings and improved employee productivity to enterprise businesses.
Cisco Networking Academy (North Seattle College)
1998-1999
Advanced Cisco Internetworking and router configuration.
Configuring routers with Cisco IOS, LAN/WAN protocols and enhanced TCP/IP network
administration.
Setting up LAN’s, network design, security, cabling media.
Troubleshooting internet connections, routing issues, LAN connectivity and switching
Building and configuring remote access with Cisco routers
EXPERIENCE:
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Corbis Corporation
2/10-Present
Network Architect/Network Consultant
Worked in large scale network deployments and redundancy design for remote sites and data
center. One specific project that I successfully deployed was an Internet Perimeter upgrade
with multiple carriers and new equipment such as ASR and 3750X series for DMZ switches.
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Designed Corbis three year network strategic vision. This included an upgrades to support our
virtualization strategy (Core Upgrade to Nexus 7000, 10 Gig Transition, Top of Rack
Datacenter Switch Upgrade, etc).
Designed and deployed MPLS network globally to all remote sites. The designed solution
included a Re-IP site wide, network equipment replacement, and a WAN QoS restructure.
Cut significant costs in several areas of the network: renegotiated service contracts, sold
unused network equipment to third party, cut cost in purchase negotiations.
Successfully consolidated network equipment, companywide, and moved to a simplified
design model reducing troubleshooting times and improving network clarity.
Holland America
6/06-2/10
Senior Network Engineer/Network Consultant
Full time Network and Security Consultant for Stormgates, Inc.
Working with various companies in developing, implementing, and documenting secure
network solutions.
Tech Lead in many core network projects including but not limited to: Core Switch Upgrades,
Partner integration through Business to Business VPN design and build out.
Most recent projects include a full network design and layout for a business, a major core
infrastructure upgrade – including dual 4510s w/ 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 6509s, and Firewall
migration from PIX platform to ASA.
Other projects involve – VPN, Remote Access, ACS ugrade and rollout, 802.11b/g, and
firewall configurations/upgrades.
Developed Policies & Procedures for several companies – many require documentation and
organization of current documents for ease of management.
Sound Transit
1/05-6/06
Network Engineer – Full Time
Worked with on many implementation projects from the very beginning of my arrival.
Managed projects included, but not limited to; VoIP, Firewall conversion, Wireless Security,
Remote Access, VPN, UPS, Data Center Upgrade, Switch Upgrade, WAN Acceleration,
SmartCard.
Focused on implementing new technologies in a secure fashion and securing current network
technology already residing on network.
Worked with many different groups and setup brown bags and training meetings to educate
groups about the network. This training included technical and non-technical users and
managers at all levels within ST and also within client corporations.
Implemented various management tools (Cricket, CiscoWorks, MRTG, What’s Up
Professional), monitoring devices and network equipment on multiple platforms (Cisco,
Nokia, Dell, Compaq and HP).
VoIP deployment – This implementation included an Agency wide switch upgrade, UPS
upgrade, firewall implementation, security training, and VoIP meetings in which I educated
customers regarding VoIP and QoS
Since my tenure, I successfully implemented several agency wide networks in addition to our
internal network. These networks provided connectivity to other government agencies, ticket
vending machines, and CCTV.
Port of Seattle
7/03-1/05
Network Engineer – Full Time
Successfully implemented several network security systems. One of which was Snort IDS on
Linux (Debian and Redhat).
Managed several security projects; including but not limited to Firewall configuration, IDS
implementation, Wireless implementation, and Remote Access connectivity.
Content Networking as well as automatic Proxy Redirection. Providing an appropriate and
secure use for the internet without having to configure desktop proxy.
Interfaced with technical and non-technical users and managers at all levels within the agency
and also within client corporations.
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Worked with various management tools (Cricket, MRTG, Smoke Ping), monitoring devices
and network equipment on multiple platforms (Cisco, Nokia, Dell, and HP). Worked with
CiscoWorks 2000 and HP Openview to provide network monitoring.
Configured CiscoSecure ACS server to provide secure connectivity for internal and remote
access. Checkpoint/Nokia Firewall configuration and deployment.
Configured Cisco Routers up to 7600, Cisco Catalyst Switches up to 6500, and Firewalls,
frequently using monitoring tools for network troubleshooting, protocol analysis, and baseline
metrics.
Provided after-hours and holiday on-call network support.
Siemens Medical
10/01-7/03
Network Consultant – Consultant
Sole Network Engineer for Siemens Medical based out of Issaquah, WA.
Designed and configured a well-planned, scalable switched LAN with multiple VLAN’s to
limit broadcasts and control security.
Implemented network monitoring tools and configured security using NAT, Access Lists, and
a variety of Firewall Applications.
Setup a Wireless LAN for Siemens using the latest authentication protocols. Grouped several
protocols together to create a secure exchange from client to access point and from access
point to ACS server and vice versa.
Played the primary role in upgrading all of our network equipment including but not limited
to; Cisco routers (up to 4000), Cisco switches (up to 6509), Dell switches, Brocade fiber hubs,
and Shomiti Surveyors.
Maintained solid and secure WAN/LAN connections and developed ways of expanding the
network for future company growth.
Thoroughly combed thru every network device to provide accurate, useful Visio drawings of
previously undocumented network segments to assist network engineering in troubleshooting,
upgrades, and identifying potential problem areas, bottlenecks, routing loops, etc.
Time Warner Telecom
1/01-3/01
Network Engineer - Consultant
Network Engineer for Core engineering group based out of Vancouver, WA.
Managed, configured, and replaced numerous amounts of Cisco equipment between our
internal and remote offices at Time Warner Telecom. Most of the equipment used in the
carrier class environment was Cisco 2500-7200 series routers and 501/505 Pix firewalls.
Several network monitoring tools had to be successfully implemented on Solaris 7/8. Sole
proprietor of monitoring tool, cricket, this was the critical network monitor for the engineer
department in which it viewed the complete network, spanning 30 states.
Setup routing protocol distribution between all of our remote sites and corporate, including
redistributing RIP with OSPF.
Supported multiple, very complex, multiprotocol networks consisting of a broad range of
LAN and WAN protocols- Frame Relay, RIP, OSPF, and IPX configurations, providing
proactive problem-solving and troubleshooting to successfully deliver on time.
Keane, Inc.
5/00-1/01
Network Administrator - Full Time
Installed Compaq servers and Cisco routers/switches into CO site and remote business offices.
Advanced configuration for systems to communicate across a wide variety of servers
including NT, Novell, and Unix. Server management involving Keane/Care Computer
conversion. Implemented, configured and installed several new routers into the network for
time critical projects.
Restructured backups for entire network in order to provide a stable backup schema without
needless redundancy.
References available upon request