Byron A. Walker

2200 Benjamin franklin Pkwy #W606

Philadelphia, PA 19130

Phone:  (267) 229-5780    ·  Email:  byronw@sas.upenn.edu

 

OBJECTIVE 
     

Competent resourceful individual seeks a Network Engineer position in a growing company.  Advancement opportunity, challenging work and a steady increase in responsibility is essential.

 

EDUCATION

 

June 2005 – Present

ITT Technical institute, Bensalem, PA     

Associate in Specialized Technology Degree

Information Technology – Computer Network Systems

¨        4.0 GPA

¨        Carrying highest academic honors and perfect attendance.

 

November 1999 – June 2000

Computer Learning Center, Plymouth Meeting PA

¨        Network Engineering Technology Administration Program

¨        Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA

 

 

Certifications

¨        Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) NT 4.0

¨        Certified Novel Administrator (CNA)

 

 

WORK HISTORY

 

January 2003 – December 2004

Fox Leadership Program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Associate Director

 

¨        Designed and maintained Fox Leadership website which included a suite of web applications interacting with MSSql Server 2000 Database.

¨        Developed PHP scripts for task automation and report generation at various levels.

¨        Assessed the University's current efforts to bridge the Digital Divide in West Philadelphia and provide an overall strategy for strengthening those efforts.

¨        Developed and supervised the largest mentoring partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Southeastern Pennsylvania which brought 200+ volunteers into the program.

¨        Co-Director of TechServ since its inception, a community service project utilizing 20+ high school students to provide technology service to underprivileged West Philadelphia residents.

¨        Worked with ex-Mayor Wilson Goode to successfully create a new form for expediting the application process for Big Brother/Big Sisters of SE PA through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

 

 

May 1999 – October 2002

WorldGate Communications, Bensalem, PA

Systems/ Support Engineer

 

¨        Designed interactive system architecture for integration with Motorola and Scientific Atlanta digital cable networks.

¨        Provided advanced 3rd tier troubleshooting assistance for internal and external customers on the WorldGate interactive service and interactive program guide (TV Gateway).

¨        Served in the capacity of a project leader for a 4 member beta testing team providing inputs based on current market standards.

¨                    Maintained the integrity of multiple in-house analog/digital cable plants including satellite feeds from headend DAC6000/HMS controller to DCT settops.

 

April 1997 -April 1998      

Vircom TG, West Chester, PA

Senior cable technician

 

¨        Developed Data and Voice Network for Installation Department

¨        Initiated and developed a new employee trainee program

¨        Oversaw the operation of the Department comprising of 5 employees

 

 

Additional Information and professional references available upon request

 

 

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

¨    Windows 2000

¨    Windows NT 4.0 Server/Workstation

¨    Linux

¨    Unix

¨    Dreamweaver MX

¨    Visio

¨    Novell NetWare

¨    Network Systems Management

¨    Visual Basic

¨    Network Standards and Protocols

¨    Database Development

¨    MSSQL Server Database

¨    TCP/IP

¨    LAN/WAN Technology and Applications

¨    Router interfaces and internal components

¨    IP Addressing and subnet design

¨    Project Planning

¨    Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

¨    Web Navigation

¨    Typing: 60+ wpm