Senior Network Systems Analyst
Tallahassee, Florida Area
- Current
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- Senior Network Systems Analyst at Florida Department of Health - IT
- Past
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- Systems Programmer 1 at Florida Department of Health - IT
- Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Florida Department of Health - IT
- Medic, Communications Specialist at U.S. Army Reserves / Florida Army National Guard
- Computer Operator at Florida Department of Health - IT
- Education
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- Florida State University - College of Business
- Santa Fe Community College
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- Industry
- Computer Networking
Ron Huggins’s Summary
I enjoy challenging opportunities to use my technical and interpersonal skills for the design, implementation and support of various networking systems and equipment.
Experience:
MIS Degree from Florida State University
WAN/LAN Installation and Maintenance
Cisco, Nortel Networks, Cabletron, 3COM, HP, Dell
Routers, Switches, HUBS, Firewalls, PCs, Laptops
Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, RIP2, OSPF
Network Infrastructure Wiring
Installation of CAT-5 and Fiber
Network Connectivity Support
Installations, Upgrades, Monitoring of LAN/WAN
Networking for Windows, DHCP, WINS, DNS
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP - Install, Support, Admin
MSOffice Applications
Ron Huggins’s Specialties:
PC and Networking hardware/software installation,
connectivity troubleshooting procedures and tools (PentaScanner, Fluke, Sniffer), CAT5, Coaxial, and Fiber cabling and testing, Fast Ethernet, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, RIP2, Frame Relay, ATM and the OSI Model.
Experienced with Cisco IOS, Cisco VMS, Cisco IDS, Cisco RAS, Cisco RADIUS, Checkpoint Firewall One, Fortinet Muti-threat Security System, SPECTRUM, CONCORD, Windows OS NT/2000/XP Server and Workstation configuration and administration.
Ron Huggins’s Experience
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Senior Network Systems Analyst
Florida Department of Health - IT
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
October 2002 — Present (6 years 10 months)
Lead projects in the planning, design, and coordination of the various components of the enterprise LAN and WAN network system. Provide installation and maintenance of LAN and WAN computer networking systems. Generate network designs and diagrams for proposed installations. Consult with users and program management to conduct information assessments to determine user needs and to define network solutions to meet user requirements. Provide consulting services to the Local Systems Administrators for redesign and enhancement of LAN/WAN architecture and infrastructure equipment at HQ, Regional,
Branch and Remote locations. Order, configure, install, and support Routers, Switches, Hubs, and firewalls for LAN/WAN connectivity using Cisco, Nortel/Bay Networks, HP, DELL, Cabletron and Fortinet equipment. Monitor the hardware to ensure it is properly configured and maintained. Efficiently allocate and subnet IP addresses for WAN and LAN Networks. Support network system through diagnosis of problems and implementation of changes to resolve problems and maintain network equipment and software. Provide Tier II-III support for the DOH Customer Service Center via phone support of 450 WAN sites statewide as well as onsite support for 6 Building DOH HQ office complex Campus Network and Shared Resource Data Center. Maintain direct access to the network through the use of networking products and tools to analyze/correct errors and ensure connectivity. Analyze and resolve network hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes. -
Systems Programmer 1
Florida Department of Health - IT
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
August 2001 — October 2002 (1 year 3 months)
Perform technical installation and maintenance of computer networking systems and software. Order T3, T1 or 128k Frame Relay circuits for remote sites. Evaluation and redesign of LAN/WAN systems at Branch and remote sites. Efficiently allocate IP Addressing using variable subnet masking for LAN/WAN networks. Act as liaison to vendors for ensuring correct equipment ordering, delivery, and maintenance. Generate network designs and diagrams for proposed network systems. Order, configure, install, and support Routers, Switches, and Hubs for LAN/WAN connectivity using Cisco, Nortel/Bay Networks, Cabletron, HP and 3COM equipment. Provide Remote Management of equipment for configuration changes and software updates. Provide technical assistance to Local System Administrators and provide Tier II-III support for the DOH Help Desk via phone support of statewide sites as well as onsite support for DOH HQ office complex.
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Distributed Computer Systems Specialist
Florida Department of Health - IT
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
November 1998 — August 2001 (2 years 10 months)
Assist in the technical installation and maintenance of computer networking systems and software. Order T1 or 128k Frame Relay circuits for remote sites. Assist in the evaluation and redesign of LAN/WAN systems at Branch and remote sites. Efficiently allocate IP Addressing for LAN/WAN networks. Order, configure, install, and support Routers, Switches, and Hubs for LAN/WAN connectivity using Nortel/Bay Networks, Cabletron, and Cisco equipment. Provide Remote Management of equipment for configuration changes and software updates. Provide technical assistance to the Help Desk and provide Tier I-II support for the DOH Help Desk via phone support of statewide sites as well as onsite support for DOH HQ office complex.
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Medic, Communications Specialist
U.S. Army Reserves / Florida Army National Guard
(Military industry)
July 1987 — December 1999 (12 years 6 months)
Basic Training at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, Texas. 91A MOS Medic Training at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Initially trained as a Medical Specialist with the 301st Field Hospital for providing emergency medical treatment and ambulance driving. Attached to Motor Pool for general service and maintenance of various vehicles and generators. Trained other soldiers in the construction and deployment of DEPMEDS mobile hospital equipment. Volunteered to drive supply convoys to provide equipment for shipment overseas in support of Operation Desert Storm. Trained with A Company 3rd Battalion 20th Special Forces Group of the Florida Army National Guard as a communications specialist (Radio Operator). Underwent intense physical training as well as land navigation, communication, security, and leadership development. Trained to instruct other soldiers in common skills, tactics, and conditioning methods. Conducted Physical Examinations for Florida National Guard Units with the 1035 Medical Detachment. Also taught training classes for emergency medical treatment and combat skills tasks during Annual Training. Honorable Discharge DEC 1999.
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Computer Operator
Florida Department of Health - IT
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
June 1998 — November 1998 (6 months)
Assist in the technical installation and configuration of a networked systems environment with appropriate hardware, operating systems software, applications software, and communications components to solve business/office problems for local area networks. Order, configure, install, and support Routers, Switches, and Hubs for LAN/WAN connectivity using Nortel/Bay Networks, Cabletron, and Cisco equipment. Install and implement network hardware, software, and communications components including enhancements and upgrades. Edit and modify configuration files for the computer network operating systems software, applications software, and for communications with other computers, printers, and other peripheral equipment.
Ron Huggins’s Education
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Florida State University - College of Business
BS , MIS , 1996 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- College of Business core classes in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Quantitative Decision Making, Risk Management, and Business Law.
Major courses include Analysis and Design of Information Systems, Databases, Decision Support Systems, and Data/Telecommunications.
Programming courses in C, C++, COBOL, VB, and HTML.
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Santa Fe Community College
A.A. , General Studies , 1988 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Undergraduate Studies.
Completed all degree requirements, funded tuition by service in U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard.
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