JOSEPH R. SCHIAVONE 10 Sacred Heart Lane * Reisterstown, Maryland 21136 410.908.0304 * js12889b8@westpost.

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SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER ~ NETWORK MANAGER Solutions-oriented professional with 20+ years of progressive experience spannin g a full range of network engineering, administration, and support under mixed c omputing environments. * Practiced in building, configuring, and troubleshooting high performance netwo rks and systems supporting thousands of users across multiple locations. * Well-equipped with solid knowledge and background in LAN/WAN technology, Cisco routers and switches, telecommunications technologies and protocols, network/co mputing infrastructure and security. * Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow-through ability an d detail orientation; able to plan and oversee projects from conception to succe ssful, on-time conclusions. * Natural communicator and team leader with strong motivational skills; interfac es effectively with upper management, staff, peers and clients. TECHNOLOGIES Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, PIX/ASA-OS, Packeteer, F5 Load Balancers, Fluke & Ciscoworks Network Monitoring and Procedures Testing Tools: Wireshark, NMAP, Fluke, Ciscoworks Protocols: EIGRP BGP OSPF STP VTP CDP NCP Etherchannel LAGP RTP, Video over IP Hardware: Cisco Gear - 2950,2960,3560PoE,3750 6509, 6513 Switches 831, 871, 1721 , 2620, 2651xm, 2811, 2821, 3725, 3845, 3945, 7206 Routers Tools: Ciscoworks, Fluke, Wireshark NMAP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BALLY TOTAL FITNESS * TOWSON, MARYLAND 1992-2011 NETWORK ENGINEER (2002-PRESENT) Design, implement, and maintain network architectures for corporate operations a nd 300+ retail locations. Configure and manage network protocols and services; r ecommending strategies for system optimization. Monitor and maintain network str ucture, operations, and security; skillfully coordinating hardware and software maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting for systems and infrastructure suppor ting thousands of users. Analyze business needs and risks, select new systems/pr oducts, execute project management/planning initiatives, and deliver expert supp ort and administrative services. Conduct high level troubleshooting and resoluti on of mission critical IT, systems, and networking issues. Selected Achievements: * Took lead role in numerous projects, aggressively meeting project milestones w hile managing time constraints. * Achieved fast-track, successive promotions based upon consistently exceeding c orporate productivity and performance expectations. * Built productive relationships with both colleagues and managers, earning repu tation as 'go-to' resource for high-risk projects and technical issues. * Vitalized operations and improved productivity by automating and upgrading sys tems and delivering strategic and user-friendly technical advice, support, and t raining.

* Investigated and resolved key performance issues, initiating process and syste m improvements to increase system stability and staff productivity. * Earned reputation as top performer, consistently delivering full-functionality on time and within budget. JOSEPH R. SCHIAVONE Page 2 of 2 BALLY TOTAL FITNESS Continued: Notable Projects: * Initiated ongoing project to engineer QoS/IPSLA L2 and L3 endeavor to support VoIP, Video and Call Center. * Led successful architecture and deployment of EIGRP/BGP over MPLS network for 300+ locations. Utilized 3945, 3845, 2811, 1841 routers, and 2950, 2960, 3750 sw itches. * Architected engineering and migration from legacy 6506 core to 3750 stack at d own-sized corporate location. * Key contributor to large-scale migration and conversion of Cisco PIX to ASA 55 10, 20s at 3 corporate locations. Performed maintenance and upgrade of Firewall platforms and Cisco ACS/TACACS/Radius security platform. * Orchestrated design and implementation of layer-3 switching 3750 stack and VoI P platforms, as well as data center relocation for corporate site with 200+ empl oyees in less than 60 days. * Architected, deployed and maintained DMVPN/GLBP LAN/WAN topology with Cisco ge ar for 300+ retail club locations using 871, 1721, 1841, 2811 routers, and 2950, 2960. * Planned and coordinated integration of L2/L3 Cisco gear with Avaya VoIP gear. Additional positions with Bally include Network Administrator (2002); Club Suppo rt Supervisor (1999-2002); Technical Support Manager (1995-1999); and Systems Pr ogrammer (1992-1995). EARLY CAREER HISTORY: Operations Manager and Network/Systems Programmer, I.C. Isaacs & Company, LLC.: Managed 7 team members and IS/IT functions encompassing daily operations and mai ntenance of IBM mainframe platforms at 4 remote manufacturing facilities. Programmer Analyst, Operations Manager, and Systems Programmer, Jos. A. Bank Clo thiers: Provided decisive leadership and direction for 14 operators with 24/7/36 5 production and testing environment. Performed systems programming and coding i n Cobol, Fortran, Assembler, and CICS. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Cisco Certified Network Administrator (in Progress, to Be Completed April 2011) Computer Science Studies, AACC & CCC, Baltimore, Maryland