Ferdinand E. Huber

Telecommunications and Networking Addendum

Loews Cineplex Entertainment Networking:

• Designed, implemented and supported corporate wide network of 150+ locations.
• Based on AT&T IP Enabled Frame (MLPS) Core, with DSL (private), T1, and 56k last mile connections.
• Managed deployment of all circuits - including circuit qualification and ordering, inside wiring and circuit delivery.
• Configured remote endpoint Netopia "R" and Siemens (aka Flowpoint/Speedstream) routers. Developed router configuration procedures and documentation for internal field technicians.
• Managed corporate Cisco 25xx/26xx Routers
• Primary responsibility for configuration and troubleshooting
• Oversaw conversion to MLPS and BGP based network.
• Implemented network utilization monitoring using MRTG on Linux/Apache platform
• Responsible for corporate wide internet connectivity and remote connectivity
• Configured and managed Watchguard Firebox firewalls
• Configured and managed VPN tunnel connectivity.
• Implemented remote user access through ipsec VPN connections

Loews Cineplex Entertainment Telecommunications:

• Managed in-sourcing of support of corporate office Avaya Definity PBX and Intuity Voicemail. Original support was provided by former corporate parent. Developed procedures and documentation that allowed typical MACD (move/add/change/delete) activity to be taken over by IT Help desk and systems administration staff.
• Provided 2nd level support for PBX and Voicemail system configuration and troubleshooting.
• Managed PBX deployments at regional corporate offices.
• Specified configuration of Avaya PBXs.
• Specified and managed installation of T1 & 800 services.
• Configured call accounting system for group sales office.
• Responsible for theater based voice systems:
• Developed Voice Systems and Services "Footprint"
• Worked with Construction Department to develop new cabling plant standards.
• Responsible for Corporate wide telecommunications billing:
• Managed the migration of hundreds of LD accounts to single carrier with consolidated billing. Developed review procedures and A/P upload process (at business unit level).
• Migrated Northeast locations under single local services reseller providing single point of contact and consolidated billing.

Telecommunications Consulting Engagements:

• PBX / Telecom Services capacity analysis
• Voice Infrastructure Surveys & Audits:
• System configuration documentation and evaluation
• Cabling / Demarc / Physical Facilities Evalutaion
• Telecom Services reviews
• Technical Services / Help Desk Process review
• Voice System RFI Development, Response