Brian Loden

Experience

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  Sabre Corporation

  Jun 1997 - Feb 1999

  PC Technical Support

  Provided end user technical support for users of the Novell, NT and Mainframe networks. Monitored and performed primary problem determination with respect to the network’s routers, switches, gateways, firewalls and communication links. Assisted end users in acquiring access to the Internet and company intranets. Dispatched appropriate levels of onsite support as required.

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  Bank of Oklahoma

  Feb 1999 - Nov 1999

  Desktop Administrator

  Upgraded the existing server’s hardware and software in order to enhance operation and meet the demand for faster servers. Monitored the operation of the SQL servers to insure proper operation. Installed and configured new workstations used to replace older technology workstations. Provided assistance on network troubleshooting and upgrades.

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  Southwestern Bell Wireless

  Nov 1999 - Apr 2000

  Network Administrator

  Installed the Tulsa based NT training network with wide area links to several other sites throughout the country. Installed and configured both hardware and software for multiple NT servers. Setup the domain and multiple trust relationships. Provided initial NT administration in creating user accounts. Provided initial client support by installing and configuring the network workstations.

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  MCI WORLDCOM Communications Inc

  Apr 2000 - Jun 2001

  Network Administrator

  Work with a team upgrading server hardware and migrating email from GroupWise to SMTP/POP3 based email. Do research and testing on lab systems and work on issues that come up when combining of MCI's Novell NDS into WorldCom's NDS.

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  Tulsa Tech

  Jun 2001 - Sept 2003

  Network Administrator

  Upgraded existing server hardware and software to meet the demand for more storage and increased reliability. Consolidated remote servers to take advantage of existing centralized hardware. Restructured the Novell NDS tree to simplify user logins between classes and remote campuses. Novell GroupWise email services were consolidated to improve efficiency and reliability. Replaced 3Com network core components with Extreme Networks components to meet increased network demands. Implemented VLAN technology in order to provide network segmentation and improved operations. Configured routing for the WAN on the Extreme switches. Helped install a Tsunami wireless WAN connection to a remote campus. Installed monitoring software to track usage of computing resources. Provided technical support to end users and Tier II Network Technicians. Show less

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  Jackson Technical

  Dec 2003 - Feb 2024

  Network and Data center Engineer, R&D, Special Projects

  Planned and executed complex data center migration with minimal downtime. Expertise in designing and implementing state-of-the-art data centers, including rack layouts, power distribution systems, and network architecture. Demonstrated ability to implement redundant Cisco Nexus core networks and ASR carrier routers, utilizing advanced technologies such as HSRP, VRFs, policy based routing, VLANs, Private VLANs, VDC and VPC on Nexus switches. Proficient in running BGP on redundant ASR routers to multiple carriers with an ASN and managing multiple Class C IP addresses. Adept at maintaining optimal power loads and overseeing backup generator systems, as well as monitoring cooling systems and backup cooling systems. Writing python scripts and application to monitor data center environment including monitoring Nexus switches ASR routers, Busbar, Dell servers, APC UPS and PDUs, Electric VAN, Water leak detectors. Setup and maintained WDS for PC Technicians. Provided support for Network Technicians. Show less