James Harper

James Harper

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Network Manager at AT&T (33 years)

  • Education

    • Roosevelt University

      1993 - 1995
      BS Telecommunications

      Activities and Societies: Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Epsilon Phi Chapter

    • Northern Illinois University

      1978 - 1980
      Electronics Engineering
    • Kishwaukee College

      1980 - 1982
      Associate of Science - AS Business Administration and Management, General
  • Experience

    • Illinois Bell Communications

      Jul 1991 - Jul 1996
      Customer Service Representative
    • Ameritech New Media

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

      Responsible for the daily administration of all Windows NT, Terminal and 2000 servers for SBC’s cable television division. This includes performing routine backups, performance monitoring, hardware upgrades, software installation and upgrades, troubleshooting and documentation. Obtained MCP certification. Involved with total TCP/IP network redesign and conversion to a private network. Also involved in mass distribution of software via Systems Management Server (SMS)2.0. Assist users with all concerns relating to network infrastructure, i.e NT account creations, and e-mail account creation and maintenance via Exchange 5.5. Involved in migrating all e-mail clients to SBC's corporate server for close/liquidation of business. Show less

      • Network Administrator

        Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      • Quality Assurance Analyst

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      • Team Leader

        Jan 1996 - Jan 2000
    • AT&T

      Jan 2003 - now

      Tier 2/Tier 3 troubleshooting and resolution of BVoip, IPFlex, IP Toll Free customer alarms using Cisco Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) Contact Center Express (UCCX) and WebEx versions of that platform . Clients include Department Of Justice, Social Security Administration , City of Atlanta, DuPont, Eli Lilly, Home Depot, Jeld-Wen, Kendra Scott, New York Yankees and several others. Responsible for the remote programming and troubleshooting on ACD, PBX, and Voicemail applications.Utilize technical expertise to troubleshoot problems with Meridian, Avaya and Nortel phone and voicemail systems. Responsible for remote support of voice/phone/IP technology. Work on the following platforms : Nortel Norstar, Business Communication Manager, Avaya IP Office, Partner and Communication Manager systems. Certified Avaya/Nortel Specialist – ACSS,ACIS,NCTS, NCSS.

      • IT Infrastructure Engineer

        Jul 1992 - now
      • Avaya VOIP Engineer

        Jan 2003 - Apr 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications