Sean Wilkins

Experience

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  Pennsylvania State University

  May 1997 - Oct 1997

  Academic Network and Computer Support Specialist

  Served as head of academic network support for College of Arts and Architecture and University Art Services.» Designed, enhanced, and installed multiple configurations of servers and workstations while maintaining and supporting hubs, bridges, and repeaters» Created, designed, and implemented the Information Technologies web site

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  Lucent Technologies (formerly International Network Services)

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Distinguished Member of Consulting Staff

  Demonstrated technical leadership as an award-winning technical lead and network architect.» Oversaw and directed major CLEC network while providing architectural designs for ATM, telemetry, and timing; performed extensive testing of VoIP solutions; and developed and implemented VoIP, VoATM, and VoDSL with switches, routers, and DSL equipment» Optimized and supported the largest private network in the world, consisting of over 30,000 routers and switches, bridges, hubs, and multiple monitoring systemsDemonstrated technical leadership as an award-winning technical lead and network architect. » Oversaw and directed major CLEC network while providing architectural designs for ATM, telemetry, and timing; performed extensive testing of VoIP solutions; and developed and implemented VoIP, VoATM, and VoDSL with switches, routers, and DSL equipment » Optimized and supported the largest private network in the world, consisting of over 30,000 routers and switches, bridges, hubs, and multiple monitoring systems Show less

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  SR-W Consulting

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2023

  Senior Network Consultant

  Served as technical consultant for large networking projects and provide technical writing services for multiple long-term clients.» Led several efforts to implement new E-911 network systems; install infrastructure for phone systems and ANI/ALI systems, new phone switch, and new server hardware and software» Strengthened the security of clients’ sensitive financial data through security audits and the installation of secure encryption solutions

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  InfoDisperson, LLC

  Nov 2007 - now

  Owner, Technology Engineer, Instructor, & Writer/Editor

  Blend technical expertise and communication skills to provide high-quality content through contractual work for multiple long-term clients. Consistently deliver high-quality technical content, such as articles, blogs, simulators, and tutorials. Clients include: » Pearson Education» Wiley» ActualTech Media» Petri IT Knowledgebase» Tom’s IT Pro» ARIN Technologies» LearnSmart (formerly PrepLogic)

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  Tech Building Blocks

  Apr 2023 - now

  Mentor & Technical Instructor

  Provide mentoring and training services to individual and corporate buyers. Utilize a wide range of educational resources, including courses, articles, blogs, videos, assessments, and simulators.To date, authored 27 video courses with 4/5 average rating, including:» Advanced Cyber Defense Analysis With Wireshark» Network Basics With Python» Network Activity & Packet Analysis With Python» System Services & Activity Monitoring With Python» Five CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) Preparation Courses» Cisco DEVOPS 300-910: Packaging & Delivering Applications; Automating Infrastructure» Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks: IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing Design; Routing Protocols; Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks: Routing Protocols; & Advanced Enterprise Campus Networks» Introduction to Juniper Security Devices; Exploring Juniper SRX Networking Features; & Reviewing Juniper Security Services» Protocol Deep Dive: EIGRP and OSPF Show less