
BJ Bonkowski
IP Engineer II

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About me
Network engineer
Education

Delta College
2004 - 2007Associates PC System Support
Franklin University
2011 - 2014Bachelor of Science Information Technology
Experience

XO Communications
Jul 2007 - Feb 2015IP Engineer IIDiagnose and repair interruptions and degradations affecting customer Enterprise VoIP solutions, MPLS, VPLS, DIA, High Speed Transport services and other emerging technologies. Utilize network management tools and protocols to diagnose and repair highly complex framing, IP routing, packet sequencing and other layer 2, 3 and 4 issues. Configure and diagnose trouble relating to dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP). Configure and troubleshoot issues with premise-based security devices (Cisco ASA/PIX firewall.) including IPsec and remote access VPN. Perform facilities testing and fault isolation working cooperatively with the customer, LEC and XO technicians. Diagnose and repair Quality of Service (QoS) issues. Assists with administration, configuration and troubleshooting of switches, routers, firewalls, and other telecommunication equipment Collaborate with Technology to add and enhance services (QoS, policy-based routing, traffic shaping, WAN acceleration, etc). Maintain a working lab with all supported CPE platforms for testing and design development. Ensures service interruptions are immediately acted upon, and continue to be actively managed to service restoration. Show less

Frankenmuth Insurance
Feb 2015 - nowData Communications Analyst, Senior
Mar 2022 - nowData Communications Analyst III
Mar 2019 - Mar 2022Data Communications Analyst II
Feb 2015 - Mar 2019
Licenses & Certifications

CCNA
CiscoApr 2011
JNCIA-Junos
JuniperNov 2011- View certificate

VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization 2023
VMwareOct 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to BJ BonkowskiApex Award XO Communications Sep 2012 Recognition for outstanding dedication.
- Awarded to BJ BonkowskiAppreciation Award XO Communications Jun 2012 Outstanding Achievement on JNCIA-Junos
- Awarded to BJ BonkowskiAchiever Award XO Communications Nov 2011 Outstanding customer care.
- Awarded to BJ BonkowskiAppreciation Award XO Communications Apr 2011 Outstanding customer care.
Volunteer Experience
Coach
Issued by Saginaw Township Soccer Association on Apr 2011
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