BJ Bonkowski

BJ Bonkowski

IP Engineer II

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Network engineer

  • Education

    • Delta College

      2004 - 2007
      Associates PC System Support
    • Franklin University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science Information Technology
  • Experience

    • XO Communications

      Jul 2007 - Feb 2015
      IP Engineer II

      Diagnose 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 - now
      • Data Communications Analyst, Senior

        Mar 2022 - now
      • Data Communications Analyst III

        Mar 2019 - Mar 2022
      • Data Communications Analyst II

        Feb 2015 - Mar 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CCNA

      Cisco
      Apr 2011
    • JNCIA-Junos

      Juniper
      Nov 2011
    • VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization 2023

      VMware
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to BJ Bonkowski
      Apex Award XO Communications Sep 2012 Recognition for outstanding dedication.
    • Awarded to BJ Bonkowski
      Appreciation Award XO Communications Jun 2012 Outstanding Achievement on JNCIA-Junos
    • Awarded to BJ Bonkowski
      Achiever Award XO Communications Nov 2011 Outstanding customer care.
    • Awarded to BJ Bonkowski
      Appreciation Award XO Communications Apr 2011 Outstanding customer care.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coach

      Issued by Saginaw Township Soccer Association on Apr 2011
      Saginaw Township Soccer AssociationAssociated with BJ Bonkowski