About Me

Hello, I’m Bruce Wainer

Network Engineer with 7 years of wide-ranging experience, Security+, and Network+. I work to understand systems and issues in full to achieve rapid and comprehensive solutions. I have broad knowledge of computer systems, networking, and security, and detailed knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, and servers. I am vendor agnostic and have learned both industry standards as well as vendor nuances and proprietary features.

Certifications

Cisco CCNA
July 2020
CompTIA Security+
May 2020
CompTIA Network+
April 2020
CompTIA A+
June 2019
Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
October 2010

Verify on Credy

Cisco CCNA Logo
CompTIA Security+ LogoCompTIA Network+ LogoCompTIA A+ LogoOracle Certified Associate Logo

Networking Experience

IT Support and Troubleshooting
HPE/Aruba Switching
Aruba Wireless
Ruckus Switching
Ruckus Wireless
Cisco Switching
Cisco Routing and Firewall
WatchGuard Routing and Firewall
PFSense Routing and Firewall
Mikrotik Routing and Firewall
Mikrotik Switching
Mikrotik Wireless

Systems Experience

Windows Server
Linux Servers (CentOS, Ubuntu)
Hyper-V
VMWare ESXi
ProxMox / QEMU / KVM
Active Directory

work experience

Aug 2021 - Present

Network Engineer I

Ferguson Enterprises
May 2021 - Jul 2021

Network Analyst II

Ferguson Enterprises

• NOC Tier II, with specific duties and focus areas:
• SME for Versa Networks / SDWAN
• Oversight and assistance for the Cisco router to Versa replacement project
• White Glove ticket/customer handling
• Router and switch configuration compliance and health with Solarwinds NCM and Versa Director

May 2020 - Apr 2021

Network Technician

Apex Systems

• Determine hardware requirements for branch voice and data SDWAN implementations.
• Configure Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Unity, and VG310 devices as needed for proper call flow and routing operation.
• Work with field technicians to ensure proper installation and activation of network components.
• Track project completion and be able to update documentation related to project

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

Pre-Installation Network Engineer

Single Digits, Inc.

Full Time Salaried / 40+ hours per week
Reviewed network designs for completeness, compliance to brand standards (Marriott, Hyatt, etc), feasibility,
and efficiency
Tracked and reported on remediation of design issues
Began the configuration process of network equipment (Firewalls, Servers, Switches, Access Points) and
provided complete documentation to others who will perform the installation.
Assisted in implementation issues discovered during installation.

Found more than $20,000 in design mistakes over two months, and also found ways to save the customers
thousands of dollars while still having a result that met requirements and produced satisfaction.

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

Network Project Engineer

Single Digits, Inc.

Full Time Salaried / 40+ hours per week
Remotely managed an onsite installation team for network upgrades at hotels and other hospitality customers
Traveled onsite to oversee certain projects
Configured network equipment (firewall, gateway, switches, access points)
Troubleshot and finalized configuration of the network equipment
Ensured customer (hotel owners/management/staff) and hotel guest satisfaction
Provided documentation of the install

In this role I was acknowledged many times by customers for reducing downtime during migrations, being on
top of outages and issues, and having full knowledge of their network installation. Some customers requested
me for their other projects.

Frequent experience with:
Routers/Firewalls/etc: Cisco ASA, PFSense, WatchGuard, Nomadix
Load Balancer/Traffic Shaper: Elfiq, Exinda/Alloc8, WatchGuard
Switches: Cisco, Aruba/HP, Extreme, Ruckus/Brocade
Wireless: Ruckus (ZoneDirector, SmartZone, standalone), Extreme WiNG (Zebra/Motorola), Aruba

Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

Surveillance Systems Operator

Airwave Networks

Full Time concurrent with other position; 16 hours per week
Audited and maintained surveillance systems remotely
Coordinated and provided assistance to on-site installation, maintenance, and repair operations.

Primary camera experience: Axis, ACTi, Analog

Feb 2013 - Dec 2017

Call Center Supervisor and Technical Support “AWS”

Airwave Networks

Full Time concurrent with other position; 24 hours per week
Resolved Customer Internet and Cable TV problems by phone and on-site
Monitored and troubleshot service problems
Oversaw tier I call center staff
Assisted in new installation and maintenance projects

Experience with Cisco and HP Switching, Ruckus APs (standalone), and a proprietary linux-based router/
gateway device

Feb 2014 - Sep 2015

Circuit Acquisition Coordinator

Airwave Networks

Full Time concurrent with other position; 16 hours per week
Requested and Managed Fiber Bids and Contracts for enterprise DIA and Switched Ethernet transport circuits.
Researched and designed new data center projects.

Education

2011 - 2014

Bachelor Media Arts & Design

James Madison University

Specialized in Motion Graphics

Minor in Telecommunications

Interests

  • Animals
  • Travel
  • Bicycle
  • Parties
  • Harry Potter
  • Coffee