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RICK SOTO
1905 Mt. Vernon Drive
Modesto, CA 95350
[email protected]
(209) 342-6761
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
 Highly accomplished Electrical Design Engineer with extensive experience in all aspects of
electrical engineering and wireless test applications.
 Played a key role in the development of the internet backbone.
 Extensive experience in managing networking layer activities including constructing private, highspeed networks.
 Strong IT acumen with a background in network protocols, service protocols, connectivity,
operating systems, and Cisco based LAN/WAN networks.
 Comprehensive background in web/internet design.
 Achieved certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Expert knowledge in broadband networking.
Lead engineer/subject matter expert for group of twenty engineers.
Instrumental in reducing thirty-day installation process to three days by utilizing automation and
proper training.
Successfully reduced team of seven engineers to four while increasing accountability of assignments.
Spearheaded creation of a Centralized Network Operations Center, which reduced staff and
increased outage response time.
Decreased network outage times by implementing monthly maintenance window during after hour
operations.
Executed superior network surveillance, fault isolation, and resolution for support of Hyperstream
Frame Relay and ATM/CD Suite of products.
Adept in design, installation, and repair of Cisco based LAN/WAN networks.
Proficient in network topology and design for ISP and enterprise networks.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
ALLEGIANCE TELECOM - Bethesda, MD
1999-2002
Engineer III/Broadband Engineering
Collaborated on the development, test, and support of DSL test bed project as part of SMART
building technology. Assisted network engineers with provisioning and turn up of IAD and dedicated
data lines. Bundled local, long distance, and data services using the CISCO, VINA and TIARA
products.
 Instituted electronic bonding and product training, which reduced switch over time to three
to seven days.
 Diagnosed equipment failure point and recommended adding a fan to aide in cooling
equipment, which eliminated power supply failures.
 Designed and executed internet backbone architecture for use within the Allegiance Telecom
data network infrastructure.
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MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION - Cary, NC
1994-1999
Hyperstream Operations Technical Support Engineer III
Supported National Data network processes including frame relay and ATM products. Performed all
aspects of technical support for end users and field operations. Managed performance of transmission
for the national fiber network at the physical layer and data layer.
 Assessed severity level of alarms on DXC3/3, 3/1, and 1/0, which reduced DS3 failure
significantly.
 Authored SMART (Structured Management And Rapid Training) manual for alarm situations
and appropriate action plans, which increased employee confidence in complex assignments.
CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, U.E.B. - San Francisco, CA
1991
Electrical Engineering Student Trainee II/Intern
Handled job tasks on citywide projects requiring electrical engineering analysis.
 Participated in creating and proofreading preliminary technical specifications on new power
SCADA equipment for MUNI Railway.
 Examined and confirmed wiring specifications for city bus line vehicle storage building.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (2002)
University of the Pacific
Certificate in Electronics (1987)
Francis Tuttle Vocational Tech
CERTIFICATION
Cisco Certified Network Associate (currently pursuing)
FCC - General Radio Telephone Operator License (1994)
TRAINING
Broadband Technology NetMgr, ATM Remote, DXC Operations, Titan 5500, DXC NewBridge
ATM
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems: Linux (Slackware, RedHat, Debian), Unix, Microsoft Windows (9x, NT, 2k, XP)
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, NetBEUI
Service Protocols: ftp, telnet, ssh, http, ssl, nis, syslog, smb, imap, smtp, pop3, dns, traceroute
Connectivity: Analog Modem, ISDN, xDSL, Cable modem, Frame Relay,OC48/OC3, T1/T3,
DS0/DS3, Ethernet, token ring, FDDI/CDDI, RS232
Software: CAD, MS Office, FrontPage, IE 6.x, Netscape 4.x/6.x, PhotoShop 6.x, Linux applications
Hardware: Cisco based LAN/WAN networks
Networking: Routers (Cisco/3Com), switches (Cisco/3Com/Foundry), hubs, LIU/CSU/DSU,
category 3/5/6 cabling for Ethernet and telephone, RJ11/12/45 crimp, 66- & 110-block cross-connect
and phone closet cabling, ISP, enterprise networks, network traffic.
References Are Available Upon Request