Preston Kilburn

Preston Kilburn

Denver Metropolitan Area
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Preston Kilburn is a focused SDN, Collaboration, and Datacenter Security Network…

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Experience

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    Ordr Inc.

    West Coast (Denver-Based)

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    Interwebs

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    Parker,CO

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    Denver, Colorado, United States

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    Greater Denver Area

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    Greater Denver Area

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    Denver / International

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Education

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    Western Governors University

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    Learned and participated in classwork at an accelerated and self-directed pace. Graduated from the school named by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a "Pioneer" in the field of further education. Focused intensely on Security and Network Centric training portions of the degree I earned.

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

Courses

  • Communication Foundations (Positional Writing)

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  • Computer Hardware

    A+ (Part 1)

  • Finite Mathematics

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  • Finite Mathematics Lab

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  • Fundamental of Organizational Leadership

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  • Natural Sciences

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  • Network Security

    IINS (640-554)

  • Networking 1

    ICND1

  • Networking 2

    ICND2

  • Presentation Skills

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  • Principles of Management

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  • Project Management

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  • Systems Hardware

    A+ (Part 2)

Projects

  • Core switching refresh and 802.1x

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    Major switching overhaul to standardize hardware on Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches. Along with this implementation we upgraded and standardized configs globally and implemented network security. Included several security elements including AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) implementation to facilitate role-based authentication company wide.

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  • 3Com to CUCM migration

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    Worldwide migration from 3Com/HP NBX VoIP to Cisco Unified Call Manager clusters. The aim of the project was to replace every standalone NBX phone system with either a Call Manager Subscriber based server or router with SRST enabled. The project was very successful and increased stability and internal usage of VoIP dialing.

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  • WAN expansion

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    Expanded WAN to multiple gigabit link to create a nearly "LAN-Like" connection between our core offices. Managed and maintained colocated equipment and vendor relationships to ensure uptime and SLA commitments.

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Test Scores

  • CCNP - Voice

    Score: Multiple Passes

    Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice (CCNP Voice) validates advance knowledge and skills required to integrate into underlying network architectures. Furthermore, this certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network. With a CCNP Voice certification, a network professional can create a collaboration solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. The CCNP Voice focuses on Cisco Unified Communications…

    Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice (CCNP Voice) validates advance knowledge and skills required to integrate into underlying network architectures. Furthermore, this certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network. With a CCNP Voice certification, a network professional can create a collaboration solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. The CCNP Voice focuses on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (formerly Unified CallManager), quality of service (QoS), gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, voice applications, and utilities on Cisco routers and Cisco Catalyst switches. Additionally, the integration and troubleshooting of Cisco Unified Communications applications are now covered in the CCNP Voice, specifically the Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco Unified Presence applications.

  • CCNA Voice (640-461)

    Score: 920

    Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration (ICOMM) teaches learners how to maintain and operate a Cisco Unified Communications solution that is based on Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Connection, and Cisco Unified Presence.

  • Cisco ISE certified Field Engineer

    Score: Multiple

    Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is the workhorse and eventual replacement for both ACS windows and ACS appliances. It is used in myriad situations including posture assessment, compliance checking, and simply 802.1x / NAC implementation. According the Cisco, the ISE FE provides the following:

    The FE is responsible for product or solution implementation and operation. Responsibilities include installing and configuring the customer solution; creating an HLD and LLD; troubleshooting…

    Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is the workhorse and eventual replacement for both ACS windows and ACS appliances. It is used in myriad situations including posture assessment, compliance checking, and simply 802.1x / NAC implementation. According the Cisco, the ISE FE provides the following:

    The FE is responsible for product or solution implementation and operation. Responsibilities include installing and configuring the customer solution; creating an HLD and LLD; troubleshooting and resolving technical problems during deployment; providing installation test and turn-up services; and providing day-2 customer technical support as required. The FE is also responsible for coordinating and participating in a 1-hour review meeting with Cisco after the partner submits its third HLD for approval. FEs should also review any HLD executed by newly certified engineers for conformance to Cisco standards.

  • VMware Certified Professional 5 (VCP5)

    Score: Pass

    The VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification is an industry recognized credential that demonstrates datacenter virtualization expertise.

    Achieving the VCP certification confirms the skills needed to successfully install, deploy, scale and manage VMware vSphere environments, as well as the skills obtained by a minimum of six months experience with VMware infrastructure technologies.

    Companies with VCPs on staff ensure their organization has the skills and expertise…

    The VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification is an industry recognized credential that demonstrates datacenter virtualization expertise.

    Achieving the VCP certification confirms the skills needed to successfully install, deploy, scale and manage VMware vSphere environments, as well as the skills obtained by a minimum of six months experience with VMware infrastructure technologies.

    Companies with VCPs on staff ensure their organization has the skills and expertise to
    fully utilize VMware solutions. Through skilled implementation of VMware solutions, organizations achieve higher efficiency in the datacenter, with higher levels of business continuity, all while reducing overall complexity.

  • CCNP - Security

    Score: Multiple

    Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.

  • CIW - Web Design Specialist

    Score: 92%

    The CIW Web Design Specialist course is for the individual who wants to develop the skills necessary to specialize in Web site design. In this course, you will build upon your basic Web authoring skills to learn the essentials and best practices of Web design, including design theory, tools and technologies.

  • CCNA Security

    Score: 934 / 1000

    CCNA Security test for the Cisco Security track towards security track.

  • Project+

    Score: 863 / 900

    CompTIA Project+ is a globally recognized project management certification that identifies quality project managers.

  • Security +

    Score: 927 / 1000

    The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.

  • CCNA - R/S

    Score: Multiple Tests

    CCNA Recertification (Originally certified 2000, 2004)

  • A+

    Score: Multiple Tests

    The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT. The exam covers maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers.

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