Boulder, Colorado
Phone: Available Upon Request
resume@nickdunklee.com

Objective

    Seeking a position to utilize my engineering skills, quality assurance skills and further my growth in advanced networking technologies in a challenging environment.

    Summary
    • Launched several VPN clients to millions of end-users worldwide
    • Scaled and maintained a build infrastructure used by hundreds of engineers
    • Well-versed in Microsoft WHQL driver testing, signing, and certification
    • Extensive knowledge across a wide range of telecommunications, mobile, and networking technologies
    • Diverse background from a variety of roles
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

    Work Experience

    Cisco Systems, Inc. - Software Engineering
    (2008 - Present)
    • Create and spearhead release certification and QA effort for iPhone, iPad, Windows Mobile and other platform launches of AnyConnect
    • Create and maintain SSL/DTLS and IPsec VPN testbed back-end infrastructure
    • Scale, maintain, and enhance automated build system with easy-to-use web interface for various client software platforms utilizing VMWare VCenter, Apple Remote Desktop, Python, PHP, SQL, Apache, Xcode, GCC, Visual Studio to support a handful of development teams simultaneously
    • Release engineering - maintain and repair makefiles, dependencies and libraries to keep code building
    • Utilize third-party software to optimize testing process to reduce manual test requirements
    • Train support staff on new products for customer issues resolution
    • Test pre-release and beta equipment/software from multiple vendors to ensure compliance and compatibility
    • Manage purchasing process to adhere to budgetary constraints and acquire proper equipment and software for team efforts
    • Create and maintain SSL and IPsec VPN testbed back-end infrastructure
    • Support mobile testing of Apple's iPhone VPN client through corporate partnership
    • Utilize Microsoft WHQL driver testing and certification process to certify and sign code for embedded, mobile, and desktop Microsoft platforms


    Apple, Inc. - iPhone Software Engineering
    (2007 - 2008)
    • Create and design VPN test processes
    • Research automated QA platform for VPN testing
    • Manage borderzone alpha network for livability testing
    • Create IPsec VPN testbed environment
    • Sign off on a handful of iOS releases
    • Configure and deploy RADIUS, NT auth, and other authentication backend systems
    • Work with customer on-site to troubleshoot connection issues
    • Track, debug, log, and diagnose connectivity issues
    • WiFi, WPA, WEP network troubleshooting and debugging using AiroPeek and other tools
    • Assisted on MobileMe, Time Capsule, Snow Leopard and other projects
    • Travel to customer sites for dev test troubleshooting


    University of Michigan Information Technology Services - Network Systems Support
    (2006 - 2007)
    • Maintained network and telecom systems
    • Installed new systems
    • Updated wiring
    • Deployed VPN, WiFi, VoIP systems
    • Diagnosed and maintained Layer 2, 3 network equipment
    • Worked with customer to maintain and install new facilities
    • Wrote software solutions for network security and stability
    • Facilitated decision-making for technology purchases


    University of Michigan Information Technology Services - HelpDesk
    (Summer 2006)
    • Answered customer phone calls and e-mails
    • Diagnosed customer problems and resolved customer concerns
    • Interfaced with customer workstations for remote repair and maintenance
    • Maintained and updated Trouble Ticket lists, e-mail list, and customer accounts


    Journal Register Company - Graphic Design/Advertising Design
    (2003 - 2005)


    RadioShack Corporation - Certified Sales Associate
    (2000 - 2003)
    Education
    University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science
            (May 2007)
                    
                    Major: Computer Information Systems
                    Minor:
    Computer Science

    Skills and Experience
    Computer
    Operating Systems:
    Windows 3.0 to Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2, MacOS 1 to OS X 10.7, Sun Solaris UNIX, Linux (Gentoo, SuSE, RedHat, Debian) BSD

    Tools:
    TestQuest CountDown Automation Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, GCC, Visual Studio 6 and .NET, AiroPeek, WireShark, CDMA, WCDMA, GSM handset utilities and computer applications

    Wireless
    LTE, WiMax, IPsec, IKE, VPN, SSL, TLS, PPTP, L2TP, CDMA, GSM, iDEN, TDMA, OFDM, 802.11A/B/G/N WLANS, SIM Cards, PRLs, EDGE, GPRS, UMTS, and HSDPA/HSUPA data overlays
    Interests
    Personal Device Development
    • Build hardware and software projects to simplify lifestyle while expanding learning

    Music
    • Music production, post-production, mastering
    • Albums launched on iTunes, Amazon.com, Verizon Music, Napster, and several other music commerce sites

    Amateur Radio
    • FCC-Certified General Class Amateur License
    • Communicate over HF, VHF, and UHF frequencies with people around the world
    • Build and design multiple RF antennas
    • Monitor amateur frequencies for community awareness and safety

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