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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