This document provides a summary of Jeremy Nothum's career objectives, skills, and professional experience. He has extensive experience in networking, servers, and converged/hyperconverged solutions from various vendors like Cisco, HP, Dell, and more. He also has skills in Linux, Windows, scripting, security, and certifications like CCNA, CCNP. Professionally, he has worked for companies like Avnet, PineBreeze Technologies, and as an independent contractor providing IT services.

1. Jeremy Nothum
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
Obtain long-term employment in a stable and growing company allowing me to utilize my abilities and
potential, While Refining my present skill set and mastering new technologies as they emerge.
KEY SKILLS:
• Extensive Cisco experience, from Nexus NX-OS to IOS to UCSM B & C-series servers. Additional
experience on other brands, such as: HP DL-series servers, and Dell PowerEdge servers.
• Extensive Converged / Hyper-Convergred solutions experience including Nutanix, RiverBed,
Simplivity, and VMware EVO Rail as well as full rack solutions such as: Cisco Tetration, VCE V-
Block, and Flexpod as well.
• Real world experience with most distributions of Linux/UNIX, specializing in secure firewalls,
Bind DNS, DMZs, Apache web servers, Sendmail / Qmail with Outlook email integration to
enhance services on Windows-based or mixed LAN networks. Scripting experience on Linux
BASH shell or Windows PowerShell using XML, PHP and Java with some light C/C++ coding as
well.as well as threat assessment, intrusion detection, scripting, and file system backup and
restoration. Deployment of OS via VM’s, PXE boot, Slipstream or physical media.
• Bare metal servers to fully virtualized VMware ESXI 5.5 & 6.0 clusters, and/or a mix of local and
cloud based services as well.
• Experience in network design and implementation of TCP/IP networks, primarily with Cisco
hardware. Legacy skills dating back to Twin-AX, 10-base-2 and token ring. Modern wireless LAN
access point deployment including 802.11A/B/G/N and 900Mhz regulated frequencies as well as
legacy modem dialup experience. Experience in every aspect of networking: Routing, Switching,
VoIP, Security and Firewalls, and mixed networks from different vendors to mixed traffic using
QoS to prioritize Voice and Video over web traffic and emails.
• IT field service computing skills including main/mid-frame to desktop support, cabling, printers
and monitors, board and system level troubleshooting, and design. Windows desktop support
from Windows 3.11 to Windows 10 (including server and office products).
• VOIP experience with Cisco, Avaya, Lucent, Trixbox and Asterisk PBX experience including
integration with cellular 3G telephones. Additionally, design work with 3G + GPS embedded
cellular radios for remote controls. Experience with TCP/IP converged networks using Cisco
Unity, Cisco Customer Voice Portal, and Cisco Enterprise Unified Contact Center including
integration with Sugar-CRM and other EPM & CRM software.
• Experience budgeting projects for financial viability and profitability. Providing BOMs (Bill Of
Materials) that are within target budgets, and SOW’s (statement of work). Subsequently
allowing for budget constraints, and negotiating the best pricing available from vendors to get
the team the materials needed for success to remain within the budget.
• NEC authorized, A+ & N+ Certified, AMP fiber certified, CCNA, CCNP (2001), Cisco Gold partner
(2004), HP, IBM, and Intel partners (2004). Currently studying for RHCE, SUSE/SLES, VMware
VCP and Cisco CCIE exams presently in home lab.
• CAD/CAM experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, and SketchUP for 3D printing using Ultimaker,
Maker-Bot, Rep-Rap, or Bridgeport CNC. CAD/CAM experience designing circuit boards using
PCAD, Altium Designer, and EaglePCB. Additional experience digitizing E-size blueprints with
digitizers and pen plotters as well modern inkjet or dry-ink plotters as well.
• Engineering digital control circuits, analog power supplies, and amplifiers. Experience with
development systems including: Raspberry PI, Arduino and shields (including Mega versions),
UDOO, Intel Galileo, BeagleBone, et al. Additional Experience with ARM processors including
analog devices ADSP-21065 SHARC including 68K, I960, I386, X86, x86-64 architectures.
• Team leadership and management skills: Led team members by offering suggestions, solutions,
providing coaching and encouragement, diplomatically resolving issues and differences amongst
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2. the team and overseeing the progress of projects from inception to completion, as team leader,
not just as boss by remaining approachable and as mentor.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Avnet Inc.- Chandler, AZ Jan 2015 – Aug 2016
Systems Engineer II
• Wrote technical engineering build instructions for production to populate racks of various types
of builds, from compute farms to fully converged solutions which Avnet treated these rack
solutions as single monolithic devices.
• Worked on the Cisco / Converged / Hyper-Converged team, that made a record 1.1Billion dollars
during my tenure. Additionally, Avnet was awarded “The Best Cisco Distributor of Cisco
Products” during my tenure as well.
• Avnet won for the third straight year in a row during my time there, an award for the “Most
Ethical Company” during my tenure.
• Designed per customer specifications, prototype builds, documented the process and then
published the results for full-scale mass production from single servers to multi-rack builds.
• Became and expert on SAP-HANA deployments and tuning of both ScaleUps and ScaleOuts.
• Designed and built complex converged / hyper-converged solutions such as Flexpod, Netezza
VCE V-Blocks, Avaya C-Pod, EMC and NetApp rack systems.
• Used VMware and ESXi with heavy experience automating installations and mass production of
imaging new systems.
• Worked on prototype aka “First Articles” per customer specifications, to create and customize
per the customer’s needs the explicit instructions for production.
• Extensive experience with Cisco Nexus and NX-OS, Switches, Fabric Interconnects, UCS B & C-
Series servers, and custom installations such as RoundTower on Cisco hardware. Additional
extensive experience with HP DL360 / DL380 / DL580 / etc. servers.
• Was responsible for 5S auditing and standards. Additionally volunteered for the Avnet Safety
and Code Compliance program.
• Won several awards during my tenure for Avnet “Core Values” such as Teamwork, Integrity, and
Customer Service.
PineBreeze Technologies- Chandler, AZ Nov 2014 – Jan 2015
Sr. Network Engineer
• Performed Networking of Third Party Vendors to the bank and managed third party
relationships with the bank.
• Provisioned high speed Internet links for the bank and third parties and coordinated with the
site owner for the circuit turn-ups.
• Rack and stacked third party equipment and inventoried equipment along with managed
software licensing of the network equipment.
• Responsible for deploying and maintaining "3rd party vendors" equipment on GE Capital
Finance aka Synchrony Bank's hosted network in the Chandler Arizona data center.
• These "3rd party vendors" were / are other banks such as Visa, MasterCard, Chase Bank, Etc.
who placed their own Cisco routers / switches / servers on GE's/Synchrony's network for the
purpose of Bank-to-Bank financial transactions and for sharing of consumer credit data as well.
• Responsible for provisioning these 3rd parties' high speed Internet connections from various
telecom service providers. I.E. Time Warner, AT&T, Verizon, etc. and end-to-end connectivity via
these links, and quality of service: From the wiring at the DeMarc, to the framing of data on the
router, to the addressing of their equipment on our network.
• Lastly, I made sure our security was up to PCI, HIPPA, et al standards including the Federal
government's "tapping" of ALL transactions without creating security risks, as well as N+1
redundancy so that even multiple points of failure would not bring our network down.
• I left this job on good terms for a better career type position at Avnet.

3. Independent Contractor- Tempe, AZ 2008-2015
• Performed contract IT networking support and resolved numerous Windows desktop support
and Linux Server service issues. Serviced everything from Windows XP / 7 / 8 desktops to
Windows server 2003, 2008 servers running email and active directory services, to basic file
servers. Linux servicing, from DNS server adding zones, to full Sendmail or Qmail deployments.
• Deployed and wired high-speed gigabit networks using Cisco ISR routers, Catalyst Switches and
PIX or ASA Firewalls, and MCS VoIP systems / servers. Additionally, I have installed mixed
networks using some Cisco components and preserving existing Avaya PBX systems - where
possible. Predominantly deployed Cisco networking equipment. Network deployments are
customer driven, by their needs and economic cost versus benefits. Therefore, where possible,
Avaya, Lucent, and MCS PBX systems were reconfigured and kept in production.
• Firewall rule architecting: Many were simple web, email and VoIP configurations using Cisco ISR
or ASA Firewalls, including VPN endpoints. Some firewall implementations using IP tables on
Linux systems as an alternative to commercial, off-the-shelf firewalls. Recovery of previous
firewall’s rule-set, to convert to newer Cisco firewalls using Cisco’s Enterprise tools.
• Provisioned numerous T1 phone lines, Cox Business Cable, or Qwest Business DSL lines, as well
as consumer installations. Primarily these high-speed lines were connected to, or hosting
FQDN’s (Fully Qualified Domain Names) and had their own DNS servers.
• Installed and serviced several Security Camera systems: From simple off-the-shelf four camera
setups, to large 24 concurrent cameras recording on a single networked computer, which
streamed video to private, remote locations for monitoring and storage.
• Uninterruptible power supply capacity design and installation for everything from a few pieces
of equipment to the entire server room. Anything critical to the business’s operations having
backup power, from a rack-mount battery to a subsequent failover to generators.
• Longer contract examples are listed below, such as Column5 Consulting and Local Motors,
where the contract was 3 months onsite.
Column5 Consulting- Scottsdale, AZ Aug 2013 – Dec 2013
Sr. Network Engineer
• Completely overhauled the office network from the ground up, absolutely nothing worked
correctly at the beginning of the project, and at the project’s conclusion everything worked
flawlessly.
• Designed, implemented a Cisco based TCP/IP converged network using the current Cisco models
of equipment, migrating from a SOHO router/firewall. The migration being a mix of phones and
computers, as a complete converged network of Voice, Data, and Video.
• Provisioned and deployed a 30 Megabit Internet connection, migrating from the previous pair of
T1 phone lines. The ping return times improved from 500ms to 50ms, and half the amount of
hops. Additionally, this was implemented after-hours to not interrupt the office workers
connection or ability to work.
• Ran 2000 feet of CAT6 wire, jacks, and a new patch panel, allowing the entire office to have true
Gigabit Ethernet to the desktop to “future proof” the office as needs and standards change over
the foreseeable future. Every drop was traced and labeled so the next person can easily
understand the network without explanation. Every desktop had a VoIP phone and laptop, and
all the drops went to two switches, that were setup with Cisco’s “switch fabric” connections so if
either switch failed, the network stayed up.
• Converted the entire office to static IP addresses, migrated everyone from WiFi to Wired Gigabit
Ethernet. Separate drops to each desk to separate the VOIP phone network from the data
network so that failures can’t cascade into a complete outage.

4. • Provided reports on the existing Avaya phone server, and engineered future rollout scenarios
that were being proposed by management. EG. A VOIP network to another country would be as
simple as provisioning the phone line in that country and a few lines of code input into the
router would be all that is needed to upgrade.
• Fixed every bad IP address, setup VPN remote access. Managed the local Windows-2003 servers
that provided DHCP services to the guests using Wifi or the employee’s cellular phones.
• Managed the Avaya VOIP server, and seamlessly migrated the phones to the new Cisco Layer-3
switches after hours, so that there was no interruption in phone service, in addition to the
Internet. Additionally, the switches were properly “stacked” so that in the event of a failure, one
of the two switches can power the other.
• Wrapped up the project by providing a complete concierge service to the employees by setting
up every network resource, such as printers, scanners, and faxing. So everyone in the office was
setup for the maximum efficiency possible.
• Lastly, provided “in the cloud” backup service to the employees so in the event of a failure or
virus, no work would be lost.
Local Motors- Chandler, AZ Mar 2013 – July 2013
Electrical Engineer
• Designed basic introductory Arduino electronics class for community members.
• Designed, prototyped and implemented an RFID car starter and controller using an Arduino
which allowed for individualized rule settings for each RFID card.
• Designed and prototyped an automotive relay circuit board which allowed for different
processors to be directly connected to the vehicle’s wire harness. Designed an LCD touchscreen
double-DIN stereo head unit to facilitate internet connectivity, maps and a built in OBD-II
scanner all while featuring the standard features one expects from a modern car stereo.. The
scanner eliminated the need of a mechanic to read codes from the vehicle’s ECU by directly
reading out the codes to the user on the screen.
• Designed, prototyped and built a cellular 3G plus GPS remote control with VGA camera which
allows the user to track the vehicle on Google maps, take a picture of the driver, remotely start
or stop the car, operate the windows, and lock and unlock the doors or trunk.
• Managed the community of users on the companies’ website.
Evergreen SmartHome- Tempe, AZ 2007 - 2014
Owner/Engineer
• Designed, prototyped and deployed embedded building controls and automation systems for
reduction of power consumption, alerts and failure warnings. Main product offering of a smart
sprinkler timer, with built-in weather station for real-time ET (Evapo-Transpiration) calculation
of irrigation timing.
• Development with WinDev, WinCE 5&6, XP and then QT on several different distributions of
Linux: Redhat, Fedora, CentOS, Slackware, FreeRTOS and DSL Linux.
• Designed a 12-way audio/video processor DSP engine (pre-amp) with a touch-screen LCD using
the ADSP-21065 SHARC.
• Designed a tube distortion unit, compatible with Dolby surround AC-3 with and embedded
micro controller, utilizing the GUI on the pre-amp.
• Designed large-scale six mono channel amplifier with six separate power supplies.
• Developed a systematic and cost effective way to produce circuit boards printing direct-to-plate
from PCAD.
• Designed and built numerous small IOT devices using a variety of development boards. From
Garage door openers, DeMarc flow-meters, to a fully integrated “smart vehicle”

5. Jetstream Wireless- Phoenix, AZ Mar 2003 – Aug 2003
Supervisor/ Survey Engineer
• Deployed and upgraded existing wireless access points located on high rise buildings throughout
the Phoenix metropolitan area.
• Surveyed customer sites for deployment of microwave high-speed internet connections.
• Engineered TCP/IP networks with Cisco routers, switches, and PIX firewalls, as well as 802.11
hotspots and Trango 5.8Ghz line-of-sight networks.
• Designed systems to ensure quality of service, including timely deployment of new installs and
upgrades with little or no downtime.
• Supervised and educated new field techs on wireless technology, networking, and methodology
of new installs.
• Purchased and tested equipment and supplies for better pricing and smoother installations.
• Resolved problems as they arose such as interference and routing issues.
InterTech Computers- Phoenix, AZ June 2000 – Jan 2002
Senior Bench Tech/ Lead Tech
• Reorganized a disarrayed bench repair facility for efficiency, accuracy and quality.
• Engineered proving systems, for quality assurance of repaired electronics including a Windows
terminal server to burn-in both monitors and Wyse terminals.
• Educated field techs, for certifications, troubleshooting, and theory.
• Increased department’s billable hours, some months as high as 110%
• Repaired monitors, LCD and DLP projectors, plasma and LCD screens, routers, and switches.
• Advised on network security, including threat assessment.
• Provide support on all UNIX or Solaris based service calls or network issues.
• Pursued NEC, SUN and HP-UX shop or VAR certifications
• Troubleshot and repaired a multi-million dollar product sorting system running on SCO Unix and
HP web servers
Sentinel Technology- Tempe, AZ Feb 1998 – Apr 1999
Senior Bench Tech
• Component level repair of computer monitors and some printers power supplies.
• Conformed bench system to comply with ISO-9002 certification, and reduce turnaround times
from 3 weeks to 48 hours.
• Setup SCO terminal server, and AS400 Twin-Ax terminal server to prove repaired terminals.
• Repaired 3com, Cisco routers and switches, monitors, printers and laptops.
• AutoCAD design work of future networks and jobs using the architect’s blueprints and adding
voice, data, fiber drops per customer’s requests then plotting on my personal E-size pen plotter.
Federal Communications- Tempe, AZ Sept 1997 – Dec 1997
Senior Bench Tech
• Help start a Component level repair and testing department for monitors, terminals and
mainframes.
• Compiled failure and repair data, inventory and ordering controls for future reference.
• Imaged or repaired systems with NT4.0, 95, or SCO UNIX.
EDUCATION:
Corona Del Sol- Tempe, AZ 1989-1993
Computer Learning Center- Mesa, AZ 2001
Mesa Community College- Tempe, AZ 2004-2008

6. Arizona State University- Tempe, AZ 2006-2008

7. Arizona State University- Tempe, AZ 2006-2008