Danavan Steele has over 25 years of experience in network engineering, integration, and support roles for companies such as IBM, Motorola, American Tissue Corporation, and Brooks Brothers. His background includes designing and implementing WAN and LAN structures, project managing wireless rollouts, and providing technical support. He holds degrees from Briarcliff College and certifications in Cisco, wireless networking, and Six Sigma.

1. Danavan Steele
262 Storm Drive
Holtsville, NY 11742
Email: danavan@daacshome.com
631-525-5373
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
• As Network Manager at American Tissue Corporation, recreated a new WAN & LAN
structure within 15 months reducing the overall lag in how data was reacted to by
40%, also making sure that an AS400 was placed in three regions and all divisions
within that region had accessed that particular unit.
• As Helpdesk Manager of Brooks Brothers, Project managed the role out of
wireless handheld Symbol equipment to over 100 stores without impacting overall
sales and making the transition seamless. Saving over $40,000.00 by implementing
the role out through the helpdesk.
Experience
12/02/2013- Present
IBM
Network Integrator/Engineer Lead
Contracted via CTG to do integrations in all DOE NYC schools for IBM. Installation and configurations of
the 6880’s and Cisco 2960’s, also Modules (Sup Engine 32, NAM, Gigabit Copper blades, Fiber
Blades, Fan Tray, Power Supply and 220 Power Cords ) and configuration of 6500 Cisco Chassis, in
older schools. Installation and configuration of Cisco Wired 48PTS 3560's, 3750, 2960’s Cisco
catalyst switch as well as the older Cisco Wireless 24 POE Switches 3560's.
Installing and wiring Cisco and Aruba Wireless Controllers.
Resetting OS image, Installing and, configuration of Cisco and Aruba Access Points.
Installation and configuration of Cisco 3645, 3745, and 3845 Routers.
Installation of Cisco Pix or ASA firewalls 5510, and 5505.
Installation of Cisco Content Engines
10/08/2012 – 11/30/2013
Motorola
Testing Engineer
Providing industrialized Mobile computer wireless, Bluetooth, and WAN testing of all mobile products
as a part of the Test and Validation team, before they are released to various industries. Mostly
working with WLAN and ensuring that the products meet up to WIFI certification standards. Running
a battery of tests against various infrastructures. Documenting any inconsistences and failures for the
engineers to address.
2011- 07/02/12
IBM
Network Integrator/Engineer
Contracted via CTG to do integrations in all DOE NYC schools for IBM. Installation of Modules (Sup Engine
32, NAM, Gigabit Copper blades, Fiber Blades, Fan Tray, Power Supply and 220 Power Cords ) and
configuration of 6500 Cisco Chassis. Installation and configuration of Cisco Wired 48PTS 3560's,
3750 Cisco catalyst switch as well Cisco Wireless 24 POE Switches 3560's.
Installing and wiring Cisco Wireless Controllers 4400 (25, 50, 100)

2. Resetting OS image, Installing and, configuration of Cisco Access Points 1210, 1230, 1231, 1242 and
1262 from Autonomous to LWAPP, joining controller through transfer of certificates
Installation and configuration of Cisco 3645, 3745, and 3845 Routers.
Installation of Cisco Pix Firewall, and Cisco ASA's 5510, and 5505.
Installation of Cisco Content Engines
2008 – 07/05/11
Motorola
Software Tech III
Working for the Fusion Wireless Engineering Team by providing tests for all pre-released Mobile devices.
Mainly through a test chamber that housed Cisco and Motorola network equipment. Creating various network
scenarios to mirror customer issues. Also doing wireless site surveys at customer sites like UPS & FedEx.
Working with: EAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP, LEAP,WPA, WPA2. Also advanced WLAN management LAN Planner, &
wireless Sniffers Omni peek Wildpackets. Maintaining all switches, access points and other equipment that are
involved in the testing. Working with switching protocols ( 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1ad, Qos, STP, MSTP, etc.) I
also provided procurement, logistics and project managing all locations with the flow of equipment,
accessories and necessary parts for the three relating offices in San Jose, CA. Bangalore, India, and Holtsville
NY to facilitate comparative testing.
2007 – 02/08/2008 Holtsville, NY
Asgard Agency / at Motorola
Helpdesk Support
Providing Wireless and overall configuration and network support for mainly Wal-Mart Stores. Support provided
via telnet to AIX servers Also providing support to the MCD (Mobile Computing Division), WID, (Wireless
Infrastructure Division) & ADC (Advanced to Data Capture aka Scanner group)
2005- 2007 Holbrook, NY
Future Tech Inc.
Network Support
Providing support for Network (WAN) and escalated issues with the tier 2 helpdesk team. Supporting
customers such as Adecco Staffing (700 Network Sites) with Cisco VPN and WAN clients. Hofstra University
(Wireless Users) Marriott Hotels (East Coast Wireless Customer Users) Covering various platforms of NT to
XP, MAC and Linux users with connectivity issues. Workings with the Configuration and Service Dept to
trouble shoot and rebuild IBM Laptops. Also performing various Network Admin duties, doing server backups
and overall network support.
2003- 2005 Central Islip, NY
Orion Network Solutions
• Providing Network and technical support to various customers
• Help with server upgrades to small business in the area
• Providing technical advice for process improvement.
• Providing router installations and turn-up’s for satellite sites.
2000–2003
American Tissue (ATC) Hauppauge, NY
Network Manager / Helpdesk
Designed, configured and implemented WAN for 30 plus sites over Frame Relay with MCI and later moving to
ATM with AT&T. Installing the 2600 routers at the other offices for the utilization of VOIP.
Ensuring that our 24-hour operation in Berlin, NH would never go down, with the utilization of HSRP on two
routers on two different circuits. Using protocol’s OSPF,EIGRP,RIP,BGP to ensure integrity of data.
Configured and installed Internet Cisco 2600 router.
Instituted and provided layout of the Helpdesk with Service IT as the database.
Implemented Dame Ware for supporting off site users and other facilities.

3. Also managed PBX for the head office.
Managed & serviced 220 nodes of Win 98, NT, 2000 & XP at head office.
1992–2000
Brooks Brothers New York, NY
Helpdesk Manager
Provided WAN, LAN and POS support with some configuration for 300 plus head office users and over 100
stores nation wide which was primarily Novel.
Project Manager on the role out of symbol wireless technology to all stores. Saving up to $40,000 on the
overall cost
Managed extensive 24-hour helpdesk support for all employees.
1990–1991
United State Army Saudi Arabia
Logistics /Material Specialist
Supervised storage and distribution of food supplies for over 50,000 front line personnel.
Managed recording and monitoring of incoming shipments from the front line.
Fulfilled requisitions for Armored Division.
Education
2005 Micro Computers (Cisco & CWNA Training) Hauppauge
2007-2009 Briarcliff College (AS Comp. Science degree) Patchogue, NY
2012 Briarcliff College BA major Patchogue, NY
1999- 1999 New York University (Cert. Program) Network inf. New York, NY
Since 2010 Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)