Paul Herndon has over 25 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting networks including LANs, WANs, VoIP networks, and WLANs. He has worked in various network engineering roles for companies such as Ellucian, HCA Far West Division, MGM Resorts, and CCSD. He holds several professional certifications including CCIE Routing & Switching, CCNP Voice, CCNA Security, and JNCIA.

1. PAUL HERNDON
Mobile: 702-813-0987
pdherndon01@gmail.com
Las Vegas, NV
Network Architect  Network Engineer
Over 25 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting small, medium and enterprise Local Area
Networks (LAN), Metro Area Networks (MAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Experience designing Voice over
IP (VoIP) networks, integrating legacy TDM networks with VoIP architectures, developing secure Internet and
Wireless LAN (WLAN) access, and creating large-scale network monitoring strategies. Experience designing and
supporting data center solutions that incorporate security, virtualization, cloud computing, application performance
monitoring, and optimization. Successful projects and accomplishments include:
 Designedand implemented a pilot 5-school 1:1 WIFI solution for large school district
 Designeda Cisco LAN and WAN architecture for a large school systemof over 166
schools
 Upgraded a 7-site health complex from legacy hub technology to switch technology
 Implementation of a LAN/WAN solution for a 15-site Health Maintenance Organization
 Installed, configured, and managed a multi-vendor LAN build-out of over 600 nodes for a
large Manufacturing Unit
VALUE OFFERED
 CCIE Routing & Switching – Written
 CCNP Voice – Cisco Certified Network
Professional Voice
 CompTIA Security+
 CCNA – Security
 CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
 CCDA – Cisco Certified Design Associate
 Cisco Unified Communications
 Cisco Routers,Switches,WLAN, ASA
firewalls
 Cisco Security Architecture
 JNCIA - Juniper Networks
Certified Internet Associate
 Juniper M, MX, EX, SRX series
Switches,Routers,NetScreen
 Juniper NetScreen Firewalls,
DX Server Load Balancers
 A10 AX Server Load Balancers
 Extreme Networks Switches,
Routers
 Foundry/Brocade Switches,
Routers
 Voice/Data Network Design
 Network Monitoring/Management
 Business Continuity
 Operations Readiness
 I.T. ProjectManagement
 Windows/LINUXServer
Experience
 Teaching/Training
 Military Secret Clearance
 DOE ‘Q’ Clearance
PROFESSIONAL WORK SUMMARY
The CSI Companies for LPS Technologies
Network Engineer Remote Locations 10/2016 to Present
Performing network core and IDF upgrades for Community Health Systems (CHS) hospitals around the country.
Upgrading Cisco 6500 series chassis to Cisco 56K series Nexus switches. Upgrading IDF access switches to
Cisco 3650s. Project on-site lead coordinating upgrade tasks, local IT resources, and facility communications.
Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino
Network Manager Las Vegas, NV 08/2016 to 10/2016
(Short-term contract) Worked with management team and property staff to discuss system requirements,
proposed changes, priorities, schedules, and service standards; worked with VP of IT to achieve strategic, long
range goals. Provided technical recommendations for WAN circuits between data center site and casino
property. Provided technical review of infrastructure design specifications at the data center and casino
property.
Ellucian – College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV 01/2016 to 07/2016
Senior Network Administrator
Member of the Network Services team, with the primary focus of designing, building, and troubleshooting an

2. enterprise-level network supporting the premier college of southern Nevada. Day-to-day responsibilities include
performing diagnostics, resolving problems, escalating problems to vendors as required, and taking appropriate
actions to assure that solutions to system, application, and customer problems are taking place. Make
recommendations regarding hardware and software acquisition, and prepare/maintain documentation (both
operational and troubleshooting) on systems/services/applications, and provide user assistance to campus staff
and faculty. Install, configure, maintain, document, troubleshoot and upgrade hardware, firmware, peripherals,
operating systems, and applications as required. Primary focus is on the design and architecture of the VoIP
Communications infrastructure supporting CSN.
HCA Far West Division – IT&S
Division Consulting Network Engineer Henderson, NV 08/2014 to 01/2016
Responsible for the design, implementation, and support of various networking technologies and solutions for
HCA division-based facilities, remote clinics, and office buildings within the division. Managed data collection,
reporting, and trending for all critical network components and services, and collaborated with other technical
resources in division and corporate IT&S to assess and takes authorized action on anticipated improvements.
Assisted in the diagnosis and resolution of the most complex network and security incidents and requests that
required research and diagnosis. Recommended process changes that improved the implementation,
maintenance and support of division and facility-based network equipment. Actively participated in strategic
planning and 24x7 on-call support with other members of division IT staff.
The Select Group
Network Consulting Engineer for Cisco Systems (Short-term Contract)
Phoenix, AZ 03/2014 to 07/2014
Worked as team member with the State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) Sector Advanced Services
division. Provided network design and project implementation for SLED customers.
Subcontractor for Clark County School District
Senior Network Engineer Las Vegas, NV 06/2012 to 09/2013
Supported the Networking Services department in the 5th largest school district in the nation. Led engineering
team in network design. Worked with NS to define requirements, create and test, and document designs,
including developing configuration and troubleshooting guides. Developed operational support documents and
suggested improvements. Designed, implemented, and supported WLAN solutions throughout the district.
Provided third-level support including leading troubleshooting teams and interfacing with customer IT
departments and vendor technical support. Participated in tactical and strategic planning for network including
capacity, availability, security, and application support.
MGM Resorts - ACS, a Xerox Company
Senior Network Engineer Las Vegas, NV 05/2010 to 06/2012
Designed LAN and WAN architectural solutions for 16 local properties and four large resorts. Implemented and
supported network topologies that includes both Cisco switch technology and Juniper switch, router, server load
balancing, and firewall technology. Designed and implemented security policies for network infrastructure.
Provided WAN support for the four large remote resort properties. Provided on-call technical support to all MGM
local properties.
Embarq Las Vegas, NV 11/2006 to 11/2009
Sales Engineer II
Designed Unified Voice/Video, WLAN, Security, and network infrastructure solutions for business customers in
Las Vegas, Washington, Oregon, and Texas. Provided pre-sales technical consulting for hospitality-gaming
companies, government agencies, legal, medical, and commercial accounts.
CCSD – Advanced Technologies Academy Las Vegas, NV 08/2005 to 08/2006
Teacher
Taught Cisco CCNA v3.1 to high school students.
CCSD – Desert Pines High School Las Vegas, NV 11/2003 to 08/2005
Teacher – IT Strategist
Taught Computer Science, Cisco CCNA v3.1, and Operating Systems to high school students. As an I.T.
Strategist (Educational Computing Strategist), provided technology support and classroom technology strategy
to the faculty and staff of Desert Pines High School.

3. NextiraOne Las Vegas, NV 08/2000 to 10/2003
Principal Consultant
Provided project management and supervised junior consultants and engineers for client engagements in
data/voice network design, data/voice security, business continuity-disaster recovery design, network baseline,
and convergence and operations readiness. Managed multiple network integration projects, and provided pre-
sales and post-sales support. Provided support during proposal phase supplying network design and hours
required to manage the entire project. Provided consultation on network options and strategies, troubleshooting,
and implementation support for customers throughout the United States.
Iowa Health System Des Moines, IA 1998 to 2000
Senior Network Engineer
Provided strategic network design and implementation of key projects throughout 7 major healthcare facilities
and over 70 remote offices. Was responsible for project management, including completion of a regional
hospital network upgrade, consisting of the design and implementation of a migration to switched Fast Ethernet.
Provided WAN technical support throughout the enterprise and 3rd-level network support for LAN-focused team.
Developed performance monitoring strategies and protocol analysis techniques for the enterprise.
DAOU Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA 1995 to 1998
Network Systems Engineer III
Provided WAN-focused support for an Iowa-based Healthcare network comprised of 5 major regions totaling
1600 nodes with a WAN backbone of frame-relay circuits. Project management responsibilities included long-
term project oversight, design and implementation of enterprise network growth, management of customer
network equipment purchases, second-level support for site-focused support teams. Promoted from Technical
Support Engineer II, responsible for providing technical support for multiple internal and external customers
while supporting network routers, concentrators, file servers, and workstation hardware and software.
Sunwest Bank - Trust Division Albuquerque , NM 1994 to 1995
Network Analyst
Administrated Novell networks in Albuquerque, El Paso, Amarillo, and Houston. Setup and supported over 150
client PCs in a Wide Area Network environment. Trained users on all major software applications.
Intel Corporation Rio Rancho, NM 1993 to 1994
Network Administrator
Installed, configured, and managed multi-vendor Novell, Banyan, and DEC networks. Network grew to over 600
PCs covering 3 buildings with WAN/LAN links over fiber optic and twisted-pair Ethernet backbone. Managed
and supported multiple cc:Mail post offices. Coordinated network-wide upgrade of cc:Mail from version 1.1 to
2.0. Performed one-on-one training on the new features of cc:Mail version 2.0. Coordinated technical support
for senior management and administrative staff. Administrated DEC VAX/VMS servers and Pathworks servers
and clients. Assisted in administrating Novell NetWare 3.11 and Banyan VINES.
Johnson Controls World Services, Inc Los Alamos, NM 1992 to 1993
Microsystems Technician
Administrated DEC PathWorks LAN on 6 DEC VAX/VMS servers and 250 PCs on site at Los Alamos National
Laboratory. Installed, supported, and troubleshooted computer hardware and software. Performed hardware
and software evaluations and recommended solutions to meet departmental needs.
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army

4. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
DEGREES
CERTIFICATIONS
(ALL CURRENT)
LICENSE
Bellevue University - Bachelor of Science - Systems and Network
Administration – Granted 3/2012
Grantham University – Master of Science – Information
Management Technology – Granted 7/2014
CCNP Voice - Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice
CompTIA Security+
CCNA-Security – Cisco Certified Network Associate – Security
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCDA - Cisco Certified Design Associate
JNCIA - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate
CompTIA A+
State of Nevada – Teaching License, Kindergarten – Adult