Michael G. Passalacqua has over 10 years of experience in technical fields including data communications, wireless implementation, switching/routing, server virtualization, and security. He has led projects for over 70 clients, installing and configuring networking equipment from Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, EMC and more. Passalacqua holds certifications from Cisco, Barracuda, CompTIA and has a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Information Security from Alfred State, SUNY College of Technology.

1. Michael G. Passalacqua
Islip Terrace, NY. • 11752 • 631-338-7012 • michaelgpassalacqua@gmail.com
Technical Experience
Data Communications, Core BTS. Hauppauge, NY. July 2012 – Present
Consulting Engineer
 Successfully delivered data communication services to 70+ client companies.
 Lead engineer on all assigned projects.
 Responsible for meeting with clients and prospective clients to develop tele-commuting, remote access,and wireless methods
to extend secure user based network resources 24x7x365.
 Always provided the appropriate documentation to clients: Statement of Work (SOW), WBS, and as -built closeout
documentation.
 Maintained exceptional ongoing IT support and relations.
 Kept an effective and efficient pace when put into time sensitive and stressfulpredicaments within projects.
Wireless implementation Projects
 Provided secure and redundant wireless access solutions with the utilization of Cisco Wireless Controller, Cisco Identity
Services Engine (ISE), Microsoft NPS, Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x, and Meraki AP’s.
 Utilized FlexConnect for remote sites and scaled up to 1500 AP’s across the country.
 Developed wireless access policies for both company owned devices as well as BYOD devices.
 Created posture policies to ensure no infected/non-compliant end devices were granted access to internal resources.
Switching/Routing Implementation Projects
 Directly responsible for upgrading, installing, and scaling Cisco equipment including, but not limited to;
o Catalyst 6500, 3850, 2960, Nexus Fabric Extenders, Nexus 5k/7k series switches,ISR’s, and Meraki switches.
 Created redundant switching/routing solutions with the use of the following protocols:
o VSS, HSRP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP and STP.
o Created flexible, diverse environments with the use of Cisco and non-Cisco devices utilizing proprietary and
standardized protocols.
Server Virtualization Projects
 Upgraded and installed VMware vCenter 5.x and 6.x.
 P2V and V2V servers into the new VMware environment.
 Developed a Backup and DR solution with the following technologies:
o VMware SRM, EMC Data domain, Symantec Backup Exec, and Veeam Backup and Replication.
 ESXi installations on Cisco UCS B/C series servers, Dell and HP platforms.
 Utilized iSCSI and Fibre Channel connections to both EMC and Dell EqualLogic SANs.
 Installed, upgraded,and diagnosed the following Microsoft applications:
o Exchange 2007-2013.
o Threat Management Gateway.
o Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Print Management, Group Policy, etc.
Security Projects
 Installed and configured the following firewall and content filters that met the clients ’ requirements:
o Cisco ASA, Meraki, Barracuda, Fortinet, Sonicwall, Paloalto, and Lightspeed.
Technology Services, Metropolitan Transport Authority. New York, New York. May 2013 – July 2013
Technology Intern (Security Focused)
 Given responsibility to purchase security awareness training and a Cisco wireless solution
 Constructed Visio diagrams and configured network security on Cisco switches
Technology Services, Lane-Valente. Bohemia, NY. May 2012 – July 2012
Information Technology Intern
 Created detailed spreadsheets and network diagrams for the company as well as, basic desktop support
Geek Squad, Best Buy. Bayshore, NY. November 2009 – August 2011
Counter Operations and Sales
 Evaluated electronic media and pointed the client in the correct direction
 Provided legal documentation for clients
 Trained new employees how to effectively sell media along with services
 Directly responsible for department opening and closing operations

2. Technology Services, East Islip School District. East Islip, NY. June 2009 – August 2009
Help Desk Technician
 Imaged new computers using Norton Ghost and Microsoft SCCM
Awards/Certifications
CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate)
Certified to work on Cisco switching and routing technologies
CMNA (Cisco Meraki Networking Associate)
BTSP (Barracuda Technical SalesProfessional)
A+ Certification
Provided with the skills to network and repair computer hardware and software
National Technical HonorSociety
Awarded for academic excellence by achieving a 97 average at Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Outstanding Student Award
Awarded by Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Education
Alfred State, SUNY College of Technology
Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology:Information Security & Assurance
Minor: Network Administration May 2014 3.56 GPA
Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems May 2012 3.51 GPA
Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA & CCNA Security)
2011-2012 & 2007-2009
East Islip High School
Advanced Regents Diploma June 2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Computer Repair June 2010