Dorian Kokoshi CMTS, DOCSIS and Network Engineer

Address: 3-15 Barton Street, Castlefield, Manchester M3 4NNTelephone: 07415 741 756Email: dkokoshi@hotmail.comLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dorian-kokoshi-51a45b61Skype: dorian.kokoshi

Professional ProfileA knowledgeable Network Engineer with expertise in routing and switching environments, and a result-driven CMTS and DOCSIS engineer with extensive experience in HFC and cable television networks. Confident using Linux and Windows based operating systems. Recognised as a credible and supportive leader who is committed to maintaining a positive team dynamic. Combines excellent presentation and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, suppliers and clients alike. Possesses a proven record in delivering IT projects on time and in line with organisational objectives.

Professional ExperienceCMTS Network and DOCSIS Team Leader and Consultant 2009 - dateAlbanian Broadband Communication, Albania• Planning and managing CMTS deployment projects across the network• Managing the full project lifecycle from installation support to troubleshooting the device configuration • Troubleshooting network devices over Cisco infrastructure, including switches and routers • Leading a small team, successfully managing them on-site and remotely to achieve high standards• Engineering and implementing network projects using a diverse range of hardware and software • Evaluating, configuring, managing and testing DOCSIS CPE equipment • Updating engineering records including network maps and CPE configuration files• Liaising extensively with other technical departments, colleagues, suppliers and clients • Acquiring network administration skills and resolving technical issues • Participating in failure reviews and providing feedback to prevent future recurrence Key achievements• Developing the Linux-based network provisioning system and supporting deployment for internet, data

and VoIP services • Maintaining high availability on Cisco devices supporting CMTS-s and customer premises equipment • Successfully planning, implementing, monitoring and managing numerous CMTS and networking

implementation projects • Implementing DOCSIS 3.0 across all HFC networks, including supporting upgrades to CMTS devices,

routers, switches and CPE devices

Broadband Engineer 2006 - 2009Primo Communications (now VIVO), Albania • Actively managing the cable television network, including CMTS, routers and switches • Monitoring performance capacity and use of all network cable infrastructures• Managing applications and user databases for the client billing system• Maintaining engineering records such as network maps, IP allocation records, file configurations and

wavelength plansKey achievements• Planning and implementing a Linux-based provisioning high-availability solution for internet services,

data services and VoIP services • Supporting the deployment for the DSL / DSLAM monitoring system

IT Specialist 2005 - 2006Military Secret Services, Albania • Administering and supporting Windows-based servers, Internet Information Servers, Active Directory, the

Domain Controller and information security systems• Installing, configuring and deploying hardware such as desktops, laptops, printers, modems and phones

• Providing general technical support for software applications• Documenting installation procedures and configuration settings Key achievements• Achieving high levels of data integrity by maintaining accurate data files and monitoring system

configurations• Implementing critical IT projects including a web server, a mail server, a domain server and an

application server

QualificationsMBA degree: Business Administration 2014

University of Tirana, AlbaniaThesis: Cost-benefit Analysis of Cloud Computing – Benefit Green IT

MSc degree: Computer Engineering 2008Polytechnic University of Tirana, AlbaniaThesis: Integration of Semantic WEB in an eLearning Environment

BEng degree: Computer Engineering 2005Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania

Professional DevelopmentCertification: Cisco Certified Network Professional-Routing & Switching (CCNP) 2016Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate-Routing & Switching (CCNA) 2015Certification: CASA Systems 2011Certification: SCTE Installation Technician - RF 2010Certification: SCTE Installation Technician – Fibre Optic 2010

Key I.T. SkillsTelecommunications: HFC, DOCSIS, RFSwitching & routing: Cisco 6500, 3650, 3750, 7600, ME3600Operating systems: Linux, Windows Platforms: CISCO infrastructure, MIKROTIK router, CMTS (CASA, ARRIS, CISCO), CCAPNetwork management: SNMP, IPDR, What’s-Up Gold, TELESTE EMSRouting protocols: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, VPNInfrastructure services: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, FTP, TFTPWAN technologies: PPP, Frame Relay, MPLS

Personal DetailsLanguages: Native Albanian, fluent English and Italian

References available on request