ARNOLD DUARTE

• Lead the installation, configuration, and optimization of shipboard Wi-Fi systems to ensure reliable and high-performance connectivity throughout the vessel.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Wi-Fi connectivity issues, performing regular maintenance and updates to ensure optimal performance.

• Design and implement shipboard cabling infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

• Daily operations include configuration of various IP networking equipment, IP network planning to include routing configuration, IP Subnet allocation, VLAN design, and documentation (as-built, network diagrams, test plans, etc.). This included Aruba Wireless AP's, Aruba 6300/6100 switches, Cisco Terminal Server, Aruba ClearPass and Aruba EdgeConnect

• Manage the integration of shipboard networks, including the planning, installation, and configuration of network hardware and software.

• Support network moves, upgrades, and changes including hardware installation/configuration.

• Provided network administration and engineering support for the Office Of Naval Intelligence Center (ONI), managing telecommunications for global circuits and delivering high-level support for a central site of 400+ end users and 95 edge sites with 1,900+ end users.
• - Designed, deployed, and maintained complex network infrastructures, including 100+ Cisco devices (IOS routers, switches, ASAs, TACLANEs), VLANs, router gateways, and 802.1X IEEE authentication on 1,500+ ports to enhance security and connectivity.
• - Conducted site surveys, installed copper/fiber optic cabling, and configured networking equipment, creating and maintaining Visio network diagrams for 35+ circuits.
• - Configured and troubleshooted TACLANE encryptors for secure WAN data routing and implemented remote security protocols on 50+ crypto devices across the National Capitol Region.
• - Led troubleshooting efforts for network outages (cabling, configuration, routing), resolving 35% of Remedy System tickets as part of a 10-member team over three years.
• - Managed network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG) to oversee 200+ devices, track IP allocations, and ensure performance, supporting $1M in infrastructure upgrades for the Chief of Naval Operations.
• - As Work Center Supervisor, directed a team to connect 2,500 end-user devices to the LAN, configuring 2,000 ports and installing 100,000+ feet of fiber, completing the project in 4 months—2 months ahead of schedule.
• - Expertise in IP addressing, subnet design, desktop environments, and comprehensive hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Installed and configured network devices to ensure optimal communication between systems.
• Monitored network performance, identifying and resolving connectivity issues proactively.
• Conducted routine maintenance on network equipment to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Trained junior technicians in proper installation techniques and troubleshooting methods.