Timothy Groth
Dakota
Summary
Senior network engineer with 28 years of experience in network design, implementation, and project management. Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Consistently delivers accurate and timely results in high-pressure environments, demonstrating flexibility and a positive attitude. Expertise in fostering collaboration and achieving project goals within tight deadlines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer Senior
Emptily Health Systems
La Crosse
2007.10 - Current
- Manage Wide Area Network (WAN) across 7 hospitals, 65 clinics, and 2 data centers in three states, utilizing various connections including Metro Ethernet, Packet-Switched, Leased Line, Broadband, Wave, DWDM, and wireless line of sight.
- Designed and implemented network solutions, monitor performance, and provided technical support for multi-platform, multi-protocol healthcare environment.
- Configured routing and switching equipment to ensure optimal network performance.
- Monitored network traffic to identify and resolve connectivity issues promptly.
IT Networking Services Lead
Fastenal Company
Winona
1996.01 - 2007.10
- Manage network administrator and network support team at Fastenal corporate in Winona, MN.
- Managed budget, designed, implemented, and supported network infrastructure projects.
- Wide Area Network (WAN) consisting of 2400 retail locations and sixteen distribution Centers worldwide.
Education
Cisco Certificate - Network Administration and Technology
Minnesota State College SE Technical
Winona, MN2001-05
Diploma - General Study
Winona Senior High School
Winona, MN1995-01
Skills
Routing and switching
Firewall management
VPN software and hardware
Load balancing
Server administration
Cisco Identify Service Engine (ISE)
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA)
Cisco operating systems (IOS, IOS XE, and NX-OS)
TCP/IP protocols
DHCP and DNS implementation and support
8021X Authentication (port security)
Network design and implementation
Routing protocol expertise (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
IP Multicast Routing
Cloud networking (AWS, Azure)
Video conferencing solutions
Cat5/Cat6 cabling management
Wireless network support
LAN switching technologies
Change management processes
Quality of service implementation
Packet trace analysis techniques
Data center networking solutions
VXLAN design and troubleshooting
Vendor management practices
Project management skills
Budget management expertise
Internet Service Provider (ISP) experience
WAN circuit technologies
Timeline
Network Engineer Senior
Emptily Health Systems
2007.10 - Current
IT Networking Services Lead
Fastenal Company
1996.01 - 2007.10
Cisco Certificate - Network Administration and Technology
Minnesota State College SE Technical
Diploma - General Study
Winona Senior High School