Steve Hubbard

Blue River Education
Male, 44 Years| Beijing, China

Member since: Oct 10, 2010

Last active on: Oct 21, 2010 at 01:00 PM (EST)

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About Steve Hubbard

Steve Hubbard, CCIE #8109 has been playing with computer ever since he was in High School. I don't profess to know everything. I am eager to learning from others as well as maybe share a few things that I have learned.

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching

Face to Face Teaching

Teaches following Subjects/Exams
TCP/IP (Computer: Networking)
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese
Routing Protocols (Computer: Networking)
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese
OSI Model (Computer: Networking)
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese
Protocols (Computer: Networking)
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese
Wide Area Network (WAN) (Computer: Networking)
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese
Routers, Hubs and Switches (Computer: Networking)
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese
Teaching Experience

Senior Instructor

Supinfo, China

Dec 2009 - Present

Cisco, Security, Oracle

Microsoft & Cisco Instructor

MicroSkills, United States

Jan 2000 - May 2000

MCSE, CCNA

Professional Experience
CIO
MCon China, Beijing, China
Jul 2007 - Present

Manage Asia-based IT consulting projects, including security audits, datacenter build-outs, infrastructure development/maintenance, Internet performance improvements, WAN encryption, Exchange roll-outs, and front-line support. Act as CIO, reporting to CEO.
• Oversee team of 30 engineers and administer relationships with key multi-national customers.
• Deliver sales presentations with direct responsibility for the negotiation of deals.

Owner
A Positive Sign, California, United States
Jan 2003 - Jul 2006

Purchased and revitalized sign-making business, heading operations, business development, finances, market/competitor analysis, customer relations, staff development, inventory control, and procurement. Led team of 5 employees. Recruited personnel for key positions in production and sales, improving quality and volume in tough market. Joined business organizations to expand visibility and generate leads. Built sales to $250K.
• Stabilized business within one year, appointing general mana

Senior Network Engineer
Opsware, California, United States
Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

Provided network design, structuring, and troubleshooting for startup company. Introduced BGP, OSPF, SSLVPN, DMVPN, and OpenVPN. Managed worldwide WAN.
• Initiated assessment of datacenter, tightening infrastructure and eliminating redundant and non-core equipment.
• Planned and oversaw design and relocation of remote offices.
• Previous boss requested help at another startup. Left to move to China and study Mandarin

Quality Assurance Engineer
Cisco Systems, California, United States
Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

Mentored team members in switch operation. Tested virtual switch design for 6500 routing switching platform using IXIA, Agilent, and Spirent test equipment. Authored and implemented TCL diagnostic scripts and provided OSI testing for ASICs, software, hardware, and protocols.
• Referred by a peer whose team required the skills of a CCIE. Left to return to work with previous boss.

Senior Network Consultant
Savi Technologies, California, United States
Oct 2001 - Nov 2004

Built architecture for production and corporate networks. Performed network and firewall security audit, creating actionable plans that alleviated network maintenance burden and optimized security. Established secure links to provide suppliers access to company’s network.
• Hired for these projects due to technical director’s familiarity with previous work. Left at completion of projects.

Senior Network Engineer
Catapulse/Rational Software, California, United States
Jul 2000 - Jul 2002

Designed and managed network for Application Service Provider (ASP), using VMware, Citrix, NetApp, EMC, SecureID, and VoIP. Delivered 99.9% uptime.
• Maintained infrastructure during worldwide outbreak of computer virus despite downtime of sister companies.
• Joined this firm to be part of a startup with equity participation. Stayed with firm until laid off after IBM acquisition.

Senior Network Architect
Taos/Synopsys, California, United States
May 2000 - Jul 2000

Enabled higher stability through enhancements and configuration of 3500 node network.

Education

Computer Science

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, United States

May 1986 - Jun 1989

Professional Exams & Certifications

CCIE #8109

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 2001

CCNP

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 1999

CCDP

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 1999

CCNA

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 1998

MCSE

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 1998

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