About Chris Campbell
NETWORK OPERATIONS • SYSTEMS • TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Overview
Chris is a self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented technology professional with progressive experience in network operations, access networks, systems administration, automation, and customer-facing technical support. A strong problem-solver who works independently or collaboratively and maintains an ongoing commitment to learning new technologies.
Technical Highlights
Network Engineering
- Juniper routing & switching (JNCIS-SP level): RSVP-TE, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, L2VPNs, VPLS, EVPN
- Familiarity with Casa, Adtran, Cisco, and Ciena equipment and access-network platforms
- Access technologies: (X)GPON, XGS-PON, Adtran DSL/PTM, RF Coax, RFoG
- Transit, transport, peering, and cache connectivity; data-centre colocation, cross-connects, racking, and patching
- NMS and monitoring: SolarWinds, LibreNMS, Icinga, Cacti; inventory and DCIM tools like RackTables and NetBox
Field & Fibre Skills
- Fibre splicing (CFOS-S level), OTDR and VFL testing, fibre scope usage, connector and bulkhead cleaning
- Ethernet, fibre, and coax tracing, testing, and patch-cable creation
Systems & Programming
- Linux server administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky), VM management, and crontab scheduling
- Python automation for device data collection and automated actions
- Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, and C++; Git and GitHub workflows
- Database development basics and SQL across multiple platforms; gathering and documenting end-user requirements
Certifications & Education
- JNCIS-SP — Juniper Networks Specialist (Service Provider Routing & Switching)
- CFOS-S — Certified Fibre Optics Specialist (Splicing)
- Fortinet NSE4 — Network Security Expert
- Computer Programming Analyst, Fanshawe College School of IT
Contact
Email: chris@itwizchris.com
Location: Chatham, Ontario
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-campbell-3152a765