Jeffrey Franz
About Jeffrey Franz
Current Roles at MassMutual
Jeffrey Franz currently holds two distinct positions at MassMutual. As a Network Solutions Architect, he is responsible for designing and implementing network solutions that meet the company's needs. Additionally, he serves as a Telecom Engineer, focusing on telecommunication infrastructure and services within the Springfield, Massachusetts area.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering and Management
Before joining MassMutual, Jeffrey Franz worked at Connecticut Telephone as a Senior Network Engineer from 2002 to 2006. His responsibilities included network planning, configuration, and troubleshooting. Prior to that, he held the position of Assistant Manager at RCN from 2000 to 2002, where he managed network operations and provided support for various projects.
Education and Training
Jeffrey Franz attended Western New England University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from 1991 to 1995. In 2012, he completed an 11-month training program at Cisco AnyConnect Training, gaining expertise in VPN technologies and network security.
Technical Implementations and Expertise
Jeffrey Franz has a strong technical background that includes the implementation of Enterprise Multicast and Quality of Service (QoS) architecture to support digital signage and video. He has tested and explored IPv6 strategies and implemented AnyConnect SSL VPN remote access solutions. His experience extends to the deployment of Cisco Identity Services Engine for Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) solutions and WiFi access. He is also well-versed with Cisco Nexus series hardware, including models 7009/7018, 5048/5096, 4000, and 2000.