Richard Coulson
About Richard Coulson
Richard Coulson is a Network Specialist III at TELUS with extensive experience in network configuration and security, particularly with Cisco systems.
Current Role at TELUS
Richard Coulson is currently employed at TELUS as a Network Specialist III. In this role, he applies his extensive IT and networking skills, particularly in configuring and securing Cisco networks. His responsibilities likely include managing complex network systems, ensuring the integrity and security of the network infrastructure, and overseeing various network configurations and protocols.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Richard Coulson has a long history with TELUS, previously working as a Senior Network Specialist in 2012 for 8 months in Calgary, Canada Area. He also held positions as a Network Technician from 2004 to 2008 and as a Network Technician CO Maintenance from 2000 to 2004. These roles involved configuring and maintaining TELUS's network infrastructure, highlighting his comprehensive understanding of telecommunications systems.
Experience at Ericsson
From 2008 to 2010, Richard Coulson worked at Ericsson as a Field Service Engineer in Calgary, Canada Area. During his two years in this position, he was responsible for on-site support and maintenance, ensuring the optimal performance of Ericsson’s telecommunication systems and equipment.
Educational Background
Richard Coulson attended Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) from 2011 to 2012, where he completed the Network Technician Fast Track Program. Prior to that, he studied Telecommunications at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) from 1996 to 1998. This formal education equipped him with a robust foundation in network and telecommunications technologies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Richard Coulson's technical expertise includes configuring and securing Cisco networks, with strong knowledge in routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF. He has also completed labs in VoIP and MPLS VPN configuration, is proficient in Cisco security features such as ACLs, CBAC, zone-based firewalls, and IPS, and possesses experience in Microsoft Directory Systems and Networking, including MS Active Directory and MS Server 2008. Additionally, he is skilled in Linux installation and administration, data storage technologies (e.g., FC-SAN, NAS, IP-SAN), and virtualization technologies, particularly with VMWare and ESXi/ESX server.