Design and liaison with external contractors to build the Data Network Infrastructure required to support Rogers IT Disaster Recovery project which supports critical business systems for Rogers Cable & Wireless.Architect, Design, Cost & Implement the scalable, high availability, network Infrastructure required to support Rogers Shared Services communication to and from the Internet, in conjunction with the RSS Security group, who are responsible for defining Rogers IT Security… Show more Design and liaison with external contractors to build the Data Network Infrastructure required to support Rogers IT Disaster Recovery project which supports critical business systems for Rogers Cable & Wireless.Architect, Design, Cost & Implement the scalable, high availability, network Infrastructure required to support Rogers Shared Services communication to and from the Internet, in conjunction with the RSS Security group, who are responsible for defining Rogers IT Security Policies.Provide data network technical & design support to the Rogers lines of business as required who have their own network infrastructures connected to the Rogers Shared Services Network.Reduce costs of current data network by $1M per annum. Show less

Deployment in 1998 of a fully switched 2,400 seat Ethernet at CLA Head Office in Toronto on Cisco Catalyst 5500 switches.Connection of the Crown Canada network in Regina to the CLA network.Consulting with CLA lines of business in support of their data communications requirements: Architecture to link CLA sites across Canada owned by the CLA Lines of Business & some international work.Selection & deployment of secure java based 3270 mainframe access from the… Show more Deployment in 1998 of a fully switched 2,400 seat Ethernet at CLA Head Office in Toronto on Cisco Catalyst 5500 switches.Connection of the Crown Canada network in Regina to the CLA network.Consulting with CLA lines of business in support of their data communications requirements: Architecture to link CLA sites across Canada owned by the CLA Lines of Business & some international work.Selection & deployment of secure java based 3270 mainframe access from the internet.3rd level technical support for production network.Resident network architect to resolve issues that arise when new & existing networks were connected to CLA’s head office network. Show less

Definition of data communications architecture to link ISM sites across Canada.Selection & deployment of network firewalling to protect IBM internal networkfrom ISM commercial customer networks.Definition & deployment of a robust multiprotocol switched LAN infrastructure for the main Toronto location which will also be deployed at other smaller ISMlocations across Canada.Resident network architect to resolve issues that arise when new & existing customer networks… Show more Definition of data communications architecture to link ISM sites across Canada.Selection & deployment of network firewalling to protect IBM internal networkfrom ISM commercial customer networks.Definition & deployment of a robust multiprotocol switched LAN infrastructure for the main Toronto location which will also be deployed at other smaller ISMlocations across Canada.Resident network architect to resolve issues that arise when new & existing customer networks are connected to ISM’s commercial systems management hub. Show less

Part of a 10 member Architecture design team responsible for all aspects of the computer & communications infrastructure used by Information Services to provide computing services within CP Rail System.My responsibilities within the group covered standards setting, design of new network solutions for specific projects and negotiation with vendors & carriers to implement.Projects included:Network cost reduction to save $2.0M/annum on $9.3M/annum of carrier services by… Show more Part of a 10 member Architecture design team responsible for all aspects of the computer & communications infrastructure used by Information Services to provide computing services within CP Rail System.My responsibilities within the group covered standards setting, design of new network solutions for specific projects and negotiation with vendors & carriers to implement.Projects included:Network cost reduction to save $2.0M/annum on $9.3M/annum of carrier services by "bundling" voice & data services to achieve higher discount levels.Deployment of 300+ location frame relay network supporting SNA & TCP/IP.Selection & implementation of Ethernet switching technology for corporate HQ.Selection & implementation of Internet firewall & connectivity to the “Net”.Working with other CPRS departments to select appropriate network services and/or technology to meet business needs. Show less

Annual Operating expense budget CA$22 millionPayroll budget: $565K, Staff: 8 Data Planning, 5 Voice Planning.I was responsible for:Identifying & implementing cost effective solutions for data networking to meet business requirements.Recommending and implementing cost effective voice solutions for CPRS locations in Canada and the USA to ensure effective internal and external voice communications for CPRS. Review of carrier billing to ensure compliance to… Show more Annual Operating expense budget CA$22 millionPayroll budget: $565K, Staff: 8 Data Planning, 5 Voice Planning.I was responsible for:Identifying & implementing cost effective solutions for data networking to meet business requirements.Recommending and implementing cost effective voice solutions for CPRS locations in Canada and the USA to ensure effective internal and external voice communications for CPRS. Review of carrier billing to ensure compliance to orders & approved costs & to identify opportunities for cost reduction.Implementation of new data and voice network technology and services as required to support business needs and maintain cost effectiveness.Providing specialized technical support for CPRS Support groups to define operational procedures for operating the voice & data networks and as well as other C+C groups as required during application design.Changing the network to match changing business requirements to maintain cost effective utilization resources. Show less

1988 3Q Vancouver-Toronto 64Kbps SNA satellite link.Designed & Deployed 1st CPR IBM FEP outside a data centre. Design included automated backup solution.1989 1Q Researched, costed & implemented replacement for CPR’s existing digital backup of remote SNA 3x74 cluster controllers.Reduced costs by $50K/month achieving annual saving of $600K

Role Reported directly to the Communications Facilities Manager & responsible for:Acting a source of specialist knowledge on IBM SNA products.Trouble shooting. Managing and evaluating network software.Monitoring and improving network performance.Planing network expansion and contingency.Creating strategies for SNA software.HistoryJoined as Trainee Systems Programmer Oct ‘81Became sole assistant to Network Mgr May '82Held role of VTAM/NCP… Show more Role Reported directly to the Communications Facilities Manager & responsible for:Acting a source of specialist knowledge on IBM SNA products.Trouble shooting. Managing and evaluating network software.Monitoring and improving network performance.Planing network expansion and contingency.Creating strategies for SNA software.HistoryJoined as Trainee Systems Programmer Oct ‘81Became sole assistant to Network Mgr May '82Held role of VTAM/NCP Systems ProgrammerInstalled Whitbread's first 8140B Mar '83Promoted to Technical Specialist Dec '83Given Jr Tech Specialist to run 8100s Jan '84Given Jr Tech Specialist for WAN support Jul '84Promoted to Senior Technical Specialist Jan '85 Responsible for configuration & operation of: Network Software: VTAM NCP NPA NCCF NPDA.8100 Software: DPCX DOSF DISOSS AAACX IDTF RJE.Day to day support/trouble shooting, consultancy work as needed/required.Input to longer term network planning.Training two assistants and other personnel.Tuning/performance monitoring of Network & 8100sComing up with "better" solutions.Installation and early support of new Network hardware.Promoted to Network Planning Manager. Jan '87 Show less