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Lead a large organization of software engineers, managers, and directors.Work closely with Product Line Managers, Hardware Engineering Teams, Business Strategy Leaders, Third Party Companies, and other Software Engineering organizations within Juniper Networks to deliver some of the finest routing and connected-security products in the world.Instituted data gathering and reporting tools and processes that resulted in concrete quarter over quarter improvements of 11%-24% in key software development metrics.Exceeded regression test error reduction targets by 80%.Implemented a standardized, comprehensive software architecture and design review program. Engineers create standardized presentations for a focus group of developer, test, and UI experts. Program widely acclaimed for streamlining work and reducing errors in the development process.

Co-Founder and Member of the Executive Team. Created private and enterprise CDN (Content Delivery Network) solutions that have been profitably deployed throughout the world for Safeway, Albertsons, Jaguar/Land-Rover, Luxottica, Mercedes Benz, Boots, and more.These CDNs integrate up to thousands of extremely scalable network appliances, capable of coordinated distribution across continents. Intelligent content caching reduces non-local bandwidth load up to 99%, cutting costs and dramatically improving customer experience. Lead company strategic direction and tactical decisions for product development, partner cultivation, product pricing, personnel hiring, etc.

Engineered critical systems-level infrastructure for a product that delivered scalable, "five-nines" solutions for IP TV (Internet Protocol Television) streaming over the internet. Created adaptive-rate VOD (Video-on-Demand) and time-shifted content streaming services, building tremendous value and making Arroyo Video Solutions a compelling acquisition target. Acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Joined Novell’s Advanced Development Group. Delivered extremely fast, scalable, leading edge content caching and security applications. Played a leading role in a product division that created $100M+ in revenue to Novell.

Recruited and directed the development team. Directed the Architecture, Design, and Implementation of software that delivered secure financial internet transactions using a trusted third-party institution as broker.