Network Architect
Calgary, Canada Area
Principal network architect for a complete operational network transformation from ATM/TDM toIP/MPLS. As of July 2013 we have placed in service over 400 Alcatel-Lucent service routers (7750 and 7705-SAR8) into production.- Designed and implemented MPLS service architectures (VLL, VPLS, VPRN, CPipe, APipe and IES) accommodating all existing TDM circuits and evolving them to be carried across IP packet core.- One of the first utilities in the world to successfully migrate… Show more Principal network architect for a complete operational network transformation from ATM/TDM toIP/MPLS. As of July 2013 we have placed in service over 400 Alcatel-Lucent service routers (7750 and 7705-SAR8) into production.- Designed and implemented MPLS service architectures (VLL, VPLS, VPRN, CPipe, APipe and IES) accommodating all existing TDM circuits and evolving them to be carried across IP packet core.- One of the first utilities in the world to successfully migrate teleprotection circuits (current differential, permissive, RAS schemes) from TDM infrastructure to a converged IP/MPLS packet network.- Developed hierarchical QoS architecture to ensure TDM/ATM emulation traffic could be carried reliably across IP packet core.- Designed and implemented complex WAN synchronization architectures integrating Sync-E, IEEE 1588 PTP, and TDM line clocking.- Designed and implemented fault tolerant network services to carry phasor measurement unit (PMU) data from generators to the AESO. - Designed and supported complex routing protocol implementations of OSPF, ISIS, BGP and MP-BGP routing protocols.- Designed and supported HA clustered Alcatel-Lucent 5620SAM and 5650CPAM network management systems running on X86 Solaris.- Developed test plans and gate criteria to certify interoperability between MPLS and microwave radio platforms. Vendors included Aviat Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Harris, 4RF, and Cambium/Motorola.- Deployed IEEE 1588 grandmaster clocks from Symmetricom. - Developed and enforced core and edge network security policies using Fortinet and Palo Alto Firewall technologies.- Provided direction, oversight and mentorship for our team of network engineers, administrators and NOC staff. Show less