Generated 30% increases to sales revenue through construction of a network that vastly outpaced competitors, and enabled significant cost reductions for customers.Delivered $400M cost savings through development of detailed contract agreements with vendors that included penalties for not meeting targets.Developed network in both Sydney an Melbourne within 1 year by re-designing processes for rebuilding an HFC network that supports 1.5 M Telstra customers.Advanced capabilities and integration of wireline and wireless network services for mobile phones through design and launch of new Service Delivery Platform program.Directed multiple successful initiatives: Backhaul Build for 3GSM (5112 sites - deployed on time for Next G network launch) as well as the RAN Network; Next Generation Ethernet Build (58 sites, completed ahead of ahead of schedule); Multi-Service Edge build for all urban areas ((133 sites, completed 1 year ahead of schedule).Achieved mandatory elimination of 800 positions through development of a comprehensive plan with HR and Executive leaders and strategic negotiations with the Union.Received recognition for product/service excellence: 2008 "Best Asia Telecom Carrier," 2007 "Innovation Award," and 2007 Next Generation Network Service Provider of the Year."Identified by CEO and COO that Dan Burns valued Global Leader in Telecommunication Network Infrastructure.

On October 2005, Daniel F. Burns joined Australia's leading telecommuniccations company, as its Executive Managing Director for Network & Technology. Dan was appointed to this senior leadership role to transform Telstra's wireline network and platforms, delivering new, better and faster broadband and data services to millions of customers across Telstra's network. Dan organization accountabilities including Fundamental Planning, Network Engineering, Chief Technology Office, Strategic Supplier Relations and network infrastructure for Foxtel (Pay TV) and Reach (Telstra's global undersea cable system).