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Responsible for Network Transformation in copper wire centersCreate sustainable efficiencies and new strategies with aging copper and TDM infrastructureAccountable for cutover and decommissioning of TDM switch technology and copper plantCreate reusable practices for seamless, bulk cutovers

Master Black Belt supporting Network and Technology organization for implmentation and execution of Lean Six Sigma program.Leader of Black Belt team spearheading a variety of process improvement initiatives driving majore impact to corportate bottom line margin.Expert in statitical analysis and change execution tools.

• Leader of a broad organization accountable for all operational aspects of Verizon FiOS video services and emerging Digital Media and Content Delivery networks• Operational leader for all FiOS Video Superhead End (SHE) operations supporting all linear broadcast, Conditional Access and Digital Rights Management, video IP Networking, Bandwidth Management, Ad Insertion, Interactive Media Guide and Video On Demand services.• Accountable for Content Delivery Network (CDN) supporting new Verizon Video Online services and flexible content delivery. • Prime Operational interface for new Digital Distribution Clearinghouse (DDC) initiative established as a premier initiative for the Verizon Wireline business unit • Managed the evolution of established FiOS Video organization to an integrated Digital Multimedia support team creating a new operational business model accountable for managing network creation, change control and tier 1 through 3 trouble management by combining established video technology expertise with server administration and networking support.• Introduced Next Generation Video on Demand services, Next Generation Video backbone, new Conditional Access platform, new Digital Rights Management and new Transcoding technologies in support of combined Digital Multimedia services.

• Leader of an organization accountable for all operational aspects of Video Hub Offices (VHOs) across the country providing all Verizon FiOS video services.• Accountable for all linear content ingest including all grooming and element configuration supporting local and national broadcast services. • Responsible for on site systems supporting secondary video services, including Interactive Media/Program Guide, Video On Demand Services, Emergency Alert Systems, Ad Insertion Platform, and Sports Black Out management.• Established innovative tools and methods for proactive surveillance and troubleshooting of all video services, surpassing all Mean Time To Repair and Network Availability objectives.• Accountable for all site logistics, power plants and physical and system security measures.• Oversaw the creation of 5 new VHOs, including staffing, site build, acceptance testing, and the creation of all supporting interfaces.• Led required VHO unionization efforts in late 2008 with the creation of a new job title, and no loss of personnel, impact to video services, or impact to day to day operations.