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Florida, United States

Lutz, Fl, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

While at AWS, I led the development of a groundbreaking network software project at AWS that leveraged Intent-Driven Networking to re-invent how the AWS network is managed. This greenfield initiative involved building a suite of control plane services from the ground up, designed to enable network fabric teams to scale and manage one of the largest and most complex networks on the planet. My responsibilities spanned product definition, development, testing, and operation of these services, which are critical to the growth of the AWS network and Amazon as a whole. During this period, I built and scaled the team that developed this pioneering project, ensuring we had the right expertise and capabilities to meet our ambitious goals.The team subsequently expanded to become the Network Fabric Controllers team, which had a charter that spanned all Data Center Software Defined Network Controllers within AWS. This team, composed of roughly 90 software development engineers, network development engineers, and managers, was responsible for the development and maintenance of all management and control plane software within AWS Machine Learning network fabrics. These systems were successfully deployed across virtually all Amazon Data Centers. The nascent Machine Learning systems management and control systems were deployed across dozens of data centers and across tens of thousands of devices, rapidly scaling to become the largest production network fabric in AWS within a period of 8 months. As the business owner, I was responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of these services, which played a critical role in supporting AWS’s fastest-growing customer segment.During this time, I also co-led the acquisition of Intentionet, a small company with expertise in network validation and verification. I was heavily involved in the due diligence, on-boarding, and integration of the team within my organization.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I started at Corelight as Sr Director for Research, where I helped to build out the Research team. Shortly after joining, I was promoted to VP of Engineering, where I was responsible for all aspects of Engineering. This included building out a management and technical leadership layer, developing and executing on the strategy for the next generation, Kubernetes-based platform, leading technical due diligence for a key acquisition, launching new SaaS-based services, and developing processes to ensure the regular and timely deliver of new software releases.

San Jose, Ca, Us

I was responsible for the DNAC Platform team within Cisco's Enterprise Networking BU. We provided the platform on which all DNAC applications are built.Prior to joining the DNAC team, I was part of Cisco's Private Cloud Engineering team within the Cloud Platform and Services Group. My teams were responsible for the Cisco Container Platform which provides on-Premise Kubernetes as a Service. CCP is being developed as part of a strategic partnership with Google. The Container network product (Contiv) is Cisco's first fully supported open source product.I came to Cisco via the acquisition of Metacloud. Metacloud was acquired by Cisco in September 2014. After acquisition, I was responsible for continuing to lead and scale the engineering team while integrating Metacloud's OpenStack as a Service product within Cisco's larger cloud portfolio.

Metacloud delivered the simplicity and convenience of the public cloud with the performance, security, and economic advantages of private cloud — on your existing hardware, in your data center, 24x7x365. - See more at: http://www.metacloud.com/#sthash.CQnipzqR.dpufI began at Metacloud as a Lead Software Engineer (OpenStack). My area of focus was in the area of the OpenStack Horizon project (the UI that enables cloud administrators and users to manage their clouds).I led the engineering team at Metacloud prior to and during the acquisition process. We were responsible for the development and release of the Metacloud Openstack Distribution.

JobSyncs mission was to make recruiting simpler for businesses of all sizes. We created innovative products that streamlined the talent acquisition pipeline by addressing the limitations of traditional Applicant Tracking Systems. By seamlessly improving the effectiveness and efficiency of this process, we enabled our clients to build better teams faster.I led the technology team at JobSync. I was responsible for developing and maintaining the company's SaaS-based services and infrastructure. We operated a large-scale, highly available, highly secure distributed infrastructure in the cloud. We used industry best practices and technology to deliver services to our customers in a highly efficient manner.

Pasadena, Ca, Us

OpenX is one of the world's leading providers of digital and mobile advertising technology, enabling businesses to manage and maximize their ad revenue.I began at OpenX as a Senior Software Engineer in the Market Delivery Team. This team is responsible for maintaining, enhancing, deploying and supporting the delivery software that served 1 trillion ads in 2011 (and growing!). It was a challenging, exciting, and fun role. My day to day activities included data analysis on our Hive/Hadoop cluster, development of new/enhanced services using Erlang, and deployment/support of these services across our 5 data centers.After a short period, I was asked to be the founding manager of the Data Science Team. We were responsible for designing, implementing, deploying and supporting Data Products and Services that maximize OpenX customers' revenue. My day to day activities included data analysis on a hive/hadoop cluster, development of new/enhanced data products and services, deployment/support of these services across OpenX's 5 data centers and managing my team.I actively developed using the following technologies: Hive, Java, Python, Erlang, Jenkins, Mathematica, Git, and Jira on a Linux Platform.I was also the technical lead for due diligence on the JumpTime Acquisition. I led the integration of the JumpTime engineering team into the OpenX engineering team.I developed and submitted patents in areas of strategic importance to OpenX. I also assisted in the establishment of a company-wide patent program, and I am an inaugural member of the patent review committee.

At Nicira, I worked on the Openstack Quantum Cloud Virtual Network Service. I was part of the team that founded the OpenStack Quantum project, and was a core contributor on the Quantum project.The OpenStack Open Source Cloud Mission: to produce the ubiquitous Open Source Cloud Computing platform that will meet the needs of public and private clouds regardless of size, by being simple to implement and massively scalable.-- https://launchpad.net/openstackQuantum is a virtual network service for Openstack, and a part of Netstack.-- https://launchpad.net/quantum

Cambridge, Ma, Us

At MIT I was responsible for the development, production, and support of a novel, high-speed data acquisition system in support of Radio Astronomy.I developed a robust 16 Gbps (network to disk), multi-terabyte, high speed, Linux-based data acquisition system, the Mark6 Data Acquisition System in record time (3 months). System entirely COTS-based and is funded by NASA. System includes a high-speed, resilient file system.I also developed strategic partnership with High End Computer Networking group at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as well as with industry production partner, Conduant.I implemented Mark6 system using C/C++ and Python/Erlang. C/C++ are used for extremely high performance data capture (16 Gbps from network to disk). System has a dual-stack control plane implemented in both Erlang and Python. The open source control and data plane software are available for download from: http://vdas.org.

Westford, Ma, Us

Sonus Networks has been the premier provider of carrier class Voice over IP solutions since its formation over a decade ago. I work within Sonus Global Services as part of the Network Design and Analysis Group.I began at Sonus as a Principal Systems Integration Consultant, I was responsible for:* Developing, preparing and presenting a Security-based proposal to the US National Communications System via the CSC Corporation* Delivering Security training to the CSC Corporation (who provide engineering support to the US National Communication System)* Maintaining Subject Matter Expertise on Network SecurityI was subsequently promoted to the role of Engineering Manager. As Engineering Manager I was responsible for delivering VoIP Security Products targeted at Service Providers and Small to Medium Enterprises. I was responsible for the initial product concept, defining the value proposition, conducting market research, gaining executive support, approval and funding for the project. I was primarily responsible for the technical vision, and overall product architecture, as well as acting as an individual contributor. I worked with a highly talented team of engineers that proved the value of the product and the agile development process on a day by day basis.I was also responsible for leading the team that created a new product in response to a highly visible customer opportunity. The product was developed in record time and was called VoiceSentry. Here is a link to the product we developed: http://bit.ly/e6ivYx

BBN Technologies was one of the pioneers of the Internet and networking (they were responsible the Internet Message Processors that were the first Internet).I worked within the Internetwork Research department (department 7b). While there, I was responsible for doing advanced network research for various government departments and agencies. These projects included:* Leading a DHS-sponsored effort to investigate, model, and simulate future Botnet threats.* Developing (with team) detection and mitigation techniques to combat these threats.* Investigating IP flow correlation and Machine Learning techniques for identifying botnet command and control channels.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

At Charles River Analytics (a small R&D firm based in Cambridge, MA) I worked in the Decision Management Systems Division and reported directly to the Vice President. My worked involved the application of Bayesian Belief Networks to Network Security.I was actively involved in business development and the transition of research products into commercial products. In particular, I worked on an Integrated Network Attack Fusion System (INAFS) under contract to the United States Air Force. As part of my business development activities, I performed the following:* Submission of four SBIR proposals to various agencies within the DoD.* Partnership development for STTR/BAA proposals.* Accelerated commercialization of the INAFS project through CRA's commercialization arm.I was the Principal Investigator for a Phase II Air Force SBIR, Integrated Network Attack FusionSystem. This work involved technical leadership, project management, commercialization through a phase II SBIR program.

BBN Technologies was one of the pioneers of the Internet and networking (they were responsible the Internet Message Processors that were the first Internet).I worked within the Internetwork Research department (department 7b). While there, I was responsible for doing advanced network research for various government departments and agencies. These projects included:* Developing a Java-based Serial Convergence Layer Adapter for use in Disruption Tolerant Networking software* Implementing peer-to-peer synchronization protocols within Mobile Adhoc Networks* Developing space-based network protocols using Software Defined Radio techniques

Cambridge, Ma, Us

I was responsible for doing advanced network research and development in support of Radio Astronomy across high bandwidth-delay product networks. This involved:* Evaluating and designing high-speed (operating over 10 Gbps WAN links), RTP-based network transport protocols that supported the specific requirements of e-VLBI.* Implementing protocols using C/C++ and Python in e-VLBI equipment, testing protocols across wide area networks and deploying these network transport protocols in operational networks.* Co-ordinating the setup and configuration of networks for supporting e-VLBI experiments and production transfers and raising awareness of e-VLBI within the networking and greater scientific community.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

My initial role at Lucent was as a Network Systems Engineer and involved both interoperability testing of Lucent products and technical sales support.I subsequently worked as a Senior Network Consultant within the Multi-Service Switching product house. This role was within the same group as the previous role and involved:* Providing Subject Matter Expertise on MPLS, ATM, OSPF and Lucent Core Switching products. * Developing and deploying training for Lucent’s technical sales force on next generation technology products.

Ph. D., Electrical And Electronics Engineering

B. E. (First Class Honours), Electrical And Computer Systems Engineering

B. Sc., Computer Science