Network Operations Manager
CurrentLead 31 technical professional overseeing design, vendor installation, fiber optic, and POTS lines spanning Santa Barbara and Santa Maria counties. Direct preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to central office network equipment, controlled environmental vaults, outside multiplexer shelves, commercial power backup, and POTS/DSL serving area interfaces. Lead the maintenance of MLM, CISCO, Juniper and Nortel multiplexer systems. Recommend and implement IT infrastructure requirements and upgrades to improve overall network performance and ensure high levels of security and data recovery. • Established performance management system to mentor and coach technicians while empowering them to continually identify barriers to meet and exceed established objectives.• Reduced repair time by 22% and over time by 33% ( FY 20 - 21).• Served as integral partner in securing a $400K contract renewal. • Initiated Environmental Health & Safety Site Emergency Action Plan as Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. • Negotiated and secured new contracts while offering technical expertise to Enterprise Account Teams supporting large companies.• Review and approve network layouts, resolve equipment redundancies and improve network reliability and flexibility.• Mobilize resources during emergencies while providing 24/7 support to customers.