George Cave Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

In this role I am responsible for the strategic direction, design and evolution of the Cox Communications Data Center Network and Security Infrastructure.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Leveraging devOps for lifecycle management of bare-metal networking hardware in a Data Center environment.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Leveraging my experience in Enterprise network engineering and OpenStack systems engineering to bring value to the Cox Communications SDN team.

As a veteran IT Architect with over 20 years of experience working on everything from Fortune 500 enterprise IT infrastructures to advanced research computing solutions to mid-size business accounting systems, I have the knowledge you need to solve your complex IT Architecture problems.Beyond my technical skill-set, I have proven experience in working with other IT professionals of varying backgrounds and skill levels to build dynamic, focused teams working towards a common goal.

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

Leading the architectural development of a federated cloud computing environment using Red Hat Enterprise OpenStack.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Provided deep analysis for the purpose of revising network management strategies.• Redesigned syslog server architecture to improve availability and minimize loss of log messages.• Analyzed and rewrote several legacy Perl scripts to improve performance and migrate to newer server architectures.• Designed a load-balanced DNS solution for third-party vendors connected via extranet to improve availability and reduce failover times.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Evaluated application team requirements in order to architect new network solutions in support of changing business requirements.• Designed and implemented comprehensive Wireless solution for iPad point-of-sale in the retail environment.• Improved cold-boot access to the network for hand-held Windows XP tablets through careful packet-level analysis of connection traffic and modification of ACLs.• Implemented numerous, custom-designed application flows requiring reverse-proxies and firewall modifications.• Facilitated the completion of several highly-complicated change controls requiring the coordination of dozens of staff members by producing flight checklists and providing mission control support of the changes.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Designed and implemented several national enterprise networking solutions to promote the standardization of the Verizon Wireless internal IT Data Network.• Facilitated several internal improvements to the design of the core data network as business needs changed.• Established and managed an internal system of RFCs for the IT Networking group.• Developed several web-based applications for internal use within the IT networking group to facilitate collection of auditing data.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Provided insight and analysis on core networking issues.• Lead several key, high-visibility network infrastructure initiatives including the development of a BGP routing solution to link the Verizon Wireless business partners (PrimeCo, Bell Atlantic Mobile and Airtouch)

Provided regional network planning, implementation and support for the TN and VA markets.• Implemented route-summarization strategies to improve network convergence in EIGRP.• Represented the GTE Wireless Network group during technical discussions for the Verizon Wireless network integration.

Worked as a Senior engineer devoted to the IT Data Networking team. Redesigned OSPF Areas and IP addressing strategy. Revised ISDN dial backup design. Implemented a VoFR solution at the Hanna de Mexico offices in Mexico City.

I configured, maintained and supported Cisco, Bay and IBM Routers, GDC and Kentrox CSU/DSU's, and Cisco Catalyst 5000 switches. I also was responsible for timely resolution of level III trouble-tickets, and packet analysis for trouble-ticket resolution where needed.

I was responsible for an internal multi-platform LAN infrastructure and telecommunications system. I also worked as outsourced engineer to customers in the analysis, design and implementation of accounting solutions using Great Plains software and LAN solutions under Novell and Windows NT. Managed several ongoing support contracts for private and government customers and reduced overall cost of technical support operations by one-third.

Mit, Information Technology

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Physics