Highly energetic and motivated leader with strong technical skills and extensive management experience in the engineering and operations of telecommunications networks. Specific experience includes management of Network Operations Centers (NOC), Field Operations, Engineering, Architecture, Provisioning, Warehouse & Purchasing, and IT functions. A proven performer, continuously employed by the same company for 10 years and counting (EPIK Communications, Progress Telecom, and Level 3 Communications). Interested in other telecommunications opportunities at the Director or Vice President Level in the United States, particularly in the southeast US.Specialties: Experience in the design, operations, and management of SONET, DWDM, IP, MPLS, Ethernet, and wireless networks. Experienced in network troubleshooting, technology evaluation and selection, network design, and vendor negotiations. Proven technical & leadership skills with extensive organization & budget management experience including multiple restructuring, cost reduction, and merger & integration transactions.