Ian Davidson Email & Phone Number

Camberley, GB

Strand, London

Hook

IBM are leading a MOD project requiring high-end Juniper design and implementation skills.

• Telindus provide Virgin Media with a managed service supporting their complex multi-vendor network platforms.
• On-site Lead engineer for Virgin Media’s superfast broadband upgrade; responsible for migration planning and hands-on implementation work (Cisco and Juniper) working to high quality standards and tight deadlines.
• The migration involves the migration from Juniper T-series and Cisco IOS 7600/6500 series platform to Juniper MX and EX JUNOS platforms.
• Liaison with multiple network operations and support teams to ensure that all activities are carried out according to the implementation plan.
• Defined KPIs and metrics enabling management to closely monitor progress.

• Responsibility for the design and implementation of Juniper Networks global IT showcase network.Architect and 4th line support architecting and installing Juniper corporate network environment showcasing Juniper’s.
• Managed a team of architects and deployment teams of up to 12 engineers.
• Spearheaded a $M project to showcase new product developments by developing a new WAN design to meet the demands of a new communication strategy incorporating High-speed desktop video and to provide new MPLS-based WAN.
• Designed and implemented a global wireless 802.1x solution using Trapeze/Juniper platforms.
• Designed and deployed a global LAN 802.1x solution using UAC, JUNOS EX switches, Odyssey and PULSE.

• Managed a team of engineers implementing robust corporate network solutions.o Used the full Juniper product set including Juniper MX, M, J-series routing platforms based on JUNOS.o BAU network monitoring and reporting.
• Managed a budget of $M for the EMEA Network and Telecom function.
• Managed the transition to an offshore network operations team over a 9-month period.o Defined the scope of the service and planned the transition.o Recruited appropriately skilled offshore resources.o Planned and.
• Developed KPIs and reporting; raised awareness of Network/Telecoms initiatives.
• Reduced the number of 3rd party relationships, simplifying the landscape and number of points-of-contact.

• Joined Jupiter as its 3rd dedicated global network engineer.
• Defined network designs, corporate standards and policies to support the infrastructure of a company undergoing rapid growth and change.
• Relocated the US data centre and created the EMEA data centre.
• Created a portal for storage and organisation of network documentation including topologies, IP address plans and data-centre plans.
• Implemented network monitoring tools and alerting of outages.
• Created and implemented data centre design standards, regional office network design templates, remote access solutions and 3rd partner connectivity solutions.

Founder and Director of sales and consultancy company specialising in VoIP, security and wireless services to enterprises.Responsible for the growth and development of the Sales and Systems Engineering teams and the fiscal success of the company. Development of key relationships within Cisco Systems UK Sales, Product Marketing and Engineering departments.

Network Consultant reporting to Data Services Director. Working on the Data Network architecture and support team supporting NTL’s Internet network customer base and core backbone. Day-to-day hands-on development of the Cisco routing platform (7xxx-series, Stratacom, later Juniper M40) to improve performance, flexibility and scalability as business and.

Consultant reporting directly by CIO to develop FLAG’s IT infrastructure and assist in the design and implementation of FLAG’s customer network support infrastructure Worldwide.

Professional Services Engineer, assigned to projects that focused on ATM/WAN service delivery for BT Internet. Other clients included Abbey National, VISA, Advanced Bank of Munich, FLAG Telecom.

Responsible for the ongoing development and support of Cisco’s leading-edge internal corporate network.