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Cupertino, California, Us

I coordinate engineering teams to execute company vision. I often produce and deliver technical oral and written presentations for VP management. I have reviewed and overhauled hardware POC and vendor selection process. Additionally, I lead RFI/RFP for hardware and professional services for new campus location in collaboration with management and executive leadership. Selected Achievements:● Project managed network deployment and support of multiple public events with millions of viewers● Initiated design and oversaw deployment for new Apple Park campus.● Oversee and prepare the effective management of a $200M capital budget. ● Established network standards for 10gbps to desktop computers. ● Instituted wireless network coverage standards and deployed wireless technology innovations. ● Lead team of network engineers and project managers to build major new campuses.● Managed network at Apple events (World Wide Developer Conference, product launches, executive events)

Cupertino, California, Us

I supervised internal networks used for product and software development. Additionally, I planned and led separation of development and corporate networks. I analyzed and improved engineering team strategies to meet development needs and increase security.

Cupertino, California, Us

I directed internal data center and corporate networks, established hardware and architecture standards, global wireless standards. I also developed network strategy at Apple's first data center in Hickory, NC. I originated high definition video conferencing standards and implemented network infrastructure templates. Selected Achievements:● Generated and executed annual budget of $16M in capital and $42M of expenses.● Scheduled and launched network in 130+ new building and over 4.8M square feet of office space, within schedule.● Reviewed and strengthened incident reporting procedures to reduce problem rate by over 85%.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

I coordinated network infrastructure for western division of IBM including guiding network upgrades and eliminating redundancy. Additionally, I initiated and administered implementation of wireless LAN, VoIP, consolidation of DNS, QOS, VLAN trunking, and VPN connections. I also institute protocols and projects to reduce operating costs while increasing efficiency and consistency. Selected Achievements:● Presided and increased department to twenty-eight employees with a $2M salary plan.● Forecasted and interlocked financial recovery from customers including the recovery of over $500K annually.● Integrated acquisitions of Informix, Rational Software, CrossAccess, AlphaBlox, and Trigo.● Effectively managed major campuses in San Jose (CA) (SSD and Silicon Valley Labs), Austin (TX), and Beaverton (OR).

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

I worked as a network engineer for IBM Global Services on commercial and internal network accounts. During this time, I worked on transitioning and supporting accounts at LSI Logic, Rational Software, and Chiron Corporation. Successfully supported the internal IBM network at the Systems Storage Division rapidly increasing responsibilities and technical experience.● Succeeded in multiple account transitions● Architected projects to standardize and reduce the customer operating costs● Designed network and server infrastructure for IBM sites and acquisitions● Recruited for IBM Global Services Western region● Proven record at leading network teams at internal/external IBM accounts

Mba, Leadership, Managing Technology And Innovation, Finance

Computer Engineering, Computers, Business

High School Degree

Masters Of Science, Information Systems, Information Technology