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United States

Fiber, Wireless, GPPN/AON, Telecom facilities design, overall IP architecture and core fiber switching design consultation

Overland Park Kansas

Manage Fiber Network Engineering Department for Telecom Division Supporting the Design Team by providing Fiber network SME support to team, Mentoring and developing Engineering Staff, oversee budget, schedule and design quality. Transfer fiber design/construction industry knowledge and experience.

Smyrna Georgia

Planning and Design- FTTH and Back Bone Fiber Network- OSP detail design, Collocation Facilities, Dark Fiber, Network Equipment, POP Facility design

Vienna, Virginia 22182

Provide architectural foundations and technological design solutions that integrate residential, commercial and private networks requirements onto Innovative alternate broadband access platforms that leverage disruptive wireless technologies such as TV White Space wireless and affordable rural fiber based transport. These integrated designs are required to provide lower cost Internet, voice and IP video services outside of urban areas and provide services expansions to existing broadband… Show more Provide architectural foundations and technological design solutions that integrate residential, commercial and private networks requirements onto Innovative alternate broadband access platforms that leverage disruptive wireless technologies such as TV White Space wireless and affordable rural fiber based transport. These integrated designs are required to provide lower cost Internet, voice and IP video services outside of urban areas and provide services expansions to existing broadband offerings. Oversee operational aspects for networks services delivery (back office, NOC, provisioning). Show less

Braselton Georgia

Responsible for design and review of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) designs, provide technical direction to increase efficiencies, Support both AEG and our clients in the disciplines of Telephony, IPTV and ISP/Provisioning. Manage the internal IT personnel, policies and procedures. Author RFP’s and oversee vendor selection for selection of Optoelectronic, VOIP Switching, IP Video Head End and broadband data equipment. Review client end to end services solution for IP based “Triple Play” offerings… Show more Responsible for design and review of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) designs, provide technical direction to increase efficiencies, Support both AEG and our clients in the disciplines of Telephony, IPTV and ISP/Provisioning. Manage the internal IT personnel, policies and procedures. Author RFP’s and oversee vendor selection for selection of Optoelectronic, VOIP Switching, IP Video Head End and broadband data equipment. Review client end to end services solution for IP based “Triple Play” offerings. Oversee OSS/BSS and other support systems integration. Provide in-depth project support including cost modeling and service delivery.Wrote and presented IP and Fiber networking strategies for the countries of Bermuda and Trinidad/Tobago. Implemented IP Triple Play solution for City Salisbury NC- with IPTV, VOIP and ISP services. Specify, Design and interface to submarine fiber network solutions for USVI. Show less

Reston Virginia

Responsible for the design and implementation, and business analysis of FTTH community networks supporting IP based Voice, video and data transport. Advanced several municipal FTTH projects from inception through cost and design analysis stages with third party feasibility studies and engineering certification. Supported cost model and business plan development to attract funding. Providing iTown with a state-of-the-art network based on proven technology with the flexibility to meet long term… Show more Responsible for the design and implementation, and business analysis of FTTH community networks supporting IP based Voice, video and data transport. Advanced several municipal FTTH projects from inception through cost and design analysis stages with third party feasibility studies and engineering certification. Supported cost model and business plan development to attract funding. Providing iTown with a state-of-the-art network based on proven technology with the flexibility to meet long term community requirements for increasing bandwidth demand from new and enhanced services. Designing Fiber to the Home (FTTH) solution with VOIP implementation via Soft Switches, Gigabit Ethernet, Bridge/Routed Multicast support and IP based High Definition Digital Video (IPTV). Structured vendor supply relationships and equipment supplier agreements. Designed PSTN interface, support solutions such as E911, CALEA, Voice Mail, SS-7 interfaces, inter-machine trunking and all aspect of voice services. Includes IGMP IP TV switched digital video solution. Show less

Plano Texas

Major Responsibilities: Provided technical direction and Strategic business management for Ionex products- including vendor contract negotiations, network design and deployment engineering. Managed engineering and operational support staff for network delivery. Provided detailed product design and Marketing support for VOIP offering. Direct implementation of switching and transport support architecture. Support integration design for end user products and services. Negotiated Lucent Pathstar… Show more Major Responsibilities: Provided technical direction and Strategic business management for Ionex products- including vendor contract negotiations, network design and deployment engineering. Managed engineering and operational support staff for network delivery. Provided detailed product design and Marketing support for VOIP offering. Direct implementation of switching and transport support architecture. Support integration design for end user products and services. Negotiated Lucent Pathstar exit settlement and financial support accommodating both the business needs and technical requirements. Oversaw the voice switch engineering, data transport and IP data engineering efforts. Placed first Lucent VOIP 7R/E switch into service in Dallas. Overall support technologist for VOIP solution via UNE-Loops Integrated VOIP services for enhanced VOIP communications such as Unified messaging and conference bridging. Show less

Reston Virginia

Pathnet Inc. a nationwide wholesale Convergent communications services provider focused on second and third tier cities with DWDM, wire-line and wireless communications services for internet, voice and data solutions. Orchestrated initial technical architecture and strategic business model for Pathnet. Managed network design and directed technology development efforts via engineering lab and engineering staff. Assisted in product development and business model support by working in concert… Show more Pathnet Inc. a nationwide wholesale Convergent communications services provider focused on second and third tier cities with DWDM, wire-line and wireless communications services for internet, voice and data solutions. Orchestrated initial technical architecture and strategic business model for Pathnet. Managed network design and directed technology development efforts via engineering lab and engineering staff. Assisted in product development and business model support by working in concert with executive management, marketing, finance and operations. Performed technical research, initial design, feature development and lead design team in implementation of products and service architectures required to fulfill the vision of the company. Successfully communicated technology visions to engineers, marketing staff and industry partners while acting as the technology advisor to local and federal government. Provided field support with engineering for Softswitch and VOIP over DSL technology, Customer premises equipment. Addressed end customer, sales channel, marketing and partner driven opportunities with new products, features and network extensions. Overlaid the DWDM optical wholesale network with services that allow significant increased revenue opportunities- VOIP over DSL, Remote PRI access Designed initial soft switch, SS-7 and access solutions Team deployed IP Switching/Routing, MPLS, Gigabit Ethernet and Lambda based services to further leverage our microwave, optical and copper access technologyConstructed and staffed design lab where product design and vendor evaluation for products are performed. Provided technical and operational support for first soft switch installation in OmahaWrote initial operations and organizational work flows for DSL and Softswitch supportRecruited technical staff for Engineering and Operations Managed Engineering team for transport (DWDM/Wireless) and Collocation strategy. Show less

Tampa Florida

Managed and created a challenging environment for Intermedia's Architecture team. Providing specific detailed technical "vision" and direction to Intermedia supporting both tactical and strategic network services evolution. Wrote and maintained the corporate enterprise architecture direction, requiring significant research into latest industry trends and technological advances. Primary involvement: VOIP implementation (Architecture and Development in lab) for existing voice/data clients using… Show more Managed and created a challenging environment for Intermedia's Architecture team. Providing specific detailed technical "vision" and direction to Intermedia supporting both tactical and strategic network services evolution. Wrote and maintained the corporate enterprise architecture direction, requiring significant research into latest industry trends and technological advances. Primary involvement: VOIP implementation (Architecture and Development in lab) for existing voice/data clients using IP PBX's with ACD and Auto Attendant support. Deployed an Integrated Access Device (IAD) architecture combing voice, data and Internet access on a single platform. Provide detailed high level design direction for VPN, IP Internet services, and several other emerging products. Provided technical, budgetary and financial information to business plan and cost allocation models. Formulated an integrated Operation Support System (OSS) architecture supporting flow through provisioning, and Web interactive configuration of emerging service offerings. Mediate current and strategic vendor relationships providing them with architectural insight into Intermedia's envisioned business plan while providing technical feedback for their product development efforts. Also instrumental in establishing creative financing and partnerships necessary to meet our operational needs. Supervised detailed design group and operations with innovation in design philosophy, team motivation and "hands on" technical overviews. Provide inter-department dissemination of planning information to related groups like marketing and product management. Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Bachelors of Science Electronics Electrical Engineering Minor in Personnel Management