Sphaera is the one-stop full lifecycle tech infrastructure services provider for hyperscale/colocation data centers, network service, providers/telecommunications companies and Fortune 2000 enterprises. With proven experience at all phases: -->. Build out - Design/Build Critical and IT Infrastructure, Structured Cabling, Fiber pulling/splicing, Conduit burial, Owner Representation, Project Management, Commercial Electric and Construction, licensed, bonded, insured.--> Operations - Dedicated techs, Remote/Smart Hands, Site Optimization, Migrations, Hardware Refresh/Upgrades, Transport and High Endurance packing/shipping services--> End of Life - Decommissioning, Site Restoration, Certified Data Destruction, Asset Value Recovery, R2v3 e-Waste/e-cycling, Project Management, Sustainability Reporting, Certificates of Destruction, iSIGMA MemberWe are strategically headquartered in Hillsboro, OR - one of the most heavily connected locations on the planet. Sphaera has major delivery hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Las Vegas, the “Texas Triangle”, and the Northern Virginia locales.Learn more: sphaera.net

Responsible for detail engineering and deployment of Ziply Fiber core, transport and access network elements and systems as well as central office critical infrastructure throughout our operating areas within Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.

Responsible for all customer-facing operations for Data Foundry including customer provisioning, implementation, operational monitoring and support, remote hands/eyes support for premier Tier III collocation data centers located in the Austin and Houston, Texas markets.

ZeroTrace specializes in certified, secure and compliant data sanitization and destruction services delivered at your location anywhere in the U.S. and internationally.

Market-level executive focusing on providing a premier customer experience throughout the customer’s life cycle with Flexential. Overall responsible for technical operations resources within the Pacific Northwest Data Centers, as they follow processes and procedures, used to deliver contracted services. Leveraging broad and deep domain expertise, provide consultative advice. Serve as the primary customer advocate for all service and operations needs.

Directed all aspects of Data Center Operations for five OaaS managed hosting data centers. Overall responsible for hiring, training and directing data center technical and facilities staff. Extensive vendor management duties. Maintained relationships with site providers Digital Realty, CoreSite, Equinix and Interxion. Ensured budgetary adherence, ensured compliance auditing goals are achieved; proposed new initiatives and projects based on line input as well as emerging technological advances in accordance with strategic and tactical plans.

Manage all aspects of Data Center design, engineering, and implementation for major hosting and co-location facilities in San Jose, CA - Dallas, TX - Ashburn, VA and Amsterdam, NL. Responsible for line and project management on builds as well as continuing optimization of infrastructure efficiency. Extensive vendor management duties. Ensure budgetary adherence and implementation milestones achieved.

Lead strategic initiatives within Engineering to develop and maintain a market-focused network strategy inclusive of existing and emerging products; identify future service delivery options and develop plans for large network migrations. Primary engineering resource in the development of new products and services to larger multi-disciplined teams. Perform analysis of network economics, ROI/TCO; lead or assist in development of functional designs, use cases and test plans. Provide key planning leadership and technical content in the creation of business plans for acquisition, implementation and integration of products and services. Collaborate with Product Development, Provisioning, Operations, and Sales teams to assemble requirements for existing product enhancements as well as to evangelize next-generation potential products. Research, evaluate & develop emerging network technologies, systems, protocols & standards for Integra's Carrier Ethernet Data & Transport networks, SIP Voice and Cloud products.

Overall responsible for all Engineering as well as Data Center and Field Operations activities for Portland-based network service provider; including co-location data center facilities, network, systems & wireless (WISP) entities (including operations for Seattle and Los Angeles POPs and customers). 2nd & 3rd level support, Sales Engineering, RFP responses, R&D, Project Management, Product Development, budget forecast & management ($1.5M), custom client design & implementation. Manage telecom & hardware support vendors & contracts. Directly manage Engineering/Operations staff of seven individual contributors.

Overall responsible for the development & support of enterprise voice & data networks serving 4200+ business personnel & software developers in 70+ sites, located in 23 countries. Develop, plan & deploy new products & services globally; provide 2nd & 3rd level operational network support within North America; manage risk/change to the production network infrastructure; manage telecom & hardware support vendors and contracts. Manage technical staff of 14 personnel. Manage $10 million annual budget. Ensure Sarbanes/Oxley compliance.

Research, evaluate & develop emerging network technologies, systems, protocols & standards for Integra's Data & Transport networks. Draft and release RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; draft and release functional test plans; evaluate and monitor network element and system testing, development and integration efforts; maintain relationships with outside equipment vendors; provide 3rd level support to Network Operations; proactively manage data and transport network capacity; manage as-built configuration & topology databases/ documentation.

Tier II/III technial supporting New Edge internal network and customer incidents. Responsbile to proactively monitor and maintain the ATM-based backbone and production network.Worked closely with the TAC, Service Activation and Engineering teams to troubleshoot problems to ensure timely repair of service as well as test and turn-up of new internal and customer services. Mentorship of new technical personnel.

Overall responsible for the design, planning, staging & implementation of MPLS, DIA & VoIP network infrastructure within North America. Develop detailed designs, specifications, and work breakdown structures; provide regular status of ongoing projects to stakeholders & customers; develop and implement functional processes & quality standards for physical network installations. Manage capital budget of up to $20 million annually. Manage vendors & associated contracts. Develop & maintain departmental training. Manage 12 network engineers.

Overall responsible for the design, implementation, optimization & documentation of corporate IP, ATM, frame relay & remote access infrastructure. Create detailed implementation plans & installation specifications; install, test & configure various data network systems; manage project budgets & timelines; provide regular status to stakeholders & customers; manage 3rd party vendors; coordinate projects with network operations, regional installation teams & site personnel. Create new & improve existing processes. Manage 9 network engineers.

Data Network Design and Implementation engineering for Internal Sprint Network backbone, as well as primary detail design and implementation management for Global One and France Telecom Frame Relay and ATM Network nodes within the US.

Managed corporate telecommunications worldwide for NEXCOM, The U.S. Navy's base department store system. Primary contributor to design and deployment of NEXCOM's first Frame Relay based Point of Sale Global Network.

Switching, Transport and CPE technician - DEX-400 switch management, DS-0/1/3, DSX 1/3, OC-12/48, POTS, Customer Site disptaches, auto-dialers, PBX, Key-Systems, etc.

Responsible for the effective operation of secure data/voice satellite, microwave RF and dedicated data communications, providing vital intelligence to battle group assets and afloat commanders in support of various mission requirements. Initially stationed with Submarine Group Two, and later aboard USS Texas (CGN-39). Top Secret SCI clearance. Operation Desert Storm Veteran. Honorably discharged.