Directed cross-functional teams of Engineers, Technicians, and Installers to execute complex network systems integration projects. Functioned in the role of Senior Project Manager, orchestrating all aspects of project activities for both internal and external resources to ensure successful implementation.• Directed a $22M upgrade for a governmental point-to-point microwave wireless network involving 80 tower locations. Project is scheduled for completion in three years against a five-year contract period.• spearheaded a $5M in-service replacement of router hardware for a government telecommunications network involving dozens of locations state-wide. Directed the seamless deployment of new network hardware, facilitating smooth traffic migration from legacy systems with minimal user disruption. Achieved on-time, within-budget project completion, leading to a highly satisfied client.

Provided independent consulting services related to the telecommunications and data networking areas. Duties included researching technology solutions, developing responses to proposals, and performing project management related to network system integration.• Developed technical section for the winning proposal on a $5M government project to replace router hardware state-wide.

Led an internal IT team for a fiber-optic network and data center services provider. In addition to overseeing operational support, served as Project Manager for various infrastructure implementations. Operational responsibilities of team included server and desktop computer support, cloud platform management, custom SQL database development, and network security monitoring.• Project Managed development of customer order provisioning and workflow software, defined requirements, workflow processes, conducted testing, and coordinated database integration with existing systems. Closely managed changes to scope to complete within budgeted cost.• Directed team to implement significant improvements to IT network security. This included implementation of RMM platform, centralized malware protecting, and improved login security.• Led initiative to migrate all operational support platforms from systems of a data center’s prior owner to new systems after acquisition of the data center. Completed within agreed timeline.

Directed team responsible for growth planning and technology evolution of external fiber optic IP, Ethernet, MPLS, DWDM, and SONET transport network. In addition to leading team of Network Planners, served in Project Manager and Program Manager roles for major network and customer deployment projects.• Directed team to replace older unsupported model of DWDM optical network hardware with new model of hardware without customer impact. • Led team to reconfigure the tier 1 internet backbone design to decrease cost, increase capacity, and improve redundancy. New configuration cost less, was more robust, and provided greater capacity. • Program Manager for $45M federal grant project to deploy 800 miles of fiber, build 34 equipment shelters, and install hardware on time and under budget.

Provided independent consulting services regarding the telecommunications field. Responsibilities included contact project management and industry trends analysis for customers. • Attained status as one of top 20% of consultants in field by Gerson-Lehrman Group Council.• Led process of bidding and selecting vendors for fiber design, shelter construction design, and environmental assessment required for $45M federal grant project.

Directed organization of 70+ employees responsible for engineering and implementation of all network infrastructure across an eight-state region. This involved responsibility for network design and construction for a network with 2000+ towers and 11 Main Switching Center facilities. Team was responsible for the design and deployment of fiber and copper transport, voice switching, and IP/Ethernet network engineering. • Used leadership skills to help organization successfully engineer and implement over 4000 cross-functional network deployment projects totaling $300M+ in a single year, managing spending within 1% of allocated amount.• Managed engineering and implementation of electronic hardware capacity growth projects in advance of need to support 26% average annual traffic growth.• Sponsored transport optimization efforts saving over $5.4M in annual leased circuit charges.

Oversaw 30+ team members responsible for RF engineering and System Performance of a 2000+ tower network in an eight-state region.• Organized team efforts to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance problems improving blocked calls 38% and dropped calls by 42% over three-year period. • Led team through several major organizational changes including two mergers, two geographic regional realignments, and a 15% workforce reduction.

Managed team of five engineers in a two state region responsible for radio engineering and issuing work orders to support $20+ million annually in network growth projects.