Michael Foxworthy Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Assist in the advancement of Open Source projects through a pivotal engineering position.

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

I've spent many fruitful years at Viasat, where I've played an instrumental role in developing the world's most widely used consumer broadband satellite solution, Surfbeam. My experience spans diverse bands including Ku, Ka, C, and S, leading to several patented unique network architectures that set Viasat apart from the competition.My responsibilities at Viasat have been extensive, ranging from full system architecture and design, encompassing both business and component-level intricacies, to over 30 deployments that now form production networks supporting over a million subscribers.I played a vital role in shaping Viasat's mobility services, contributing to the in-flight/on-board network and designing handover schemes used as aircraft traverse different regions. In my ongoing pursuit of excellence, I'm working towards my BS-CS degree to deepen my software development skills in network design and align these architectures with the SDN world and public cloud applications.Expertise:- Systems Engineering: Proficient in product development, focusing on wireless technologies such as WiMAX over Satellite, DOCSIS over Satellite, and carrier backhaul services. Involved in Data Center network design. - Virtualization: An expert in leveraging OpenStack and SDN components like Contrail and OpenDaylight. I have a hands-on understanding of Intel DPDK and SR-IOV and am well-versed in Qemu-KVM with a deep understanding of Data Center Overlay and Underlay technologies.- Languages: Python, C/C++, Golang, and Java- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab runners, Puppet, Ansible, Chef.Additional Skills:- Architecting and building cutting-edge satellite broadband networks and supporting equipment.- Supporting and designing extensive Juniper and Cisco routing and switching infrastructures.- Providing expert technical responses for customer RFPs and offering sales engineering for turnkey satellite communication systems.

Mclean, Va, Us

Designed the first ViaSat Surfbeam 1 DOCSIS based satellite network in production.Designed, programmed and rolled into production a custom Traffic Engineering system that was effective in both the forward link and return link paths.Architected the OSS to intergrate with traffic shaping functions and the Cisco BACC DOCSIS provisioning platofrm.Designed the standard model for the Cisco based core networking infrastructure that was used for all subsequent Surfbeam systems.Cisco BACCCisco 6500/4500/3650/7200Cisco PIX 515Cisco Call ManagerViaSat SMTS (River Delta/Motorola CMTS)SMARTs NMS

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Responsible for converged architectures servicing the MSO business segment.Primary technology solutions were based on DOCSIS 2.0 and the associated routed environment. Worked closely with cable customer around North America to provide a consolidated approach to Voice, Video and Data for consumer based networks. Provided design and deployment plan for network that range from several thousand to millions of subscribers.My primary focus was DOCSIS and PacketCable solutions however, Terayon also provided digital in digital ad insertion platforms as well as Video Over IP solutions. The architectures provided to customers were all encompassing and I worked very closely with the Video solutions groups.Another major responsibility was technical due diligence activities for new acquisitions of Internet focused companies.Worked closely with the CTO to help guide the technical direction of our products to better fit the customer networks and ensure a pathway to further sales.

I provided senior level management during the construction of a major multi-city backbone. I provided guidance and technical expertise to integrate three separate voice, video and data networks into one triple play environment. The technology spanned across several areas including core networking, set-top-box development, DOCSIS integration, OSS/BSS systems, NMS/EMS systems, VoIP soft-switch and public switch integration. The main role was to bridge business concepts and technology.As a side responsibility, I was responsible for technical due diligence during our growth through acquisition periods and for investment opportunities.The team was also responsible for all network deployments using mainly Cisco GSR gear. While we were also a DOCSIS network we deployed several different CMTS platforms including the Terayon CMTS, Cisco uBR, Motorola CMTS and a plethora of DOCSIS Modems.I managed a large group of engineers who developed software, deployed networks, built new architectures for HFC deployments and provided vendor management.

Same as above, just different group on Linked-in.

Same as above, just different group on Linked-in.This is also Chello.

Provided engineering services for emerging technologies in the areas of routing/switch, dial access, frame relay WANs, NMS/EMS and subscriber management.Supported a massive internal OSPF network tied together with multiple BGP peers. Provided support for the BGP networks when the MCI/Worldcom merger was complete.Developed a unique approach to networking using the NMS to provide self-healing concepts. State machines and data retrieved from the network could sense the health of the network and make an intelligent decision for corrective actions.HP OpenviewFDDI/Token Ring w/ DLSWEthernet and Ethernet SwitchingBay Networks Lattis and WelfleetCisco 4K and 7500