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Reading, Reading, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Helping build the Converged Mobile Core on Cloud Infrastructure.Interface between the BT Mobile team and the Dynamic Infrastructure team, to deliver network cloud infrastructure for mobile core tenants.

Newbury

Working with Cisco on architecture, design and deployment of IP/MPLS solutions for fixed and mobile operatorsTechnically led the project to architect, design and build the consolidating core and backhaul/aggregation network for Vodafone UK and Cable and Wireless. Project managed the migration of retained Vodafone and Cable and Wireless routers to the new core network.Provided a consultancy service for Vodafone Ireland to evolve their existing Core MPLS and ISP assets into a single network, including backhaul/aggregation, capable of handling consumer TV and Voice services from both NGA and FTTH access networks

Newbury

Responsible for all matters regarding transmission, reporting to the Head of NetworksFirst Site Implementation and industrialisation of all IP RAN solutions across self-build Ethernet microwave and leased Ethernet solutionDeveloped and implemented the first commercial all Ethernet solution in the UK (using IEEE 1588v2 as synchronisation solution)Accountable for managing the CAPEX and OPEX budget for all transmission solutions e.g. RAN and Fixed, corporate Enterprise and ConsumerFirst site implementation and industrialisation of Ethernet self-build microwave as a leased line replacementManaged team of 50 transmission resources (50:50 mix of FTE and Contractor)

Newbury

Accountable for migrating from legacy TDM/ATM to resilient, high capacity, low cost Ethernet mobile backhaul transmission solution.Accountable for the CAPEX and OPEX budget relating to transmission to support the base station infrastructure, main switching sites as well as corporate and enterprise customers

Newbury

Responsible for fixed and mobile access architecture* Negotiated significant savings (£70M) for leased Ethernet solution whilst also increasing bandwidth* Developed and implemented Wi-Fi solution to support iPhone launch* Developed a commercially and operationally effective transmission infrastructure sharing solution with O2

Newbury

Responsible for the design of the core network (transmission, IP, circuit and packet switched)* Led the team that designed and implemented an IMS network from scratch to support fixed and mobile services from any access medium* Personally designed and implemented the fixed access and backhaul solutions to support VoIP.

Newbury

Responsible for the architecture and design of the transmission network* Led a technical team that architected designed and implemented a 3200 site self-build network from scratch (utilising dark fibre, managed wavelengths to connect 3000+ microwave links)* Acted as a consultant for RAN sharing initiatives with Orange and O2

Responsible for the design and implementation of aspects of the transmission network* Technical lead on EDIFACE, a solution to remove the need for manual cabling in a mobile operator through use of SDH and 4/1 switching technologies* Technical lead on the introduction of 3G RAN for transmission, including the integration of a 2nd RAN vendorLevel 3 Communications,

Responsible for the support of all transmission networks and solutions in the European arenaImplemented and migrated the transatlantic and pan-European backbone connectivity to support the European business.Developed as-built designs for the service creation teams to support sales team

Responsible for operation and maintenance of the Worldcom network outside of the USAStarted out on shift, promoted in Feb 1998

Worldwide

Royal Signals - Served in many operational theatres including N. Ireland, Bosnia, Falklands and Cyprus* Ranked as a Sergeant from 1992* Fully trained telecommunications technician to HNC/HND standard.

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