Technological Development & Implementation• Was instrumental in the implementation of a Nexus solution for server farm, F5 Load balancer for WWW services, Citrix NetScaler and Cloud Bridge solutions, and Cisco ISE campus wireless solution.• Utilizes leadership skills when defining and developing telecommunications architectures, policies, procedures and guidelines which address both client and corporate requirements in the areas of Voice and Data.• Identifies, evaluates, designs, programs and maintains specialized telecommunications software, hardware and outsourced facilities. • Assumes leadership role in the installation, maintenance, enhancement and tuning of vendor supplied software to meet corporate requirements.Teamwork, Leadership & Management • Utilizes expertise in telecommunications networks to coach and guide Engineers and Analysts through complex technical, functional and operational projects. • Performs career counselling with staff, determining career goals and assessing training required. • Assists Manager in staffing actions, communicates staffing needs and collaborates on performance evaluations.• Develops and communicates team long term objectives and daily tasks as well as conducts performance management to ensure consistent progress towards optimal operational effectiveness and continuous improvement to client service.Financial Analysis & Management • Manage a $12 million IT operating budget. • Analyses cost and assesses technical viability of various networking, video and voice facilities available in the market place.• Compiles cost estimates for annual budget to approved planned network/equipment, video and voice telecommunications in support of projects or general enhancements. • Monitors the performance and cost of communications networks, recommending appropriate action when resolving problems or when applying processes for optimization and evolution.