Senior Network Architect
Current• Network consultation for wireless networks focused on supporting autonomous mine sites.• Design, commission and test of various wireless network deployments ranging from PTP, PtMP, Wi-Fi and private LTE solutions.• On-site validation of network components and failover testing to ensure redundancy and stability of the design.• Work directly with Mine Ops teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues pertaining to the OT network ranging from core infrastructure, communications towers, to in-vehicle equipment and in-pit wireless equipment.• Work directly with multiple mine wireless radio vendors including Cisco, Rajant, 3DP and AVI• RF planning for both autonomous haulage and autonomous drilling requirements.• Train FTP internal and client teams on mine wireless solutions including use of FTP IMS for holistic monitoring • Documentation of work including but not limited to training courses, troubleshooting, commissioning, and configuration guides, network overviews, high and low Level designs plus statistical analysis. • Design and build of lab environments in the office for commissioning and troubleshooting work with vendors• Setup and configurations of IT networks using Fortinet and Cisco Meraki solutions• Travel to various mines and clients for various tasks such as site survey, drive validation work, commissioning, and training