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Occupation:Account Executive |
Location:Cypress, TX |
Education Level:Trade School |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
PROFILE I quickly see the big picture and lead people and processes with great efficiency. I have directed all facets of state-of-the-art fiber network deployment, global project management, and customer technical support for both regional and Fortune Global 500 telecommunications firms. Currently, I lead all network engineering and construction for startup, Alpheus Communications, where I have Project Managed the implementation of $143.7 million in capital expenditures. Alpheus has grown from $1 million in annual revenue to $86 million today. My experience also features directing nationwide customer operations for select clientele at $2.7 billion, ALCATEL. Areas of Expertise * Network Engineering Lead Overseeing $85 Million in Growth * Capital and Operational Budgeting with P&L Responsibility * Process Streamlining / Contract Negotiations / Cost Savings * Engineering & Construction - Outside Plant / Inside Plant / DC * Team Leadership / Mentoring / Training for 35 Direct Reports * Project Management to 300 Concurrent Projects / Logistics * Fortune 100 -Level Client Interfacing / Customer Relations * U.S. Patent Holder / Expert in Digital Switches
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Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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(Confidential) | Vice President Engineering (FKA EPGN) | 3/2004 - Present |
El Paso Global Networks (EPGN) | Vice President Network Engineering | 12/2003 - 4/2004 |
El Paso Global Networks (EPGN) | Vice President Project Management | 3/2001 - 12/2003 |
Alcatel USA | Director Global Customer Service | 4/1999 - 3/2001 |
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Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
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USAF | Microwave /Satellite Communications | 1989 | Trade School Degree |
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Accomplishments
Highlights:
Over 5000 projects / 143M in Capital Expenditures (Fixed Assets) OSP outside plant engineering/construction has designed and constructed approximately 1.5M Route ft. of dense count (432ct) backbone fiber throughout our Texas Markets. We have built laterals and risers into over 500 Buildings including Major Wireless Carriers, Data Center Operators, AT&T Central Offices, Major Telecom Carrier Hotels and, Wireless backhaul providers. ISP Inside plant engineering has designed and deployed SONET, DWDM, and Ethernet Equipment to 126 AT&T Central Offices, 15 Wireless Carrier MSC’s, 118 carrier pop’s, and 45 Datacenters. Data Center/Facilities engineering/construction has designed and managed the buildout of 5 Data Centers two in Austin, 2 in Houston, and 1 in Dallas. Redundant Utility Feeds, redundant UPS with N+1, HVAC systems N+1 etc.. We currently manage some 60251 Sq. ft. of conditioned space 9012KVA Utility Feeds, 2780 KVA UPS’s, 1980KVA -48VDC, 1032T Cooling.![Left_template4_bottom](/images/templates/colorful/left_template4_bottom.png?1597775387)
Job Skills
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Keywords
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Responsibilities
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