Jul 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Provide technical subject matter expertise in the design, procurement, and deployment of hyperscale dark fiber networks across AWS North and South America (NASA) regions.

Aug 2020 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Engineer AWS fiber optic infrastructure within metro markets. Deep understanding of underground fiber optic construction, network topology, and troubleshooting. Improve process, develop standards, and increase speed projects are delivered.

Feb 2018 – Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Procured and oversaw fiber infrastructure builds primarily in Virginia, Ohio, Oregon, and Quebec that were industry leading in terms of conduit and cable capacity. Serve as a key member of the Metro Fiber team to drive regional network design, deployment strategy, and delivery of dark fiber infrastructure throughout North America..

Jun 2017 – Feb 2018 · 8 mos · Ashburn, VA

• OSP construction subject matter expert responsible primarily for long-haul dark fiber builds for Government customers nationwide. Oversaw builds in Washington state, Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, and New York including quality control audit, technical SME, issuing of RFPs/capital requests/POs, and overall project management. Effectively communicate and control project scope, schedules, assignments, and open issues both with the internal team and conduct high-level briefings for C-Level Executives.

Jan 2015 – Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Herndon, VA

• Responsible for providing end-to-end planning and implementation for fiber connectivity requirements, coordinating installations, and ensuring dark fiber delivery. Core duties and responsibilities included:
• Design and Implementation of commercial and carrier fiber networks, infrastructure, backbone and lateral builds.
• Provided direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and engineers.
• Managed Bid Process inclusive of budgetary requirements and the tracking thereof.
• Liaise between the various stakeholders (tax, legal, finance, networking) to ensure approvals are received on the proposed deal.

Sep 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Sterling, Virginia

• Owner/Operator of wireless construction and consulting small business employing up to 10 technicians operating across mid-Atlantic region with $1M+ annual revenue. Specialized in 2C/3C upgrades, rooftop LTE, oDAS, small cell, datacenter power distribution (AC&DC plant), greenfield tower and antenna installation, and turnkey capture management consulting

Apr 2014 – Feb 2015 · 10 mos · Herndon, VA

• Temporary Contract position through Teleworx. Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of Sprint Nationwide RAN emerging and developing technologies. Provided executive staff with reports and status updates of current projects, risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions. Primary focus on determining business requirements, gathering current issues/concerns for review and analysis with stakeholders, developing business case processes, and maintaining a SharePoint DBMS. Required to work directly with directors and vice presidents of multiple business units. Recognized for ability to interface between technical and management personnel.

May 2010 – Apr 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Sterling, VA

• Provide project management on green-field tower site builds (power, tower, fiber, civil), structural upgrades, equipment swap-outs, and decommissions. Promoted to proposal manager after first year and led company's RFP/RFQ responses, engineering change orders, task orders, and business development toward customer and company objectives. Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained effective communication with stakeholders at multiple levels to lead projects through business development, capture, kick-off, and execution. Led proposal and business development team of between 5-10 personnel for large scale proposal development and technical white papers.

Jul 2007 – May 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Served as Motorola R56 grounding system design and installation manager on the Secure Border Initiative Network (SBInet) contract to build 50+ communications and surveillance towers along the US southern border.

Jan 2005 – Jun 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Installed and maintained access control and intrusion detection security systems, including closed-circuit television systems. Technical services included the design and installation of server racks and ancillary equipment; installation and testing of optical fiber and coaxial cables.

Jun 2004 – Jan 2005 · 7 mos

• Controlled enemy training force for US Joint Forces Command Urban Simulation. Supported network administration of over 120 UNIX and Windows PCs, including hardware maintenance, user administration, end-user training, and basic web development. Constructed and maintained division's intranet and technical documentation.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2009 · 8 yrs

• Completed 15-month deployment to Iraq. Prepared, updated, and managed personnel files and managed correspondence for military intelligence battalion. Lead convoy driver for over 75 missions throughout Iraq. Earned two Army Commendation Medals (ARCOMs) for outstanding performance, honorably discharged 2009.

Jan 2000 – Jun 2004 · 4 yrs 5 mos

• Promoted from Junior Network Administrator for e-commerce outsourcing group after just 6 months. Integrated customers’ websites with proprietary payment processor utilizing HTML, JavaScript, and Java programming languages.