Business Advisor | Chief Technologist | Data Scientist | Mechatronics Engineer

• Jul 1999 - Present

Technology Advisor proficient in the areas of:Physical and Logical Infrastructure - Wired and Wireless Network Architecture - Information Technology Solutions - Data Management StrategiesDatacenter Design, Engineering, and Operations - Private, Public, Hybrid Cloud Services and Distributed Fabric Architecture - Continuous Integration and Delivery Operations - Power Generation, Distribution, Resilience, and Environmental Systems.​Data Science and Fintech - Internet of Things, Industrial Controls, and Edge Computing - Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Machine Learning - Web3 / Blockchain Applications.Physical and Cyber Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures​ - Material and Digital Reconnaissance - Threat Intelligence and Attribution - State Sponsored, Corporate, and Private Cyber Warfare

Senior Technical Advisor

• Aug 2020 - Present

Expertise in IP and transport networks, experience in voice switches, and significant leadership experience in large-scale voice, video, and data infrastructure. Expertise in IP and transport networks, experience in voice switches, and significant leadership experience in large-scale voice, video, and data infrastructure.

Senior Director Of Engineering

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

- Reorganized the department structure to maximize engineering specializations to support future technology advances as a primary goal. - Ensured Smart City's five-nine reliability throughout its service area in Central Florida. - Guided the transformation of Walt Disney World, Disney Reservation Center, Disney Cruise Line, and Reedy Creek Improvement District from traditional PRI connections to geo-redundant SIP trunks. - Engineered and deployed a new layer 2/3 network with a layer 3 underlay for automated deployment of upcoming customer products. - Oversaw the development, integration, and automation of the MultiTenant UCaaS platform for customer resale. - Managed the deployment of over 100 miles of fiber optics in Orlando and Central Florida, with my team leading the project. - Created a lab environment for the newly formed DevSecOps team to support, explore, and expand GPON, CBRS, IPTV, SD-WAN, SDN, and NFV technologies.As the principal director, I managed all aspects of engineering activities and projects within the three leading organizations. I ensured that all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes conform to Smart City's established policies and objectives. I provided expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives using best practice engineering methods. I utilized components, materials, agile methodologies, and tools to produce quality and cost-effective end products. In addition, I coordinated all engineering budgets in my department. I led the Central Office, IP Engineering, Outside Plant, and DevOps teams within the corporate environment. Primary objectives included supporting broad corporate goals, establishing policies for various departmental sub-functions, approving them, and putting them into effect.

Investor | SME

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2018

Big River Broadband is a wireless broadband and cellular service company focused on Southeast Missouri. Like its parent company, Big River Communications, it is a customer-focused entity delivering the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS)/Long-Term Evolution (LTE) platform to the region. Headquartered in Farmington, Missouri, it continues to grow as the information movement and management partner for residential and business customers rapidly. Big River Broadband is a wireless broadband and cellular service company focused on Southeast Missouri. Like its parent company, Big River Communications, it is a customer-focused entity delivering the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS)/Long-Term Evolution (LTE) platform to the region. Headquartered in Farmington, Missouri, it continues to grow as the information movement and management partner for residential and business customers rapidly.

Director - Network Engineering

• Jun 2010 - Mar 2017

- As a principal architect and project manager, I have been developing and constructing several data centers: in Missouri, including Cape Girardeau and St. Louis, for Big River Telephone CLEC and internet operations. The nationwide voice network of Big River Communications includes St. Louis, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois.- The primary engineer responsible for large deployments of LTE network deployment in east-central Missouri by Big River Broadband. Deployment of GPON systems in greenfield and multi-tenant buildings.- Management of the geo-redundant deployment of the CLEC switching platforms and nationwide networks.- Managing the deployment and provisioning of class 5 switching platforms for Bermuda Cablevision LTD and Bolt Fiber.- Implemented digital telephony for wholesale partners, including Alpheus Communications, New Wave Communications, US Cable, Cable America, Eagle Communications, Hughes Net, and the Frankfort Plant Board.As the director, I oversaw engineers who maintained the day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and expansion of a nationwide data and voice network—provided service recovery operations during natural disasters and emergency operations to minimize the impact on commercial and residential customers. I managed the evaluation, implementation, and training of new technologies for the customer portfolio. In collaboration with security professionals, my teams improved the protection of network assets and customer premise equipment. My teams scheduled regular maintenance periods for voice and data networks and HVAC and DC power plants.

Senior Network Engineer

• Dec 2001 - Jun 2010

Internet Operations Manager

• Jan 1997 - Dec 2001

- Led the service transition for customers upgrading from legacy analog dial-up equipment to digital interface equipment to improve speeds and reliability.- Partnered with the Long-Distance Department to deliver integrated voice and data services over a single DS1 connection.- Implemented and programmed a variety of servers and applications to enhance customers' internet experience.I provided high-quality dial-up and dedicated internet services to over 30,000 people across a three-state region to a customer base: managed technical staff and day-to-day operations. I implemented a variety of customer contact solutions to improve customer satisfaction.

Communications Specialist | Counter Intelligence | Veteran

• Apr 1989 - Dec 1996

- Honor Graduate for Single Channel Radio Operator- Airborne Training Graduate, D-Company -1989- Ranger School Class 15-89 Graduate- Order of the Spur- Selected to represent the military user component at the GTE Mobile Subscriber Equipment evaluation forum and the SINGAR radio equipment evaluation forum.- I received multiple Excellence awards for service duties and technical achievements.- Veteran of Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield, and Operation Desert Storm.Single Channel Radio Operator administrated AM/FM transmission of voice, data, and Radio Teletype messages in a military-government organization handling sensitive information in a high-stress environment. Extended education into radios with frequency hopping technologies, cellular communications, and tactical satellite communications. Maintained equipment, communications security (COMSEC) and managed personnel for communications and operations groups ranging from 250 – 1500 end-users.