Technology Consultant

• Feb 2021 - Present

• Providing IT project management and implementation services around the deployment of a municipal-wide LoRa network.• Deploying a variety of wireless stormwater, rain gage and video IoT sensors throughout Cary.• Working with various third-party vendors and government personnel to integrate IoT sensors into backend Microsoft Azure IoT Hub, ESRI, Salesforce and SAS platforms.• Providing financial audit services around eligible NC 911 Board technology expenses.• Assisting staff with Cary’s Commercial Wireless Carrier Colocation Program which includes macro and small cell deployments.

Chief Technology Officer (Retired)

• Dec 2020 - Dec 2020

Smart Cities and IT PMO Manager

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

• Division Manager whose staff included project management, integration development, GIS and data management teams.• Assisted Chief Information Officer with strategic technology planning, infrastructure lifecycle replacement schedules, and budget development.• Developed and oversaw highly visible, enterprise level Smart and Connected Community, Data Management, Commercial Wireless Carrier Colocation Programs and the Regional Cary, Apex and Morrisville 911 Consolidation project.• Departmental and public liaison that ensured all Smart and Connected Community projects complied with Cary’s policies, procedures and were designed and implemented to meet business and public needs and goals. • Oversaw the deployment of a variety of IoT sensors and data integration into backend Microsoft Azure IoT Hub, ESRI, Salesforce and SAS platforms.• Prepared and delivered operational and project presentations to Department Directors, Town Council, public, etc.• Obtained grant and other funding sources which included the 2018 Smart Cities Council Challenge and 2019 AERPAW Grants.• Developed and led regional government, corporate and non-profit partnerships and collaborations which resulted in securing multiple national, regional, and local innovation awards (e.g., 2020 IDC Smart Cities North America Award for Regional Data Sharing).

Infrastructure and Network Manager

• Dec 2015 - Jul 2018

• Division Manager whose staff included System Administrator and Network Engineer Teams.• Assisted Chief Information Officer with strategic technology planning, infrastructure lifecycle replacement schedules, and budget development.• Procured, implemented, and managed Cary’s business (voice and data), data center, SCADA, traffic management, E911, and regional P25 800 MHz public safety radio network infrastructure and services. This also included a 900 MHz wireless AMI network with over 65,000 IoT water meters.• Ensured Cary’s IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and databases complied with security (e.g., PCI, CJIS, etc.) and other standards (e.g., FCC). • IT liaison for new facility construction projects. This included design and installation of facility management, security, and building automation IoT systems. • Worked with Cary staff and surrounding local, state, and federal agencies to develop E911, mutual aid, business continuity, disaster recovery policies, plans and procedures. • Prepared various RFP specifications, evaluated vendor bids, and negotiated equipment and service contracts.• Prepared and delivered operational and project presentations to Department Directors, Town Council, public, etc.• Instrumental in securing a 2017 US Ignite Smart 50 Award.

Telecommunications Manager

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2015

• Division Manager whose staff included Network Engineer, Telecommunication Analyst and Security Teams. • Assisted Technology Services Director with strategic technology planning, infrastructure lifecycle replacement schedules, and budget development.• Procured, implemented, and managed Cary’s business (voice and data), E911, regional P25 800 MHz public safety radio network infrastructure and applications. • Ensured Cary’s IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and databases complied with security (e.g., PCI, CJIS, etc.) and other standards (e.g., FCC). • IT liaison for new facility construction projects which included design and installation of facility management, security, and building automation IoT systems.• Worked with Cary staff and surrounding local, state, and federal agencies to develop E911, mutual aid, business continuity, disaster recovery policies, plans and procedures. • Prepared various RFP specifications, evaluated vendor bids, and negotiated equipment and service contracts.• Conducted bi-weekly security team and monthly departmental maintenance windows.• Managed Cary’s Commercial Wireless Carrier Colocation Program which included license agreement negotiations, process development, and site implementation on water tanks, towers, and other structures.

Telecommunications Analyst

• Aug 2002 - Jul 2006

• Maintained Cary’s VoIP, E911, single site 800 MHz public safety radio network infrastructure and applications. This also included bi-directional antenna systems for public safety.• Prepared telecommunication RFP specifications, evaluated vendor bids, and negotiated equipment and service contracts.• Configured Police, Fire and EMS Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.• Served as Cary’s Master Street Addressing Guide (MSAG) coordinator.• Provided 24 hour on-call service to ensure optimum system performance. • Developed Cary’s Commercial Wireless Carrier Colocation Program which included license agreement negotiations, process development, and site implementation on water tanks, towers, and other structures.

Communications Technician II

• Nov 1996 - Aug 2002

• Maintained three site Motorola Smartnet 800 MHz public safety radio system infrastructure, hardware, and applications. • Provided 24 hour on-call service to ensure optimum system performance.

Traffic Signal Technician II

• Nov 1994 - Nov 1996

• Maintained the City of High Point’s Traffic Control System. • This included the construction and maintenance of all existing and new traffic intersections, installation and maintenance of the fiber optic camera system, and servicing a variety of electronic equipment. • Provided 24 hour on call support.

Meter Reader II

• Nov 1992 - Nov 1994

• Daily recording of electric and water meter data