Experience

Skymax Network

• Media and Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO, Founder

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Network Architecture, Services Delivery & Technical Evolution. • Responsible for establishing the company’s technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology development, playing an integral role in the company’s strategic direction, development, and future growth. • Responsibilities include: o Providing strategic focus as well as an operation execution orientation that will enable SkyMax to achieve its 4G LTE Wireless Broadband Network development objectives… Show more Network Architecture, Services Delivery & Technical Evolution. • Responsible for establishing the company’s technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology development, playing an integral role in the company’s strategic direction, development, and future growth. • Responsibilities include: o Providing strategic focus as well as an operation execution orientation that will enable SkyMax to achieve its 4G LTE Wireless Broadband Network development objectives. o Identifying, recommending, developing, implementing and supporting cost-effective technology solutions for the organization. o Overseeing all the technology related activities of SkyMax Network, including leading wireless broadband network strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing ICT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of 4G-LTE Wireless Broadband network. o Evangelizing SkyMax' vision, objectives, and programs to enable the development of ICT network in developing countries. o Leading overall integrated technology strategy design and implementation through collaboration. o Developing Technical Specification and Business Plan for 4G-Wireless Broadband Network as well as identifying, interpreting and capitalizing on technology trends o Meeting on a frequent basis with all levels of executive management across the firm facilitating overall technology reporting process. . Show less



Time Warner Cable

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Architect - Advanced Technology Group

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2011

  Played a critical role in setting the direction of Time Warner Cable's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy and Architecture: • Architected Time Warner Cable (TWC) Digital Phone network and led the creation of the Voice Engineering and Deployment organizations. • Pioneered the introduction of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) technology into the U.S cable industry. • Created the first Centralized Architecture to support New Generation of Communication Network using… Show more Played a critical role in setting the direction of Time Warner Cable's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy and Architecture: • Architected Time Warner Cable (TWC) Digital Phone network and led the creation of the Voice Engineering and Deployment organizations. • Pioneered the introduction of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) technology into the U.S cable industry. • Created the first Centralized Architecture to support New Generation of Communication Network using IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) technology. • Led the development of Fixed & Mobile Convergence (FMC) networks architecture for voice, data and IPTV. • Played a key technical leadership role in defining TWC Wireless 4G (LTE & WiMax) network architecture. • Successfully conceptualized and architected the overall Service Delivery Platform (SDP) to support the creation and the deployment of advanced applications. Show less



Armillaire

• Principal Engineer

  • 2001 - 2002



Cisco System

• Senior Technical Marketing Engineer

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2001

  Herndon, Va Technical Expert for Internet Dial Access and Voice Over IP solutions, providing sale support to Cisco Account teams serving SBC, Sprint, Broadwing, Telemar (Brazil):. • Leader in development of voice communication infrastructure architecture. • Work closely with Customer and Cisco Sales Team to design and integrate Internet Dial Access and Voice Over IP solutions to Customer network. • Identify, clarify, and channel Customer specific requirements to insure they are properly… Show more Technical Expert for Internet Dial Access and Voice Over IP solutions, providing sale support to Cisco Account teams serving SBC, Sprint, Broadwing, Telemar (Brazil):. • Leader in development of voice communication infrastructure architecture. • Work closely with Customer and Cisco Sales Team to design and integrate Internet Dial Access and Voice Over IP solutions to Customer network. • Identify, clarify, and channel Customer specific requirements to insure they are properly implemented, tested, and delivered as scheduled. • Conduct Cisco SS7 Signaling Gateway certification and solution trial. • Respond to Customer Inquiries (RFI/RFP). Conduct Customer qualification. Show less



Iridium LLC

• Senior Principal Engineer

  • Sep 1997 - Jun 2000

  Led Iridium Network Consolidation Program task force: reduced Gateways from 12 to 3. • Identified all areas (technical, business, regulatory, international carrier agreements etc.) impacted by network consolidation. • Developed implementation requirements: project plans inter-departmental timelines and network system dependencies for entire consolidation cycle. • Coordinated with multiple groups to resolve open issues. Technically responsible for Iridium Italy Spa, Iridium… Show more Led Iridium Network Consolidation Program task force: reduced Gateways from 12 to 3. • Identified all areas (technical, business, regulatory, international carrier agreements etc.) impacted by network consolidation. • Developed implementation requirements: project plans inter-departmental timelines and network system dependencies for entire consolidation cycle. • Coordinated with multiple groups to resolve open issues. Technically responsible for Iridium Italy Spa, Iridium Middle East Corp, Iridium Taiwan and Iridium Africa Corp Gateways. • Oversaw planning and all aspects of network provisioning. Performed Engineering design/defect analysis of Iridium Network K-Band RF Feeder link and associated GSM/ SS7 protocol architectures. • Analyzed call performance data (produced by Siemens D900 switch), which led to early detection and correction of negative trends and contributed to reducing total network outage time from 20 to 2 minutes per month. • Presented network performance data, resolutions and improvement road map at Senior Management monthly meeting. Show less



Siemens Communications

• Distinguished member of technical staff

  • Jan 1990 - Sep 1997

  Boca Raton, FL • Software Engineer and Project Leader for Optimized Network Evolution Projects. Team included 5 Senior Engineers and 5 other Team Leaders involved in feature analysis, development, testing and status monitoring during entire life cycle. • Project Leader and Marketing Support for Switched Fractional DS1 Service capability from an ISDN Interface (SWF-DS1/ISDN) (Team of 10 Engineers). • Designed, coded and tested software for wireless (GSM), ISDN and SS7 signaling systems.



Alcatel Integration Services

• Principal Engineer

  • 1988 - 1990