Professional Experience

Over 33 years of professional experience in managing complex technical projects in the installation, testing, auditing, operation, training and maintenance of telecommunications, satellite, computer, fiber optic, cellular phone, radio, audio, video, security systems and peripheral equipment common to all.

Employment

Independent Consultant (Feb.04-Present ) Data Center Design Engineer

Manage the technical efforts required to audit legacy systems and rework IT data and voice infrastructure. Plan and execute rework of data center primary raised floor systems, UPS and Genset backup power systems and ATS, power distribution systems, Emergency Power Off (EPO) switches, wips and total rack amperage requirements and eletrical grounding grid design. Implement automated administration infrastructure. Architec network infrastructure for high availity and full redundancy. Evaluate environmental systems controlling multiple air handlers (Libert), smoke detectors and fire control systems (FMC 200) . Evaluate cooling for high heat load PC and blade server technology for data center. Manage services for data center design, data center installations, outsourcing corporate and IT strategic planning, re-engineering, hardware and software selection, facilities design and construction, quality assurance, testing and telecommunications.

Redundant Networks (Apr. 03-Feb. 04) Facilities Manager

Manage the technical efforts required to provide on-site support of construction and changes to facilities and management systems in support of multiple data centers' infrastructure for Redundant Networks and its customers. Exercise management direction of technically complex and highly visible projects. Manage the development of short/long-range plans that support domestic business plans and objectives that integrate telecommunications, data processing, and system automation technologies as appropriate. Plan, evaluate, and negotiate proposed services, facilities and products on domestic basis and present the company with potenial vendors. Establish and maintain comprehensive maintenance routines, including scheduled inspection, repair or replacement of equipment. Monitor vendor maintenance routines and schedules. Develop and maintain equipment inventory for all equipment and supplies at central and remote sites. Maintain literacy in relevant state and federal legislation, regulations, communications and computer industry structure regarding integration and delivery of service. Manage day-to-day activities of personnel and operations. Responsibilities also include business continuity planning, budgeting and briefing executive level management. Evaluate job candidates for possible employment. Evaluate departmental personnel and report to executive level management. Provide technical support and training to support staff. Partner with contracting officers on bid responses to determine job costing and manpower requirements. Manage installation and maintenance of large voice and data structured cabling systems. Provide on-site support of multiple tentent office facility. Develop and coordinate policies, procedures, methods and resources for operational records in line with SAS 70 and ISO 9000. Utilize project management software such as Microsoft Project, AutoCad and similar applications such as the Microsoft Office suite.

Self Employed (Mar. 01-Apr. 03 ) Independent Consultant

Manage the technical efforts required to audit legacy systems and rework IT data and voice infrastructure. Plan and execute rework of infrastructure for High Availability and full redundancy.

Utenzi (InterLan Technologies) (Jan. 01-Mar. 01) Systems Engineer

Manage the technical efforts required to incorporate power management, security access, environmental systems and network management systems into the Network Operations Center (NOC) to provide on and off site support of installation and changes to multiple Data Center facilities for Utenzi and its customers. These systems included on-site power generators (CP&L Premier Power Solutions) power switching, power distribution systems and UPS systems using Square D Powerlogic software and hardware. Evaluate Security Access systems incorporating smart card access, video cameras, biometric devices, asset tracking and personnel tracking systems into a central data storage system with remote access. Evaluated environmental systems controlling multiple air handlers (Libert), smoke detectors, pre-combustion particle detectors and fire control systems (FMC 200) in key data equipment areas as well as employee work areas. Test network management systems using many vendors' systems to give access to customers and access for the NOC to network elements within the Utenzi infrastructure. Manage the day to day activities of up to 10 employees and contractors to accomplish these tasks and evaluate their performance for review.

InterLan Technologies(Utenzi) (Mar. 00-Jan. 01) Dir. of Facilities

Manage the technical efforts required to provide on-site support of construction and changes to facilities and management systems in support of multiple data centers' infrastructure for InterLan Technologies and its customers. Exercise management direction of technically complex and highly visible projects. Manage the development of short/long-range telecommunications plans that support business plans and objectives domestically, and that integrate telecommunications, data processing, and system automation technologies as appropriate. Evaluate proposed telecommunications services, facilities, and products on domestic basis and present the company with potential vendors. Establish and maintain comprehensive maintenance routines, including scheduled inspection, repair or replacement of equipment. Monitor vendor maintenance routines and schedules. Develop and maintain equipment inventory for all equipment and supplies at central and remote sites. Maintain literacy in relevant state and federal legislation and regulations and communications and computer industry structure regarding integration and delivery of service. Manage day-to-day activities of personnel and operations. Responsibilities also include planning, budgeting and briefing executive level management. Evaluate job candidates for possible employment. Evaluate departmental personnel and report to executive level management. Provide technical support and training to support staff. Partner with contracting officers on bid responses to determine job costing and manpower requirements. Manage installation and maintenance of large voice and data structured cabling systems. Provide on-site support of a multi-tenant, multiple PBX office facility. Develop and coordinate policy, methods and procedures, resources and implementation planning for operational records in line with ISO 9000. Utilize project management software such as Microsoft Project and similar applications such as the Microsoft Office suite.

Interpath Communications (Sep. 99-Mar. 00) Sr. System Analyst

Manage the technical efforts required to provide on-site support of installation and changes to network management systems in support of the wide band and narrow band communication infrastructure for Interpath and its customers using various vendors' software and equipment. Assist in proposal development and testing of an automated dispatch systems for the customer service department of Interpath. Responsibilities also include planning, budgeting and briefing executive level management.

Interpath Communications (Jan. 98-Sep. 99) Sr. Network Implementation Specialist

Manage the technical efforts required to provide on-site support of installation and changes of customer premise equipment for data and voice networks. Analyze telecommunications network problems to determine the most appropriate course of problem resolution. Manage and coordinate activities between internal resources and vendors/contractors. Manage multiple projects and tasks with conflicting priorities. Manage and track department resources and equipment.

CP&L, Inc. (Oct 97-Jan. 98) Sr. Support Specialist

Provide on-site support of installation, auditing and changes of premise equipment for data, voice, wireless, cellular and radio networks. Analyze network problems to determine the most appropriate course of problem resolution. Manage and coordinate activities between internal resources and vendor/contractors. Assigned to perform projects, audits, procedures, or tasks, at a level of independent expertise, involving site construction; concrete pad construction, tower installation (monoploe, self supporting, guiled), buliding erections, testing, repair, and maintenance of all types of electronic equipment used in conveying voice, analog, digital, tone, SCADA, and other equipment associated with communications and system control. Perform installation of approved telecommunications systems, including data or voice lines, fiber systems, circuits, modems, radio terminals, antena systems, control units, power systems, grounding, buildings; ensuring that all telecommunications equipment is documented.

Globe Communications, Inc. (April 1995 - Oct. 97) Sr. Field Technician

Responsible for the installation, auditing, testing, maintenance and upgrade of telecommunication systems served by CP&L. Troubleshoot system problems using computer control of many varied high and low technology equipment and components common to the operational standard within CP&L incorperating Nortel, Lucent, Tellabs and various other systems from POTS to OC192 and switch systems from small PBX's to DMS 500.

Tele-Media Corporation (June 1993 - March 1995) Technician/Installer

Responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance and upgrade of multiple CATV systems in the north eastern section of North Carolina.

Pendelton Enterprises, Inc. (August 1992 - June 1993) Senior Installation Supervisor

Supervision and training of personnel in the installation, inspection, overhauling, adjusting and relocation of residential garage doors and operator systems.

CDI Corporation (October 1990 - July 1992) Field Engineer-Installation

Installation, inspection, overhauling, adjusting and relocation of racks, cable ways, grounding systems, power subsystems, copper and fiber optic LANs and wide and narrow band telecommunication systems for MCI.

TDC, Inc. (June - September 1990) Special Projects Technician

Responsible for the installation, testing and upgrading of cellular phone sites for the New Vector (US West) service area.

Hiconn Communication (January - June 1990) Owner

Providing installation personnel, equipment and training for microwave cable TV service in the Colorado Springs area.

Contel/Spacecom (April 1986 - September 1989) Senior Test Technician-Systems Integration

Responsible for the installation, testing and integration of operational voice/data communication systems. Development of special tests/procedures to evaluate operational parameters and provide technical support to all on-site activities. Trained in the use and operation of IFR, TIMS, SLM, BERT, protocol analyzers and power meters used in the alignment and maintenance of common equipment.

Western Union Telegraph Company (July 84 - December 1985) Field Service Technician

Electrical and mechanical maintenance of voice, data and Airphone cellular telecommunication systems. Trained in the use and operation of IFR, TIMS, SLM and power meters used in the alignment and maintenance of common equipment.

Western Union Telegraph Company (November 1981 - July 1984) Relief Control Center Technician

Temporary, emergency and vacation relief for central office control center technicians.

Seko Air Freight (March - September 1981) Night Operator Clerk

Distribution of incoming and outgoing air freight shipments and preparation of related documents.

Gardiner Communication Corp. (April 1979 - December 1980) Field Operation Supervisor

Supervision and training of local personnel in the installation, testing and monitoring of receive-only earth stations.

U.S. Navy (1972 - 1976) Radioman 2nd Class E-5 (Honorable Discharge)

Duty stations: NTC San Diego, CA; Pacwingpac Det. Adak, AK; USS Edward McDonnell, FF-1043, Mayport, FL,

NATO Flagship in 1975.

Education

North Harris County College, Houston, TX. Two semesters toward ASEE, 1981. Various equipment vendor seminars,

1972-1994. KG-81, KG-84 limited maintenance course, 1987.