Emerging Technology Director Resume

Title
Emerging Technology Director

Primary Skills
Developed corporate strategies to leverage the growth of Broadband applications and other emerging technologies.

Location
US-VA-Oakton

Posted
May-08-09

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY EXECUTIVE

Distinguished career successfully realigning corporate strategies to leverage the growth of Broadband applications and other emerging technologies. Developed successful strategic alliances and influenced important public policy. Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing, cross-functional teams, manage multiple deadlines, and build consensus for major change initiatives. Documented history of driving revenue growth, increasing profit margins, and mitigating risk.

Areas of expertise:

* Product Strategy Creation & Execution
* Government Affairs
* Budget Management
* Client Relationship Management
* Program/Project Management
* Building Industry Alliances
* Executive-level Presentations
* Communications Strategy
* International Consulting

EDUCATION & AWARDS
M.B.A., Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey

Verizon Honors & Awards:
Innovation Excellence Award * Gold Circle Award * Departmental Special Performance Awards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS - Washington, DC. 1994-2009
Director - Federal Regulatory/Emerging Technologies Policy (2004-2009)
Developed innovative strategic vision and public policy initiatives for emerging technology markets (including Broadband and video). Led internal cross-functional teams of up to 50 technical and non-technical staff, built industry and non-profit strategic alliances, and successfully removed regulatory barriers. Represented Verizon's business interests in negotiations with manufacturers, government agencies (including NTIA, FCC, EPA, & GAO), and consumer groups. Played key role in product development and support to legislative team. Selected Achievements:
* Successfully promoted Verizon's strategic vision and public policy with industry and government, including members of Congress and their staff, NTIA, FCC, NAB, and NCTA.
Results: Verizon's recognition by Congress, NTIA, and the FCC for its leadership role as the only telecom company in support of the DTV transition.
* Promoted Verizon's Broadband strategies and public policy by persuading regulatory agencies and manufacturers to move away from traditional cable-centric products and solutions and towards technologies & standards favorable to Verizon. Obtained multiple favorable decisions from the FCC.
Results: Over $100 million in new revenue generated and reduced expenses by more than 30%.
* Gained crucial internal support of senior executives and the cross-functional team for integrating emerging technologies, such as Broadband and IP networks into new product offerings. Instrumental in gaining government and regulatory approval to market new products. Results: Generated over $200 million in new revenues.
* Developed creative communications strategy for migration of analog to digital TV that included community outreach and a major grassroots communication initiative involving 430,000 Verizon employees.
Results: Significantly mitigated legal risks and exposure; avoided over $100 million in potential fines.
* Led critical negotiations between Bell operating companies and product manufacturers.
Results: Saved over $600 million due to spearheading industry-wide cooperation to develop first-ever standards for IP-enabled video network devices.
* Finessed negotiations with government and industry to obtain a favorable outcome for Verizon regarding introduction of new products. Results: Saved over $800 million.


Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (1998-2004), Arlington, VA
Led cross-functional teams of 15-60+ to research / develop new technologies & solutions. Provided support to the procurement and sourcing teams. Created / delivered reports & presentations to senior executives, internal/external clients & NJ State Commission. Served on several key committees including corporate e-commerce strategy team & Baldrige team; focused on quality improvements. Key Achievements:
* Key member of corporate teams that developed and evaluated RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
* Drove multi-million dollar revenue growth by leading development of operating support system that was key to obtaining government approval for Verizon's entry into long distance market. Supervised team of 40 on complex project that lasted over a year.
* Spearheaded successful development & launch of VoIP service - devised strategy, realigned operating divisions & led 60-member cross-functional team to launch new service on time.
* Led team of 15 in analyzing Business Passive Optical Network (BPON) for a multi-service platform - built consensus among diverse organizations, gained approval of senior executives & assisted marketing team with launch. This effort resulted in both revenue growth and increased profitability by 40%.
* Gave series of testimonies to NJ State Commission to gain approval for the company's emerging technologies network planning - obtained approval (resulting in $400M in additional revenue) using strategy that was subsequently replicated throughout the US.

BELL ATLANTIC - Baltimore, MD
Manager, Wireless and Wireline Technologies (1996-1998)
Key Achievements:
* Led technical team of 20 developing broadband capabilities and strategies to support first responders, as well as education and healthcare systems. This drove significant revenue generation.
* Served as key member of the team responsible for successful $200M wireless bid to offer Broadband services.

Manager, Public Policy/New Technology (1994-1996), Arlington, VA
Key Achievements:
* Developed innovative strategies to mitigate financial exposure. Leveraged background in State government and extensive regulatory knowledge to facilitate regulators' approval. Assisted in removing regulatory barriers and meeting legal requirements.
* Instrumental in implementing telephone & cable rules that resulted in 30% savings.

NJ BOARD OF REGULATORY COMMISSIONERS - Newark, NJ
Technology Development Manager (1984-1994)
Key Achievements:
* Instrumental in managing technical & support staff of 300+ involved in regulation of public utilities in NJ. Played key strategy role in establishing State requirements for emerging technologies in telecommunications, Energy, Gas, and Electric.
* Made presentations to NJ congressional delegations on the status of Broadband deployment strategy in NJ.

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
* Analyzed US supply chain market for Mexican company seeking to expand operations. Studied business/regulatory environment & briefed executives. Plan developed / adopted (2000-2001).
* Devised international marketing expansion strategic plan for a large US corporation seeking to move into the China mainland and Hong Kong markets. Met with government & industry reps. Plan implemented (1999-2000).

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