Curriculum Vitae
Professional Summary
• Proven record in re-engineering computer solutions across telecom and finance sectors, uplifting applications from native towards virtualized and cloud-native deployments. (20+ years)
• Pursuing career growth in machine learning, AI, and data science. (1+ years)
• Expert in engaging customers for requirement definition and translating them into functional requirements, effectively assigning software development tasks. (7+ years)
• Accountable for software product licensing, deployment services scoping, and scope control. (7+ years)
• Skilled in direct and matrix management of project managers and technologists. (10+ years)
Achievements
• Developed web sites and natural language processing based business analytics applications for small non profit environmental groups.
• Implemented an agile, DevOps strategy to upgrade a virtualized application to a containerized deployment, meeting unique customer requirements.
• Transitioned a standalone prepaid wireless system to a redundant node setup, achieving a 99.9% SLA and reducing customer call center tickets.
• Improved requirements management processes, reducing the time between customer requirement submission and budgetary offer presentation by 125%.
Core Competencies
Strategic Technology Planning • Network Architecture and Planning • Predictive Capacity Planning • Application Development and Testing • System Testing and Performance Tuning • Project Scope and Planning • Budgeting and Cost Control • Project and Resource Management • Vendor and Customer Relationship Management
Technical Competencies
Machine Learning • Deep Learning • Artificial Intelligence • Data Analytics • Data Modeling and Visualization • 5G Standalone Core technologies • 4G LTE core networks • OpenStack • OpenShift • IMS • VoIP • PTT
Programming Languages
Python with Machine Learning libraries ∙ NodeJS ∙ HTML ∙ CSS ∙ Javascript
Work Experience
Founder at East Coast IT Solutions
January 2021 - Present
Provide cutting-edge IT and technology solutions to small non-profits and community organizations. I empower these under-resourced groups, enabling them to flourish and excel in their respective missions.
Expertise encompasses business and data analytics, full-stack web development, and project management. These services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring optimal outcomes.
For a deeper insight into the innovative solutions I create and the value they bring, I invite you to visit my personal blog at https://blog.vitalos.us.I provide cutting-edge IT and technology solutions to small non-profits and community organizations. I empower these under-resourced groups, enabling them to flourish and excel in their respective missions. My expertise encompasses business and data analytics, full-stack web development, and project management. These services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring optimal outcomes. For a deeper insight into the innovative solutions I create and the value they bring, I invite you to visit my personal blog at https://blog.vitalos.us.
Skills: Web Development · Machine Learning · Natural Language Processing (NLP) · Project Management · Software Development
Solutions Manager at Ericsson North America
May 2016 - Present
Provide pre- and post-sales technical and project management support, and solution architecture to deploy telecommunications software and hardware to Tier 1 and 2 telecommunications service providers in the United States.Provide pre- and post-sales technical and project management support, and solution architecture to deploy telecommunications software and hardware to Tier 1 and 2 telecommunications service providers in the United States.
Skills: Program Management · Data Science · Test Automation · Internet Security · Software as a Service (SaaS) · Data Visualization · Data Analytics · Agile & Waterfall Methodologies · Data Analysis · Cybersecurity · Cloud Computing · Requirements Analysis · Agile Methodologies · Software Quality Assurance · Vendor Management · Communication · Problem Solving · Wireless · LTE · IMS · Voice over IP (VoIP) · PTT · Integration
Lead Business Manager, Messaging at Nokia Networks
September 2012 - April 2016
Provide pre and post sales technical and project management support for deploying telecommunications software and hardware to Tier 1 and 2 telecommunications service providers in the United States.Provide pre and post sales technical and project management support for deploying telecommunications software and hardware to Tier 1 and 2 telecommunications service providers in the United States.
Skills: Program Management · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Agile & Waterfall Methodologies · Project Management · Communication · Problem Solving · Wireless · LTE · IMS · SMSC · SMPP · MMS
Solutions Engineering Manager at Nokia Networks
May 2011 - August 2012
Principal Staff Systems Engineer at Motorola Solutions, Inc.
August 2005 - May 2011
Provide system integration services for deploying telecommunications software and hardware to Tier 1 and 2 telecommunications service providers in the United States.Provide system integration services for deploying telecommunications software and hardware to Tier 1 and 2 telecommunications service providers in the United States.
Skills: Problem Solving · Wireless · LTE · NGN · IMS · VoIP · PTT · SMSC · SMPP · MMS · Integration · Troubleshooting
Director, SS7/IN Engineering at bcgi (Boston Communications Group Inc.)
December 2000 - August 2005
Managed a staff of technologists to support operations of a real time prepaid billing SaaS solution to Tier 1 and 2 wireless service providers in North America.Managed a staff of technologists to support operations of a real time prepaid billing SaaS solution to Tier 1 and 2 wireless service providers in North America.
Skills: Program Management · Resource Management · Software Quality Assurance · Communication · Problem Solving · Wireless · Prepaid · Integration · Troubleshooting · Signaling System 7 (SS7)
Manager, Software Test and Labs at Sevis Systems
December 2000 - August 2005
Managed a staff of software quality engineers to ensure software releases met customer requirements via functional and performance testing.Managed a staff of software quality engineers to ensure software releases met customer requirements via functional and performance testing.
Skills: Program Management · Software Project Management · Resource Management · Software Development · Software Quality Assurance · Problem Solving · IP · Integration · Troubleshooting · Signaling System 7 (SS7)
Education
National Technological University
1997 - 1998
Studied toward Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
1987 - 1990
Awarded Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
Professional Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)
Valid from January 2016 until January 2028
Credential ID: 1892582
Machine Learning Fundamental Level 2023 from Ericsson
Issued July 2023 (no expiration)
Advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Python: Foundations from LinkedIn Learning
Issued June 2023 (no expiration)
Machine Learning with Python: Foundations from LinkedIn Learning
Issued June 2023 (no expiration)
2023 MANA Cloud Software & Services: Security Critical Skill from Ericsson
Issued June 2023 (no expiration)
2023 MANA Cloud Software & Services: Cloud Native / Infrastructure + HCP Critical Skill from Ericsson
Issued July 2023 (no expiration)
Project+ from CompTIA
Issued October 2009 (no expiration)
Credential ID: COMP001020022721
Network+ from CompTIA
Issued September 2010 (no expiration)
Credential ID: COMP001020022721
Security+ from CompTIA
Issued December 2010 (no expiration)
Credential ID: COMP001020022721
Patent Filings
Mobile Access Terminal Security Function
Application Filed to USPTO on March 14th, 2007
Volunteer Experience
Community Volunteer, New Jersey Highlands Coalition
January 2021 to Present
Engage residents regarding environmental topics pertaining to local public parks within Warren County NJ.
Chairman of the Board, Washington Borough NJ Board of Adjustments
January 2013 to September 2018
Provide leadership to quasi judicial body that adjudicates appeals of zoning cases.