Lowering network operations cost by over 60% though contract negotiations, outsourcing and open source.Reduced yearly telecommunication cost by 70% through implementation of VOIP technology and successful contract negotiation with service providers.Reorganizing dysfunctional IT departments.Designed, implemented and sold virtualized Exchange and Linux based mail servers and asset management servers behind self-designed BSD and Cisco firewalls to implementing VLANs for businesses and setting up internet usage monitors for client billing. With Extensive experience across Linux, Nortel, Procurve and Cisco switches, firewalls and routers including setting up VPN Access (IPSEC, PPTP, OPEN VPN, SSL and CISCO VPN’s) Confident, dedicated technology leader with career-long record of promotion, stakeholder satisfaction, team building, and strategic insight.Strategic IT executive and champion for change - with reputation for leading through ambiguity and maximizing cutting-edge technolo