JOHN S. MAZUR

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

Emphasis on productivity and profit growth through technology

PROFILE

IT and telecommunications business and technology problem solver with over

20 years experience in network, mobile and data center infrastructure,

Internet, telecom, and wireless technologies. Holds a Bachelor of Science

in Engineering and MBA with broad experience in engineering, marketing,

sales support, management, research and consulting for communications

service providers, telecom equipment suppliers, and industry

analyst/consulting firms. A business and technology innovator and thought

leader, proficient in the development, systems architecture and marketing

of IT technologies and revenue streams.

Results-oriented, with a proven record in analytical skills and senior

management consulting. Deep technology insight and expertise in applying

technologies to solve business challenges by focusing on problem

identification, solutions and consensus building to drive productive, cost

effective and profitable initiatives. Confident, energized, and persuasive

communicator with strong interpersonal, management, writing and

presentation skills. Driven to overcome obstacles to achieve goals in

competitive environments with a sense of urgency. Strong work ethic and

optimistic team player with a long list of accomplishments resulting in a

consistent top performer. Harrison Assessments for management score 92%,

available on request.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

V Network Architecture

V Competitive Analysis

V Product Marketing

V Presentation Skills

V Business Development

V Project Management

V Strategic Planning

V Consultative Sales

V Team Leadership

V Product Management

V Performance Improvement

V Client Relationship

V Proposal Development

V Penetration Strategies

V Solution Development

V Sales Support

V Strategic Alliances

V Program Management

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

ADC, IPv6, WAN optimization, monitoring, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, VoIP, OTN,

DWDM, ROADM, RAN, Backhaul, EPC, 3G, 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi, WLAN, BYOD, MDM,

MIMO, OSS, BSS, SPIT, Policy, IPTV, HFC, CATV, DOCSIS, CDN, Video Services,

Client Server, Virtualization, NFV, Hypervisors, Cloud, orchestration, SDN,

Open Flow, CDN, Cloud and Data Center architecture, enterprise networking

and security, ITIL, SCADA. Client expertise with CSP, NSP, CATV, Telco,

MSP, enterprise IT and investors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mazur and Associates Brookfield, CT

Current

Independent Consultant / Contractor

Business consultant delivering market building, technology and project

management projects within the telecommunications and utilities industries.

Scope of services includes conducting competitive intelligence, business

intelligence and analytics, positioning and strategy. Analyze business and

technology challenges, gaps, assess costs, and suggest solutions. Define

requirements and plan project lifecycle including deliverables, goals,

milestones, and deployment. Create strategies for network risk mitigation,

disaster recovery, security and contingency planning. Launched and sold a

successful start-up, grew revenues from $0 to $4M in 3 years.

. Featured GLG consultant; completed various projects for data center

networking, CDN, cloud, SDN/Open Flow, etc.

. Telco IP transformation and data center evolution projects completed

on time and within budget.

. Competitive intelligence lead consultant to major Cable TV MSO to

assist customer retention efforts.

. Authored papers on municipal Wi-Fi vs. mobile, telecom expense

management and 100G transport topics.

. Conducted data center and central office energy efficiency improvement

planning. Cloud migration strategy planning.

451 Group - ESG Brookfield, CT

4/2012 - 7/2013

Senior Analyst - Consultant

Create enterprise and service provider networking technology and

architecture research to advise technology suppliers, service providers,

investors and enterprise IT decision makers. Cover industry players and

trends in consolidation, convergence, data center, cloud infrastructure,

services and software in blogs and market research. Lead and deliver

management consulting engagements aligned with my coverage areas. Covered

topics include:

. Service provider driven business and technology initiatives such as

SDN, Open Flow, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), management

strategy, systems convergence and consolidation, mobile access, small

cells, carrier Wi-Fi, cloud, content delivery networks (CDN) and

stakeholder strategies. Provide client support and expanded research.

. Enterprise oriented wLAN, physical and virtual network appliances for

WAN, ADC, APM, NPM and network visibility.

. Data center and cloud networking equipment including Ethernet and IP

switches and SDN architecture. Address enterprise security and

management strategies in research. (Please preview my 451 research

here, samples upon request).

. Expanded addressable market and client base into the NSP, CSP service

provider and mobile operator research market.

Ovum - Datamonitor New York, NY

2008 - 2011

Principal Analyst (RHK group)

Delivered technology expertise, product planning and recommendations for

clients. Conducted research and advisory on developments in IP and

Ethernet networks for mobile and fixed operators. Identified challenges and

evaluated solutions in research deliverables. Published quarterly market

share, trends, and annual forecasts for service provider IP routing and

Ethernet switching. Assisted Sales to expand client base and win consulting

engagements.

. Tracked NGN product and architectural developments (Cisco, Juniper,

Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei, etc.). Take inquiries from

technology supplier, carrier, enterprise and investor clients and

press. Developed and delivered consulting proposals and projects to

clients.

. Covered topics include service aware routers, Ethernet equipment, ATM,

IPoDWDM, mobile core, IP network design, IPv6 migration, application

delivery controllers, 3GPP EPC, policy management, data center

technologies, virtualization, cloud computing and IP service delivery

networking.

Gartner Stamford, CT 2000 -

2007

Research Director

Define and outline vision, roadmap and strategies in the analysis of

emerging network technologies, applications, and business models. Gathered

information and performed analyses to assist clients with evaluating,

prioritizing, and measuring market effectiveness and solution efficiency

with particular attention to what should be optimized and to address key

client concerns. Published Gartner proprietary Magic Quadrants, Hype

Cycles, Market Scopes and Dataquest quantitative forecasts and share to

assist Gartner clients manage their business and technology.

. Published optical, IP, Ethernet, mobile, IMS and VoIP research,

provided client inquiry and vendor briefing advice, presented at

Garner, industry and client events and provided press quotes for

clients. Delivered consulting projects.

. Served as a key resource to the US Sales team. Gathered requirements

to help develop research proposals based on in-depth knowledge of

technology suppliers and applications to provide effective solutions

to customer challenges.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OSS Corporation - Abundance Networks Shelton, CT

1999

Director of Business Development

Siemens AG New York, NY

1998 - 1999

Director of Global Business Development

General DataComm (GDC) Middlebury, CT

1996 - 1998

Director, Systems Product Management

Additional career experience includes Manager, Strategic Marketing for

Fujitsu Network Communications, Verizon Member of Technical Staff and

Central Office Engineer for New York Telephone (see

http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmazur1 for details). Completed Sandler

Sales Training in 2011.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / AFFILIATIONS

Master of Business Administration, Minor- Management of Information Systems

New York Institute of Technology New York, NY

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Computer Science

Polytechnic Institute of New York University Brooklyn, NY

Data Center Energy Practitioner Certificate

United States Department of Energy Washington DC

IEEE Communications Society

Member since 1994

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