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VP Network Engineering, CCNP, CCDP

Location

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Industry

Telecommunications

Overview

Current

VP Network Engineering at Advance Global Communications (AGC)

Past

Director of Network Engineering at NetVoice Technologies

IT Network Operations Manager at Capital One

Network Engineering Manager at Conxus Communications

Telecommunications Project Management at Coca-Cola Enterprises

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Education

North Lake College

Recommendations

5 people have recommended Nove

Connections

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Public Profile

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Summary

Nove Lupo is a dynamic, highly effective, results-oriented network engineering

professional with a can do attitude and extensive experience in data and voice networks.

Mr. Lupo is an accomplished leader in formulating, implementing and optimizing local and

national networks with the highest quality, lowest capital and operational cost, while

managing a staff of technical professionals in a variety of organizations from start-ups

to Fortune 100 companies.

He is an engineer/manager, who continues to develop hands-on technical knowledge; he

excels at delivering solutions which enhance network performance, provide increased

functionality and maintain the highest reliability.

Email: abo3yo@r.postjobfree.com

Specialties

Telecommunications / Data Communications

VoIP - Voice over IP: SIP / H323

CCDP: Cisco Certified Design Professional

CCNP: Cisco Certified Network Professional

CCVP: Cisco Certified Voice Professional - In Process

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate - Voice

Strategic & Tactical Leadership

Cost Control & Reduction

Cisco Routing & Switching

SBC: Session Border ControllersExperience

VP Network EngineeringAdvance Global Communications (AGC

)

October 2002Present (9 years 8 months) Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Mr. Lupo is responsible for the engineering and operational functions of this VoIP

carrier services telecommunications company that handles over 2 billion minutes a year and

touches one out of every ten calls from the United States to Mexico. In addition, Mr. Lupo

has evaluated, modeled, and performed feasibility analysis of possible acquisition and

other opportunities. Mr. Lupo uses his extensive knowledge and experience to perform in-

depth analysis of VoIP protocols H323, SIP to verify interoperability and trouble shoot

issues between Session Border Controllers and various soft switch manufacturers utilizing

tools such as ethereal and Wireshark.

Nove has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:

3rd Scott Roloff, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & General

Counsel (GC), Advance Global Communications, Inc

.

Director of Network EngineeringNetVoice TechnologiesJune 2000July 2002 (2 years 2 months) Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Mr. Lupo was responsible for the design, analysis, implementation and day-to-day

operations of over 40 Nationwide Voice and Data POPS with over 350 Cisco AS-53/5400 Voice

over IP Gateways. His day-to-day duties included engineering, implementation and

troubleshooting Cisco s AVVID solutions specifically: CallManager, WebAttendant,

AutoAttendant, IVR, IP Phones and VoIP gateways (Skinny, H323, SIP and MGCP protocols)

along with Cisco s Voice Mail and Unified Messaging platforms: Unity and uOne

Nove has 2 recommendations (1 manager, 1 co-worker) including:

3rd Greg Fadul, VP Operations, Netvoice Technologies Dallas, Texas

GROUP Bill Hieatt, VP Engineering, NetVoice Technologies

IT Network Operations ManagerCapital One

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; COF; Financial Services industry

November 1999 June 2000 (8 months) Richmond, Virginia Area

Mr. Lupo defined and implemented Change Management procedures that factored in the cost

of the change versus maintaining the current solution/equipment. Implemented network

upgrades / optimizations while ensuring zero to minimal impact to business operations. He

developed procedures for determining the root cause of outages that impacted business

operation and recommended practices that eliminated the re occurrence of the outage.

Network Engineering ManagerConxus CommunicationsMarch 1996September 1999 (3 years 7 months) Greenville, South Carolina Area

Mr. Lupo defined and prioritized network engineering projects to ensure projects are

completed to meet company goals and objectives. Projects encompass data communication and

voice network design and configuration, network optimization, capacity planning, traffic

management and problem resolution. His day-to-day duties were the design, implementation

and optimization of a nationwide frame-relay network providing data connectivity for over

1,000 cell sites utilizing Cisco routers and Motorola FRADs.

Nove has 2 recommendations (1 report, 1 co-worker) including:

3rd Robbie Edens, Network Technical Support Engineer, Conxus Communication

3rd J. David FIG, Telecommunications Manager, Conxus

Telecommunications Project Management

Coca-Cola Enterprises

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; CCE; Consumer Goods industry

1992 1996 (4 years) Greater Atlanta Area

Mr. Lupo performed hands-on project management specifically where there was an emphasis

on network design, capacity planning, and network diagnostics. He was responsible for the

success of a wide variety of telecommunications projects.

Certifications

CCNP: Cisco Certified Network Professional

Cisco

CCDP: Cisco Certified Design Professional

Cisco

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate - Voice

Cisco

Skills & Expertise

VoIP

Project Planning

Telecommunications

Data Center

Product Development

Network Design

Network Administration

Network Engineering

IP Networking

Network Operations

Photography

SIP

h323

Cisco

SBC

Customer Relations

CCNP

CCDP

Genband

Session Border Controller

Wireshark

Ethereal

Project Management

Voice Networks

Routing

IP

Troubleshooting

Routers

SIP Trunking

Cisco IOS

Telephony

TCP/IP

Switches

WAN

Gateway

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Education

North Lake College

Recommendations For NoveVP Network Engineering

Advance Global Communications (AGC)

Nove is a top flight and "best in class" telecom engineer and VoIP expert. January 4,

2012

3rd Scott Roloff, Chief Financial Officer (CFO),

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & General

Counsel (GC), Advance Global Communications, Inc

.

worked with Nove at AGC

Director of Network EngineeringNetVoice Technologies

Nove is highly regarded by executives, peers and subordinates alike. He is a complete

network engineering professional in every aspect of his day to day work. Nove s in-depth

IP network engineering and analytical skills were time and again proven to be essential to

the organization. February 27, 2012

3rd Greg Fadul, VP Operations, Netvoice Technologies Dallas, Texas

managed Nove indirectly at NetVoice Technologies

Having worked with Nove for many years at two companies, I can tell you it would be hard

to find a more dedicated, hard working, full service network engineering professional. His

ability to interpret and extrapolate an understanding from disjointed information and

concepts into fully realized deliverables is exceptional. He is an extremely talented

networking engineer (voice, data, VoIP) who always exceeded expectations. Nove is

incredibly committed to getting the job done right the first time, and done at the highest

standards. Lastly, Nove will jump in and help with projects at the last minute, always

with a positive attitude. February 26, 2012

GROUP Bill Hieatt, VP Engineering, NetVoice Technologies

managed Nove at NetVoice TechnologiesNetwork Engineering Manager

Conxus Communications

I had the privelege to work for Nove at CONXUS Communications in the Network Engineering

Department. Nove was always a pleasure to be around and was instrumental in planning,

maintaining and updating our nationwide network.

Nove possess the following desirable traits:

- Leads by Example

- Team Player

- Dependable and Trustworthy

- Extremely knowlegable in all aspects of the business

- Positive Attitude February 7, 2012

3rd Robbie Edens, Network Technical Support Engineer, Conxus Communication

reported to Nove at Conxus Communications

I have known Nove Lupo for more than 16 years and worked with him at CONXUS. His

networking and technical knowledge is unsurpassed and I have admired his methodical and

diligent approach to his profession.

I consider Nove having the following characteristics:

- Honesty

- Integrity and Trustworthiness

- Pride and Attention to Detail

- Dedication and Goal Orientation

- Analytical and Strategic Thinking Skills

- Efficiency, Organization, and Time Management Skills

- Economic and Budgeting Skills

- Team Player

I highly recommend Nove Lupo. January 30, 2012

3rd J. David FIG, Telecommunications Manager, Conxus

worked directly with Nove at Conxus Communications

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