TJ KULPA
**** ************ ***** ****** 315-***-****
Clay, New York 13041 ******@*****.**.***
SUMMARY
IT/ Data and Security Product Management & Development Executive
Managed Network & Data Security, Compliance, MPLS, IT Svcs. Cloud/Data Center Svcs
Sales support to include webinars, live training sessions and customer and executive presentations
Product development and lifecycle management
Managing a team of geographically disbursed product managers
Product P & L management
EXPERIENCE
EARTHLINK (2013 - Current)
Director, IT Data Security Product Management
Manage a team of geographically disbursed product managers
IT Product Requirement documentation
Systems integration/acquisition requirements
Life cycle product development & project management
Revenue growth, P & L reporting and churn control
Maintain target margins and profitability
WINDSTREAM (f-PAETEC) COMMUNICATIONS (2001 - 2013)
Director, Data & Security Product Development and Management
Manage a team of geographically disbursed data and security product managers
Lead data strategy initiative for MPLS IP VPN, Ethernet, dedicated Internet, cloud and security services.
Develop up-sell strategies, product enhancements, and revenue tracking
Analyze competitor offers and develop competitive pricing and strategies.
Business process development and management (order processing, provisioning, implementation, and NOC post-sale support).
Deliver sales and technical training to sales and technical support staff
Manage product pages to include pre and post sale support documentation and presentations
Develop, launch, manage and grow data security product suite
DIGITAL BROADBAND (2000 - 2001) * Short-term due to Chapter 7
Director, Field Operations.
Led a team of 9 Operations Mgrs. responsible for New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Developed Methods of Procedure, (MOPS), for escalations, maintenance, and installations.
Strategized w/Sales and Marketing executives to coordinate network build while controlling budget spending
Area Operations Manager
Hired and staffed local expansion while controlling budget/office expenditures.
Led, motivated and retained local Syracuse, NY Operations technicians and office personnel.
Managed ASR generation, tracked FOC dates, and analyzed CLR/DLR engineering.
MCI
Technical Service Manager/Consultant.- Global Accounts
Provided RFP and network design support for Global accounts, Kodak, Xerox, and Paychex Corporation.
Project managed implementation of integrated data, voice, and video WANs for multiple locations.
Created and presented technical solutions for Account Executives and at executive level customer meetings
CAREER ADVANCEMENTS
Recruited/Hired as Director IT Services Product Management (Earthlink)
Promoted to Director, Data & Security Product Development and Management (PAETEC)
Promoted to Sr. Product Manager, Data and Security Products (PAETEC)
Recruited/Hired as Data Product Manager (PAETEC)
Promoted to Director of Field Operations (Digital Broadband)
Recruited/Hired as Area Operations Mgr. (Digital Broadband)
Promoted to Sr. Technical Service Mgr./Consultant IV (MCI)
Promoted to Technical Service Mgr./Consultant III (MCI)
Promoted to Technical Service Mgr./Consultant II (MCI)
Promoted to Technical Service Mgr./Consultant I (MCI)
Promoted to Associate Technical Consultant (MCI)
Promoted to Technical Specialist II (MCI)
CAREER RECOGNITION
PAETEC biography book Chapter 6 of Arunas Chesonis “It Isn’t Just Business” book (See PDF below)
President’s Circle Award PAETEC recognition for Product Marketing initiatives
President’s Circle Award MCI’s Top 1% Most Elite National Honors Award
Vice President’s Choice Award Technical Services Highest Honors Award
Global “eMotivation” Award Recognition Award for Kodak, Xerox & Paychex
Support Representative of the Year Branch Technical Sales and Service Highest Award
Retreat to Beat Deux Branch Technical Support/Svc. Dedication Award
Way to Go Award Technical Services Organization Regional Award
Page Turner Award Branch Technical Support and Service Award
Page Turner Award Branch Technical Support and Service Award
TELECOM/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
PDMA Project Management
Presentation Skills Introduction to Cisco Router Configuration
Advanced Presentation Skills Post-Sale Support Management
Advanced PC Skills Internet Trends and Technology
Word, Excel, Powerpoint CCS-7 Networking
Time Management Digital Transmissions
Solving Communication Problems Best Start for Technical Support
Fiber Optics Responding to Emergencies