Gordon R. Segal

PO BOX **** 691-***-**** or 808-***-****

Kolonia aduk8i@r.postjobfree.com

Pohnpei, 96941 aduk8i@r.postjobfree.com

CEO July 2022 to Present

FSMT Cable Corp (FSMTCC)

Senior executive leading the strategic planning, development, and operations oversight for the FSMTCC’s project and multi-site submarine fiber cable operations.

Operations Manager July 2018 to July 2022

FSMT Cable Corp (FSMTCC)

In charge of the day-to-day operations and management of FSMT Cable Corporation. FSMT Cable Corporation is the corporation established under the laws of FSM to operate as the Open access Entity which will provide wholesale connectivity to telecommunications licensed operators in FSM. FSMTCC provides the primary connectivity services to Yap and Chuuk utilizing submarine cable systems connecting to Guam and Chuuk via Pohnpei and HANTRU 1 submarine cable system. A new EMC submarine cable to service Kosrae in conjunction with a cable consortium with Kiribati and Nauru will soon also be operational. The core strategy of FSMT Cable Corp will be to provide wholesale high-quality and low-cost broadband capacity to licensed retail service providers on an equal and fair basis in terms of price and access. For the last two years, I have been in an Acting CEO capacity, representing FSMTCC during the current CEO’s absence in the FSM as well as other matters where world time differences and constraints limited the online availability of the CEO. I have been and continue to be the prime interface of FSMTCC for interactions with the FSM Govt., the FSM State Govt.s and associated project agencies. Elected as the chairman of the EMC Management Committee in 2019 and continue to serve in this role. I have familiarity and experience working closely to align strategies with funding parties and project stakeholders for the EMC project. As part of the preparation work for the EMC project, I have taken the lead role in the implementation in the Globe NOC contract on behalf of FSMTCC, as well as efforts to upgrade the optic wavelengths that FSMTCC owns on the Hantru 1 submarine fiber cable. I have and continue to manage and coordinate with technical consultants and legal teams for successful implementation of these projects. Lead role in successfully implementing the FSM Digital (FTTH) efforts in the FSM, coordinating all efforts to guide and move the project forward during a startup period with difficult funding and local political issues. Lead from the intersection of business and technology to provide top-level strategic planning, analysis and operations leadership for advanced technology systems, services and solutions in the Pacific Region.

Solutions-driven, customer-focused Technology leader successful in leveraging technology assets to build corporate and market value. Combine strong business and financial acumen with the ability to lead both short and long term planning of project teams through the complex processes of technology development, acquisition, deployment, schedule, integration and operations management to meet organizational goals. Track record of success in process improvement, productivity, quality, methodology and bottom-line financial results. Top-flight performance in recruiting, training and leading teams to peak performance and organizational success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gordon Segal 691-***-**** aduk8i@r.postjobfree.com or aduk8i@r.postjobfree.com Interim CEO July 2018 to May 1, 2019

FSMT Cable Corp (FSMTCC)

Senior executive leading the strategic planning, development, operations for the FSMTCC’s projects, multi-site submarine fiber cable operation at its startup phase. Coordinating role between all parties involved in the deployment and operationalization of the C-P (Chuuk Pohnpei) cable as well as the final phase of the Yap Spur project.

Successfully managed the final implementation and operationalization of the C-P Submarine cable system during this time.

Director of Information Technology & Communications 1996 to June 2018 College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM)

Senior Technology and Communications executive leading the strategic planning, development, operations and technology infrastructure for the College of Micronesia-FSM’s multi-campus IT infrastructure. Plan and direct IT development, operations and delivery including directory services, data center infrastructure, hardware support (services, network devices, desktops, laptops), manage proprietary applications developed for COM-FSM, lead, coordinate, implement user training and support, help desk, quality, technology volume licensing, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, backup operations, and enterprise and individual security. Played a critical role in the successful reinstatement of accreditation of COM-FSM as Assistant Accreditation Liaison Officer. Accreditation is crucial certification needed to maintain the continued operation of the institution. Organizational Development & Leadership

• Managed through a period of accelerated expansion as organization has experienced explosive growth (better than 100% increase in number of physical IT assets, volume of data, number of clients and users). Work collaboratively with executive management on key strategic institutional goals and IT initiatives.

• Created IT policies, procedures, standards and controls to achieve compliance.

• Managed a complex internal audit of all Technology operations, processes, standards and controls.

• Continually evaluate business processes, and monitor trends to identify opportunities to streamline operations, standardize processes, eliminate repetition and accelerate productivity.

• Currently facilitating evaluation and infrastructure development of technologies to manage the decrease and efficiency of personnel workload, mitigate data volume acquisition, mining and storage, and develop energy efficient processes to reduce energy consumption.

• Planned and directed technology development, acquisition, and installation and upgrade projects over the past 8 years (heavy emphasis on data/systems security). Major projects included: Implemented a Student Information System (SIS) Wireless Network establishment WAN establishment Fiber Optic Connectivity for LAN Negotiated and implemented first client to ISP fiber Optic cable connection in the FSM, which was later used as a model for all other such agreements.

IPSec Implementation

EDUCATION

Masters, San Diego State University. 2011

BA, University of Hawaii. 1994

Singapore Institute of Systems and Science: ICT projects planning and management Completed more than 400 hours of continuing professional, managerial, strategic, and technical training. Sungkyunkwan University South Korea: E-Government certification. Completed certification program for PIF officials.

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