RON L. LOPEZ

Phoenix, AZ

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602.284.2001

ronlopez701@yahoo.com

TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT AND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Dynamic, results-driven professional with demonstrated success implementing and supporting multimilliondollar

projects while providing delivery and implementation leadership in highly complex solutions of voice

and data networks. I’m focused in architecture, implementation and support while ensuring alignment with

line of business and forging strong relationships with internal and external stake holders. Record of

accomplishment in delivering technology solutions in complex voice, data and data center services. Strong

business acumen with wide experience creating sales and marketing plans, budgeting,

establishing goals, and identifying and securing key Fortune 500 clients.

forecasting,

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

− Client Acquisition Strategies

− Strategic Market Planning / Positioning

− Assessing Client Needs

− IT Infrastructure Design & Implementation

− Relationship Management

− Product Positioning

− High-impact Presentations

− P&L Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIFY (Formerly Siemens Enterprise Communications), Phoenix, AZ

2013 – Present

Enterprise Architecture

Direct and monitor all delivery aspects of technology solutions and delivery services provided to Fortune 500

clients; VoIP, Data Networking, Contact Centers, and Unified Communications.

• Analysed, researched, designed, and delivered processes, maximizing customer investments, improving

product quality, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

• Transformation,

Infrastructure, IT Services Strategy, Design, Transition and Operation, Cloud Services in Private, Hosted

Private and Public Cloud Delivery Models.

consolidation, migration

and

optimization

of Data

Center

Facilities,

Compute

• Technical Consultant for national mortgage company was to provide Infrastructure Road Map for the

long term Infrastructure planning and solutions for Integrating existing Infrastructure with the new

Infrastructure provisioned. Designed the Enterprise Infrastructure to support New Blades, F5 Load

balancers and Virtualization Solutions.

• Provide Cisco Unified Communications design and implementation services with centralized call

processing with multiple Call Manager cluster and Unity Unified Messaging. The initial design was 300

sites with MPLS and broadband VPN as a backup service. Centralized SIP trunking with SIP PSTN access

local to all locations

SIEMENS ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATIONS, Phoenix, AZ

Professional Services

UC Consulting and Solutions Engineering

Spearheaded architecture and design of all

2010 – 2013

2010 – 2013

2008 – 2010

technology solutions in North America. Provide technical IT

leadership and stewardship supporting and re-designing

expertise, and assist in the selection of new hardware and software platforms which assists in attaining the

enterprise architecture goals. Provided technical

architecture,

• Identified needs and provided solutions, helping clients achieve business objectives and compete more

effectively.

scaling and optimization to achieve clients infrastructure goals. Provided architecture

specification's design documents, and worked with peers and cross functional partners and management for

implementing these designs.

RON L. LOPEZ

• Built,

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led, and motivated highly qualified multi-tasking, cross-functional teams of 80 – 125 members,

consistently meeting timelines and bringing projects to completion while remaining within budget and

scope specifications.

• Implemented growth strategies, resulting in 26% year-on-year increase in gross profit.

• Restructured Professional Services, resulting in 20%+ increase in profitability and efficiency.

• Delivered $86M+ in new customer business, exceeding revenue plans and building reputable customer

base.

• Led conversations with key customer executives to set

exceeding business objectives.

technology vision and enterprise roadmap,

• Achieved 445% increase through strategic product sales of OpenScape Voice and UC.

INSIGHT (a Fortune 500 company), Phoenix, AZ

2005 – 2008

Managing Consultant

Trained, motivated, and mentored teams on objectives, business standards, and client expectations.

Collaborated with other departments to achieve client satisfaction and company objectives.

• Technical Architect responsible for the design and implementation of Cisco communication solutions to

include IP Telephony for 10000 users including several applications such as Unified Messaging Meeting

Place, Presence and Mobility. Oversaw the installation of all network electronics to include 6500 catalyst

and Nexus series switches, nearly 300 wireless access points, and several other voice applications.

• Utilized exceptional organizational skills, ensuring departmental efficiency and service excellence.

• Re-engineered delivery processes to expand services and grow profit, increasing gross profit by

approximately 33% year over year for $380M networking business.

• Awarded significant top-tier Cisco partner, ranking 9th in Unified Communications Solution nationally

within 18 months from previous rank of 256 of more than 400 partners.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

MOUNTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Phoenix, AZ

Director, Infrastructure Services

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE, Phoenix, AZ

Systems Engineering Manager

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS (a Fortune 500 company), Phoenix, AZ

Consultant

AVNET (a Fortune 500 company), Phoenix, AZ

Consultant

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business / Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITION

Certification in CCIE #11237, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA, CCDA, MCSE, MCP, CNE

Recognized as “Commercial Partner of the Year” for outstanding growth and technical capabilities