William Lytle
3293 Hidden Brooke Court
New Castle, PA 16105
724-658-5890 home
ablytle@comcast.net
CAREER SUMMARY
Global Network Operations and Project Management – Results-Driven Executive with over 25
years of experience in leading and improving Network Operations Organizations, Network
Engineering, Service Desks, Data Centers, Field Services, and Service Delivery Teams in the
Commercial, Federal Government, and Higher Educational communities. Expert qualifications and
experience in all aspects of Telecommunications including: Network Operations Center (NOC)
planning & construction, budgeting, optical networking, voice networking, application development,
process development, vendor management, and the creation of metrics to be used for Service
Level Agreements. Former White House Communications Agency member (WHCA) and NASA
Engineer. Resolute problem solver with strong communications, interpersonal and leadership
skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all organizational levels with both internal and
external customers. Strong work ethic with credentials to effectively manage people and processes
will add value and contribute to bottom line results. Key skills include:
· Systems Consultation / Evaluation
· Network Management
· Program Management
· Project Implementation / Management
· Disaster Recovery Planning
· Staff Training / Coaching
· Cost Reduction / Savings
· Service Desk Management
· Change Management
· Risk Management
· Performance Management/Metrics
· ITIL v3 Foundations
· ISO 20000 ITSM
· Active Top-Secret Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internet2, Ann Arbor, MI
2014 - 2016
A non-profit organization providing 100G connectivity to hundreds of colleges and universities
around the globe on the world’s largest research and education network
Associate Vice President – Network Operations
Reported to Executive VP of Network Services. Responsible for leading the 24 x 7 x 365 Global
Network Operations Centers at the University of Indiana for Internet2’s 100G SDN, AL2S Global
Network. Selected Accomplishments;
· Led Engineering, Service Desk, Provisioning, Software Development, Service Delivery, and
Business Operations organizations.
· Authored domestic & international NOC Operational Level Agreements.
· Project Manager for the European Space agency to deliver Copernicus satellite data to NOAA
locations in the United States.
· Created all network and staffing organization metrics and reports.
· Implemented ISO2000 ITSM process and procedures.
· Guest speaker at Internet2 conferences and events.
Tom Jones
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Federal Government Contractor, Washington, DC
2008- 2014
As a contractor for the Federal Government I was selected for leadership and Program
Management roles to improve government Network Operations organizations. These organizations
include: Executive Office of the President (EOP), DHS, NIH, GSA, and the Department of Defense.
Vice President / Program Manager
Reported to CEO, Government CIO’s, and many members of executive leadership. Selected
Accomplishments;
· Authored the 2012 Network Operations Improvement Plan for the Executive Office of the
President.
· Consolidated Network Monitoring applications for GSA to provide true network event
correlation.
· Implemented Network Risk Management process for NIH.
· Wrote several Network Operations proposals for federal contractors.
· Improved Network Operations staff and performance at GSA.
Level3 Communication, Broomfield, CO
2003 - 2014
Level3 is the third largest provider of transport networking in the world. I directed and managed
300 Network Operations staff.
Senior Director Network Management & Business Operations
Reported to VP of Network Operations. Selected Accomplishments:
· Led Planning & Disaster Recovery Team for the 2008 Democratic National Convention
· Project Manager for 5 network integrations from acquired companies.
Federal Government Contractor, Washington DC area
1992 – 2003
Network Manager and Engineer for NASA, DHS, and the US Army Research Laboratory. Selected
accomplishments include;
· VoIP Engineer on CWIN (Critical Warning Information Network)
· Built and tested NASA circuits
· Monitoring and troubleshooting of circuits for space shuttle and satellite missions
US Army Signal Corp, White House Communications Agency
EDUCATION
BS Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
US Army Technical Controller, Fort Gordon GA
DOD AN-FSC 78 Satellite Operations, Fort Detrick MD
Satellite Systems Operator for the Department of Defense
TECHNICAL SKILLS
NOC Applications: Hands on experience and professional training in management of HP Network
Node Manager, Solar Winds, CA Unicenter, Remedy, Sales Force, and ServiceNow.
Office Software: Advanced expertise and professionally trained in MS-Office including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, as well as Visio and MS-Project.
ITSM: ISO2000 Certified, ITIL v3 Certified, FEMA Disaster Recovery Planning
Other: NASA Certified Controller, Cisco CCNA, Exceptional Technical Writer.
1983 – 1992
Decorated US Army Signal Soldier with Technical Control and SATCOM training travelling with the
President and working in the White House as well as being stationed at several overseas locations.