FRANCIS DOGBEY                                                                                               +1-972-322-7902

7236 Yellowstone Dr	donbashk@gmail.com
Frisco, Texas, 75033, USA

 

SUMMARY

Results-minded Professional and a Strategic Leader in identifying and promoting Company's product portfolio and major strength in building strong relationship with staff and client using persuasion with demonstrated commitment. Self-motivated and creative thinker, consistently pursuing new challenges to expand abilities, widens knowledge, and brings greater returns to employers and regarded as a respected member of Company’s network community and Business Unit Network System Council and is widely recognized as an innovator with great ability to add value.

 

Creating awareness of technological advances, identify and pursue business opportunities, market and sell established/new products from the Company’s product portfolio to ensure Customer satisfaction with the delivered solution, proposal development consisting of commercial offers, project plans and technical solutions, manage pricing, propose commercial structures and negotiate contracts with customers to maximize profitability and competitiveness. Perform price and contractual analysis using Sales, Proposals and Pricing tools, and present accurate and relevant data for internal decision-making. Proven track record of high performance and initiative and won Ericsson CEO stock options award on numerous occasions.

 

Key Skills:

Ø      2G, 3G, 4G, LTE Advance, OSS/BSS/SON, Multi-Standard Metrocells, ANDSF, Femto Cells, Carrier Grade Wi-Fi, Mobile Backhaul, IP and Multimedia business opportunities.

Ø      Expertise in Cloud Solutions, SDN Solutions and with Service Chaining, Network Virtualization – NFV with vBNG or vBGP RR, vIMS to CTL,

Ø      Ericsson’s Multi-Service Router SSR Application Solutions,

Ø      Deep Hands-on experience on VMware NSX Network Virtualization, vCloud Software Defined Data Center, VMware Workstation, Vmware vSphere 5 & 6 - Data Center Design: vSphere Network and Storage Design, EMC/NetApp Storage & Management Solutions, Cisco VSA/NFV, Cisco full suite of SW/HW NFV Solutions from Wi-Fi Gateways through Service Provider and Security Architectures, Cisco Extended Enterprise Network (E2N), NFv9/IPFIX.

Ø      Double CCIE Expertise (CCIE Service Provider and CCIE Security) with over 10 years of related IT experience.

Ø      Expertise in SAP Functional Modules such as HANA Cloud Platform, BI 4 Platform Innovation and Implementation, SD, MM, FICO, SCM, SolMan, BI/BW, Basis & NetWeaver.

Ø      VMware Certified Cloud & Virtualization Expert –Cloud and Network Virtualization, VMware vSphere 5.5/6.0, vCenter 5.7 Configuration Manager, vRealize Operations Manager 6.0, vRealize Automation 6.2.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

ALPHA QUALITECH COOPERATION, TEXAS, USA2014 - Present

TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

This position was mainly focused on providing consultancy services in taking

Client’s requirements, design network, implement and troubleshoot problems.

Ø      IP Service Provider - Designed and configured customer’s networks according specifications. Configuration scenarios include routing, bridging, and routed protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IP, IPX, SRB, DLSW+, as well as others over multiple mediums.

Ø      IP Network Security - Configured and deployed an IPSec based Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution for use by the engineering department.  Additional parameters were placed into the solution to allow strict control for vendor access on an as needed basis.

Ø      VMware Certified Expert – Providing expertise in Cloud & Virtualization Solutions for Software Defined Data Centers -SDDC, NSX Network Virtualization and specialized in the support of highly complex, various, heterogeneous and mission-critical virtual and cloud computing environments including VMware VSphere ESXi and vCenter Server Administration.

Ø      EMC/NetApp Storage & Management Solutions Expert – Providing expertise for Storage Systems Environment, Data Protection: RAID, Direct-Attached, Storage and SCSI, Storage Area Networks, Storage Virtualization, Business Continuity, Storage Security and Management.

Ø      SAP BI Platform Innovation and Implementation Expert - implementation, deployment, and administration of SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.

Ø      SAP HANA Technical Consultant – Expertise in all technical and architecture aspects of SAP HANA with Cloud Solutions. Using big data with understanding of operational and implementation aspects with emphasis on Performance and In-Memory Computing aspects of SAP HANA.

Ø      SAP HANA Cloud Platform Solutions Expert – Expertise in Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering providing a means of developing your software and use an enterprise-ready pre-installed environment in the SAP Cloud to deploy and run applications in a secure and reliable way.

 

ERICSSON INC 2001 - 2014

Solutions Manager III, Plano, Texas (2013-2014)

This position was in Engagement Practices Division of Ericsson, focused on driving requirements toward product development in new vertical solutions such as Next Generation IP Enterprise Solutions, SMART GRID, SMART METERING Solutions for GRID Transformation towards new Accounts, Utility Companies and Product Vendors in this space including Ericsson’s PAIB Product Development unit out of San Jose.

Ø      Supported Solutions layout for SMART GRID Business Systems Layer, Control Systems Layer and Communications Systems Layer including IP/MPLS overlay on existing legacy grid infrastructure, Advanced IP Networks with prioritized QoS, Smallcells and LTE backhauling, RF Mesh/Wi-Fi solutions.

Ø      Provided Next Generation IP Enterprise solution proposals towards Motorola and supported other accounts such as Verizon, BAMA, SPRINT and a few other Customers.

Ø      Developed Solutions includes Firewalling, Routing, Service Provider Networking, Switching, Security, User Authentications, POE, Traffic Shaping, Managed PDU and VPN Concentrations, Mobile Backhaul IP Aggregation and Small Cells, Venue-Based Wi-Fi, Metro Optical, SGi Firewall opportunity with F5, ECDS-SSR content in A10 LB, Next Generation Mobile Core/SDN, SSR Core Router Solutions, SE Router Modernization, Wi-Fi Gateway Solutions for HetNet, HetNet Transport Solutions, OSS/SON Modernizations.

Ø      Technical solutions in new verticals as an effort to drive up sales such as Ericsson’s Multi-Service Router SSR for non EPC entry applications BNG, ePDG, MSER, and SDN/NFV Solutions.

 

Director, Technology Solutions(2011–2013)

Ø      Technical solutions sales towards Key Global Customer AT&T

Ø      Double CCIE Professional in CCIE service Provider and CCIE Security, developed IP Network Transformation and IPV6 Migrations Strategy for AT&T 3G and LTE Wireless Networks and successfully engaged Cisco on the AT&T side of the project.

Ø      Provided Technical Solutions on Network Sharing for AT&T Wireless and Public Safety.

Ø      Technical solutions lead for Venue Wi-Fi Solutions, Carrier Grade Wi-Fi solutions, LTE RAN Transport, EPC including all nodes and interfaces in the packet core and service nodes such as MME, SPGW/PCEF, and HSS/PCRF, Security Solutions, Multi-Standard Metro-cells Solutions, Intelligent Networks, Cloud and Security Solutions, IPv6 Solutions and IP Performance Monitoring Solutions for AT&T's RAN, Backhaul and Core Network. Worked directly interfacing with the Ericsson 3GPP Standards Team driving Customer requirements into the standards. Expert knowledge and experience in EPC Architecture including all interfaces and MME, SGSN, GGSN, PGW, DNS-G, SGW, PCRF, OCS, MSP, OSS Platform including HW and SW Infrastructure and SON.

Ø      Developed design guidelines with AT&T Labs to capture in their NMTP documents for LTE RAN and EPC including LTE Traffic Modeling and Tool developments.

Ø      Worked with Ericsson Research in developing LTE RAN models with inputs from AT&T's traffic forecast and BHCP real traffic data. Works across organizations internally from Ericsson Research in defining key research topics important to AT&T and working with Ericsson Product Management in prioritizing these capabilities as candidate features in our product development plans.

Ø      Collaborated with AT&T Security team and coordinated with Ericsson Research teams in contributing to AT&T's annual Security Conference for industry and academia.

Ø      Business Development and Sales Support

 

Account Manager, Account Commercial Responsible-ACR, Sweden (2010-2011)

This role is required a Commercial Sales Expertise with a deep Technical Solutions background enabling one to understand solution superiority and impact on profitability.

•         With Expertise as Ericsson Certified Networks Commercial Price Manager implemented pricing schemes for Non-Ericsson and Ericsson’s HW/SW solutions including pricing definition and terminology.

•         Analyze and understand the market contribution and cash flow before submitting a proposal.

•         Applied Ericsson’s steering documents such as group sales directive, MU/IA Specific work instructions and price frame agreement.

•         Efficiently used the Sales Cockpit tools to maximize profit, and to perform several Sales and Logistics task efficiently, examples are VERDI, MiniRisk Tool, SOLUTIONS MANAGER, SAP CRM.

•         Worked on multiple deals for MTN Ghana in the BNET, BMUM and BUGs product areas, includes Ericsson’s products such as MSC-Blade Cluster, RBS 6000, Packet Core upgrades, Transmission Network Transformation, MPBN, Abis Optimization &Edge Performance Enhancement, HSPA, Mini-link Turnkey, AMR FR & HR, 3G Broadband with WRAN QoS, Core TCO & SW Features Sales, SGSN in pool, OSS RC & Navigator, EIR & CBC, Revenue Assurance, CS4.0/CS5.0/CC/DDS 2.0, Reverse Charging, MSDP, Charging Expansion, Mobile Advertisement, Site Audits, Antenna Tilting, SPMS and GPON Sales to MTN Business Solutions.

•         Implemented and executed LTE Container Solutions with Customer.

 

Technical Solution Sales Support/E-2-E Solutions Architect, USA (2005–2010)

This role involved providing Technical Sales Support for Ericsson’s Product Solutions and end to end IP Architecture solutions both for Ericsson and Non-Ericsson solutions sustaining flow business and seeking add-on sales.

•         Technical Solution Sales Support and IP Transport lead for Verizon LTE/SAE Project focused on Customer Solutions Sales and End-To-End Network Design in the PA Radio and PA Broadband and IP.

•         Product solutions design, implementation and testing covering eNode/MME/SGW/PGW/HSS/PCRF/OSS/IMS MMTel HW and Features Per Roadmap, Network Synchronization Design, Microwave Design, IPSec Design, IP/MPLS Design, QoS Design, Fiber Design, Wi-Fi design and Security Gateway.

•         Developed complete solutions covering GPON, WCDMA/HSPA, LTE/SAE IP Transport and Radio Networks

•         UMTS Transmission Network Design and Performance Improvement Lead

•         Technical Transport Network Design Lead for WCDMA IP RAN transport network design for AT&T, Rogers and Tellus.

•         Providing Technical Solutions Sales Support for Operators Revenue Management System called Charging System. Solution includes Charging System 4.0 with SASN Standalone and integrated GGSN solution providing DPI (Deep Packet Inspection), QBAU (QoS Based Accumulated Usage), Aware Policy Based Routing, MIEP (Mobile Internet Enabled Proxy, PCRF (Gx+) initiated QoS modification and 3GPP Rel7 Gx/Gx+. SASN Standalone project with Tellus was a success.

•         Provided Network Architectural designs and implementations in the area of Routing & Switching and Security including  Cisco ASA, PIX, FWSM, ACS, IPSec, DMVPN, VPN Concentrator, Switching, IDS/IPS, Network Admission Control (NAC), IP Telephony Security, Data Center Security, Wireless Security, IPv6 Security, Security Life Cycle, Router Management, AAA, NAT and GRE

•         Provided UTRAN services and backbone transport network design for Core (MPBN) and IP Network Operations and Maintenance Design

•         Implementation Lead for ATM and IP Network Design and Configuration of Cingular Wireless 3G UMTS/WCDMA Network.

•         Technical Transport and O&M/OSS Design Lead for Rogers Wireless WCDMA Network

•         Transport Network Design and O&M router Design Services sale to Rogers Wireless including OSS architecture.

•         Network Audit Lead for the Rogers WCDMA Network for optimization.

•         Implemented an all IP Wireless Backhaul solution for Rogers including IP in the RAN and DWDM transport solutions.

•         Technical Transport Lead for O&M/OSS Design for T-Mobile

•         Technical Transport Lead for TerreStar All IP Network

•         Implemented and developed new tools and services in writing of configuration scripts for Cisco Routers and Juniper Routers within all our major 3G UMTS/WCDMA Network projects (ie AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers Wireless).

•         Supported optimization and designing of AT&T Wireless WCDMA Network

•         Designed the MPLS, DWDM and Security solution for Sprint 4G Backhaul Network Architecture and design.

•         System Engineering for GPON (Gigabit Optical Passive Network) for AT&T and Bellsouth.

•         Business Analysis accessing the business impact to AT&T to reduce cost on their current BPON implementation and to increase revenue as part of Network Consulting Services for GPON technology rollout.

•         Provided Technical Support for City of Seattle Broadband FTTP

 

UMTS/IP Network Design Engineer, SVERIGE AB, Sweden (2001-2005)

This role involves performing UMTS/IP Transmission Network Design, implementation and Performance Improvement in Ericsson projects.

•         Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for UTRAN services and backbone transport network design

•         Investigating and Testing Compatibility between WCDMAtransporter tool, WCDMAplanner and TEMS LinkPlanner design tools.

•         Lead ATM and IP Network Design and Configuration for Hi3G Project, Sweden.

•         Designed IP Address Planning for the entire IP Network and Detailing of Network features such as MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, IPSec/VRF configuration.

•         Expert Lead writing configuration scripts for Cisco Routers within Hi3G Network

•         First line support for WCDMAtransporter for Hi3G

•         Microwave link frequency planning co-ordination and performance prediction

•         Evaluation and specification of performance objectives based on ITU specifications

•         Transmission network tender support

•         Investigation on parameters affecting the design of digital microwave links

•         Network Design Solutions leading to Bill of Quantity for Fiber Ethernet Access and IP Core Network Design using Ericsson, Cisco and Juniper products

 

EDUCATION

DBA-Doctor of Business Administration - Expected Completion Aug 2015

     SMC-Switzerland.

 

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics, KTH- The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

¬ERICSSON CERTIFIED- NETWORKS COMMERCIAL MANAGER

¬LTE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE EVOLUTION (SAE) EVOLVED PACKET CORE (EPC), LTE RADIO FREQUENCY PLANNING & DESIGN

¬ERICSSON CERTIFIED- SENIOR CONSULTANT TRANSPORT NETWORK DESIGN

¬CCNA-Cisco Certified Network Associate

¬CCIE Security

¬CCIE Service Provider

¬SAP OIL & GAS SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION (OGSD 7.0)

¬RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF SAP SOLUTIONS

¬INTRODUCTION TO SAP HANA CLOUD PLATFORM

¬  HANA CERTIFICATION: Preparing for SAP HANA Certification SAP Certified Technology Associate (Edition 2014) - SAP HANA - C_HANATEC141 (SPS07) towards end March 2015

 

DATACOM NETWORKS SKILLS:

Ø      CCIE Security Boot Camp – IPExpert USA

Ø      CCIE Service Provider Boot Camp – IPExpert USA

Ø      CCIE Routing & Switching Boot Camp – Global Knowledge USA

Ø      MPLS and Label Switching Networks

Ø      Optimizing Converged Networks-Includes Advance QoS Design, VoIP and Wi-Fi

Ø      Design, Implementation and Management.

Ø      Juniper Internet Engineer-Global Knowledge

Ø      Migrating To IPv6

Ø      IPv6 Advance Features-Global Knowledge

Ø      BGP-Advance Border Gateway Protocol Configuration

Ø      OSPF- Design and Configuration

Ø      Datacom overview, ATM, – Ericsson Sweden.

Ø      IP over ATM

Ø      ATM Planning and Configuration

Ø      IP Networking-Includes TCP/IP, Routing and Switching, Security, Service Provider.

Ø      SAP HANA

Ø      Oracle9i DBA -KTH-IT University – Stockholm Sweden

Ø      Oracle 10g Developer - KTH- IT University- Stockholm Sweden

 

BUSINESS SKILLS:

Ø      PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Ø      SPIN - SALES PROCESS

Ø      LLOE – FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS USA

Ø      ERICSSON CERTIFIED NETWORKS COMMERCIAL PRICE MANAGER

Ø      CLOSING EXECUTIVE-LEVEL SALES

Ø      SHOW ME THE MONEY

Ø      ERICSSON’S SALES PROCESS AND WAYS OF WORKING

Ø      OPCM-OPPORTUNITY, PROFITABILITY, CASH FLOW AND MANAGEMENT

Ø      SMIS-SALES MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Ø      ERICSSON PROPOSAL TOOLS, VERDI, CRM360, ECP, SMIS, OPCM, CCLM, SICOP, MINIRISK TOOL – RISK MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE SALES PROCESS

Ø      CBAP - CERTIFIED BUSINESS ANALYST PROFESSIONAL – GLOBAL   KNOWLEDGE USA

Ø      CONSULTATIVE SKILLS – SP CONSULTING SWEDEN

Ø      BUSINESS CASES AND SOLUTIONS-ERICSSON SWEDEN

Ø      ACTING ON OPPORTUNITY-KEY AB SWEDEN

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

      Windows, MS Office, MAC, ORACLE DBA, SQL, PL/SQL, ACE, Matlab, SIMULINK, PSPICE, SIMPOW, PLS-CADD, AUTOCAD LT, Visio Technical,  Visual Basic 6.

 

LANGUAGES

 

English and Basic Swedish.