Distinguished Engineer · Verizon · 35 Years
Engineering
Satellite Networks
at Enterprise Scale.
Architecting the satellite broadband data paths that extend mission-critical enterprise networks across next-generation LEO and GEO constellations.
Scale Achieved
0 → 20,000 Nodes
Architected and directed the realization of Verizon's 20,000-location national enterprise satellite broadband network — from concept through nationwide deployment.
Active Program
LEO Disaster Recovery
Directing rapid LEO integration — scaling to 2,500+ active terminals across 2025–2026 — for the satellite backhaul platform behind every major U.S. disaster response since 2020.
Intellectual Property
5 Granted Patents
Named inventor in satellite QoS, BGP route limiting, bandwidth allocation, and network path redundancy foundational to VSAT architecture.
Ecosystem Reach
SpaceX · Telesat · Amazon
Primary technical bridge to the global LEO ecosystem — directing Starlink Enterprise, Telesat Lightspeed (2027/28), and Amazon LEO (2026/27) evaluations.
Core Competencies
LEO / GEO Integration
Operationalizing Starlink Enterprise and multi-platform satellite ground systems for resilient enterprise backhaul.
Enterprise Interface Architecture
Designing the handoff between satellite platforms and terrestrial enterprise fabrics using proprietary platform methods.
Network Observability & AI
Splunk telemetry pipelines and AI-driven predictive models for satellite network health and autonomous operations.
Standards & NTN Ecosystem
Engaging Direct-to-Cell and 3GPP standards teams, integrating satellite programs with 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks.
Technology Horizon