Robert Taylor

Experience

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  Ener-Tel Services

  Mar 1996 - Apr 1999

  Building Automation System (BAS) Software Programmer/Engineering Section Supervisor

  • Andover Programmer/Developer• Supervised the Software Engineering Section.• Engineered, analyzed, developed, documented, and maintained Andover Conventional, Infinity and Continuum product line program systems.• Worked with plans and specifications to engineer building automation systems.• Tested and performed troubleshooting hardware as required.• Managed all company drafting projects.• Developed drafting products from submittal through the finishing documentation phases.• Led all phases of a card access/security section for company’s largest account.• Trained and supervised security and engineering secti• BAS Programmer/Developer• Supervised the Software Engineering Section.• Engineered, analyzed, developed, documented, and maintained Andover Conventional, Infinity and Continuum product line as well as other BAS product line program systems.• Worked with plans and specifications to engineer building automation systems.• Tested and performed troubleshooting hardware as required.• Managed all company drafting projects.• Developed drafting products from submittal through the finishing documentation phases.• Led all phases of a card access/security section for company’s largest account.• Trained software security and engineering section employees as well as designated customers.• Served as Assistant Software Section Supervisor.on employees and all associated contracted vendors.• Served as Assistant Software Section Supervisor. Show less

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  Verizon

  Jul 1999 - Dec 2013

  Network Engineer Alarm Response Center (ARC) Manager/BAS SME

  • Alarm Response Center (ARC) and Network Control Center (NCC) Supervisor.• Proficient BAS programmer, developer and manager• VeederRoot Tank Monitor• Primary ARC Trainer and Training Development Coordinator.• Certified Air Force Master Instructor and Tech Writer.• Project Manager for major BAS projects coordinating Verizon personnel and multiple outsourced vendors.• Verizon national company-level Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBNR) Response Team subject matter expert (SME).• Created CBNR Response field training courses,• Coordinated with Verizon personnel and vendors, ensured network reliability.• Monitored and interrogated all nation-wide Verizon building automation systems (BAS).• Coordinated emergency response of field assets during times of contingency (such as hurricanes) ensured uninterrupted service. • Identified changes in Verizon business needs and adapted mission by developing training courses.• Extensive HVAC and mechanical knowledge.• Engineer, program and support total building controls and alarming for all building systems including Power Support (UPS, PDU, STS, ATS, Emergency Generator, Commercial Power Status, etc.), HVAC (CRACs, AHUs, Chillers, VAVs CAVs, Boilers etc.), Water Detection, Fire Alarm System, Cable Vault (flood and gas), Security/Card Access and Fuel Tank Monitoring.• Well versed in programming and supporting Power/KW Monitoring (track energy usage and programming load shedding of non-essential equipment after reaching peak usage threshold).• Excellent communication and tech writing skills.• SME and developer of company-wide BAS software, graphics and acceptance standards.• Utilized BAS interrogation skills to troubleshoot and correct sequence of operation problems and alarms online.• Instrumental in reduction of duty hour and after-hours field payroll by developing aggressive procedures allowing for deferment/prevention of over 68% of all created work requests (over 71,000 work requests annually). Show less

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  Verizon Wireless

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2019

  • Certified Data Center Design Professional CDCDP®o Pearson SRF BTEC Level 5 Professional Designing Data Centers Energy Concepts in Data Center Design• Administrate, develop, update and maintain Power Management Expert (PME) and Interactive Floor Plan (IFP) platforms and data integrity.• Assist in PME/IFP and all day-to-day duties and power/ Maintenance Window (MW) work.• Design PME screens and programmed functional/interactive graphics to maximize productivity.• Maintain IFP floor plans and inventory audits.• Review/approve/administer all IFP Power and Space Requests (PSRs).• Ensure all power and space work is covered by an approved PSR.• Verify all power and space work is performed according to approved PSRs and inventories reflect as-installed status prior to completing PSRs.• Maintain PME/IFP Panel Schedules.• Ensure NEC power is properly maintained within tolerances.• Identify limiting factors and ensure power usage/approvals are adjusted accordingly (if applicable).• Ensure all levels of power are balanced (when as-installed configurations allow).• Oversee forecasted power levels (based on NP/Engineered/Lab power limits).• Monitor power usage and compare to approved forecasted limits. Police/correct accordingly.• Obtain adjusted Certified Engineered Limits from Manufacturer labs.• Apply the Dry Fit in IFP in accordance with vetted Plan of Record (POR).• Administer the IFP Equipment Library.• Administer IFP user status and role.• Train PSEs/OPS/IFP Submitters in IFP skills.• Develop, submit and administer MOPs/Change Controls.• Administrator for all national-level IFP/PME duties, and Power and Space Reporting• Approve submitted PSRs after verification of POR Project and PO status.• Power Management University's (PMU) PME Fundamentals Certification• PMU PME Designer Certification• Lead Power and Space Engineer Support for all VZ data centers.• Project Manager for power metering projects from RFP through the installation phases. Show less

  • Engr IV Spec-Equipment Wireless Network Ops

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2019

  • Engr IV Spec - Data Center Ops Power and Space

    Mar 2015 - Dec 2019
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  Verizon

  Dec 2019 - now

  Promoted to new Senior Manager position on 1 December.

  • Associate Director - Core Equipment Network Engineering at Verizon

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager - Core Equipment Engineering at Verizon

    Dec 2019 - Mar 2023