Matt Devillier

Experience

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  Stratos

  Sept 1998 - May 2006

  ■ Participate, promote, and enforce compliance with all aspects of the company's safety program■ Support Network Operations Director as needed■ Lead several divisions of Network Operations for Stratos' satellite and terrestrial networks■ Financial responsibility for over 1000 leased terrestrial network elements■ Provide leadership and guidance to Network Operations (Tier 3) support engineers■ Assist in the evolution of terrestrial and satellite networks■ Responsible for $2M (annualized) cost reduction in network modifications through out the US■ Responsible for staffing levels of Network Operations engineers■ Development of annual departmental budgets■ Hurricane response team member■ Direct and indirect responsibility for proactive management of Gulf of Mexico microwave networks■ Team leader for network integration efforts during mergers and aquisitions Show less ■ Supervise the activities of Network Operations engineers■ Assist in the development and execution of tactical network evolution and changes■ Liaison between Network Operations and General Operations■ Assist in Network Operations tasks as needed■ Develop proactive network management tools through engineering department■ Manage the flight plan for two maintenance helicopters operating in the Gulf of Mexico■ Trend network performance data for continuous improvement of performance■ Routinely travel to regional offices to support technical staff■ Assist in physical changes to the network Show less

  • Manager Network Operations, U.S. Terrestrial and Global Teleports

    Sept 2002 - May 2006

  • Network Operations Supervisor

    Sept 1998 - Sept 2002
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  Data Technology Solutions

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2014

  ■ Participate, promote, and enforce compliance with all aspects of the company's safety program■ Support the CEO as needed through reports, metrics, and industry experience■ Provide leadership and guidance to several departmental managers■ P&L responsibility for Operations■ Assist in the development of strategic corporate planning■ Assist regional managers with development of tactical execution of strategic plans■ Obtaining DOT credentials and managing FMCSA compliance■ Active participation in contract negotiations with major clients■ Assist in development and continuous improvement of proprietary equipment■ Liaison between fabrication vendors and DTS to ensure quality and contain cost■ Mentor fabrication department ■ Responsible for fleet of company vehicles and driver performance Show less ■ Participate, promote, and enforce compliance with all aspects of the company's safety program■ Design and direct the fabrication of proprietary communications equipment■ Listed as inventor on two US design patents (US D657,759 S and US D672,553S)■ Procure supplies and manage relationships with fabrication vendors■ Ensure fabrication budgets and delivery times■ Participate in the fabrication and build-up of several products along with the fabrication team■ 2012 Inaugural Ransom Siler Engineering excellence award winner Show less

  • General Manager

    Mar 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Product Design and Development Manager

    Jul 2007 - Mar 2012
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  BlackHawk Datacom

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2016

  Director of Asset Management

  ■ Ensure safety employees by participating in all aspects of the company's safety program■ Mentor and Provide leadership to all regional managers■ Frequently travel to all regions to meet with and support field operations■ Develop performance metrics for all regions to gauge performance and efficiency■ Ensure compliance with FMCSA in order to operate commercial motor vehicles■ Track and manage all rental assets and fleet vehicles■ Assist in the development and continuous improvement of proprietary products■ Liaison between fabrication vendors and BlackHawk to ensure quality and contain cost■ Attend corporate meetings to represent Field Services and to provide leadership and assistance Show less

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  Tampnet

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Participate as a team member in the deployment of LTE network equipment on deep water oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico for the expansion of the Tampnet LTE network beyond the continental shelf.■ Provide logistical and operational support to field services■ Manage project related product design and development as well as procurement■ Development of MOC documentation required for authorized installation■ Generate management reports and update management on progress Show less

  • Project Manager, Deep Water

    Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Operations Manager

    Sept 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Product Innovation Manager

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
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  BlackHawk Datacom

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Director Sales Engineering

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Director, EPC Services

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2024