Robert Edward (Rob) Taylor

• AD for the Metro Transport/Global Data IP Detail Engineering (DE) and Center Engineering (CE) Teams across multiple regions in the Core Engineering (CEE) Group o Engineers are responsible for the Detailed Capacity Engineering (DCE)/Equipment Inventory (PECs and iSPECs) for Verizon’s CEE Transport and Data IP networks (including the Intelligent Edge Network (iEN)).. o Led cross-functional teams in the successful planning, design, and execution of complex transport and Data IP projects, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery. o Streamlined communication across functional teams to help improve customer project delivery timelines. o Successfully managed multi-million-dollar budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed within budget. o Mentored and coached a high-performing team of transport and Data IP engineers, fostering professional growth and achieving a marked increase in employee satisfaction. o Established strong partnerships with external stakeholders, including government agencies and vendors, to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to Verizon regulations. o Presented technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders, effectively communicating complex concepts and influencing decision-making processes. o Worked to establish updated Methods and Procedures to accommodate the ever-changing challenges associated with technology-driven advances (especially when deployed in VZW Data Centers and spaces).

• 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 all PME/IFP day-to-day duties and Maintenance Window (MW) work. • Design PME screens and programmed functional/interactive graphics. • Review/approve/administer all IFP Power/Space Requests (PSRs) and floor plans. • Verify all power and space work is performed according to approved PSRs and inventories reflect as-installed status prior to PSR “Completed” status. • Maintain/post ever-changing PME/IFP Panel Schedules. • Ensure NEC power is properly maintained within tolerances. • Identify limiting factors and ensure power usage/approvals are adjusted accordingly. • Ensure all levels of power are balanced (when as-installed configurations allow). • Monitor/correct actual power usage and compare to approved forecasted limits. • Follow up with Cabinet/App owners to obtain adjusted Certified Engineering Limits from Manufacturer Lab Engineers. • Apply the Dry Fit in IFP in accordance with vetted Plan of Record (PoR). • Administer the IFP Equipment Library, IFP user status and role. • Train PSEs/OPS/IFP Submitters in IFP functionality/usage skills. • Develop, submit and administer MOPs/Change Controls for power related activity. • Direct VZ Employees/Vendors during MOP activity. • Ensure monthly spending targets are met from RFP, quote, PO, installation and deliveries. • Project Manager for power metering projects from RFP through installation phases. • Applied knowledge/skill set of embedded power quality/branch circuit metering technologies and software (Square D/Schneider Electric, Trend Point, Liebert, Cyberx, etc.).

• ARC and Network Control Center (NCC) Manager 24/7/365 Call Centers. • Proficient BAS/BMS programmer, developer and manager in multiple formats (Andover/Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls (JCI), Veeder Root, Trane Tracer, Automated Logic etc.). • Tank Monitoring Automation System programmer. • VZ national Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBNR) Response Team subject matter expert (SME). • Created and delivered Verizon CBNR Response field training courses. • Sole SME for Standardizing/Monitoring/Interrogating all nation-wide Verizon BAS/BMS resulting in recovering/standardizing all previously offline/standalone VZ sites (over 65% of all existing systems). • Coordinated emergency response of field assets in times of contingency ensuring uninterrupted telecom service. • Evaluated Metric data and adjusted mission approach policy to address performance enhancement opportunities. • Engineer, program and support total building controls and alarming for all 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 (for EPA Compliance). • 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). • Sole SME and developer of company-wide BAS/BMS software, graphics and acceptance standards. • Utilized excellent BAS programming and interrogation skills to remotely troubleshoot and correct sequence of all building operations problems and alarm conditions online (resulted in over 90% reduction in building alarm related network outages). • Reduced duty/after-hours field payroll by developing aggressive procedures which allowed for the deferment or prevention of over 68% of all created work requests (over 71,000 work requests annually).

Majored/Minored in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English and Psychology.