Alfred Horton
Summary
Results-driven professional with more than 24 years of corporate management and over 30 years of project and program management experience in telecommunications and IT. Proven leadership skills in inspiring teams to achieve organizational goals. Adept at developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth and operational excellence. Recognized for promoting team collaboration and consistently delivering on goals, while adapting to changing business needs. Strong in strategic planning and financial management, ensuring the accomplishment of short-term objectives and long-term success.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AOC CONNECT, LLC/CORE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Led the acquisition and integration of Core Technologies, Inc into the AOC Connect portfolio of services
- As CEO he led all aspects of company operations and reported directly to the board of Governors, of which he is a member
- Responsible for working with his management teams to develop marketing strategies, set, and achieve revenue goals, develop annual budgets, and continue corporate growth
PRESIDENT
AOC CONNECT, LLC
05.2018 - 10.2023
- Managed multiple projects and programs to grow revenues by twenty percent
- Led capture teams for Federal contracts including development of capture budgets, bid-no bid decisions, and proposal preparation
- Led multiple rounds of M&A due diligence culminating in a 100% stock sale of AOC Connect to JLC Infrastructure
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
AOC CONNECT, LLC
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed and lead the Program Management Office supporting multiple prime Government Programs and Projects
- Engaged in all aspects of the program, from capture management and proposal development through initiation and charter development, planning, execution and project closeout
- Played an active role in defining full lifecycle support for all projects and in strategic planning at the corporate level
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
AOC CONNECT, LLC
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Served as a 1099 contractor in the role of Chief Technical Officer
- Developed product portfolio
- Provided strategic planning and technical direction for all aspects of a $15 million per year government contracting company
PRESIDENT
AOC CONNECT, LLC
01.2007 - 05.2014
- Managed all areas of the Telecommunications and IT Division of a Government contracting business, growing it from start-up to over $30M in annual revenue
- Oversaw the design, development, and management of Network Operations and Maintenance, Engineering, and IT Organizations within the company
- Acted as Program manager for various Federal Agencies
VICE PRESIDENT
AOC CONNECT, LLC
01.2004 - 05.2007
- Managed the build-out of an in-house Optical Networking Lab to simulate, test and configure LAN, MAN, WAN and long-haul optical networking hardware and stood up Network Management Center to monitor and track network related issues
- Managed a capture programs for multiple contracts with various government customers, including United States Senate, Library of Congress, Defense Information Systems Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
SR. NETWORK PLANNING ENGINEER
METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK, INC.
02.2001 - 01.2004
- Prepared capital and operating budget for network related costs in the NYC metropolitan area
- Set up and maintained an intranet site to monitor and track outside plant planning, network monitoring, and reporting network utilization data
- Planned network overbuilds to meet high demand and analyzed new market potential for network expansion
LEAD OSP PLANNING ENGINEER
VERIZON COMMUNICATION, INC.
06.1998 - 02.2001
- Oversaw growth and maintenance analysis for Brooklyn, and Staten Island, New York
- Evaluated initiatives to implement large capital projects as well as planned and designed large and small footprint analog and digital solutions to accommodate growth and maintenance problems
FIELD TECHNICIAN
VERIZON COMMUNICATION, INC. (BELL ATLANTIC)
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Led large-scale proactive rehabilitation initiatives and electrical to optical network transitions and repaired and installed telephone lines and systems for retail and enterprise customers
PROPRIETOR
ALTECH ELECTRONICS, LLC
05.1994 - 09.1996
- Independent computer consultant, specializing in the design and construction of custom computer systems, networks, and applications
FIELD ENGINEERING MANAGER
REZ-TEK INTERNATIONAL, LLC
05.1992 - 02.1994
- Co-designed and prototyped a new ozone generation system and developed a remote computer-linkable control and indication system for ozone generation systems
- Wrote installation, operations, and troubleshooting manual and trained customers and representatives on installation, operation, and maintenance procedures for industrial water treatment equipment
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN III
GRUMMAN TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC
09.1990 - 05.1992
- Conducted final testing and debugging of high-speed logic circuits that are used in automated test systems at an IBM integrated circuit manufacturing plant
- Initiated computer integrated testing of Device-Under-Test interfaces
MILITARY SERVICE
U.S. ARMY/ARMY RESERVES
01.1987 - 01.2002
- SPC (E-4); U.S
- Military Intelligence Corp/U.S Army Corps of Engineers
- PMOS: 33V Electronic Warfare Intercept Aerial System Repair
- SMOS: 51T Engineering Specialist
- SMOS: 12W Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
Education
Certificate in Education for Ministry -
Sewanee: The University of the South School of Theology
01.2019
Information Technology Course -
University of Phoenix
01.2005
Certificate in Electronic Warfare Intercept Aerial Systems -
U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School
01.1988
Certificate in Basic Electronics Theory -
U.S. Army Intelligence School
01.1987
Skills
- Effective Organizational Management and Corporate Governance Practices
- Executive Team Leadership
- Mergers and Acquisitions Management
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic Planning and Operational Strategy
- Business Development
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Program and Project Management
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Technical Proficiency
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 10/01/18
- Risk Management Framework, 01/01/19
- ITIL Foundations v3, CISCO, 01/01/08
- ISO 900:2008/2015 Implementation, 01/01/08
- Certificate in Cisco Advanced Services-ONS 15454 MSPP Test and Turn-Up, CISCO, 01/01/07
- Certificate in Fiber Optic Network Testing, Electronic Interface Associates, 01/01/06
- Certificate in Education for Ministry, Sewanee: The University of the South School of Theology, 01/01/19
- Information Technology Course, University of Phoenix, 01/01/05
- Certificate in Electronic Warfare Intercept Aerial Systems, U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School, 01/01/88
- Certificate in Basic Electronics Theory, U.S. Army Intelligence School, 01/01/87
Security Clearance
Active Top-Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AOC CONNECT, LLC/CORE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
10.2023 - 11.2024
PRESIDENT
AOC CONNECT, LLC
05.2018 - 10.2023
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
AOC CONNECT, LLC
03.2016 - 05.2018
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
AOC CONNECT, LLC
05.2014 - 03.2016
PRESIDENT
AOC CONNECT, LLC
01.2007 - 05.2014
VICE PRESIDENT
AOC CONNECT, LLC
01.2004 - 05.2007
SR. NETWORK PLANNING ENGINEER
METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK, INC.
02.2001 - 01.2004
LEAD OSP PLANNING ENGINEER
VERIZON COMMUNICATION, INC.
06.1998 - 02.2001
FIELD TECHNICIAN
VERIZON COMMUNICATION, INC. (BELL ATLANTIC)
09.1996 - 06.1998
PROPRIETOR
ALTECH ELECTRONICS, LLC
05.1994 - 09.1996
FIELD ENGINEERING MANAGER
REZ-TEK INTERNATIONAL, LLC
05.1992 - 02.1994
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN III
GRUMMAN TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC
09.1990 - 05.1992
MILITARY SERVICE
U.S. ARMY/ARMY RESERVES
01.1987 - 01.2002
Information Technology Course -
University of Phoenix
Certificate in Electronic Warfare Intercept Aerial Systems -
U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School
Certificate in Basic Electronics Theory -
U.S. Army Intelligence School
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 10/01/18
- Risk Management Framework, 01/01/19
- ITIL Foundations v3, CISCO, 01/01/08
- ISO 900:2008/2015 Implementation, 01/01/08
- Certificate in Cisco Advanced Services-ONS 15454 MSPP Test and Turn-Up, CISCO, 01/01/07
- Certificate in Fiber Optic Network Testing, Electronic Interface Associates, 01/01/06
- Certificate in Education for Ministry, Sewanee: The University of the South School of Theology, 01/01/19
- Information Technology Course, University of Phoenix, 01/01/05
- Certificate in Electronic Warfare Intercept Aerial Systems, U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School, 01/01/88
- Certificate in Basic Electronics Theory, U.S. Army Intelligence School, 01/01/87
Certificate in Education for Ministry -
Sewanee: The University of the South School of Theology
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