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George Woodruff

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Summary

Results-driven Director of Network Architecture with extensive experience leading engineering and operations for large-scale wireless networks, delivering highly available, carrier-grade platforms. Proven leader in team development, budget management, and complex project execution, with a strong track record of improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry and security standards. U.S. Air Force Veteran, bringing disciplined leadership, mission focus, and operational rigor to technical and organizational challenges.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Network Architecture

Shush Inc
07.2024 - Current

Directed cross-functional teams of developers, network architects, and DevOps engineers to deliver a distributed carrier-grade SaaS platform for network API exposure. Led the architecture and deployment of a high-availability cloud-native platform that integrates enterprise APIs with wireless core network elements. Championed SOC 2 compliance initiatives by establishing security, availability, and operational controls that align with carrier and audit requirements. Orchestrated the design and implementation of TS.43-style entitlement and authentication capabilities to enable standards-aligned wireless network authentication within the SaaS platform. Managed the GSMA certification process for eight Camara stable use cases, ensuring architecture implementation and compliance validation across engineering teams.

  • Analyzed departmental processes and developed strategic initiatives to drive enhancements in operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated project management activities, ensuring adherence to timelines for essential initiatives.
  • Designed and established key performance indicators to analyze team efficiency and project results.
  • Designed and facilitated training programs to equip staff with knowledge of new systems and ensure effective execution of strategic goals.
  • Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.

Senior Manager

C Spire
12.2007 - 06.2024
  • Led a team of engineers responsible for the engineering, deployment, and day-to-day operation of C Spire's subscriber services, overseeing critical core network platforms including HSS, HLR, SDM, PCRF, PCEF, AAA, MSC, MMSC, DRA, STP, LSMS, and DEG.
  • Drove a strong availability-first operational model, owning SLA compliance, service performance, and incident response across subscriber-facing services.
  • Led the deployment of LTE and VoLTE networks, ensuring production readiness and operational stability.
  • Managed operational and capital budgets, supporting capacity planning, vendor management, and long-term network evolution, including 5G Standalone (SA) core vendor selection.

Skills

  • Cultivating strong partnerships
  • Goal-oriented planning
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Resource allocation
  • Team leadership
  • Project oversight
  • Strategies and goals
  • Staff management
  • Goal setting
  • Budget control
  • Issues resolution

Timeline

Director of Network Architecture

Shush Inc
07.2024 - Current

Senior Manager

C Spire
12.2007 - 06.2024
George Woodruff