Kip Goldhammer
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Experienced Senior Analyst and Telecommunications Specialist with 26 years of expertise in network planning, data analysis, and software development. Proven track record in leading cost-saving initiatives, optimizing network performance, and developing automated solutions. Skilled in data visualization, API development, and AI integrations using Python and Java. Proficient in end-to-end network provisioning, capacity planning, and equipment procurement for large-scale telecom networks.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst
Windstream Corporation
Charlotte, NC
03.2013 - Current
- Performed roles as a Data Scientist and Analyst, creating visualizations and reports
- Created APIs for internal and external applications using Python and Java
- Integrated AI into APIs to analyze and process data.
Staff Manager, Provisioning
Windstream Corporation
Charlotte, NC
12.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed two teams that handled off-net ordering of both network and customer carrier access orders
- Reduced past due order percentage by 75%
- Reduced completed order interval by 51%
- Developed an employee scorecard tracking key daily statistics, enabling individual accountability and highlighting areas in need of improvement.
Manager, Network Optimization
PAETEC Holding Company
Charlotte, NC
03.2007 - 12.2011
- Led a team focused on reducing network costs through identification, coordination, and implementation of cost-saving projects
- Managed projects including circuit disconnects, grooming, and conversions, averaging $12.98M in annualized savings.
Network Planner
US LEC Corporation
Charlotte, NC
01.2003 - 03.2007
- Responsible for capacity planning for the carrier access network, including NNIs, Ethernet transport (GIGE to 10GIGE), SONET, and DS3s
- Led cost-reduction initiatives, achieving an average of $8M in annualized savings per year.
Manager, Metasolv Implementation
US LEC Corporation
Charlotte, NC
- 01.2003
- Managed the implementation of the MetaSolv TBS inventory software, creating standards, procedures, and automated reports to maintain data integrity.
Network Engineer
Parsons Telecom Inc.
Charlotte, NC
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Engineered and designed outside plant (OSP) telecommunications equipment connections, coordinating with engineers, field technicians, and project managers.
Equipment Engineer
US LEC Corporation
Charlotte, NC
08.1999
- Negotiated costs, selected vendors, placed equipment orders, and created job packages (MOPs) for CO installations
- Forecasted equipment exhaust dates and scheduled growth.
Education
B.S. Telecommunications Engineering -
SUNY Institute of Technology
01.1998
Associate's Degree in Computer Science -
SUNY Cobleskill
01.1996
Skills
- Tableau, Microsoft Power BI
- Crystal Reports, Business Objects
- Python, Java, TypeScript, PHP
- SQL, Cypher, Gremlin
- Linux, Unix, Windows
- Apache Airflow
- Kafka, Kafka Connect, LogMiner
- Snowflake, Oracle, MySQL
- Metasolv (Expert)
- ETL
- Business Intelligence
- Machine Learning, AI Integrations
- Data Modeling
- Software Design
- Database Design
- Data Analysis
Awards
- Tableau Desktop 10 Qualified Certification (2016)
- Completion of US LEC Management Development Program (2004)
- Completion of US LEC Supervisory Development Program (2001)
- US LEC Employee of the Month (September 2003)
- Computer Science Excellence Award (SUNY Cobleskill)
Certification
- Tableau Desktop 10 Qualified Certification in 2016
Accomplishments
- Computer Science Excellence Award (Cobleskill)
Affiliations
- Golf
- Sporting Clays
- Softball Dad
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Windstream Corporation
03.2013 - Current
Staff Manager, Provisioning
Windstream Corporation
12.2011 - 03.2013
Manager, Network Optimization
PAETEC Holding Company
03.2007 - 12.2011
Network Planner
US LEC Corporation
01.2003 - 03.2007
Equipment Engineer
US LEC Corporation
08.1999
Network Engineer
Parsons Telecom Inc.
05.1998 - 08.1999
Manager, Metasolv Implementation
US LEC Corporation
- 01.2003
B.S. Telecommunications Engineering -
SUNY Institute of Technology
Associate's Degree in Computer Science -
SUNY Cobleskill
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