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Marc Dence, MBA

Holly Springs,NC

Summary

Technology Executive with strong experience leading large Global and Agile teams in design and deployment of transformational initiatives including software-defined networking. Skilled in managing large multimillion-dollar telecom and network budgets with experience across multiple domains and companies. Expert in leading network transformations, technology stack initiatives, global deployments, various IT solutions, and IT life cycle.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Core Connectivity

GSK
Raleigh-Durham
09.2018 - Current
  • Accountable for full Network Transformation Globally for GSK. Including GCP and Azure Cloud Start-up and Readiness, Product Model realignment, Software Defined site architecture, supplier transformation, operational support enhancements, Skill Transformation, all while achieving net reduction in operational costs
  • Other current deliverables include Data Center Exit, SD-WAN deployment Globally, Application Centric Infrastructure, Software Defined Access Pilots, 100G Wan Core, DNS/DHCP Modernization
  • Developed initial business case for a zero-trust journey through SSE. Currently collaborating across GSK as we embark on that effort

Director - Network Infrastructure

Walmart Technology
Bentonville
09.2015 - 09.2018
  • Directed design and deploy functions for all network related initiatives. Led multiple Global teams (>50 individuals) including Global Wan, Remote Connectivity, Data Center, Network Management, Wireless, and Telecommunications. Responsibility spanned Globally for 11,000 stores, 300 distribution centers, and multiple data center environments
  • Managed network budget and telecom budget for all US efforts reaching over 100MM Capex and 200MM Opex
  • Designed and deployed Guest Wireless, SIP architecture, SD-Wan, Regional Internet DMZs, migration to Collocation Data Center Space, and many more efforts
  • Successfully deployed SIP technology and Guest Wi-Fi, including full wireless refresh, to US domestic chain. This included fiber to store with Ethernet services and multi-VRF design
  • Deployed Dark Fiber Network between key data center environments, laying framework for quick 100G deployments. Over 80 spans available
  • Led Next Generation design efforts for Global Regional Internet DMZs, zero trust client, IOT, DR capabilities, and AC Wave 2 wireless

Senior Manager - Network and Telecom

Walmart Technology
Bentonville
02.2011 - 09.2015
  • Led multiple large cost-reduction initiatives including Telecom benchmarking across ATT, Verizon, and other large carriers for LD, Ethernet Services, Internet, Private Line, and Texting services
  • Managed Telecom Expense Management implementation including audit services. Total reduction of over 45MM year over year in Telecom Expense

Manager - Transport Provisioning

JPMorganChase
Columbus
12.2003 - 01.2011
  • Led Transport Provisioning Teams in all circuit related efforts, and managed all collocation facilities across Domestic US
  • Spearheaded yearly Telecom benchmarking with 10% reduction in Telecom costs per year, and managed internal Telecom Expense software development
  • Led multiple teams and large telecom budgets

Planning Engineer

Verizon, MCI
Columbus
12.2000 - 10.2003
  • Engineered network planning and strategy to support new VPN service to customers
  • Received multiple employee of the quarter nominations, and grew into Team Lead Role

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH

Bachelor Degree -

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Technology Leadership
  • Network Transformation
  • Telecom Expense Management
  • Software Defined Networking (SD-WAN, SDA, DC)
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • Large Network Design and Deploy
  • Cloud Readiness (GCP and Azure)
  • Network Route Switch and Enterprise Wireless
  • BYOD
  • Global Wan/Dark Fiber
  • Executive Presentations

Accomplishments

    Multiple Project of the Year Awards: Guest Wi-Fi Enablement, SIP Deployment, Data Center Readiness, Software Defined Networking.

    Led Multi Million Dollar Reductions in Cost Through Telecom Expense Management, Enabling SIP, and Data Center/Collocation Deployment.



Timeline

Director of Core Connectivity

GSK
09.2018 - Current

Director - Network Infrastructure

Walmart Technology
09.2015 - 09.2018

Senior Manager - Network and Telecom

Walmart Technology
02.2011 - 09.2015

Manager - Transport Provisioning

JPMorganChase
12.2003 - 01.2011

Planning Engineer

Verizon, MCI
12.2000 - 10.2003

MBA - Business Administration

Ohio Dominican University

Bachelor Degree -

The Ohio State University

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