Chris Grundemann

Current

Co-Founder, Interim Chair at CO ISOC
IP Network Engineer at tw telecom, inc.
Managing Partner at Grundemann Technology Solutions

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Past

Network Engineer, Global Operations at Virtela Communications
Manager of Network Systems and Operations at WavMax
Network Engineer at Tikomm Wire

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Telecommunications

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Chris Grundemann’s Summary

Network Engineer with business sense and a broad base of knowledge built on formal training, a wide array of experience and many ‘trial by fire’ lessons. Direct experience with both enterprise and telecommunications environments; including new deployments and cutting edge technology. Focus on design, implementation, and operations in IP and wireless network projects.

Extremely interested in the impact and future of the Internet. Which is leading to becoming more active in the policy and politics surrounding it, in addition to engineering the bits.

Chris Grundemann’s Specialties:

The design, implementation and operation of large IP networks.

Chris Grundemann’s Experience

Co-Founder, Interim Chair

CO ISOC

(Internet industry)

October 2007 — Present (1 year 3 months)

The Internet Society, Colorado Chapter's primary focus is to act as a centralized force in this region for promoting the principles and goals of the ISOC both within the local community and around the world. This chapter brings the numerous knowledgeable Internet professionals in this region together and unites them in efforts to promote the evolution and understanding of the modern Internet. The Co ISOC also acts as an environment for social and professional networking in order to build a more cohesive culture for Internet professionals and activists in this region. The chapter organizes events and projects to serve all of these goals. Responsibilities include filing applications, writing chapter by-laws, recruiting members, managing the chapters web presence, developing organizational goals, writing the chapter newsletter, appointment and oversight of individual committees and general management of a small non-profit organization.
IP Network Engineer

tw telecom, inc.

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; TWTC; Telecommunications industry)

July 2007 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Member of the Tier II IP group in tw telecom’s Denver NOC. This group is responsible for the management and maintenance of TWTC's national IP backbone and serves as the final escalation point for all IP routing and Juniper/JUNOS issues. Ultimately responsible for the operation of the entire IP backbone and all Juniper routers. Personally responsible for numerous complex projects and tasks requiring a thorough understanding of JUNOS, Juniper hardware, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, CoS, VPN, VPLS and many other facets of modern routing on a large telecommunications network. Engineering the Internet every day.
Managing Partner

Grundemann Technology Solutions

(Privately Held; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2005 — Present (4 years)

In order to fulfill our goal of being your answer to the 21st Century, we have developed a wide array of products and services to meet all of your technology needs. From pulling cable to designing and building an ISP wireless network if it’s IT and it needs to be done, we’re there.
Network Engineer, Global Operations

Virtela Communications

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Telecommunications industry)

January 2007 — July 2007 (7 months)

Provide first-line network surveillance and event management support for a global MPLS network. Responsible for high-level network operations support of the core network and multiple customer networks. Operate as an integral member of the “GOC service team” as well as independently on “special projects.” Work with various other telecommunication service providers around the world to install, test, and troubleshoot circuits. Work closely with customer IT staff members to complete requested network changes and to resolve network emergencies while paying strict attention to operational and security policies and procedures. Serve as Disaster Recovery (DR) team lead; developing DR strategy, policy, procedure and template configurations and conducting training sessions for other GOC staff members. Serve as GOC Librarian; including the evaluation, purchase and organization of reference materials for general GOC staff use.
Manager of Network Systems and Operations

WavMax

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)

December 2004 — January 2007 (2 years 2 months)

Evaluate and upgrade existing POPs and set standards for new builds. Integrate disparate networks. Develop, devise, document, implement and manage many new and existing policies and procedures to streamline operations, increase productivity and lower costs. Work with vendors for product selection and issue resolution. Provide technical assistance to all internal and external customers especially during network outages. Scope of position was expansive and included playing an integral role in the design, installation, engineering, implementation, configuration, support, training, administration, management, troubleshooting, and documentation of: Last mile wireless Metro-Ethernet network, Regional Fixed Wireless Networks, WAN/LAN Network Services, Complex customer solutions including VLAN, VPN, VoIP, QoS, Email and web hosting, etc., LINUX RedHat Enterprise/CentOS Systems, Windows Server 2000/2003 Systems, 24x7 Network Support and Help Desk Operations, Desktop Systems (Windows and Linux)
Network Engineer

Tikomm Wire

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

March 2002 — December 2004 (2 years 10 months)

Designed, installed, maintained and managed computer networks for the clients of this low-voltage contractor. This often included installing and configuring operating systems on PC desktop and laptop/notebook computers. Regularly included: Physical and logical design, installation and troubleshooting of small networks (2 to 150 hosts). Selection, configuration, installation and troubleshooting of:
• LAN Devices (routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, etc) of various makes and models
• WLAN Devices (access points, repeaters, amplifiers, antennas, etc) of various makes and models
• WAN services
Extremely customer facing, position was partially on-site customer service and sales.