Bradford Cozby
Strategic Operations Leadership | Security & Risk Management | Cross-Functional Team Supervision | Federal Program & Contract Management | Network Infrastructure Operations | Deployment Planning & Execution
- Role
- Network Operations Local Manager at Verizon
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bradford Cozby
I’m a results-oriented professional with a proven history of spearheading cross-functional teams and delivering operational excellence across high-stakes military and telecommunications environments. Throughout my career, I’ve led the planning and execution of multimillion-dollar programs, overseen complex network infrastructure initiatives, and streamlined logistics operations to meet mission-critical objectives. I bring deep expertise in regulatory compliance, deployment strategy, and risk mitigation—fueled by data-driven decision-making and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. With advanced leadership training and a solid engineering and systems management background, I’ve consistently built high-performing teams, driven measurable gains in safety and efficiency, and fostered a culture of accountability and performance.
Experience
Network Operations Local Manager
Apr 2021 — Present · Miami, FL, US
I lead a dynamic team of 12 wireline technicians and take charge of day-to-day operations across the nation\'s most reliable 5G network. I drive infrastructure growth by aligning field activities with strategic milestones and ensuring seamless coordination across more than 160 points of presence serving both public and private clients. I oversee the full integrity of Verizon’s fiber optic infrastructure throughout Miami-Dade County, providing swift emergency restoration and continuous service reliability. I deliver enterprise-grade internet and voice solutions to businesses across Miami and the Florida Keys. Signature Accomplishments:• Coordinated the installation of protected 100G circuits for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium by addressing complex customer constraints while resolving access, labeling, and fiber-related issues.• Guaranteed readiness and compliance for all eight 2025 FIFA Club World Cup matches by drafting the official event Playbook, facilitating deployment of critical test and repair equipment, and providing comprehensive on-site technician support.• Ensured execution of the inaugural F1 Miami Grand Prix in 2022 by arranging the deployment of protected 10G circuits at Hard Rock Stadium and by providing onsite technician support, additionally supporting each F1 Miami Grand Prix annually thereafter.• Delivered $5.5M in maintenance and lease cost savings over two years by administering operational planning, testing, and circuit migration activities for the FDOT Offload Project which migrated all Verizon traffic off the Florida East Coast rail corridor onto the newly installed Verizon One Fiber network. • Cultivated technical talent by providing routine coaching, feedback, and development opportunities aligned with safety and performance metrics for teams of up to 28 technicians.
Education
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
2013 — 2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Social Networking
- English
- Event Planning
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