Brett Burgett
AVP Network & Data Center Engineering at Cox Communication
- Role
- AVP Technology, Core Network and Data Center Engineering at Cox Communications
- Location
- Roswell, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brett Burgett
Core Network & Data Center Executive: Driving Strategic Transformation and Operational ExcellenceAccomplished and results-driven Executive Leader with a proven track record in defining and executing Core Network and Data Center Strategy, leading Large-Scale Technology Transformation, and achieving world-class Operational Excellence (OpEx). I specialize in translating complex Technical Vision into resilient, High-Availability (HA), and Scalable Solutions that deliver massive Business Impact and drive substantial Financial Efficiency through optimization of Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).Key Areas of Expertise & Strategic ImpactLarge-Scale Architecture & Engineering: Expert in designing, managing, and optimizing Large-Scale IP and Optical (DWDM) networks, including National Backbone, Metropolitan architectures, Data Centers, and Peering ecosystems.Strategic & Financial Leadership: Directed complex Technology Transformation efforts that drove significant Capital Expenditure (CapEx) reduction. Secured critical long-term contracts (e.g, Dark Fiber renewal) and informed large-scale investment strategies using rigorous Financial Modeling and TCO analysis.Automation & Planning: Championed efficiency through innovative Network Automation and the development of Predictive Analytics platforms for advanced Capacity Planning and demand forecasting.Operational Excellence & Team Development: Established a culture of Operational Excellence (OpEx), institutionalizing best practices and driving continuous Cost Optimization. Proven success in executive Team Leadership and Talent Development.
Experience
AVP Technology, Core Network and Data Center Engineering
Jan 2025 — Present
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
1989 — 1993
Skills
- Voip
- Data Center
- Mpls
- Wireless
- Managed Services
- Integration
- Storage
- Strategic Leadership
- Cloud Computing
- Telecommunications
- Vendor Management
- Ip
- Network Design
- Network Engineering
- Ethernet
- Networking
- Sip
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