Patrice Dawson

About Patrice Dawson

I am a seasoned Engineer with 20+ years of team leadership and operations optimization experience in the technology sector. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for project management, as well as for strategic planning, troubleshooting, and process improvement, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. Professional focal points include static routing, trunking, network monitoring, security, performance evaluation, technical support, deployments, installations, rollouts, upgrades, build outs, redundancy, failovers, contingency planning, administration, and client relationship management. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, as well as budget control, policy management, and resource allocation proficiency to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Network Engineer with HCL. Under my leadership, I spearhead technical projects domestically and internationally, from conducting site surveys to upgrading equipment. I also continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and improve products and services while delivering detailed documentation and presentations. Finally, I liaise with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the company’s technological support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, technical, and managerial expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.A passionate leader driven by a commitment to make a difference in people\'s lives creating extraordinary services.

Experience

1. Senior System Engineer

   Lightpath

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Azure Cloud