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Alexander Leith

Transport, Capacity, And Longhaul Engineer
Westminster

Summary

Results-driven product manager and engineer with 7+ years’ experience delivering scalable, durable, and highly available cloud storage and infrastructure solutions. Demonstrates end-to-end ownership of feature delivery, product vision, and strategy, collaborating with engineering teams to launch innovative solutions for cloud-native and AI workloads. Expertise in distributed systems, API integrations, and data migration, driving measurable business impact and customer adoption. Practiced and trained Six Sigma Black Belt and active HOA board member, recognized for process optimization, stakeholder management, personnel management, and fostering a culture of inclusion and accountability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Transport and Capacity Engineer II

Dish Wireless/Boost Mobile
11.2022 - Current
  • Directed multiple high-visibility projects to expand DISH’s wireless transport network, delivering on schedule and within budget.
  • Developed and implemented project metrics and onboarding processes that improved efficiency and quality across the transport department.
  • Facilitated cross-functional project meetings to align technical, legal, and vendor stakeholders, mitigating risks and avoiding delays.
  • Negotiated and executed service orders and contracts with nationwide vendors, ensuring cost savings and compliance.
  • Experience optimizing national networks within DISH, leading to a 12% reduction in fiber usage and cost while experiencing no loss in connectivity or customer impact.
  • Designed and led onboarding/training initiatives that reduced ramp-up time for new hires and enhanced team productivity.
  • Organized team engagement and communication strategies to maintain collaboration during critical project phases.
  • Planned and executed phased infrastructure projects across multiple cities, creating schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Coordinated with business partners in bi-weekly meetings to ensure project alignment, growth, and successful execution.
  • Maintained and optimized critical project data including maps, wavelength databases, and hub documentation to support operations.
  • Managed an annual account budget of over $5 million, and worked with accounting departments to ensure continued accuracy.

Engineer 2

Comcast
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Designed and implemented phasing schedules and plans for multi-city communications infrastructure projects.
  • Applied expertise in fiber/coaxial resiliency, metro-e, cell backhaul, HFC, and OSP job types to optimize network reliability.
  • Led bi-weekly discussions with business partners to drive project growth and team cohesion.
  • Maintained critical project data, including maps, wavelength databases, and ISP OTN/hub documentation.

General Manager

Maritime Operations Consulting LLC
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Performed network administration and database management for clients, supporting dynamic operations and port identification for shipping container vessels.
  • Directed funds, personnel, and resources to drive continuous growth and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented IP routing and VPN setup using Cisco security authentication.

Fiber Designer-Team Lead

SRI Telecom with Comcast
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Reduced Comcast’s Utah operating costs by $1 million while maintaining schedule and budget.
  • Completed 30+ special projects focused on database management, optimization, and reporting.
  • Managed teams of 2–6 designers to organize fiber-optic cable layouts and advised new designers in quality control, database administration, and resource management.
  • Created productivity reports in Excel and Tableau and applied expertise in IP routing and RF engineering.

Education

Master of Science - Technology Management

University of Arizona, Global Campus

Bachelor's - Physics

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • AutoCAD (Fusion 360, AutoDesk), AWS, Linux, SolarWinds, QGIS, ArcGIS, OpenDICM, script bashing, Python, Tableau, SQL, Salesforce, database construction, advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), CAD applications, C, Matlab, mapping and other geo-spatial applications, registered public notary (Colorado)

  • Learning Mandarin and Japanese, basic Italian, French, and Norwegian (reading and speaking), adaptable, professional, negotiation, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills

Project planning

Quality control

Product development

Process development

Engineering documentation

Control systems

Technical diagram generation

Fluid mechanics

Data management

Analytical problem solving

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Boy Scouts (Eagle scout) May 2006
  • Young Marines - Staff Feb 2016-Present
  • Leith Tutoring Jan 2017-Present
  • March for Science Denver (LLC) – Vice President of Outreach Feb 2017-January 2023
  • American Physical Society (APS) - Member 2014 -Present

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of Thirty six in the development of the development of a new database based off Blue Planet.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of six staff members.
  • Documented and resolved longhaul outage and diversity project which led to a 12% reduction of longhaul circuits, resulting in annual savings of $575,000 without resulting in any outages or issues for our customers.

Timeline

Transport and Capacity Engineer II

Dish Wireless/Boost Mobile
11.2022 - Current

Engineer 2

Comcast
12.2020 - 11.2022

General Manager

Maritime Operations Consulting LLC
04.2019 - 02.2021

Fiber Designer-Team Lead

SRI Telecom with Comcast
09.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor's - Physics

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Master of Science - Technology Management

University of Arizona, Global Campus

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