XIAOYU GUAN
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Accomplished System Lead (P.Eng) at Shaw Communications, I enhanced network performance and scalability through expert troubleshooting and fiber optic technologies. Leveraging strong project management skills, I spearheaded innovative solutions, achieving significant cost savings and system integrations, demonstrating a results-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Lead (P.Eng), IP Core Networks
Shaw Communications
01.2016 - 08.2023
- Enhanced team productivity with efficient project management and coordination of resources.
- Evaluated emerging traffic management and DDoS attack protection technologies for potential integration into existing systems, researching compatibility and potential benefits thoroughly before making recommendations to Shaw's technologies senior leadership.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative traffic management DDoS attack protection solutions for complex networking challenges.
- Managed relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and service level agreements that benefited both parties equally while ensuring quality support for internal users at competitive rates.
Network Architect II (E.I.T.), IP Core Networks
Shaw Communications
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Established strong relationships with vendors resulting in cost savings on equipment procurement.
- Optimized the traffic management network performance by conducting comprehensive evaluations and implementing necessary upgrades.
- Ensured optimal network capacity to achieve high availability and minimized customer congestion.
- Evaluated new firmware, software and platforms prior to deployment into production to ensure network stability and performance.
Engineering Associate I, E.I.T.
Shaw Communications Inc
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Initiated adoption of improved process development technologies such as customized script for data collection and processing
- Applied Six Sigma principles to process control methodology.
- Designed advanced traffic management network architectures to support data collection and analysis solutions.
- Offered troubleshooting of device implementation processes, providing redesigned best practices and process improvements.
Engineering Intern
Shaw Communications Inc
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects such as cooperate Wi-Fi project for Calgary offices.
- Supported launch of speed upgrade and DOCSIS 3.0 retrofit project, coordinating logistics and resources for seamless execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather system requirements, enhancing integration of user feedback in product development.
- Developed, updated, and refined instructional documentation for traffic management network architecture and associated devices.
- Reconstructed the traffic management team’s test and evaluation lab, improving testing capabilities for network devices.
- Analyzed and assessed latest 10Gbps Deep Packet Inspection devices to optimize network security and traffic flow.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University Of Calgary
09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Calgary
04.2010
Skills
Expert Troubleshooting
Fiber Optic Technologies
Traffic Engineering
Cisco switching expertise
Network Performance Analysis
Network Scaling
System Integration
Network security systems
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Professional Engineer, APEGA
- CCNP
Hobbies
Backcountry skiing, Road biking, Golf and Tennis
Timeline
System Lead (P.Eng), IP Core Networks
Shaw Communications
01.2016 - 08.2023
Network Architect II (E.I.T.), IP Core Networks
Shaw Communications
11.2013 - 01.2016
Engineering Associate I, E.I.T.
Shaw Communications Inc
01.2013 - 11.2013
Engineering Intern
Shaw Communications Inc
09.2008 - 09.2009
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University Of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Calgary
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