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ROY CULLIPHER
Vicenza
Summary
Senior telecommunications leader with 20+ years supporting and leading complex network and telecommunications infrastructure across government and commercial environments. Proven strength in WAN/circuit planning and provisioning, outage response, requirements analysis, and vendor/contract performance oversight (FAC-COR III). Known for building disciplined processes (SOPs, management controls, documentation) that improve reliability, recoverability, and operational performance, while communicating clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Department of the ArmyVicenza
Spectrum Manager (GS-0391-12)
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Manage frequency request workflow for subordinate commands; submit SFAF requests via Spectrum XXI (SXXI) to higher headquarters (AFRICOM/EUCOM) supporting major exercises and real-world crisis events.
- Deconflict frequency requests by validating assigned frequencies across the AOI prior to submission, improving approval speed and reducing rework.
- Coordinate closely with Host Nation partners (MIRFA Italy) to secure approvals for training areas, Freedom of Movement FM hopsets, and HF ALE nets.
- Support operational planning using SPEED and active jamming maps; help ensure daily managed communications checks across PACE-identified channels during crisis response.
- Provide telecom/communications input to planning and execution: scopes of work support, senior-leader reports (oral/written/dashboard), and problem solving on complex telecom issues.
- Leverage 21+ years executive operations experience to implement SOPs and management controls to track labor/material/engineering effort against schedules of values for weekly progress visibility.
- SETAF-AF G6 | Vicenza, Italy
- Selected Achievement: Received Outstanding Performance rating on most recent evaluation.
U.S. Department of StateWashington
Telecommunications Specialist / FAC-COR III (GS-0391-13)
11.2021 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Served as SME for complex telecom systems; coordinated system maintenance, operation, and installation support across customer service mission.
- Supported global/overseas design and construction: telecom cabling distribution systems design/testing and advisory support for major buildouts in diverse OCONUS environments.
- Served as the FTE RCDD responsible for updating structured cabling design documentation (RPM Design Document) alongside contractor RCDDs.
- Provided expert telecom advice throughout acquisition: helped develop telecom scopes of work, advised project directors, and prepared executive-level status reporting and special reports.
- Supported enterprise modernization direction (including migration initiatives such as movement to MS Teams as enterprise voice per leadership direction).
- Implemented operational SOPs to capture labor/material/engineering effort; improved cost tracking and forecasting for PMO visibility.
- IRM/OPS/ENM/TWD/BOM | Washington, DC
- Selected Achievements
- Identified and disconnected unneeded carrier circuits, delivering >$400,000 annual savings in monthly recurring charges.
- Completed FAC-COR III within 3 months; served as primary COR for GSA EIS Task Order 4 supporting OCONUS circuit provisioning.
- Received Outstanding Performance rating.
Department of Homeland SecurityLas Cruces
Telecommunications Manager / Field Technology Supervisor (GS-0391-13)
08.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Served as primary telecom SME and liaison between NOC and 32 geographically separated locations; coordinated complex troubleshooting and repair completion.
- Supervised 12 multidisciplinary personnel (0391 & 2210) supporting field operations; directed response teams during outages and escalations.
- Managed telecom assets/resources valued at $10M; ensured continuity of critical site operations while informing leadership of progress and risk.
- Built 24/7 support planning and rotation practices; coordinated emergency parts supply within budget constraints and contingency plans.
- Customs and Border Protection | Las Cruces, NM
- Selected Achievement: Reduced management grievances from ~4 per quarter to zero, recognized by regional leadership.
Diversified Electrical Systems, Inc.Palm City
Vice President of Operations
05.2017 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Led operations, finance, HR, and sales across multiple divisions; managed teams, compliance requirements, and cross-department execution.
- Directed program efficiency and new services development; expanded offerings into modern low-voltage technologies (e.g., DAS, CCTV) and improved training posture.
- Implemented leadership development and cross-training to reduce downtime and accelerate project turnaround.
- Palm City, FL
- Selected Achievements
- Relaunched a failed Low Voltage division; achieved recognition as Installer of the Year and increased revenue 150%.
- Grew a major school district account from ~$20K to ~$500K annual average (2019).
- Identified bid/spec and material errors preventing costly rework; documented savings (e.g., >$30K in one prevented error).
Reliable Cable Company
Account Executive/Sales Engineer
01.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Led design/estimation/engineering + vendor relationships; feasibility studies; cost/schedule controls; RCDD-driven standards compliance.
DIVODA
General Director
01.2006 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Led projects, sales, QA, bid/proposals, financial management; delivered voice/data solutions including wireless automation initiatives.
ARRC Technology
Director of Network Solutions/Sales Engineer
01.2002 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Designed VoIP, wireless/wired networks; planned/coordinated fiber installations/terminations/testing per EIA/TIA specs.
Education
Florida International University
M.S. from Business Administration
01.2021
University Overview
GPA: 3.87
University of Phoenix
B.S. from Business Administration
01.2009
University Overview
GPA: 3.8
Skills
- Voice
- Data
- Carrier circuits
- OCONUS provisioning
- Enterprise telecom services
- Project planning
- Schedules
- Resource allocation
- Budgeting
- Cost control
- Scope development
- Acquisition support
- Proposal evaluation support
- Contractor performance management
- Complex issue resolution
- Outage coordination
- Field support coordination
- Network documentation updates
- Dashboards/status reporting
- Executive briefings
- Conformance verification
- Certification/testing programs
- Industry standards
- Government standards
- Mentoring/coaching
- Team supervision
- Cross-functional coordination
- Stakeholder relationship management
Core Skills
voice, data, carrier circuits, OCONUS provisioning, enterprise telecom services, project planning, schedules, resource allocation, budgeting, cost control, scope development, acquisition support, proposal evaluation support, contractor performance management (FAC-COR III), complex issue resolution, outage coordination, field support coordination across multiple sites, network documentation updates, dashboards/status reporting, executive briefings, conformance verification, certification/testing programs, industry and government standards, mentoring/coaching, team supervision, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder relationship management
Certification
- CCNA, 2002
- BICSI RCDD, 2001
- FAC-COR III (Dept. of State)
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) Holder
- Multiple fiber/copper installation certifications
- Contractor License (CA), 2004
- Contractor License (FL), 2016
Earlier Career
- Reliable Cable Company, Account Executive/Sales Engineer, 2013, 2017, Led design/estimation/engineering + vendor relationships; feasibility studies; cost/schedule controls; RCDD-driven standards compliance.
- DIVODA, General Director, 2006, 2012, Led projects, sales, QA, bid/proposals, financial management; delivered voice/data solutions including wireless automation initiatives.
- ARRC Technology, Director of Network Solutions/Sales Engineer, 2002, 2006, Designed VoIP, wireless/wired networks; planned/coordinated fiber installations/terminations/testing per EIA/TIA specs.
Additional Information
Available upon request, Available upon request
Military Service
- U.S. Navy, Fire Control Technician / Advanced Electronics, 1986, 1992, Honorable
- CA Army National Guard, Staff Sergeant, 2003, 2014, Honorable Discharge / Disabled Veteran
Timeline
Spectrum Manager (GS-0391-12)
Department of the Army
02.2023 - Current
Telecommunications Specialist / FAC-COR III (GS-0391-13)
U.S. Department of State
11.2021 - 02.2023
Telecommunications Manager / Field Technology Supervisor (GS-0391-13)
Department of Homeland Security
08.2020 - 11.2021
Vice President of Operations
Diversified Electrical Systems, Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2020
Account Executive/Sales Engineer
Reliable Cable Company
01.2013 - 01.2017
General Director
DIVODA
01.2006 - 01.2012
Director of Network Solutions/Sales Engineer
ARRC Technology
01.2002 - 01.2006
Florida International University
M.S. from Business Administration
University of Phoenix
B.S. from Business Administration