William Patterson
About William Patterson
William Patterson serves as the Engineering Manager at Black Box Network Services, where he has worked since 1998. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and has over 10 years of managerial experience in the telecommunications industry.
Work at Black Box Network Services
William Patterson has been with Black Box Network Services since 1998, where he currently serves as the Cisco Engineering Manager. His tenure spans 26 years, during which he has held various roles including Engineering Manager since 2006, Field Service Manager from 2001 to 2006, and Project Manager from 1997 to 2001. In his current role, he manages data Network Engineering resources for the Customer Solution Center, ensuring efficient operations and project execution.
Education and Expertise
William Patterson studied at Oklahoma State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). His education spanned from 1977 to 1988. He specializes in Operations Management, Project Management, Resource Management, Technical Support Management, Teambuilding, Customer Relations Management, and Process Improvement. He also attained Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute in 2000.
Background in Telecommunications
William Patterson has over 10 years of managerial experience in the telecommunications industry. Prior to his long tenure at Black Box Network Services, he worked at Intermetrics as a Senior Engineer from 1989 to 1993 and at Wang as a Project Manager from 1994 to 1997. His diverse roles have contributed to his extensive knowledge and skills in managing engineering projects and teams.
Professional Affiliations
William Patterson has held several board positions for the local chapter of the Project Management Institute. His involvement in this professional organization reflects his commitment to project management practices and continuous professional development within the field.