Javier Lopez
About Javier Lopez
Javier Lopez is a Network Construction & Field Operations Senior Engineer with over 13 years of experience at Cogent Communications, focusing on Southern Spain, Portugal, and Brazil. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science from the University of Manchester - Institute of Science and Technology and is fluent in six languages.
Work at Cogent Communications
Javier Lopez has been employed at Cogent Communications since 2011, currently holding the position of Network Construction & Field Operations Senior Engineer for Southern Spain, Portugal, and Brazil. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing network construction projects and field operations, ensuring the delivery of reliable network services. Prior to this position, he served as the European NOC Manager at Cogent Communications from 2006 to 2011, where he managed network operations across Europe.
Education and Expertise
Javier Lopez holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Communications and Control Engineering from the University of Manchester - Institute of Science and Technology, which he completed from 1991 to 1994. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Communications Engineering & Digital Electronics from the same institution, graduating in 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in optical transmission technologies, including SDH and DWDM, and his skills in Metro Ethernet.
Background
Before joining Cogent Communications, Javier Lopez gained diverse experience in the telecommunications field. He worked as an Optical Transmission Expert at Interoute in London for 10 months in 2005-2006. He also held the position of Project Engineer at Altran in Brussels for one year from 1998 to 1999. Earlier in his career, he served in the Ejército del Aire as a Canadair Aircraft Maintenance technician at the NATO Air Base in Torrejon de Ardoz from 1996 to 1997 and worked as a Hardware Design Engineer at Filtronic for 7 months in 1996.
Language Proficiency
Javier Lopez is fluent in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and Catalan. This linguistic proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse multicultural environments, which is particularly beneficial in his role within international business and telecommunications.
Achievements in Telecommunications
Javier Lopez has developed a strong background in international business, complementing his technical skills in telecommunications. His experience includes managing data center infrastructure and operations, which ensures efficient and reliable network services. His expertise in optical transmission technologies and Metro Ethernet is essential for providing high-speed network services in metropolitan areas.