Victor Barlow
About Victor Barlow
Victor Barlow is a Project Engineering Manager at Cogent Communications with over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. He manages a diverse team and oversees projects across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
Work at Cogent Communications
Victor Barlow has served as Project Engineering Manager at Cogent Communications since 2016. In this role, he manages a diverse team that includes 20 certified RF climbers, 5 ground teams, 2 decommissioning crews, and 4 certified sweepers/PIM testers. His responsibilities include ensuring that all projects are completed with zero punchlist items, maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety. Barlow oversees projects across the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut markets, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining Cogent Communications, Victor Barlow held several significant positions in the telecommunications sector. He worked as General Manager at Spectra Services Inc. from 2011 to 2014, where he gained valuable management experience. Prior to that, he was a Field Coordinator at Bechtel from 2005 to 2009, contributing to project coordination in the New York and New Jersey area. His earlier role as Network Engineer/Implementation Manager at Bear Stearns from 2001 to 2003 further solidified his expertise in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Victor Barlow studied Business Administration and Management at Pace University from 1992 to 1993. He also attended the American Business Institute, where he completed a program in Word Processing from 1981 to 1982. His educational background complements his 15 years of experience in the telecommunications and wireless sectors, where he specializes in full buildouts for major carriers such as Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T 4G LTE, along with other technical installations.
Management Style and Approach
Victor Barlow employs a personal management style that emphasizes jobsite management, deployment scheduling, and continuous communication with vendors and contractors. His approach ensures that projects run smoothly and efficiently, aligning with his commitment to quality and safety. This management style has been instrumental in his success in overseeing complex telecommunications projects across multiple states.