Alfred Abad
About Alfred Abad
Alfred Abad serves as the Manager of Infrastructure Engineering at Gannett, where he has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in network engineering and management, he previously held positions at ReachLocal, Intuit, and Fandango, among others.
Work at Gannett
Alfred Abad has been employed at Gannett as the Manager of Infrastructure Engineering since 2018. In this role, he oversees the integration of network engineering expertise and manages partner teams that provide essential support. Abad is responsible for coordinating with third-party vendors to meet networking requirements and resolve issues. He has played a significant role in the full integration of the ReachLocal network into Gannett's infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to industry standards.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current role at Gannett, Alfred Abad held various positions in network engineering. He worked at ReachLocal as a Network Engineer from 2014 to 2017 and served as Team Lead in Infrastructure Engineering for six months in 2017. His experience also includes roles at Fandango as a Network Engineer from 2012 to 2014, and at Intuit, where he was a Network Administrator from 2007 to 2010 and a Network Engineer from 2010 to 2012. His early career included a position as a Technical Support Engineer at Digital Insight from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Alfred Abad has pursued a diverse educational background. He studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Informatics. He also attended DeVry University, achieving an Associate's degree and currently studying Telecommunications and Computer Systems. Additionally, he completed management studies at UCLA Extension. This combination of education equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of infrastructure engineering.
Background in Systems Analysis
Abad's career began at the University of Southern California, where he worked as a Network Operations Specialist from 1999 to 2000 and later as a Systems Analyst - Field Services Engineer from 2000 to 2006. These roles provided him with extensive experience in systems analysis and network operations, laying the groundwork for his future positions in network engineering and infrastructure management.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
In his current position, Alfred Abad assesses network infrastructure and provides recommendations based on industry best practices and trends. He interacts effectively with various levels within the organization, including senior leadership and external clients. His responsibilities include problem-solving and ensuring that networking requirements are met through collaboration with partner teams and third-party vendors.