Andrew Jang
About Andrew Jang
Andrew Jang is an IP and Transport Network Planner at TELUS, responsible for budgeting and releasing projects to enhance the TELUS fibre optic network.
Company
Andrew Jang is currently employed at TELUS as an IP and Transport Network Planner – BC IP Optical Planning. TELUS is a telecommunications company that provides a wide range of communications products and services including internet, voice, entertainment, healthcare, and video. Andrew’s role involves significant responsibility for maintaining and expanding the fibre optic network infrastructure.
Title
Andrew Jang holds the title of IP and Transport Network Planner – BC IP Optical Planning. In this capacity, he is responsible for budgeting, releasing, and managing network infrastructure projects. He focuses on tasks such as building additional capacity required for the TELUS fibre optic network and managing capital and expense budgets quarterly and annually.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Jang studied Electrical Engineering at The University of British Columbia, earning a Bachelor's Degree over a span of six years from 2001 to 2007. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in network infrastructure, particularly in fibre optic technologies and equipment. He is proficient with various hardware products including Nokia, Juniper, and Fujitsu models.
Professional Background
Andrew Jang has had an extensive career with TELUS, holding several positions including Customer Systems Engineering Specialist, Network Equipment Design Specialist, and Access Planner – Outside Plant. His roles at TELUS have spanned over a decade, starting in 2008. He also served as President of Strata Plan EPS1239 from 2015 to 2017. His experience encompasses a variety of telecommunications planning and engineering functions.
Achievements
Andrew Jang has managed and released an average of 23 projects per year with a capital expenditure of $1.9 million and an additional $100,000 in expense dollars. His projects include the CDN deployment for Netflix OCA and TELUS TV, aimed at optimizing video content delivery. He has also contributed to deployments enhancing network connectivity in rural BC communities across various connectivity standards such as GPON, 5G, HSPA, LTE, and WiFi.