Bill Chen
About Bill Chen
Bill Chen is a Network Provisioning Manager with extensive experience in network engineering and management. He has held various leadership roles in prominent companies and possesses advanced knowledge in networking protocols and VoIP technologies.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Bill Chen serves as the Network Provisioning Manager at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees network provisioning processes and ensures efficient network operations. His responsibilities include managing network configurations and optimizing performance to support the company's technology infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current role, Bill Chen accumulated extensive experience in network engineering. He worked at Everest Broadband Networks as Senior Director of Network Engineering from 2000 to 2002. He also held a position at Morgan Stanley as a Network Engineer in Global Telecommunications from 1999 to 2000. His tenure at ShoreTel as Director of SaaS Infrastructure from 2010 to 2014 further solidified his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Bill Chen studied at Columbia University in the City of New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research. He also completed his secondary education at Regis High School in New York City. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in network engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Bill Chen possesses advanced knowledge of Layer 3 networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS. He is proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Perl, HTML, Bash, and C. His expertise extends to VoIP technologies, including SIP, H.323, and RTP, and he is skilled in using platforms like Asterisk and FreePBX. Additionally, he is experienced in network management tools like SNMP, Nagios, and Solarwinds.
Certifications and Methodologies
Bill Chen holds the ITIL 2013 Foundations certification, which underscores his commitment to IT service management best practices. He is also experienced in Agile project management methodologies, enabling him to effectively manage projects and collaborate with teams in dynamic environments.