Fabian Guerrero
About Fabian Guerrero
Fabian Guerrero is a Network Engineer III and Manager of Network Infrastructure and Data Center Services at UCAR, where he oversees a technical team focused on network systems for research and education. He has extensive experience in network engineering, having worked at NCAR for over a decade in various roles.
Work at UCAR
Fabian Guerrero has been employed at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) since 2016. He holds the position of Network Engineer III and serves as the Manager of Network Infrastructure and Data Center Services within the COO/CIO/NETS department. In this role, he supervises a technical team responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of network systems that support research and education institutions across Colorado, Wyoming, and northern New Mexico. Guerrero is actively involved in strategic planning initiatives, including the Boulder metro fiber optic ring and the Boulder Research Administration Network (BRAN).
Previous Experience at NCAR
Before joining UCAR, Fabian Guerrero worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for 15 years, from 1998 to 2016. His roles included Network Technician II, Network Technician III, Network Engineer I, Network Engineer II, and Network Engineer III. His tenure at NCAR provided him with extensive experience in network engineering and infrastructure management, contributing to his current expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Fabian Guerrero studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he participated in the Minority Engineering Program with a focus on Chemistry from 1993 to 1995. This educational background laid the foundation for his technical skills and knowledge in network engineering. His experience spans various roles in network infrastructure, allowing him to establish technology baselines and manage advanced network systems effectively.
Technical Leadership and Management
In his current role at UCAR, Fabian Guerrero leads a technical team that designs and maintains network systems essential for research and education. He is involved in managing the Colorado regional research and education network, known as Front Range GigaPop (FRGP). His responsibilities include establishing technology baselines and overseeing the development of cutting-edge networks and infrastructure systems, ensuring they meet the needs of various institutions.