Alexander Fields
About Alexander Fields
Alexander Fields is a Senior Sales Engineer at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in Layer1 Networking Architecture and possesses extensive experience in cloud services, IP networking, and telecommunications.
Work at Cogent Communications
Alexander Fields has been employed at Cogent Communications since 2015, where he currently holds the position of Senior Sales Engineer. His role involves leveraging his extensive knowledge in Layer 1 Networking Architecture, including SONET, DWDM, and Dark Fiber Configurations. Fields has contributed to the company's offerings by utilizing his familiarity with various Cloud Service Offerings, such as IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS Architecture. He has also been involved in providing solutions related to Bandwidth on Demand and Utility Based Billing.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Fields studied at the US Army, focusing on Data Telecommunications from 1989 to 1993. He achieved a qualification in US Army Telecommunications during this period. Fields possesses a TOP SECRET SCI/SBI Security Clearance, which underscores his capability to handle sensitive information. His expertise spans various areas, including IP Telephony, VoIP, and Data Center Interconnect Overlay Transport Virtualization Design.
Background
Fields has a diverse professional background, having worked in various technical roles across multiple organizations. He began his career in the US Army as a Specialist in the Signal Corps from 1989 to 1993. He has held positions as a Network Engineer at UUNET and Cable & Wireless Communications, as well as a Technical Sales Engineer at AT&T. His experience also includes roles as a Systems Engineer at Avaya and a Federal Sales Engineer III at Level 3 Communications.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alexander Fields has developed a strong proficiency in designing and implementing IP Networking Services, including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IP/VPN, and DMVPN. He has experience in MEF Services Design and Architecture, specifically with E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree, E-NNI, and E-Access Circuits. Fields is also skilled in RFP and RFI Technical Response and Proposal Writing, as well as creating Visio Network Designs and Presentations.