Tony F. Diego

Movil: +34 656339535

Skype: vitopino

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Background

Broad background in the general field of Physics, including: Nanotechnology, Acoustics, Fluid Dynamics, Physical Oceanography, Optics, IT and Wireless Data. Mr. Diego has worked for and with major International firms worldwide, including: Microsoft, Fujitsu, AT&T, Lucent, British Telecom, Telefónica, and NTT.

Specialization

  1. Nanotechnologies applied to sustainable economies, Water and Air decontamination. Wireless Data Communications, Optics, and Physics and Oceanography. Nuclear Physics, Network Management.

  1. Applied Physics & Material Science
  2. Wireless Data Networks WIFI &
  3. Nanotechnology Implementations
  4. Optics UV and Photocatalysis
  5. Physical Oceanography
  6. Product Research & Development
  7. Business Development & Strategy
  8. Remote Sensing

Interests

Applied Nanotechnology to fields of Water Harnessing and Decontamination: Graphene, Carbon Nano Tubes, AOP, Green Technologies, Social Housing.

Groups and Associations

Photocatalysis (administrador), Agua, Air Quality, Professionals, aporagua, FOTOCATALISIS, iAgua Prof. Gestión y conservación del agua, Ingeniería del agua, IWA SG:Nano and Water, Nano Tech, NANOFILTRACION, Sustainable Clean Water to Drink, Sustainable Economy, TiO2 - Titanium Dioxide, Tratamiento y depuración de aguas, WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENG, Water/Wastewater Resource, Water Environment Federation, Water Network, Water Technologies, Water Treatment Industry, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Nanomanufacturing Group, American Water Works Association, Carbon Nanotechnology, Carbon Nanotube, CARBON NANOTUBE, Coastal Oceanography, Filtration-Separation, GRAPHENE SOCIETY, Nano Global Inter-Change, NANO MATERIALS SOCIETY, Nano Technology Transfer Professionals Worldwide, NANO-Education, Nanofluid Coolants, NANOfutures: European Technology Platform on nanotechnology, NanoMaterials, NanoSciences, Nanotechnologies, NanoFormulations, Clean Tech, Nanotechnology World, Nanotechnology Zone, Tecnoagua, UK Nanotechnology

Academia

B.Sc. Physics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 1987
B.Sc. Physical Oceanography, Validation University Basque Country, Spain 1989
Network Design Certificate, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 1992
IT Program Management, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 1994

Master Course at the University of Washington(U. of W. Seattle).

Physical Oceanography, (Nuclear Physics Lab, Navy Applied Physics Lab).

Qualifications

  • Computer science, data modeling, in wireless data communication industry
  • Foreign business practices. International Business Development.
  • Strategic project planning for mission critical projects for Top 500 companies
  • Requirements determination, data analysis and project matrix management
  • Certified with scientific environments
  • Performance, capacity planning, configuration, deployment and support.
  • Corporate wide complex IT designs based OSI models
  • Performance diagnostics and troubleshooting tool suites.
  • Complete IT Management Tool suites and Platforms for Telco, and Wireless Carriers
  • Comparative analysis and tool selection and implementation

Professional

SIO-AZTI, San Sebastian, Spain 1987 – 1991 Lead Scientist and Physical Oceanographer
Lead project scientist and project administrator with interdisciplinary team charged with modeling and monitoring of all oceanographic variables necessary in the pre-construction of submarine structures in Northern Spain: including fluid dynamics, dispersion, sediment transport, and meteorology.
WESMAR MARINE ELECTRONICS, Bothell, WA 1991 – 1992 Latin America Sales Mgr.
Hired at a critical time for a company plagued with engineering and manufacturing flaws. Met with international clients, and used this information to revamp the manufacturing and engineering processes and implement a quality control system that produced unexpectedly higher yields and vastly more powerful sonar systems. Utilized my background in Physics and Oceanography to redesign exiting product line, and regain lost credibility with fishing industry customers.

ZETRON INTERNATIONAL INC., Redmond, WA 1992 – 1996 Systems Engineering Mgr.
Developed international markets by implementing wireless systems in telephony, SMR/ESMR trunking, paging, telemetry, SCADA software, public safety, and utility division’s sales and technical support, training and seminars. Marketing of new products, sales analysis, forecast presentations, over 600 networks deployed in South and Central America, and Middle East.

FUJITSU DMR CONSULTING GROUP, Newark, NJ 1997 – 2001 Associate Director.
Responsible for customer relationship management (CRM) and all aspects of wireless project bids. Served as lead technical engineer. Responsible for planning, design, testing, implementation and operations of assigned projects and high profile accounts. Performed technical reviews of all employees for Washington. Performed employee assessments. Served as AT&T Wireless program manager supervising CDPD, GPRS implementation, NMS systems, OAA Activation, Auto-provisioning, and E911.

AT&T Wireless, Redmond, WA 2000 – 2001 Senior Program Manager Director, Wireless Packet Data Group Implementation evaluated and selected operation of all network management tools, including capacity planning and performance monitoring. Wireless Markets including the upgrade of the largest data network for AT&T wireless. Focus on Business Development for Wireless, I/T, and telecom firms’ vertical markets for headquarters. Worked with Sr. VP and Executive VP of Fujitsu, AT&T Wireless, Microsoft, to pave new business opportunities while simultaneously driving key projects as Program Manager Director.

MCI AND AIRTOUCH, Atlanta, GA & Walnut Creek, CA 1997 Senior Program Manager,PMO Director and Program Manager for entire data network infrastructure compliance process, including all wireless, microwave, SONET, Satellite and Earth Stations, and ATM. Created strategies later adopted by industry leaders. Provided many deliverables for data and voice, network re-design, and functional network management procedure.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA 1998 – 2000 Lead Program Manager. PMODirector.

Responsible for hardware compliance for Microsoft’s telecommunications networks and computer systems. Managed strategic key initiatives with virtual team of over 100 engineering, operations and implementation personnel for ITG Global Networks. Scope of project included all infrastructure, all carriers and ISPs, all vendors, MSN, and entire EVN network servicing 200 partners, and associations including wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hotmail and WebTV. Helped save Microsoft $4 million/year through analysis of their backbone network carriers.
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Bellevue, WA 2000 – 2001 Senior Program Manager.

Network Systems Group Served as Lucent Senior consultant with high profile projects at client sites to implement the 3G-Layer III Network, GPRS/WCDMA. Assigned as key decision maker in the selection and implementation of network management software.

WiFi Telecom Consultants, Seattle, WA 2001-2002 Principal Consultant

Invented and developed an 802.11 solution capable of providing dial tone and taking advantage of local number portability and VoIP for worldwide communications from any hotspot. Deployed several large scaled WiFi areas for Rural Telephony applications, and provided consulting services overseas to developing WLECs.

Rosecrest Equestrian Estates Ranch, Monroe, WA 2002-Current General Manager,

Rosecrest is a 125 Acre Equestrian Estate with 120 Horses of various breeds utilized in the show circuit around the National and International events. Responsibility for the conversion from a dairy farm to fully staffed equestrian training facility. Every aspect of the conversion including Permit processes, telecommunications, water and sewage, electrical and building layouts, hiring and directing the staff and coordinating the various projects associated with its endeavors.

AWA-Accesos Web Alternativos, Castellón, Spain, May 2007 to May 2009Roaming Director.

Handled the Roaming agreements for VEX, Trustive, Quiconnect, WeRoam, IPass, Boingo and individual Incumbent Network Operators. International business development and Trade Show delivery.

VEX Pointer Networks, Madrid, Spain, May 2009 to May 2011. Country Manager Spain.

Business Development for Spain focused on Airport and Hotel WiFi Services. Interface with Telefónica, AENA, KUBI, AWA, AT&T Wireless, and other WiFi Operators.

42TEK, Almazora Castellón, Spain. May 2011 – Present,Co-Founder and CTO.Water and Air purification by applied Nanotechnology, Green Certifications, Social Housing, Off the Grid & Sustainable approaches. I+D+i (R&D) Photocatalysis, Energy Efficiency, hydrodynamics, hydrology.

Languages:

  • English – fluent
  • Spanish - fluent
  • German – basic
  • Basque - casual

Training:

Protocols: UDP, TCP/IP, OSPF, RIP, ICMP, DHCP, BGP, SNMP
Topologies: Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, ATM, SONET, DWDM, DSL
Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, SUN Solaris, Microsoft OS, and Novell NOS, HPUX
Hardware Platforms: Cisco Routers, and Switches, Sun, HP
Network Management: Lucent Vital Suite, Sun Net Manager, Cisco Works, HP Open View, Mercury Interactive, CompuWare Eco Tools, Concord e-Health, BMC Perform Predict, TTI, WatchMark
Programming Language Experience: Java, J2EE, WAP, SOAP, HTML, Visual Basic

Recommendations

Country Manager, VEX Spain

1ºAngel Gallardo “This is my personal recommendation for Tony F. Diego, who has served as Roaming Manager for our company in International realms. Until just recently, I have been Mr. Diego's immediate supervisor for several years. I found him to be consistently pleasant, always tackling all assignments with proven dedication and a positive demeanor.
Besides being a joy to work with, Mr. Diego is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. He has successfully developed several of our international expansion plans for our company that has resulted in increased revenues. The image our company needed abroad was a direct result of the plans implemented by Mr. Diego.
I highly endorse Mr. Diego for employment. He is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.” 20 de julio de 2011

Sus mejores cualidades: De fácil trato, Buena calidad-precio, Gran integridad. He contratado a Tony F. como Asesor de tecnología de la información el 2008

2ºPeio Arrarás del Haya, Director Técnico, EASY LIFE BY AWA, SLha trabajado con Tony F. en VEX Spain.

“He tenido el placer de trabajar con Tony y puedo afirmar que es un gran profesional, con un altísimo grado de implicación, comocimiento técnico y leadtad a la empresa, más allá de lo solicitado por su puesto y competencias. Es dinámico y proactivo. Como compañero de trabajo, puedo decir que es muy fácil trabajar con él. Puedes contar con él siempre.” 19 de julio de 2011

3ºRenato Profeta, Project Manager, AWA Balticha trabajado directamente con Tony F. en VEX Spain.

“Working with Tony was the highlight of my time being a Project Manager for Awa Baltic in Riga, Latvia. Tony has impressive technical, commercial and managerial skills and is a great person to work within a team and to report to.” 18 de julio de 2011

4ºEmiel Spiessens, Chief Financial Officer, Wallie Holding (WH International Payment Services B.V.)
estaba con otra empresa cuando trabajó con Tony F. en VEX Spain.

“Short and simple: Tony is a strong project manager and Deliver (makes things happen). And by the way a very friendly professional person.” 18 de julio de 2011

5ºAlbert Ma, Director of Sales / Business Developement Manager, 1-2-1VIEW Corporation Limitedestaba con otra empresa cuando trabajó con Tony F. en VEX España.

“I have had the pleasure to work with Tony F. Diego during time I was the Director of Sales at 1-2-1VIEW Corporation Limited. 1-2-1VIEW was a supplier to AWA/ Spain at the time where Tony was working as a Digital Media / Network Consultant. He showed great communication skills at all levels & superior technical knowledge on both OOH (Out-of-Home) advertising digital signage network and Next Generation National Broadband Network. I have no hesitation in recommending Tony to any potential employer and partners.” 18 de julio de 2011

6ºAnshuman Pratap Chaudhary, Vice President - Global Sales, Pyro Groupha sido el asesor o contratista de Tony F. en VEX España.

“He had been my customer during his stint with Telefonica group company and also had provided great insight into the American and European market landscapes. He has been a a good partner as well and jointly help develop opportunities and above all he is a great human being and friend on whom you can rely on. I wish him best and will be happy to work with him again.” 18 de julio de 2011

7ºJaime Cano, Regional Sales Manager, Cogent Communicationsha sido el asesor o contratista de Tony F. en VEX España.

“Apart from his tremendous Global Telco background, Tony is a great "listener"; extremely smart, with a detailed view and understanding of organizational structures, results driven with a human and very professional approach to business. A great Board Member to any company. I really hope we can make business together again soon.” 18 de julio de 2011

8ºJose Gonzalez, adminsitrador desistemas, AWAha trabajado indirectamente para Tony F. en VEX España.

“Tony fue un excelente asesor del Grupo AWA, fue una gran ayuda en el crecimiento de varios proyectos, nos ayudó tanto en la toma de decisiones comerciales como en la toma de decisiones técnicas, asi como en la mejora de algunos aspectos técnicos los cuales mejoraban el control y la rentabilidad de los proyectos.” 18 de julio de 2011

9ºDaniel Comin, CEO Business Constellations
ha contratado a Tony F. como Asesor de tecnología de la información el 2008, y ha contratado a Tony F. más de una vez.“Un estupendo Project Manager que da resultados inmejorables en todos los proyectos.” 18 de julio de 2011Sus mejores cualidades: Grandes resultados, Experto