All-Optical Networks 2001 - Mike Jones, Broadwing Communications


		Mike Jones Senior Vice President, Engineering Broadwing Communications

		Mike Jones is senior vice president of Engineering at Broadwing Communications. Jones, a 20-year veteran of the telecommunications industry, is responsible for network engineering, network planning, network construction, and access management. He is also responsible for the construction of Broadwing’s data collocation centers across the country. Mr. Jones reports directly to Rick Pontin, president and COO of Broadwing Communications. Mr. Jones joined the company in 1997 as vice president of facilities and construction, and later served as vice president of network construction. In these roles, he oversaw the implementation of Broadwing’s nationwide, industry-leading fiber optic network, including route development, rights of way, outside plant, and technical facilities. He also negotiated agreements related to the company’s fiber network expansion. Prior to joining Broadwing, Mr. Jones served as vice president of Network Business Development at Diamondback International Inc., a Texas provider of professional services for the telecommunications industry. In this capacity, he provided business development and consulting services to numerous companies, including Nortel and LCI. Jones also held a number of management and senior technical positions at MCI and GTE in network implementation, contract development, strategic network planning, program management, and major systems development. Jones earned a B.S. degree in computer science and mathematics at George Mason University. He and his wife, Genevieve, live in Georgetown, Texas. They have three children. Return to Wednesday's Agenda Main Conference Page \| Overview \| Speakers Tuesday, February 6 \| Wednesday, February 7 \| Thursday, February 8 Participating Organizations \| Venue Information \| Request Information Order Audio Tapes \| Sponsor/Exhibitor Information ACT Conferences Home