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Thomas Grant
Procurement and Vendor Manager at Verizon Connect
Thomas Grant is a Procurement and Vendor Manager at Verizon Connect. He is a seasoned professional with a diverse career path, transitioning from roles like Systems Administrator and scripter to his current role as a Manager. Thomas has a keen eye for improving and simplifying solutions, and has excelled in growing and managing technical teams.
Grant's expertise lies in developing collaborative ICT software and hardware solutions by working closely with various business functions, with a specialization in open-source software solutions, and has successfully implemented scalable database and web solutions. He has actively led infrastructure projects, including data center relocations and expansions, and has a proven track record of managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely delivery of ICT projects. He is proficient in a range of software such as MySQL, Apache, Squid, Bugzilla, Perl, AWK, BASH, Radius, and Qmail, showcasing his versatility and technical acumen, and his experience extends to IPTV with expertise in Broadcast and VOD services.
Thomas Grant's educational background includes studies at Colaiste Mhuire, a Certificate in Digital Marketing, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Physics from Dublin City University. He also holds a Certificate in First Line Management from the National College of Ireland, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Throughout his career, Thomas has held key positions in reputable organizations such as Fleetmatics as a DevOps Manager, and Facebook as a Site Reliability Operations Manager. Additionally, he has contributed to community engagement by serving as the Secretary at Chapelizod Community Festival. Grant's previous roles include Value Added Services Design Manager, Senior Systems Administrator, and Systems and Network Administrator at companies like eircom, and his background also includes roles at Medtronic Australia, Gateway, and Coca-Cola Enterprises.
