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Tanguy Menard

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Tanguy Menard

Summary

Senior Global Interconnection Strategy Manager with over fifteen years of experience optimizing global network solutions for major companies like Microsoft and Amazon. Spearheaded initiatives that increased the global network performance by 20% and reduced the costs from operations by 30%. Developped difficult business partnerships through sensible business emerging markets. Promoted throughout career, culminating in current leadership role overseeing EMEA strategies. Recognized for excellence with the annual 'Technical Excellence' award in 2017

Overview

30
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Edgio

Senior Global Interconnection Strategy Manager
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead interconnection strategy across the EMEA region, improving network peering capacity from 800Gb to 42,000Gb over 10 years.
  • Negotiated with leading ISPs, cutting operational costs by 30% annually and enhancing network performance by 20%.
  • Drove partnerships in emerging markets in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams.
  • Lead the network expansion decisions based on analytics. Built more than 10 new point of presence to serve the EMEA ecosystem.
  • Conducted a global cost reduction and cost optimization project that save more than 800K USD yearly.
  • Directed individual vendor contract negotiations, ensuring network capacity aligned with projected user growth, thereby preventing bottlenecks and securing a 20% cost reduction in transit fees.
  • Established new network Points of Presence (PoPs) in Africa and the Gulf Countries, adding redundancy and lowering latency by 40ms for users in previously underserved regions.
  • Forged strategic alliances with major global Tier 1 ISPs and Telco Operators, securing favorable peering agreements and expanding network reach into underserved markets; achieved 99.99% uptime SLAs.
  • Managed the assets integration and consolidated the network connectivity after the network merge of Limelight Network and the Edgecast Network.
  • Drived a company cost optimization and reduction project on a worldwide scale.

TeliaSonera

Global Peering Manager
11.2007 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Designed and optimized internet network infrastructure for 6 countries in South-West Europe, improving traffic exchange efficiency by 25%.
  • Directed a 24/7 network configuration team for Internet platform, increasing network uptime by 30%.
  • Streamlined operational processes, saving 15 hours/week and boosting service delivery metrics by 40%.

TeliaSonera

Network Infrastructure Architect
11.2006 - 11.2007

Job overview

  • Developed and optimized network infrastructure for South-West Europe, reducing latency by 25% and increasing data throughput by 30%.
  • Established strategic peering relationships, improving connectivity and reducing operational costs by 20%.

TeliaSonera

Configuration Management Specialist
01.2003 - 11.2006

Job overview

  • Led a team providing 24/7 support and configuration on Cisco and Juniper platforms, achieving 30% increased network uptime.
  • Reduced escalated support tickets by 40% and improved customer satisfaction with innovative troubleshooting techniques.

TeliaSonera

IP Project Manager
03.2001 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Conducted complex IP projects, improving network performance metrics by 30% and achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.
  • Orchestrated a streamlined communication process and resolved the three biggest causes of client escalations, leading to a 15% increase in positive testimonials within six months.

Tata Communications

Technical Services Team Leader
02.2000 - 03.2001

Job overview

  • Drove the delivery of critical IP/VOIP/Voice technical services, achieving a consistent 95% on-time completion rate, which was the highest on-time completion rate on the team.
  • Orchestrated the implementation of a Kanban-style system for network project delivery, boosting ticket closure rates to 99% daily and accelerating project completion times by 20%.

AT&T

Technical Support Specialist
05.1996 - 02.2000

Job overview

  • Resolved complex technical issues related to Frame-Relay, X25, ATM, and IP networks for enterprise clients, achieving a 95% first-call resolution rate.
  • Controlled infrastructure issues, reducing downtime by 30% and ensuring 99.9% uptime for clients.

ITS Euma & SITA

Network Specialist
03.1995 - 04.1996

Job overview

  • Delivered network support for communication circuits, ensuring 99.5% uptime and reducing incident response time by 40%.

Education

IUT Informatique de gestion

BTS from Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

University Overview

Skills

  • Network Optimization
  • Interconnection Strategy
  • Peering Solutions
  • Transit Optimization
  • Capacity Planning
  • Network Performance Monitoring
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Project Management Methodologies
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Assessment Tools
  • Resource Allocation Techniques
  • Performance Metrics Analysis

Certification

  • CCNA
  • Strategic Agility
  • Generative AI for Leaders
  • Removing Noise and Bias from Strategic Decision-Making

Timeline

Senior Global Interconnection Strategy Manager
Edgio
06.2022 - Current
Global Peering Manager
TeliaSonera
11.2007 - 01.2015
Network Infrastructure Architect
TeliaSonera
11.2006 - 11.2007
Configuration Management Specialist
TeliaSonera
01.2003 - 11.2006
IP Project Manager
TeliaSonera
03.2001 - 01.2003
Technical Services Team Leader
Tata Communications
02.2000 - 03.2001
Technical Support Specialist
AT&T
05.1996 - 02.2000
Network Specialist
ITS Euma & SITA
03.1995 - 04.1996
IUT Informatique de gestion
BTS from Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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