Marc Holness

Background

About Marc Holness

Extensive experience in the Telecommunications industry. Spanning voice and data (Internet) network technologies and R&D, software development, standardization, and project & people management. I have championed many innovations in the telecom industry including invention of new technologies and driving new standards. Qualifications • Broad technical knowledge. Knowledge of protocols and internet technologies (e.g, VPN services, Ethernet, OAM, Protection switching techniques, switching, etc.). • Extensive data network protocol and solutions knowledge, spanning SONET/SDH/OTN, layer 2 (ATM, FR, Ethernet, MPLS-TP), and layer3 (IP, MPLS)- IP and MPLS protocols and VPN solutions (L2VPN, EVPN, L3VPN)- Bridging solutions 802.1Q, 802.1ad, 802.1ah, 802.1Qay, 802.1CB)- Network OAM: 802.1ag, 802.3ah, ITU-T G.8013/Y.1731, ITU-T Y.1564, IP OAM (RFC5357, IPPM)- Ethernet protection (ITU-T G.8031, ITU-T G.8032, 802.1aq, 802.17). • Subject matter expert in the areas of Ethernet protection strategies, Ethernet solutions, OAM, Traffic Management (QoS), and YANG modeling. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Relationship building. • Ability to innovate, take risks, and passionate in what I do to get results. • Working with multi-disciplined, multi-site, and cross portfolio teams. • Strong organizational and project management skills, and an ability to work independently. Awards, Patents • Ciena Distinguished Engineer – Technical Award of Distinction, 2016. • Nortel Award of Distinction (2008), Metro Ethernet Networks – Innovation of Ethernet Shared Protection Ring. • BNR Award of Merit (1995). Switching Networks Technology. • 802.1Qcp Editor – Bridges and Bridged Networks Amendment: YANG Data Model • 802.1Qcx Editor – YANG Data Model for Connectivity Fault Management • P802f – YANG Data Model for EtherTypes • 802.17 and 802.17a Co-Editor – Resilient Packet Ring • 802.17b Editor – RPR Spatially Aware Sublayer • ITU-T G Supplement 52 Editor – Ethernet ring protection switching. • Numerous Patents and White Papers