Bio

Timothy D. Barker has over 25 years in the Telecommunications industry. Currently, Tim is a Professional Services Manager with Tekelec, Inc. He manages a Professional Services department responsible for Network Design and Implementation Services of Next-Generation Solutions, deployed in the Telephone, Cable and Cellular Service Providers networks. Tim is also a faculty member for University of Phoenix teaching in the areas of Systems Development, Software Engineering, Project Management, and Networking & Telecommunications.

His experience and specialization spans a diverse range of technologies such as SS7, ATM, Local Number Portability, Cellular 3G networks, IP Networking, Telecommunications, SONET, VoIP, VoATM, LAN/WAN, ISDN, and Frame Relay. He has held various positions involving management, designing, testing and teaching of Data Networks, Enterprise Telephone Systems, Digital Switching, Signaling and Transmission systems.

His research interest includes Multi-Service/Converged Network (Voice/Video Over IP) design, Test Engineering, Quality of Service, Network Security, Network RAS (Reliability, Availability and Serviceability).

Education

M.S. in Telecommunications, University of Colorado (2001)
M.S. in Administration, Central Michigan University (1993)
B.S. in Electronic Systems Technology, Training & Development, Wayland Baptist University (1991)
Federal Communications Commission License
Cisco Systems Certification

Courses

TLEN 5440 Multimedia Networking (Syllabus)

Can serve as Chair or Member of Master's Thesis Committees and Capstone Projects.

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

Phone: 919-699-1861 or 919-380-6122
Fax: 919-461-1010
E-Mail: timothy.barker@colorado.edu
Office: Tekelec, Inc.
Office Hours: Phone Appointments Only