About Dan Zuckerman
Founder and Principal Consultant, Mishman Group
Decades of Telecom Excellence
Dan Zuckerman brings decades of hands-on experience in telecommunications, software development, and network operations to every Mishman Group engagement. His career spans the evolution of modern communications—from early message switching systems to today's cloud-based network architectures.
As a former Director at AT&T, Dan led multidisciplinary teams responsible for fault management systems serving millions of customers across some of the world's largest networks. He has direct experience transforming legacy platforms into modern, scalable solutions—the same practical expertise he now brings to Mishman Group clients.
Network Operations Leadership
Led teams of more than 50 professionals managing alarm surveillance and fault management across carrier-scale networks.
Cloud and Big Data Migration
Hands-on experience migrating to Azure Cloud, implementing Databricks, and modernizing log analytics platforms.
Proven Cost Reduction
Track record of delivering measurable savings—including $2.5M+ in documented cost reductions through process optimization.
Automation Champion
Developed automation solutions that reduced operational workload while improving service reliability and customer satisfaction.
Technical Expertise
Dan's technical depth spans network surveillance and automation, cloud computing platforms, systems engineering, and security solutions. He holds multiple U.S. patents in network fault management and automated service assurance, reflecting his commitment to innovation.
His engineering foundation includes a Master of Software Engineering from Boston University's Wang Institute (AT&T Laboratories OYOC program) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Areas of Expertise
- Network Operations and Service Assurance
- Fault Management and Event Processing
- Cloud Migration Strategy (Azure, Databricks)
- Security and Access Control Solutions
- Software Development and Systems Architecture
- Vendor Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Optimization and Cost Reduction
Dan brings vast experience, network and technical expertise to the table… He is very detail oriented, an excellent communicator and does a great job at troubleshooting issues and providing outstanding input.
— Anonymous peer feedback, AT&T 2023
Why Work With Dan
Clients choose Mishman Group because Dan offers something rare: senior-level expertise without the overhead of a large consulting firm. He's been in the room where decisions are made, managed the teams that implemented them, and measured the results.
Whether you need strategic planning, network optimization, technology assessment, or hands-on problem-solving, Dan brings the perspective of someone who has done the work—not just studied it.
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