Daniel Casteel

Daniel Casteel is an experienced network engineering professional with extensive expertise in optical networks and telecommunications. Currently serving as a Senior Network Engineer on the Cost Savings Tiger Team at Crown Castle, Daniel focuses on network optimization and cost-saving initiatives, leading efforts in project management and technology implementation. Previous roles include Senior Network Engineer and Network Engineer positions at both Crown Castle and Lightower Fiber Networks, where responsibilities encompassed the design and maintenance of nationwide optical transport networks and MPLS services. With a strong background in project management, including a tenure as a Senior Project Manager at Communication Research Consultants and Technology Deployment Manager at XO Communications, Daniel has a notable history of optimizing network efficiency and supervising technical teams. Daniel's foundational experience stems from military service in the US Navy as a Cryptologic Technician, managing secure communication systems.