Pet Thedford
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Hoang Chau
I enjoyed working with Pet over the last 15 years at Nortel. She has been a hard worker and excellent team leader who's self motivated to exceed and highly committed to excellence.
John Chou
In my years working experience that directly report to more than 10 manager, Pet is the best manager I have so far. She is so thoughtful and encouragement for all who work for her.
Hoang Chau
I enjoyed working with Pet over the last 15 years at Nortel. She has been a hard worker and excellent team leader who's self motivated to exceed and highly committed to excellence.
John Chou
In my years working experience that directly report to more than 10 manager, Pet is the best manager I have so far. She is so thoughtful and encouragement for all who work for her.
Hoang Chau
I enjoyed working with Pet over the last 15 years at Nortel. She has been a hard worker and excellent team leader who's self motivated to exceed and highly committed to excellence.
John Chou
In my years working experience that directly report to more than 10 manager, Pet is the best manager I have so far. She is so thoughtful and encouragement for all who work for her.
Hoang Chau
I enjoyed working with Pet over the last 15 years at Nortel. She has been a hard worker and excellent team leader who's self motivated to exceed and highly committed to excellence.
John Chou
In my years working experience that directly report to more than 10 manager, Pet is the best manager I have so far. She is so thoughtful and encouragement for all who work for her.
Experience
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VCE
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr Software Quality Engineer
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Jul 2012 - Present
Perform verification, configuration and integration of VCE Vblock converged infrastructure, which includes Cisco UCS Blade servers and Nexus switches, EMC VNX and VMAX storage, and VMware virtualization software. Execute, modify, and create regression test cases. Verify and review customer documentation. Identify, report, and follow issues through to completion. Perform verification, configuration and integration of VCE Vblock converged infrastructure, which includes Cisco UCS Blade servers and Nexus switches, EMC VNX and VMAX storage, and VMware virtualization software. Execute, modify, and create regression test cases. Verify and review customer documentation. Identify, report, and follow issues through to completion.
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Sr. Software Quality Engineer
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Sep 2010 - Jul 2012
Performed verification and integration of Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA) for the Cisco Unified Communication system. Verified installation and upgrade of UC500 Software Pack, Locale Pack, IOS (Internetwork Operating System) image, and Voicemail Software. Verifed software upgrade and backup & restore for Cisco routers, switches and security devices. Verified CCA user interface and features, voice features, and online help. Identified and reported issues. Performed verification and integration of Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA) for the Cisco Unified Communication system. Verified installation and upgrade of UC500 Software Pack, Locale Pack, IOS (Internetwork Operating System) image, and Voicemail Software. Verifed software upgrade and backup & restore for Cisco routers, switches and security devices. Verified CCA user interface and features, voice features, and online help. Identified and reported issues.
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OSS Support and Deployment Engineer
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Provided customer support and deployment of Aircom International’s OPTIMA software. Resolved issues reported by customer. Interfaced with development team for quick resolution of defects. Performed system and acceptance testing of software tools, and provided customer training. Provided customer support and deployment of Aircom International’s OPTIMA software. Resolved issues reported by customer. Interfaced with development team for quick resolution of defects. Performed system and acceptance testing of software tools, and provided customer training.
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Customer Support Team Lead
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2009
Team lead for customer support of WAMU/Chase conversion. Prepared WAMU branch for Chase conversion. Installed and tested new peripherals and software on HP teller workstation, platform workstations, and server. Verified network connectivty, and resolved hardware and software issues. Team lead for customer support of WAMU/Chase conversion. Prepared WAMU branch for Chase conversion. Installed and tested new peripherals and software on HP teller workstation, platform workstations, and server. Verified network connectivty, and resolved hardware and software issues.
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Nortel Networks
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Integration Team Lead
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Oct 2001 - Aug 2008
Led a team of 10-15 System Integration engineers. Release Manager for a Multi-Site, Multi-Organizational Development Team. Developed project and resource plans, dug into the trenches when required to meet deliverables.
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Software Test Team Lead
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Dec 2000 - Sep 2001
International Assignment: Team lead for building a team from the ground up to deliver a Merged International Switch offering (GSP/MMP). DMS-GSP Integration Subject Matter Expert. Successfully completed execution of automated and regression test cases. Successfully coordinated transition of DMS-GSP testing from Richardson to Maidenhead, UK, ensuring quality standards where maintained during and post transition phase.
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Software Verification Manager
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Jan 1995 - Nov 2000
Successfully led software integration engineers for system, product and feature testing on DMS250 (MCI and UCS), DMS100E, and DMS-GSP software. Successfully met all integration milestone dates and developed multiple top talent candidates.
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Software Verification Engineer
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Jan 1991 - Dec 1994
Successful verification of MCI’s Virtual Private Network (VNET) and Operator Service (OPSV) calls. Automated VNET, OPSV, and regression test cases, and established a test case library. Received a Certificated of Appreciation for contribution to the successful completion of MCI BCS36 rollout, tested MCI’s Mechanized Calling Card Services (MCCS), Credit Card Services, and Service Access Code (SAC) services, developed VNET and OPSV training courses, and coordinated all new hire training classes.
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Co-op Intern
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Oct 1989 - Dec 1990
• Software verification for MCI Development & Deployment group.• Learned call processing & translations on DMS250.• Developed test plans & strategy for testing call processing features.• Responsible for lab switch card inventory.
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Education
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The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Computer Science -
Dallas College
Associates, Art and Sciences