Thad Dale
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Learning Data Analytics
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Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts
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Network+ Certification
CompTIA
Experience
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Calix
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Project Manager
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2009 - 2020
Managed cloud deployment projects for nearly 100 customer networks. Ran flow, BSS, and IP mapping integration. Oversaw end-to-end lifecycle of RUS and BBS-funded local access client initiatives. Scope of work included RFPs, purchasing, shipping, 3rd-party contracting, ancillary installations, testing, accepting, backlog management, training, and project close-out procedures. Provided engineering consulting as subject matter expert (SME). SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Completed almost 100… Show more Managed cloud deployment projects for nearly 100 customer networks. Ran flow, BSS, and IP mapping integration. Oversaw end-to-end lifecycle of RUS and BBS-funded local access client initiatives. Scope of work included RFPs, purchasing, shipping, 3rd-party contracting, ancillary installations, testing, accepting, backlog management, training, and project close-out procedures. Provided engineering consulting as subject matter expert (SME). SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Completed almost 100 cloud projects while maintaining existing emerging markets projects when business activities surpassed Cloud Team capacity. Self-trained in cloud technologies and performed hands-on technical learning. First Calix PM to work on cloud projects. • Led successful first deployment of E7 GPON project on largest customer’s network. • Enabled minimal logistical interruptions across staging multiple networks with varying start dates. Secured 3rd-party warehouse and established precise equipment roadmaps. • Increased interdepartmental work consistency and efficiency by developing standardized templates and processes. • Managed greenfield and retrofit projects with multiple central offices and remotes using weekly project status calls, MS Project timelines, and internal reporting mechanisms. Completed initiatives on time and at quality. Show less Managed cloud deployment projects for nearly 100 customer networks. Ran flow, BSS, and IP mapping integration. Oversaw end-to-end lifecycle of RUS and BBS-funded local access client initiatives. Scope of work included RFPs, purchasing, shipping, 3rd-party contracting, ancillary installations, testing, accepting, backlog management, training, and project close-out procedures. Provided engineering consulting as subject matter expert (SME). SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Completed almost 100… Show more Managed cloud deployment projects for nearly 100 customer networks. Ran flow, BSS, and IP mapping integration. Oversaw end-to-end lifecycle of RUS and BBS-funded local access client initiatives. Scope of work included RFPs, purchasing, shipping, 3rd-party contracting, ancillary installations, testing, accepting, backlog management, training, and project close-out procedures. Provided engineering consulting as subject matter expert (SME). SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Completed almost 100 cloud projects while maintaining existing emerging markets projects when business activities surpassed Cloud Team capacity. Self-trained in cloud technologies and performed hands-on technical learning. First Calix PM to work on cloud projects. • Led successful first deployment of E7 GPON project on largest customer’s network. • Enabled minimal logistical interruptions across staging multiple networks with varying start dates. Secured 3rd-party warehouse and established precise equipment roadmaps. • Increased interdepartmental work consistency and efficiency by developing standardized templates and processes. • Managed greenfield and retrofit projects with multiple central offices and remotes using weekly project status calls, MS Project timelines, and internal reporting mechanisms. Completed initiatives on time and at quality. Show less
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Sycamore Networks
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contractor / Systems Engineer
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2007 - 2008
Recruited back to organization (previous Sales Account Manager) to oversee all phases of customer-specific projects. Created new installation and testing specification templates for existing and new client optical networking initiatives. Ensured customer success. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Improved supply chain planning process for largest customer to remediate previously haphazard forecasting. Interviewed client and developed tracking spreadsheet for internal operations team. Recruited back to organization (previous Sales Account Manager) to oversee all phases of customer-specific projects. Created new installation and testing specification templates for existing and new client optical networking initiatives. Ensured customer success. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Improved supply chain planning process for largest customer to remediate previously haphazard forecasting. Interviewed client and developed tracking spreadsheet for internal operations team.
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Forecom
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Sweden
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Hardware Engineer
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2006 - 2008
Engaged in sales in local access market. Participated in in-lab product evaluations. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Developed new sales opportunities through direct communications, relationship strengthening, and account oversight. Engaged in sales in local access market. Participated in in-lab product evaluations. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Developed new sales opportunities through direct communications, relationship strengthening, and account oversight.
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Industrial Oils Unlimited
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Account Manager
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2003 - 2005
Managed and grew established accounts. Pursued and landed new clients. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Grew client base, consistently resulting in simultaneous progressive increases in quotas and sales achievements (met all objectives). • Achieved ICML MLT and MLA certifications. Managed and grew established accounts. Pursued and landed new clients. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Grew client base, consistently resulting in simultaneous progressive increases in quotas and sales achievements (met all objectives). • Achieved ICML MLT and MLA certifications.
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Sycamore Networks
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Account Manager
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1999 - 2002
Managed $380M in transport equipment sales. Performed pre-sales activities, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses to new and existing transport and optical switching product customers. Directed post-sales activities, including product training and maintenance. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Researched and identified overarching and territory-specific sales best practices. Standardized cross-office pre- and post-sales processes. Managed $380M in transport equipment sales. Performed pre-sales activities, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses to new and existing transport and optical switching product customers. Directed post-sales activities, including product training and maintenance. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Researched and identified overarching and territory-specific sales best practices. Standardized cross-office pre- and post-sales processes.
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Senior Manager, Inside Plant Engineering & Design, U.S.
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1991 - 1999
Progressive Roles: Manager, FOTS Implementation Engineering Manager, DCS Systems Engineering Manager, Transmission Systems Engineering Systems Engineer, Transmission Systems Engineering Development Engineer, SS7 Network Operations Developmental Engineer, Quality Assurance Video Applications Engineer, VYVX Business Video Services As Senior Manager, Inside Plant Engineering & Design, U.S., oversaw $400M in capital projects to turn up 9.1M DS3 route miles per… Show more Progressive Roles: Manager, FOTS Implementation Engineering Manager, DCS Systems Engineering Manager, Transmission Systems Engineering Systems Engineer, Transmission Systems Engineering Development Engineer, SS7 Network Operations Developmental Engineer, Quality Assurance Video Applications Engineer, VYVX Business Video Services As Senior Manager, Inside Plant Engineering & Design, U.S., oversaw $400M in capital projects to turn up 9.1M DS3 route miles per year. Managed regional engineering managers to design and implement SONET, SDH, and multi-wave systems, as well as associate support equipment. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Progressed rapidly within organization due to results, excellent communication skills, and management-recognized natural leadership abilities. • Established departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and procedures. Promoted efficiency and consistency across Engineering. Show less Progressive Roles: Manager, FOTS Implementation Engineering Manager, DCS Systems Engineering Manager, Transmission Systems Engineering Systems Engineer, Transmission Systems Engineering Development Engineer, SS7 Network Operations Developmental Engineer, Quality Assurance Video Applications Engineer, VYVX Business Video Services As Senior Manager, Inside Plant Engineering & Design, U.S., oversaw $400M in capital projects to turn up 9.1M DS3 route miles per… Show more Progressive Roles: Manager, FOTS Implementation Engineering Manager, DCS Systems Engineering Manager, Transmission Systems Engineering Systems Engineer, Transmission Systems Engineering Development Engineer, SS7 Network Operations Developmental Engineer, Quality Assurance Video Applications Engineer, VYVX Business Video Services As Senior Manager, Inside Plant Engineering & Design, U.S., oversaw $400M in capital projects to turn up 9.1M DS3 route miles per year. Managed regional engineering managers to design and implement SONET, SDH, and multi-wave systems, as well as associate support equipment. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Progressed rapidly within organization due to results, excellent communication skills, and management-recognized natural leadership abilities. • Established departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and procedures. Promoted efficiency and consistency across Engineering. Show less
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Education
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The University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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