Bradley Stephens Email & Phone Number

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Appointed to step into management role directing the daily operations of cross-functional team --managing budgets, system concept design, contract negotiations, and providing technical project leadership. My focus has been on driving the build-out of core systems for significant revenue and technology growth. Notably, I course-corrected a derailed project valued at over $10M, ensuring timely software release by reimagining the project management process and empowering teams to consistently hit deadlines. I created new system concept describing a 20% cost reduction through modernizing technology systems and shifting architecture to Network Centric System Architecture (NCSA). Spearheading strategic planning and automation initiatives, I facilitated the introduction of automation to MR backend processes, shortening development cycles and enhancing code quality. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I improved overall architecture, introduced Docker containers, and selected appropriate frameworks/methodologies to stay ahead of technology curves. By upskilling the team through training on SOLID principles and test-driven development, I fostered continuous growth. Lastly, I made a significant impact with a game-changing, patent-pending medical device innovation, bringing a new system concept to life.

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

I pioneered research efforts and drove prototyping, definition, and analysis of technical requirements, design, and testing for small cell products and Next-Gen cloud platforms. I defined and evolved the overarching platform strategy, continuously identifying areas for improvement to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving technology space. Leveraging my expertise in Agile, I orchestrated the transition to an Agile framework and owned three scrum teams. This shortened project delivery timelines and catapulted productivity and collaboration.At Nokia I was tapped to serve as a subject-matter expert in NSN Radio Platform Software, providing high-level recommendations for firmware, desktop applications, cloud development, DevOps, and technical documentation. I ensured seamless development and operations throughout the entire platform services interface, spanning from hardware to system engineering, functional areas, and testing. In addition, I closely monitored software engineering teams to identify improvement needs, developed improvement plans, and implemented comprehensive training programs for employees. I executed the functional department strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning with the business strategy. Lastly, I played a vital role as a member of an advanced research team that introduced mesh Ethernet transport to the LTE base station, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field.