Melinda Webb, Ms, Cspo Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Richardson, Texas

Architected, designed, coded, tested, documented, reviewed, and supported real-time software for a distributed, high capacity, highly reliable, multi-threaded telephony wireless Call Server using Object Oriented (OO) and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Product Owner (PO) for two to three Integration test Scrum teams (~20 people) for two large multi-product, multi-site projects. Considered subject matter expert for a telephony messaging protocol layer.- Designed base OO architecture for high profile messaging protocol layer re-architecture project. Developed software as part of Scrum team. Thoroughness in design decisions, reviewing code, and follow-ups led to on time project delivery, extremely high quality, and receipt of recommendations from PO/Architect for work.- Created and secured stakeholder support for a code migration strategy that resulted in the manual migration of over 450 code files and 87,000 lines of code churn with 99.99% accuracy. Participated in coding efforts.- Drove initial use of Agile/Scrum methodologies into the design integration realm for two large multi-product, multi-site projects. Advocated for and educated on Agile/Scrum. Presented process changes and facilitated/led tools training. Conducted weekly meetings with stakeholders. Milestones were achieved, productivity and quality increased during the integration and product verification cycles, and Agile/Scrum were further adopted.Telephony areas: DNS, E.164, SIP, IMS, 3GPP, Geographic Redundancy, CDMA, OA&MQuality management: ISO 9001

Richardson, Texas

Conducted development through all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using the Waterfall model for a distributed, high capacity, highly reliable, multi-processing, multi-threaded wireless Call Server. Investigated and resolved product field issues. Worked with offshore resources. Created detailed project plans as interim manager.- Conducted research, wrote, reviewed, and executed test cases for a Capacity improvement initiative. Led and coached a team of junior designers (3 people). Fixed issues. Project delivered on time and improved Call Server capacity by approximately 10%. - Thoroughly developed a large complex application Overload feature. Secured additional resources for project. Engaged and coordinated with primes for the new system overload architecture feature which was being built simultaneously. Actions produced high quality, on time feature delivery.- Designed, programmed, and tested software for a new messaging protocol layer. Led team of inexperienced developers (3-5 people). Primed feature verification process and customer documentation. Received director level recognition award for efforts.Telephony areas: SIP, Overload, CDMA, OA&MQuality management: ISO 9001

Drove a global next generation Service Provider hosted Enterprise multimedia services program for an existing Call Server product. Created product strategy, developed requirements, set development priorities, communicated content, and managed 3rd party relationships. Managed a team of 9 people for a new next generation Service Provider Call Server product while operating in a “start-up” environment. Investigated new product markets/applications, created processes and strategies including product lifecycle management, release management, ordering, and delivery. Developed and managed requirements. Worked across functions, Lines of Business, and globally. - Key participant in contract win worth approximately $200M and contributed to contract wins with revenue forecasts in excess of $235M.- Successfully launched new next generation Service Provider Call Server product to several major customers.Telephony areas: H.323, SIP, H.248, MGCP, FCAPS, VPN, MCDN, MSN, Centrex Services, Softswitch, Carrier Hosted services, Enterprise networks, International markets, International protocols ie. BTUP, IP, ATM, Codecs (G.711, G.728, G.729, Fax/modem), VoIP, VM/UM

Richardson, Texas

Technical software development manager for traditional and fast-feature development teams of up to 14 people for fixed line Service Provider Call Servers. Worked directly with the customer and product managers to set requirements for Product Enhancement Patches (PEP).Telephony areas: local and long distance networks

Richardson, Texas

Developed software through all phases of the SDLC using OO and non-OO methodologies for fixed line Service Provider Call Servers. Mentored new hires, taught training classes, and led teams.- Developed software for a large multi-team application networking project. Led team of new hires. Achieved project milestones overcoming challenging circumstances. Received GM/AVP Award of Merit.Telephony areas: LNP, Carrier AIN, ISUP/SS7, TCAP, PRI, PTS, long distance networks

Master Of Science, Computer Science

Programmer for different University departments working on a cotton simulation expert system model and an expert system for dairy cows..

Bachelor Of Science, Major: Mathematics Minor: Physical Science

Activities and Societies: MamSelle Social Club, Varsity Softball TeamDean's List. Who's Who Among American College Students. Mam'Selle.