Philip Campion
Apex
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Software Designer with 30 years of experience architecting and developing scalable software solutions, with extensive experience in the full life cycle of the software design process including requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept, design, interface implementation, testing, and maintenance. Looking to leverage my experience in an entry level position in applying advanced data analytics and data science methodologies to drive decision-making and operational insights. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing project needs. Reliable and results-driven with keen ability to deliver high-quality software products.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Designer
Velleros, Inc.
02.2010 - Current
- Provide all facets of support for Velleros CMAS and Community Notification product portfolio.
- Software Development Prime – Implement new software interface changes for the VAST Community Notification web interface (Javascript, PHP, HTML5 & MYSQL).
- IOS mobile application prime - develop and maintain the Velleros EMEA IOS app for Apple iPhones.
- Direct customer interaction.
- Responsible for managing new customer installations.
- Perform customer training.
- Execute product verification testing.
- Create customer documentation.
VoIP Senior Software Designer – Microsoft Office Comm Sys Integration
Nortel, RTP, NC
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Project Manager – Managed the team's software development scheduled, defect resolution, action register and design requirements documents.
- Lab Prime – Installed, configured and maintained Microsoft OCS lab consisting of 3 independent systems connected to local Communications Server 2000 Softswitches.
- Certification Prime – Primed process to obtain Microsoft Certification for CS2000/CS2100 Sever Softswitches. Involved the preparation for 3 separate test plans to be executed by the third-party company Tekvizion.
VoIP Senior Software Designer - App Server for Access Gateway Control
Nortel, RTP, NC
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Designed in JAVA on the Session Server Lines platform for SIP session call control in support of British Telecom deliverable.
- Participated in AGILE development methodology for prototyping and tracking delivery.
Design Manager – MG9K & SIP ACD Development Group
Nortel, RTP, NC
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Directed a team of 15 software designers, including contractors in India and Turkey, supporting 5 development features.
- Coordinated resource management, planning & budget, and project management.
VoIP Senior Software Designer – CS2K Gateway Trunk Testing
Nortel, RTP, NC
03.2001 - 06.2007
- Subject Matter Expert/Solution Architect/Owner for VoIP Trunk Gateway Facility Testing.
- Implemented combined software & hardware based solutions for testing VoIP/ATM trunk gateway facilities at the DS1/DS0 level in accordance with industry standards (Telecordia/ANSI).
- Worked directly with third-party vendors (Sage Instruments, AudioCodes) to develop a specification for controlling test heads via the H.248 protocol.
- Engaged in direct customer interaction to form requirements definitions, design estimates, as well numerous customer demonstrations and presentations.
- Established testing procedures and training materials for internal and external customers.
- Provided external Nortel customer documentation (NTP).
VoIP Senior Software Designer – EBTI Client Edge Project
Nortel, RTP, NC
06.2000 - 03.2001
- Member of the Emerging Business Technology Initiative team which developed a prototype for the concept of a personal user agent which acts like both a proxy and registrar for a group of member devices.
- Worked on the core software which utilized SIP call control written in JAVA.
- Individually created a Java based Instant Message client as a member device.
- Integrated Microsoft Outlook with the personal user agent to provide email notification of missed calls and voice mail using Visual Basic.
- Worked with team to create virtual Mall environment using Active Worlds application and integrated it with the personal agent to allow users to communicate via available communication devices.
- Awarded 3 patents (2 U.S. & 1 European) for the work done on the EBTI project.
Software Designer – DMS 100 XPM Maintenance Software
Nortel, RTP, NC
01.1995 - 06.2000
- Software Architect/Code Owner of the XPM Link and Node Maintenance, responsible for approximately 10,000 lines of software which controlled the links between the XPM and the DMS 100 ENET and the DS1 trunk facilities outgoing to adjacent Telecom switches. In addition, the code supported the XPM nodal maintenance which handled backup systems, error/failure reporting, system recovery and routine maintenance.
- Supported new development activities as well as design level support for customer issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Television/Radio)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-1989
Skills
- Experienced with Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML5, and PHP
- Software: MYSQL, Google Colab, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
- Operting Systems: Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux, UNIX, iOS, Android
- Protocols: IP, SIP, SDP, H248, MGCP
Certification
MIT Professional Education Applied Data Science Program Certificate - March - June 2025
MULTIPLE PATENT HOLDER
U.S. Patent 7299286 Personal user agent
U.S. Patent 6985961 System for routing incoming messages to various devices based on media capabilities and type of media session
European Patent 1 477 007B1 Personal user agent
Timeline
Senior Software Designer
Velleros, Inc.
02.2010 - Current
VoIP Senior Software Designer – Microsoft Office Comm Sys Integration
Nortel, RTP, NC
05.2008 - 12.2009
VoIP Senior Software Designer - App Server for Access Gateway Control
Nortel, RTP, NC
03.2008 - 05.2008
Design Manager – MG9K & SIP ACD Development Group
Nortel, RTP, NC
06.2007 - 03.2008
VoIP Senior Software Designer – CS2K Gateway Trunk Testing
Nortel, RTP, NC
03.2001 - 06.2007
VoIP Senior Software Designer – EBTI Client Edge Project
Nortel, RTP, NC
06.2000 - 03.2001
Software Designer – DMS 100 XPM Maintenance Software
Nortel, RTP, NC
01.1995 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Television/Radio)
North Carolina State University
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
- Architect/designer with 30 years of software design/support experience.
- Project and Design management experience.
- System Development Life-cycle & AGILE design methodologies
- Customer presentations/demonstrations experience.
- Test plan creation and execution experience.
- Customer documentation creation experience.
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