Todd Thigpen

Current

LinkedIn Consultant at Orcaman, LLC
Systems Validation Specialist at INC Research
Independent Associate at Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

Founder and General Manager at Orcaman, LLC
Executive Director at Triangle Networking Group

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Past

Quality Assurance Engineer, Contractor at Motricity
Software Verification Engineer, Contractor at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
Software Engineer, Contractor at Ericsson

Consultant at Innovational Technologies (Self-employed)
Software Engineer at Solectron
Software/Test Engineer at Ericsson
Engineering Coop Student at Ericsson
Administrative Assistant at U.S. Treasury Department

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Education

North Carolina State University
Lenoir Community College
University of Maryland College Park

American School of Paris

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Recommended

8 people have recommended Todd

Connections

460 connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

Todd Thigpen’s Summary

I am an energetic, resourceful, and thorough technology professional that provides solutions. My education is in computer and electrical engineering. My career started with software development and transitioned to software quality assurance. My experience spans the full software development lifecycle. This background allows me to understand technology and assure it solves a problem correctly. My leadership and interpersonal skills add value in my position because I communicate effectively with stakeholders in the project and take action to assure their needs are met. I can add value in the areas of software quality assurance, software development, product management, client services, sales, organizational development or any need for a process improvement.

I am bounded by faith. My priorities are faith, family, friends, and finances (e.g. business) in that order. I will NOT unjustly compromise any of the previous priorities for a succeeding priority. I want to contribute to this world through technology and social entrepreneurship. My work through the Triangle Networking Group demonstrates my desire to help professionals in need reach their goals.

I would like to share my knowledge of using LinkedIn effectively to further goals as a consultant. I also offer the exchange of my consultation for business, professional, and personal legal or identity theft plans purchased from me.

Todd Thigpen’s Specialties:

My main strength is working with people. I know how to network and utilize resources. My helpful spirit and initiative focuses my attention on the needs of others, which translates to effective communication and progress. My technical knowledge and ability to think outside the box enables me to find technical solutions that are best suited for the task at hand.

Todd Thigpen’s Experience

LinkedIn Consultant

Orcaman, LLC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

2008 — Present (less than a year)

I have used LinkedIn for 2 years and have explored multiple ways to benefit from this system. I've lead multiple workshops about LinkedIn for my nonprofit organization, the Triangle Networking Group. I want to help people utilize their LinkedIn account both proactively and reactively to create leverage and meet multiple goals.
Systems Validation Specialist

INC Research

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Pharmaceuticals industry)

July 2007 — Present (1 year 3 months)

Designs, develops, and maintains documentation in support of SOPs and IT systems. Consults with managers and directors to address documentation of business processes.
Independent Associate

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PPD; Legal Services industry)

April 2007 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Making "Justice for All" a reality with legal services and identity theft plans from Prepaid Legal Services (see www.prepaidlegal.com). This business allows me to deliver affordable justice while providing families with peace of mind and security.

As a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS), I can further help individuals or businesses through education and guidance.

In addition to the Family Legal and Identity Theft Shield Plans, I am qualified to market the business plans for home based businesses, small businesses, and the self-employed. I can offer services to businesses as a group benefit that benefits their employees which can maximize their performance on the job.

I can help organizations such as PTAs, civil groups, and churches with fundraising. I can also offer someone a great opportunity to earn extra income with no cost and minimal effort.
Founder and General Manager

Orcaman, LLC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

March 2007 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Currently building a company to deliver a website based service that will enable professionals to be organized, be productive, and be successful. Expertise, guidance, and investment are welcome.
Executive Director

Triangle Networking Group

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

April 2005 — Present (3 years 6 months)

Refer to website at www.TriangleNetworkingGroup.com

My duties are to lead the TNG team and empower our 2000+ members with the tools needed to achieve success. Current activities include:
· Lead the TNG team by providing direction to achieve goals.
· Empower members with the tools needed to achieve professional success.
· Led team in 2006 Notre Dame Social Venture Plan Competition which submitted a business overview and public summary.
· Recruited key members into the lead team.
· Developed mission and vision statements.
· Develop bylaws and business plan.
· Lead organizational fulfillment of requirements to become a legit 501(c)3 nonprofit.
· Market and represent the TNG through professional and social situations.
· Preside over monthly general member and leadership team meetings.
Quality Assurance Engineer, Contractor

Motricity

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Wireless industry)

January 2006 — March 2007 (1 year 3 months)

QA prime (lead) on various tasks interacting with project management, software development, client services, and operations to resolve issues and enhance processes such as bug resolution, schedules, and environment maintenance.
Developed/coordinated test schedules of multiple QA engineers.
Reported issues and status to management regularly.
Translated functional specifications to produce test cases and test plans for Black Box and White Box testing of HTML and XHTML web applications including portals, storefronts, live databases, and data warehouse databases for mobile content delivery. Content tested included ringtones, graphics, and games for various mobile phone manufacturers and models.
Executed test plans and conducted subsequent defect tracking for new feature and regression test plans.
Inspected system log files on UNIX based web servers.
Developed/implemented processes and improvements for the company.
Proposed product ideas.
Software Verification Engineer, Contractor

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Wireless industry)

June 2005 — December 2005 (7 months)

· Developed and executed feature tests and systems based tests to verify the quality of the software releases for cellular modules and PC cards including GSM/GPRS and EDGE.
· Developed TCL test scripts for GSM/GPRS test automation.
· Developed Windows based test application tools using Microsoft Visual C++ .net.
· Developed and maintained Clearcase configuration management for verification group.
· Developed automation and testing process for type approval testing of GSM, GPRS, and EDGE test cases.
· Developed test plans, schedules, and test reports.
· Routinely tested software releases against GCF and PTCRB conformance test cases.
· Analyzed logs, modified test configurations, and reported failures to achieve results.
Software Engineer, Contractor

Ericsson

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; ERICY; Consumer Electronics industry)

September 2004 — April 2005 (8 months)

· Customize wireless platforms including and unit test of software related to EMP Platforms which includes the GSM/GPRS and EDGE Signaling software as well as the MMI services, Datacom services, application services, operation services and Middleware/Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
· Package customized wireless platform using PERL script and VC++ automation for delivery.
· Utilize configuration management to maintain customer specific software builds.
Consultant
Innovational Technologies (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)

May 2004 — September 2004 (5 months)

· Developed websites using ASP.NET, C#, Microsoft Access, ADO.NET, and SQL.
· Installed and configured software.
Software Engineer

Solectron

(Public Company; SLR; Information Technology and Services industry)

September 2002 — August 2003 (1 year)

Global Asset Recovery Service (July 2003 – August 2003)
· Developed test software for PCs and laptops using batch and REXX script language.
· Developed database applications for Microsoft Access using ODBC, SQL, and Microsoft Visual C++.

Global Customer Support (September 2002 – June 2003)
· Developed test and repair software for Sony-Ericsson Mobile Communications with GUI interfaces, database interfaces, and hardware interfaces for Microsoft Windows platforms using extensive knowledge of Microsoft Visual C++ programming.
· Supported Solectron in management of repair centers.
· Supported CDMA, TDMA, and GSM platforms.
Software/Test Engineer

Ericsson

(Public Company; Consumer Electronics industry)

July 1999 — August 2002 (3 years 2 months)

· Developed software and processes for Ericsson product repair. Software written in VC++ was Windows NT or Windows 98 based and used GUI interfaces through the MFC.
· Developed software either as an executable or dynamic link library program.
· Supported CDMA, TDMA, and GSM platforms.
Engineering Coop Student

Ericsson

(Public Company; Consumer Electronics industry)

January 1997 — August 1998 (1 year 8 months)

· Edited and tested PC utilities written in batch language and C++.
· Designed code for embedded user interface display and tested, using real-time debugging, on a prototype test board.
· Performed tests on the group’s cellular project using test equipment.
· Adapted EEPROM driver from previous project to work on current project.
· Coded and tested program to test I2C devices using the PC as the controller.
Administrative Assistant

U.S. Treasury Department

(Government Relations industry)

January 1993 — July 1993 (7 months)

U.S. Tax Advisory Program
· Assisted director and supervised office operations.
· Handled classified material requiring security clearance

Todd Thigpen’s Education

North Carolina State University

BSEE, BSCPE, Computer and Electrical Engineering, 1995 — 1999

focus on communications, embedded systems, digital signal processing, object oriented programming using C++

curriculum included mechanical engineering courses

Activities and Societies:

IEEE, W4ATC (Amateur Radio Club)
Lenoir Community College

AA, AS, college transfer, 1993 — 1995

Activities and Societies:

Phi Theta Kappa
University of Maryland College Park

Electrical Engineering 1991 — 1992

Activities and Societies:

W3EAX (Amateur Radio Club), IEEE, ASME, SAE
American School of Paris

High School, 1989 — 1991

Activities and Societies:

student council, basketball manager

Additional Information

Todd Thigpen’s Websites:

Todd Thigpen’s Interests:

bowling, fishing, learning, entrepreneurialism, helping others

Todd Thigpen’s Groups:

Triangle Networking Group
Wake Forest UMC
Brookland United Methodist Men
Brookland UMC Church
certified lay speaker for the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church in the Durham District
FCC licensed amateur radio operator
Council for Entrepreneurial Development
Triangle .NET User Group