Andrew Valente
About Andrew Valente
Andrew Valente is a Principal SVT Engineer at Ribbon Communications, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and quality assurance, having held key positions at companies such as General Dynamics, Ericsson, Ciena, and Sonus.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Andrew Valente has been employed at Ribbon Communications since 2013, serving as a Principal SVT Engineer. In this role, he focuses on testing and delivering data networking products tailored for major carriers, enterprise, and government customers. His responsibilities include the organized development and efficient execution of feature and performance tests. Valente's work contributes to ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's offerings.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics C4 Systems
Prior to his current position, Andrew Valente worked at General Dynamics C4 Systems as a Principal Systems Engineer from 2010 to 2011. During his year at the company, located in Taunton, MA, he contributed to various projects that involved systems engineering, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Experience at Ericsson and Ciena
Andrew Valente served as a Principal SQA Engineer at Ericsson from 2011 to 2013, working in Lowell, MA. Before that, he spent nine years at Ciena as a Principal SQA/SVT Engineer from 2000 to 2009. His roles at these companies involved quality assurance and system validation, further solidifying his skills in testing and product delivery.
Education in Electrical Engineering
Andrew Valente studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Communication Systems. His education spanned from 1984 to 1988, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Collaboration and Continuous Learning
Valente is recognized for fostering collaboration among hardware and software development teams, as well as product and program management. He actively seeks to learn new technologies and techniques to enhance engineering practices, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and innovation in his field.