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Irene Hou

Summary

Proactive Technical Lead Engineer and Network Engineer with extensive experience in technical troubleshooting, network design, and mentoring junior engineers. Skilled in optimizing system performance, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with product managers. Bringing a strong analytical mindset and deep domain expertise to advance team productivity and overall project success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Lead Engineer

Telstra Singapore
10.2017 - Current
  • Resolved complex technical issues quickly and effectively by applying strong analytical skills and deep domain expertise.
  • Championed process improvements that led to increased efficiency, reduced overheads, and better overall customer experiences.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Ensured optimal system performance by conducting thorough testing, debugging, and optimization of software applications.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for projects to identify potential bottlenecks or challenges, mitigating any negative impact on deliverables.
  • Collaborated with product managers to define clear requirements and specifications for new features, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Network Engineer

Telstra Singapore
09.2010 - 10.2017
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
  • Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for network design, configuration standards, and operational procedures.

Education

Dipoloma of Computer Networks

Singapore Polytechnic

Skills

  • Network Engineering
  • Technical troubleshooting, consulting and support
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Problem-Solving
  • System updates
  • Technical Documentation

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Expert (CCIE) - Data Center

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Technical Lead Engineer

Telstra Singapore
10.2017 - Current

Network Engineer

Telstra Singapore
09.2010 - 10.2017

Dipoloma of Computer Networks

Singapore Polytechnic
Irene Hou