Ralph Thompson III

Ralph Thompson III is an experienced professional in the telecommunications industry, currently serving as an Account Director at EXFO since October 2020, where the focus is on strategic sales for Verizon's Adaptive Service Assurance portfolio. Previously, Ralph held the position of Director of Major Account Program Management at Mavenir, overseeing the deployment of virtual software solutions for top global accounts. Ralph's extensive background includes leadership roles at Verizon Wireless, managing core communication service engineering, and positions at Acme Packet/Oracle and Empirix, encompassing project management, technical support, and systems engineering. Educational credentials include a B.S. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Villanova University.