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San Ramon, Ca, Us

IT Infrastructure Porgram Management - Managed the IT Infrastructure and Security Portfolio with projects consisting of new office builds, implementation of security tools, all-hands rooms AV replacement, and laptop refresh program- Managed the technical buildout of new offices: data circuit provisioning, office networks, server rooms, structured cabling, conference room technology, and physical security systems M&A IT Integration- Managed IT integration of acquired companies from pre-close due diligence to completion of people and technology integration including employee onboarding, business application integration, collaboration tools integration, and office infrastructure integration- Created and refined the IT Integration playbook and templates for business applications and IT infrastructure workstreamsIT PMO Process Improvement- Managed continuous improvement for the PMO implementing templates for project documentation, standardizing project communications and reporting, redefining project intake/handoff process- Mentored IT project managers to up-level Infrastructure project management skills

IT PMO Consulting- Mentor IT Project Managers - Establish standardized project process- Create Infrastructure service catalog- Create templates for project schedules, requirements gathering, project reviews- Create IT Project Management resource planIT Infrastructure Project Management - Office Builds- Manage the technical buildout of office networks, server rooms, conference room technology, engineering labs- Manage project teams of engineers and technicians from Network, Platform, Enterprise Engineering, Service DeskM&A IT Integration- Managed IT integration of 5 acquired companies from due diligence to BAU handoff, including onboarding, business application integration, user technology deployment, and office network integration- Created and refined an IT Integration playbook allowing for a repeatable and thorough IT integration process

San Mateo, Ca, Us

- Managed a team of 4 IT Project Managers (applications, infrastructure, and security)- Established Portfolio Management for IT: Project, Governance, Resource, and Budget management- Implemented SmartSheet for Project and Portfolio management: structure and use, templates, reporting and review cadence- Managed team and individual goals; mentored project managers in career planning; provided individual performance reviews

San Mateo, Ca, Us

Office BuildsCreated requirements gathering templates, project schedule templates, and infrastructure deployment guidelines for new office builds. Deployed data circuits, network, server, storage, and server room infrastructure, as well as commissioning/testing of AV/VC, voice, wifi, and print/copy services in 7 new office locations across EMEA, APAC, and US. M&A IT IntegrationDeveloped the IT integration runbook for acquisitions. Planned and managed integration activities for three international acquisitions: network integration, implementation of standard IT infrastructure, implementation of local desktop support services, and migration of collaboration tools to GoPro standards.IT Operations ProjectsImplemented the Cisco Unified Communications Platform (Jabber, WebEx, Call Manager, Video Conferencing) for all of GoPro as a replacement for the existing voice service provider, Lync, GoToMeeting, and BlueJeans. Mentor IT Project Managers:On-boarded and mentored IT project managersEstablished standardized status reporting and project reviewsReviewed and provided feedback on project schedules, project review presentations, and status reports

IT Project Management Office:- Established a centralized IT PMO to align IT teams to a standard Project Lifecycle and Reporting Process- Managed, maintained, and improved project management processes, tools, and templates- Implemented a PPM tool (Innotas) to centralize all IT portfolio and project data, reporting, and dashboards- Created project management metrics, demand management process, and established resource management for the IT organization- Managed project governance process: project demand, prioritization, budgeting, resourcing, and gate approvalsManage/Mentor IT Project Managers:- Provide leadership and guidance to 3 IT Project Managers- Unblock issues and address escalations- Onboard contract and vendor project management resources including training of tools, processes, and required deliverables

IT Portfolio Management:- Owned and managed the IT Portfolio process from demand capture to project initiation (managing project selection, business planning, resource planning, and capacity planning) and from execution to project closure (prioritization, project reviews, collection/aggregation of reports, financial analysis, and ensuring business value)- Continuously drove improvements into the process and developed/delivered training to the organization- Facilitated the bi-weekly IT Project Review meeting, including the review of projects entering the execution pipeline, reviewing the forecast of upcoming releases, and leading discussion regarding schedule, conflict, and resolutions- Established a governance model to provide discipline and guidance in moving projects through the Rovi project lifecycle- Trained application managers and project managers on using the process and associated templates

Responsible for leading multiple large-scale projects and managing cross functional, geographically distributed teams across the US and APAC to deliver quality infrastructure projects for a leading digital entertainment technology solutions company. Projects:Office Build-Outs- Managed the end to end interior build-out of new office space in six (6) domestic and international locations (Los Angeles, Denver, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shenzhen), from requirements gathering to opening day, for offices ranging from 4,000sf to 30,000sf and budgets from $300k to $2M. - Managed IT/Facilities team to develop server room infrastructure and structured cabling requirements, data circuit capacity, network design, IT hardware requirements (shared storage, domain controllers, VOIP phone system, video conferencing, printer/copiers), furniture and conference room requirements. - Worked with GCs and Architects to create the office design and layout to meet business requirements and corporate branding standards; coordinated internal and vendor resources to execute on the build/implementation plans.Data Center Infrastructure and Site Migrations- Led a team of data center, network, database, and systems engineers, through design, implementation, and testing of site infrastructure and site functionalityM&A - IT Integration/Divestiture- Developed and managed the IT integration plan for multiple acquisitions; managed integration activities including: email and domain migrations, network integration, collaboration tools migrations- Managed the divestiture of business units to assure contractual obligations were met by both companies, data/network security maintained, and hardware assets and software licensing were divested and maintained properlyCorporate ApplicationsManaged projects from concept to execution for Sciforma Enterprise PPM, Oracle Compensation Workbench, and Windows 7 application certification

Oakland, California, Us

Managed the implementation of high profile and large-scale projects for an on-demand service platform geared towards helping businesses monitor and control travel and entertainment spend. • Managed the build of a new production data center with a team of Systems Engineers, DBAs, Network Engineers, and remote vendors. • Developed the roadmap and implemented infrastructure for Rearden’s QA test environments to support an accelerated release cadence.• Managed software projects through the product development lifecycle to assure quality products are delivered on time and within budget.• Interfaced with senior technical stakeholders and executives to set project plans for operational infrastructure.• Drove trade-off analysis, escalations, and assessments of roadmap impact through executive management.

Houston, Texas, Us

• Led implementation teams to ensure the successful deployment of a client’s web hosting environment.• Managed projects from sales hand-off to site launch, with project timelines ranging from 2 to 10 months.– Managed scope, schedule, budget, and resources through the evaluation of the SOWs, solutions blueprints, cost models, and working with internal cross-functional managers and client resources.– Managed project teams of 5-10 engineers including Unix and Windows SAs, Network Engineers, Oracle and SQL DBAs, Data Center Engineers, and Consulting Engineers.– Identified and tracked issues and risks for project tasks, and reported risk mitigation plans to the team and program management office.• Initiated communication with cross functional groups and client technical teams.– Conducted technical design reviews to create client specific web hosting solutions.– Drove resolution of open action items and issues

Houston, Texas, Us

• Led transformation of procurement processes and procedures from Loudcloud to EDS.• Managed and tracked hardware and software assets, including conducting physical inventories at multiple office and data center locations, managed vendor support and maintenance contracts for all production assets, and optimized inventory by liquidating and transferring excess equipment• Developed and proposed total cost model strategies, lease vs. buy analysis, and business case/purchase justification.

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