MA, MBA, and Engineering Master of Science, and ~ a decade of professional experience. Experienced Sr. Program Manager in NPI/MP program management, procurement, supply chain, business and manufacturing operations, account management, vendor management and collaboration with overseas CMs and OEM suppliers.Previously served as an account manager with 20+ dedicated staff across multiple functional departments. Led a core team and directed cross functional teams in finance, RMA, supply chain, shipping, warehouse, engineering, and production. Currently serving as a board member for Columbia University Alumni Association - NorCal Chapter, a 501(3)(c).I originally prepared for a career in non-profits and foreign service—until a career change—after moving back from Europe, to the Silicon Valley (Cupertino—where I was raised). I currently serve in the consumer electronics industry—where I enjoy solving problems and tackling healthy challenges with my team in global supply chain, manufacturing operations, logistics, program management and supporting technology development.I hold an Engineering MS from The Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. I obtained an MA from Columbia University; a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara; I hold an MBA from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and was a PhD candidate at Sciences Po in Paris, France. I am a polyglot with broad global exposure, big picture outlook, professional acumen and the cultural literacy to communicate effectively in various markets.I’m always interested in hearing from former colleagues, managers, or professors, so feel free to contact me if you’d like to connect. Alexander"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain