Senior Staff Technical Program Manager, responsible for ground support systems (launcher), and pivoted to data platform, visualization tools, manufacturing execution and system experiences, and all enterprise applicationsBrought change management to Astra and standardized software development life cycle across teams and platformsManaged a team of diverse software development engineers, working on: database and infrastructure planning, javascript, python, SQL, argo workflows, containerization, API planning and deploymentHigh level cross functional communication, reporting and coordination company wide. Ensured stakeholder agreement and alignment on all new features and efforts via roadmap workshops, weekly alignments, and trust buildingWorked closely with internal audit on SOX and SOC efforts, audits, user access reviews, to ensure public company compliance adhesionSCRUM and Agile ambassador: Trained new hires on scrum, jira, and agile principles company wide

Partnered with the ID design team to prioritize innovation and discovery while communicating clearly the model shops capabilities; If you can dream it, we can make it! Worked with immersive, wearables, mobile, home, and material explorations. Managed a prototype shop with paint, cnc, 3-d printing, knitwear and fabricsSupplier cost savings of 15-20% via engineering change management, trust building, and interpersonal communication and negotiationsIncreased in-house prototype build time by 70% by inspiring and engaging cross functional teams to brainstorm and innovate together. Implemented standardized work order tracking for metrics, dashboard status, and overall job organizationGave back to the community during 2020: Managed the ID Design team’s contribution of Google’s donation of 49,000+ face shields assembled from recycled materials, and donated to local doctors fighting Covid-19 (KCBS Radio Article). Set up a workflow, maximized output (from 200 shields a day to 1500 a day via lean management), trained, led, and motivated a team of 15 volunteers for a month to support the community.

Reduced my jet hardware interior and seats program budget by 20% in cost, and 30% in weight while meeting my program schedule and deliverables. This was done by working closely with suppliers, innovating the hardware manufacturing process, and motivating the cross-functional design and engineering teamsSupported high level scheduling during challenging certification testing: flammability, head impact certification, static testing, and FAA / ANAC certificationSuccessfully quoted and scheduled NPI / development, production of projects based on 3D models review and understanding of complex manufacturing projects..

Took the Cathay Pacific production line from one complete premium seating hardware set/month to 3000/month via leadership, team motivation, supplier engagement, engineering design improvement, and setting clear design team expectations to the customer.Supplier negotiations and management; Went from 2000+ part shortages to zero via engineering change management, lean workshops, and supplier oversight.High level executive reporting and customer management. Collaborated with high level airline executives and design firms during sales, quoting, and contracting phase. Reported daily and partnered with Airbus and Boeing to ensure deliverables and quality expectations met.