SummaryOversaw operations strategy, operations roadmaps, (ROB) rhythm of business, crossfunctional relationships, stakeholder management, End-to-end purchasing process, events and contingent workforce to analyze metrics & data to scale business processes (engineering, finance, operations) aligned to OKRs while managing a budget of $20mil w/ a CW staff that grew from 30 to 150+ in 2 yrsAccomplishmentsNavigated and managed lab operations for the META Optics team in research and development. Producing, testing and delivering the first novel Augmented Reality headset. Codename ORION.• Managed 2 vendor contracts valued at $20+mil, 150+ staff w/ expertise in engineering, finance and operations. Published quarterly metrics to improve operations, inform leadership of health & safety risks and facilitate data-driven decisions. Safely deployed 3k sq lab space, published 50+ SOPs between Q1 & Q3 2024 while adhering to safety protocols of cross functional partners (EHS, Lab Mgt, Eng, Legal, Facilities, SiteOps).• Conceptualized and executed a special project with XFN partners (Legal, EHS, Facilities, Events) to design and deploy a shared 3800+ sq ft hardware prototype demonstration space for VPs (MZ and Boz). Coordinating the distribution of prototypes for 350+ demos across 6 orgs, 6 VPs, 20+ TPMS. Documenting the processes to scale for other sites.• Directed a team of procurement professionals, successfully completing 1,500 tasks from 2023 to 2024, representing an 18% year-over-year increase. Achieved a 30% reduction in procurement time, with 90% of tasks closed within five business days and reducing equipment purchases delivery times by 95.6%. • Designed, documented and maintained processes for constructing optical laboratory spaces, leading to the successful deployment of over 3000 sq ft in 2024, facilitating operations for 8+ distinct research programs affecting 50+ research scientists, engineers & staff