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Hyve Solutions, Fremont, CAManager of Program Management, (September 2017–Present)Managed programs (>15 overall) for the largest customers (AWS, Google, MS, Apple, and Nokia) as they built out their data centers. Increased on-time deliveries according to SLAs from <80% to >95%, and shortened lead times from months to 2 weeks. ● Managed programs for Amazon’s Outpost Edge (a new business segment for Amazon’s customers, including many Fortune 500 companies and hospitals). Led the building of two host racks on site, which sped it up and made it more secure. ● Inherited program for building prototype racks for 5G tech for Nokia when it was behind schedule; brought it on track and secured more key projects. Assessed the whole process, implemented metrics, and resolved material related shortages with creativity to mitigate lead time. Enabled the firmware to work and released the prototype on time (saved at least one month). ● Managed program for Google; secured more business by delivering all racks on time. ● Managed the shipping of parts to stock Microsoft’s datacenters.● Expanded the Apple program from servers and launched the first datacenter racks. Managed team in China, and obtained more business for rack deployment. ● Managed NPI for eBay as it was maxing out its datacenter capacity. Assembled tiger team and launched the new racks on time by building the racks with engineering resources to mitigate the manufacturing capacity issues we faced to assure customer received product in time.● Increased the use of analytics. Implemented KPIs and monitored metrics on SLAs. ● Made processes repeatable and scalable by training team members in best practices, drafting documents for new hires, and standardizing reports for customers. ● Adapted to Brexit by creating a new Irish entity and moving assets to its new warehouse.

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Riverbed Technology, Sunnyvale, CAOperations Manager, Americas (January 2012–July 2015)Transferred from prior program management position at LAN acceleration company, and helped increase its revenue to >$1B and helped enable successful IPO by expanding the operations and program management functions. ● Enabled more product launches by building and growing global sites. Helped the company move from Dell hardware to its own design, with Supermicro 3510, 3520, and 3580 systems. ● Increased on-time delivery to 99% by analyzing supply chains and maximizing supply flexibility. ● Developed and managed CM/OEM/ODM manufacturing strategies and supplier relationships. ● Partnered with product, engineering, and NPI teams to enabled ramp-ups from NPI phase to mass production, and mitigated E&O impacts for products at end of life. ● Supervised the implementation and customization of Oracle ERP system as the group outgrew its homegrown system.● Aligned Operations with sales forecasts; accurately calculated the numbers of components that were needed. ● Measured supplier performances, and drove continuous improvements with regular business reviews. Enabled cost reductions and mitigated quality risks by consolidating suppliers.

Riverbed Technology, Sunnyvale, CAProgram Manager (June 2006–January 2012)Played key part in growing company revenue from $27M by establishing global standards for program management, building the operations function from scratch, and expanding it to a full turnkey solution. Developed and implemented several cost savings initiatives. Provided positive direction worldwide by encouraging partners, suppliers, and coworkers to commit to high standards of quality and performance. ● Managed diverse product mix in the Americas, EMEA, APAC, and 7 global manufacturers and suppliers. Led planning for the whole product portfolio. ● Oversaw 3 product transitions, and led E&O mitigation and transition planning. ● Minimized needs to hold inventory by managing the transition to a full turnkey solution. ● Reduced man-hours by leading the transition to a full ERP system to automate processes. Built dashboards from scratch to monitor performances.● Consolidated operations and programs as Riverbed acquired new companies. ● Enabled better datacenter monitoring by implementing new apps to monitor performances. ● Managed order fulfillment team to enable timely drop shipments to customers. ● Managed relationships with suppliers, monitored their performances, and drove all quarterly business review activities. Supported supplier return material processing, and enabled 15-day turnaround on refurbishing activities. ● Wrote documentation on best program management practices, including how to build servers.

Started in a group of 4 for entire operations at Riverbed pre-IPO. Build operations from ground up. Helped create processes for manufacturing and internal work instructions. Managed all vendor and supplier relationships. Initially managed and bought all raw material required to assemble and ship appliances. Hands on approach to learning and growing. Moved company into turn-key solution by partnering with a 3rd party logistic company and contract manufacturer. Planned entire forecast for company based on revenue goals. Helped transition company from homegrown PLM system to Oracle and Agile by being a super user and work with it on enhancements. Worked directly with sales and manages CMs to deliver revenue with full control of quarter end planning and post quarter end inventory reconcile.

Sanmina-SCI, San Jose, CAProgram Manager (February 2004–May 2006)Managed programs for the largest customers at manufacturing services company. Took several foundries from red to green. Managed teams of sales, purchasing, planning, engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals. Ensured high customer satisfaction in the areas of overall performance, on-time delivery, communications, and service. ● Developed new accounts and managed product ramp-ups for them, including prototype, PCBA, box building, BTO, CTO, fulfillment, and repairs.● Coordinated all NPI activities. Led daily NPI review meetings, quoting, materials procurement, and first article builds.● Loaded MRPs, drove materials requirements, tested fixtures, and managed project checklists. ● Interfaced directly with clients; organized and led weekly customer focus team meetings. Coordinated all customer RMA activity; managed impacts on swaps, returns, and accounts receivable.● Ensured plant readiness for audits, qualification, and business execution. ● Ensured proper inventory levels by analyzing and managing 6-month rolling forecasts and build schedules.

- Started as a sourcing specialist and was quickly promoted to junior recruiter. - Sourced for qualified candidates in areas of software development, hardware and mechanical design, web development and quality assurance.- Data mining for sales leads which generated new business and increased the company’s database from 4,000 clients to well over 10,000 clients.- Took care of any minor IT related problem that occurred in the office.- Recruited, and interviewed candidates for specific job orders.- Exceeded monthly quota of placements and number of qualified candidates for job orders.- Employee relations; made sure that current company employees were content and made sure that any problems were taken cared of immediately.- Assisted Senior Recruiters with any needs in order to expedite submittal.