I am an advocate for the customers and users of software products with a focus on clearly identifying how software is designed, how it operates, and how it adds value for users. A software release should never be met with the feedback that “It’s just what I asked for but not what I want”.I am a proponent of synergy between the organizational structure and the product development lifecycle. I define and enforce development processes which optimize the product delivery cycle while providing minimal, near zero, friction. I have employed Agile development approaches across the product lifecycle for defining product needs and enhancements, as well as the development and testing of incremental software releases. I strive to ensure that Product definitions are grounded in clear value statements to maximize both user experience and revenue opportunities. I apply my software engineering background to enforce software design requirements enabling simplified maintenance, incremental enhancements, and major platform level upgrades.My background involves systems software development and Cloud transformations. As a Technical Program Manager my emphases include:✔ Alignment of product definitions with software requirements and designs; Ensuring that every software release has clearly defined benefits for the users of the product or platform✔ Collaboration across all stakeholders in the organization while communicating the definition and expectations for every release as measured in terms of the schedule, budget, and quality✔ Defining and measuring key performance indicators to accurately monitor project status and risks at each stage of the product lifecycle✔ Ensuring that software is developed for the future: The platforms, architectures, and designs must all include strategies and documentation which will minimize the effort and impact of future updates.✔Agile transformation of organizations and processes to optimize the software development lifecycleTechnical Skills:Product Development Tools: Jira, Confluence, Contour, Asana, Enterprise ArchitectData Modeling: ETL, Query Optimization, Data Science, Data Engineering Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS, Linux, VxWorks, QNXCloud Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, SalesforceLanguages: C/C++, Python, Java, Assembly, SQLNetwork Protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, VoIPKernel Development: Windows NT, Windows CE, LinuxMicroprocessors: x86, PowerPC, MIPS, DEC AlphaPreferred Activities: Hiking, Cycling, Paddleboarding, History and Food-related travel, Growing Food, Decarbonizing