Chris Higdon

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Business and Financial Management from the eyes of an Engineer @ GDT - General Datatech
Chris Higdon's Location
Frisco, Texas, United States, United States
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About Chris Higdon

Over 16 years of financial planning and analysis and forecasting experience in the telecom and software industries, including revenue, P&L, and budgets. More than eight years of pricing management and five years of product management in multinational companies. Excellent at bridging the gap between technical capabilities and financial goals.Specialties: • Financial Planning• Financial Analysis• Multinational Collaboration• Budget Control/Reporting • P&L Forecasting• Market Research• Price Modeling and Management• Software Licensing• Complex Deal Negotiation• Product Management

Chris Higdon's Current Company Details
GDT - General Datatech

Gdt - General Datatech

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Business and Financial Management from the eyes of an Engineer
Chris Higdon Work Experience Details
  • Gdt - General Datatech
    Director Financial Planning And Analysis
    Gdt - General Datatech Aug 2023 - Present
    Dallas, Tx, Us
  • Fujitsu Network Communications
    Senior Manager, Bss Finance - Fp&A
    Fujitsu Network Communications Aug 2019 - Aug 2023
    Richardson, Texas, Us
    Managed a team of 3 financial analysts responsible for all business unit financials and corporate financial reporting for the Sales, Marketing, Services, and Fulfillments organizations.
  • Fujitsu Network Communications
    Global Business Manager
    Fujitsu Network Communications Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
    Richardson, Texas, Us
    Accountable for Global P&L reporting and management for the Software division of the newly formed Technology Business Unit.
  • Fujitsu Network Communications
    Senior Business Manager
    Fujitsu Network Communications Feb 2014 - Feb 2019
    Richardson, Texas, Us
    Accountable for all financial functions for the Software Business Unit – consisting of over 300 Product and Marketing Managers, Software Developers, and overseas Contractors, with current yearly revenue of $30M growing at 18.5% CAGR. These financial functions include pricing strategies, short- and mid-term forecasts, budget control and reporting, vendor management, and complex deal negotiation.
  • Fujitsu Network Communications
    Business Owner
    Fujitsu Network Communications Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
    Richardson, Texas, Us
    Managed business processes and lifecycle strategies to increase revenue, lower costs, and as a result, increase profitability.
  • Fujitsu Network Communications
    Demand Forecast Manager
    Fujitsu Network Communications Oct 2009 - Mar 2013
    Richardson, Texas, Us
    Managed production forecasts ($150-200M per year) to executive leadership in both the US and Japan. Spearheaded a company-wide new product introduction process to increase time to market and decrease spending.
  • Fujitsu Network Communications
    Business Product Manager
    Fujitsu Network Communications Mar 2006 - Oct 2009
    Richardson, Texas, Us
    Developed and implemented strategies to achieve product revenue, margin, inventory, and on-time delivery targets. Implemented pricing strategies across product families in order to maximize profitability and created a product life cycle management program to streamline the amount of units in production.
  • Adtran
    International Product Manager
    Adtran Mar 2004 - Feb 2006
    Huntsville, Al, Us
    Developed ADTRAN’s Enterprise products, specifically for the International markets, by identifying potential products; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and plans for product introduction; and developing marketing strategies. Interfaced with all levels of Management for product and market strategies, project deliverables, sales opportunities, and engineering resources
  • Adtran
    Pre-Sales Engineer
    Adtran Oct 2000 - Mar 2004
    Huntsville, Al, Us
    Designing complex networks for customers and providing lists of materials for purchase. Designed an internal quoting tool that linked Excel to Clarify.
  • Bd Systems, Inc
    Data Communications Engineer
    Bd Systems, Inc Jul 1999 - Oct 2000
    Consolidate Space Operations Contract (CSOC) - Wrote a business case for moving NASA in-network voice communications to Voice over ATM. Managed the transition from AT&T FTS2000 to WorldCom FTS2001 for NASA switched voice and video services
  • Alcatel Usa, Inc
    Technical Support Engineer
    Alcatel Usa, Inc Sep 1997 - Jul 1999
    Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi
    Post-sales support of Alcatel’s Litespan family. Group lead for the First Office Application (FOA) and testing of Alcatel’s Access Management System (AMS) and group lead for initial evaluations of a new call tracking system, Siebel. Performing on-site installation, setup, and troubleshooting, and performing field and lab trials
  • Dsc Communications, Inc
    Field Support Engineer
    Dsc Communications, Inc Jun 1996 - Sep 1997
    Ca
    Field support of Alcatel’s Litespan family in the western (former) Ameritech region, i.e. Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. On-site troubleshooting, installation, setup, and testing of Litespan systems. Performing field and lab trials and upgrading existing systems.

Chris Higdon Skills

Business Strategy Financial Analysis Product Management Telecommunications Financial Modeling Product Development Finance Pricing Product Marketing Forecasting Project Management Program Management Product Lifecycle Management Managed Services Competitive Analysis Business Development Go To Market Strategy Fiber Optics Leadership Cross Functional Team Leadership Management Strategic Partnerships Demand Management Product Planning

Chris Higdon Education Details

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Technology Management
  • The University Of Alabama In Huntsville
    The University Of Alabama In Huntsville
    Optical Engineering

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