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Chicago, Il, Us

Santa Clara, California, Us

Management of strategic initiatives and complex projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives through close collaboration with the COO/CTO. Executed leadership meetings with tailored content, set agendas, and timely follow-ups. Through rigorous data analysis, actionable insights were derived, vital KPIs communicated, and organizational health assessed, pinpointing and addressing gaps across personnel, structure, and processes. Acting as a central point, cross-functional teams from Finance to Sales were interconnected, ensuring seamless execution of program goals and fostering strong inter-departmental relationships. Beyond program management, responsibilities expanded to hosting company events, developing key presentations, and championing innovative strategies.• Managed and oversaw strategic initiatives and projects• Created, organized, and reported OKRs & KPIs• Assessed organizational health and advised on gaps in resources, organization & processes• Executed Leadership Meetings: Responsible for content, agendas, and follow-ups• Analysis: Pulled data from the org and presenting findings to stakeholders • Technical Strategy: Aligned cross-functional teams on innovation strategy• Program Management: Clarify, communicate, and execute program goals• Built strong relationships with Finance, HR, Recruiting, Engineering, IT, Facilities, Legal, and Sales• Worked with the COO/CTO to ensure project timelines were aligned with corporate goals• Acted as a liaison between department heads and the COO/CTO• Assured crucial project details, status, stakeholders, and budget were up-to-date• Collaborated to capture key milestones for communication to stakeholders• Developed presentations for external and internal communications• Organized quarterly and bi-annual leadership meetings• General manager of TIBCO GatherSmartTM application during COVID-19• Hosted numerous company events, executive panels, and fireside chats• Seasoned presenter and speaker

Santa Clara, California, Us

Directed teams in coordination and delivery of technology innovation projects under TIBCO LABS. Enabled sales by communicating effectively with representatives and coordinating with customers and partners to meet requirements. Partnered with CTO to guide and execute strategic direction. Led all operations for projects and transformed the team’s way of thinking to focus on innovation. Monitored progress to ensure timelines were met. Interacted with analysts to obtain feedback and engaged with press and media agencies to promote the company and manage public relations, helping to position the brand accurately. • Conceptualized and initiated TIBCO LABS to drive innovation throughout the company – Supervised a small Agile team focused on creating new technology concepts – Built a partner program to establish TIBCO as an innovator in the industry – Transitioned team into an Agile-based innovation team• Oversaw eight key innovation projects since 2018: blockchain, IoT, NLP, Graph technologies, and AI/ML• Mentored and guided a team of 12 – Received feedback on exceptional leadership style from team members – Achieved positive results through collaboration, communication, active listening, and accountability• Hosted innovation events and participated as a speaker

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Managed an organization of 30 professionals across four teams while controlling a $10M budget. Negotiated contracts and oversaw enterprise integration and architecture within the company. Purchased a new integration platform, coordinated the implementation team, trained end-users, and created a roadmap to manage future capabilities and functionality. Owned design and development, support, and entire project lifecycles. Defined strategy and crafted enterprise solutions. Implemented Software AG integration platform in alignment with SAP integration requirements in less than six months. • Optimized team to minimize consultants – Resulting in a cost savings of 25%• Created enterprise architecture program to improve roadmap alignment to business goals – Collaborated across the business to document key business goals and strategies• Established Kanban (agile) methodology across teams, projects, and operations – Generated a 30% improvement in efficiency and cost savings• Built strong delivery and support organization – 100% on-time delivery of corporate goals and objectives

Delivered program, project, and management consulting services focused on technology advancements, strategic planning, innovation, and team development. Managed comprehensive clients, such as Rent-A-Center, AC Nielsen, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Outerwall. Recommended and implemented integration and BPM solutions. Oversaw people management functions for projects, including recruiting, hiring, termination, and managing offshore teams based in India. Provided hands-on technology expertise to move companies forward. Advised decision-makers on technologies. • Developed system integration strategy and oversaw the 3-month implementation; successfully met the deadline to support implementation and integration to SAP• Coordinated and executed four vital projects changing company direction in less than one year; effectively balanced projects and met deadlines and requirements while strengthening the relationship with IBM• Advised management on the organizational structure to support the new integration strategy; oversaw the creation of the organization and conducted leadership mentoring• Led offshore (India) development team to increase efficiency and skills to meet project deadlines

Computer Science

Business Administration, Management And Operations