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Test and Validation of mobile application and firmware releases for high tech clients. Review clients’ product requirements documents, translate requirements into test cases. Test and evaluate software and firmware release each development sprint, identify defects and document in bug tracking system. Collaborate with developers on resolution of bugs. Recognized additional testing needs outside regular scope; drove stress testing around connectivity to increase application robustness.

MOTOR SPORTS ENGINEERING – PORTLAND, ORProject Manager (equivalent to Product Marketing Manager) | 06/2017 – currentI stepped into a role that functions as a project manager overseeing product marketing functions for a company working to make cars faster; this was a dream come true to this car enthusiast! My work includes collecting customer requirements, translating customer needs into product development, identifying additional upsell opportunities, and providing client support throughout process.The best part of this job? You never know what you’ll work on next! I’ve handled so many different aspects of product marketing but mostly use my customer relations skills to help uncover unmet client needs.*Led launch of new product prototyping initiative marking company’s first foray into previously untapped product area; conducted market assessment of potential demand, evaluated competitors, and developed product marketing plan for new segment.*Expanded company capacity for generating new parts that need to be built; drove prototyping work for 2 customers after initiating self-learning of CAD.

Brought in to do used equipment disposition, system configuration on new system purchases (Gaming Systems, Laptops, 2in1s, Tablets, VR Systems), Demo configuration and setup, Demo equipment shipping to tradeshows and field sales reps.Implemented a program for used equipment disposition, used Intel Asset Reuse Tool to waterfall prior generation equipment to other Intel groups saving thousands in equipment acquisition costs. Maintained inventory database for tracking the disposition of each asset.

Prior to accepting a position buy-out, I handled cradle-to-grave product marketing responsibilities for the Xeon/ Xeon Phi server line representing 50% of server sales volume. My biggest takeaway was the amazing feeling I got when we were able to define products that customers absolutely loved. My role involved translating customer requirements into product requirements, securing investment approval, building web collateral, making field presentations to field staff, designing / leading distributor and dealer trainings, developing sample programs, and providing product allocation while supporting engineering change orders, end-of-life and extended life planning.*Fueled division launch of first-ever Xeon Phi systems available.*Expanded product line to 2 additional ODM vendors to grow revenues $7 million.*Secured Hitachi Design Win on Adams Pass (first Japanese design win in 10 years). *Delivered sales enablement to white box dealers by offering turnkey 3rd party ISV solutions.*Sparked closing of $600,000 contract for 400TB VOD storage system for Rogers Cable of Canada. *Disseminated up-to-date division product information by coordinating geography weekly meetings. *Expanded field rep product knowledge for client sales meetings by developing and publishing customer-ready weekly division geo communication newsletter with info on product launches and supply updates. *Powered 4 more product launches using no additional internal resources during period of tight budgets. *Marked Intel’s first product aimed at small/medium business segment and exceeded forecast projections by 4x by leading S4000E NAS go-to-market and marketing strategy. *Reshaped product marketing materials to create consistency.*Fought off competitors by enabling EPSD to have new low price point offering.*Won customer rave reviews by driving implementation of thermal-controlled fan speed that lowered server noise levels.