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Costa Mesa, California, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Manage 11M cost account, scope and schedule for 8 teams, 45 team members.Job ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Lead and inspire a diverse team of professionals, including software engineers, electrical engineers and product managers, to achieve project goals and objectives. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure timely delivery of products. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and obstacles that may impact project success.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across departments, including engineering, finance, and program leadership, to gather requirements, prioritize tasks, and drive alignment towards common goals. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.Product Strategy and Roadmap: Contribute to the development of product strategy and roadmap in collaboration with senior leadership and product management. Define clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and success.Quality Assurance and Testing: Establish quality standards and processes to ensure that products meet or exceed customer expectations. Oversee testing and validation activities to identify and address any defects or issues early in the development cycle.Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team. Solicit feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify areas for enhancement and implement best practices and process improvements accordingly.Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and expenses to ensure adherence to financial constraints. Identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising product quality or performance.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Create, review and validate software requirements across multiple teams with subject matter experts.

Tucson, Arizona

Worked as a summer intern in the Software Engineering Center.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Working with collegiate women to support , foster and empower women leadership. As the West Expansion Coordinator, I encourage young women to find their voice, believe in themselves, and to foster healthy relationships that will lead to a better and brighter future.

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted students in learning software principles.Worked with students to challenge their internal problem solving tactics: How are things connected? How do things communicate? How can we control these devices in a series of code and repetitive functions?

Elkhart, Indiana

Elkhart, Indiana Area

Manage Lab ordersMaintain Laboratory Equipment

Seasonal Employee

Seasonal Employee

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Student Veterans Union, Vice President (2017-2018), Treasurer (2018-2019), Alumni Advisor (2019) Delta Phi.

Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Environmental Research Group STEM Club

Education record

Associates Of Arts

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