In my role as Project- Program Manager at Nielsen, I took charge of guiding complex IT and technology projects from start to finish, making sure each aligned with our business goals and met stakeholder expectations. I leaned on tools like JIRA, Confluence, Google Suite and Smartsheet to manage technology deployments across international markets, ensuring smooth execution. Working closely with strategy leaders and product owners, In addition to that I helped shape project priorities, refine roadmaps, and drive successful product launches. As a SCRUM master, I trained my team in Agile practices and JIRA workflows was a priority, as it significantly boosted our productivity and planning capabilities. One of my proudest achievements was leading our development team to implement a scalable, cloud-based meter collection system, replacing an outdated infrastructure and delivering improved stability and growth potential.* Deployed scalable technology solutions for meter, field, and back-office systems, improving efficiency across international markets.* Implemented Agile SCRUM methodologies, streamlining workflows/improving task prioritization and stakeholder visibility using JIRA.* Devised a phased migration plan, coordinating software updates and robust testing to ensure a seamless transition and enhanced system recovery capabilities.* Led cross-functional teams to validate and deploy software and hardware solutions ensuring smooth operations across US and international markets.* Distributed validated solutions to Field teams and mitigating data loss risks by coordinating integration testing across US and European test panels.

Here I oversaw every aspect of our business operations, from accounting and sales to marketing, purchasing, and negotiations, ensuring that our daily activities ran smoothly and contributed to the company’s success. I focused on building a positive, collaborative team culture that supported professional growth and encouraged teamwork to reach our business goals. Working closely with key stakeholders, I ensured that we consistently delivered high-quality products and services, upholding client satisfaction and business standards. I regularly analyzed financial statements, sales reports, and operational data, which allowed me to assess performance metrics, streamline productivity, and make informed decisions. Additionally, I provided expertise and guidance on complex projects, supporting their successful completion and aligning outcomes with our organizational objectives.* Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives and program improvements, increasing operational efficiency and reducing expenditures.* Engineered and implemented a successful marketing strategy that boosted revenue and enhanced overall company performance.* Formulated strategic goals for product offerings, set acquisition targets, and established accurate sales forecasts to drive revenue.* Implemented process improvements that reduced inefficiencies and enhanced billing accuracy.

As a Project Test Manager at Nielsen, I led the design and execution of comprehensive testing programs to tackle database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, and negative testing, ensuring our systems’ integrity and reliability. I motivated and directed the test team, managing multiple programs and project initiatives to achieve timely, high-quality results. To boost testing efficiency and compliance, I developed automated testing tools that streamlined processes and improved standards. Partnering with product management and marketing teams, I helped shape product roadmaps and drove innovative strategies that led to successful product launches. I took a hands-on approach to unresolved system defects, assessing their impact on customers and providing risk-based sign-offs that safeguarded product quality. Throughout, I monitored defects, test results, and quality control data, focusing on accurate reporting and fostering continuous system performance improvements.* Directed test initiatives by defining project scope, managing budgets, negotiating schedules, allocating resources, and identifying dependencies and risks to ensure seamless project delivery.* Authored test algorithms and programs that met system quality standards and improved product performance.

• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.• Actively participate in analysis/requirement review, design and product designs, schedules, and identifying potential problems. • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.• Maintain the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data. • Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.• Test Automation - Design or develop automated testing tools Mecury• Lead a Test Team comprised of both local and offshore team members