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Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Trained > 2500 professionals on Scrum and many other agile topics via quarterly online Agile MBA courses. Developed and presented supplemental curriculum at weekly study groups drawing 50-100 attendees; created over 50 case scenarios that challenged students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Organized and led monthly Agile Meetup featuring thought leaders from the broader agile community. Strengthened community by creating and moderating LinkedIn group.

San Diego, California, Us

Coached professionals on job search skills that enabled them to land their dream jobs. Guided clients through assessments of values and skills, developed their unique value propositions, optimized résumés and LinkedIn profiles, taught techniques for identifying target employers, coached on networking skills, and prepared clients for interviews and negotiations. Offered these services directly to my own clients, and partnered with The Job Sauce as an independent contractor to provide these coaching services to their clients.

Defined product requirements and guided business strategy for Cloud/SaaS/IoT/BigData company offering novel, unobtrusive remote monitoring system that supports independent living for the medically vulnerable. Created website and marketing materials that enabled founders to secure initial investors.

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Provided career and job-seeking guidance and strategies to professionals in transition; landed 30% of clients within 3-4 months. Guided candidates to discover their value; taught them to communicate that value succinctly and impactfully. Advised on skills assessment, resume writing, LinkedIn positioning, employer targeting, networking, interviewing, and other essential job-search skills.

Served as Scrum Master and Product Owner on agile team that built custom website for Good Karma Bicycles, a non-profit organization that benefits society through the vehicle of refurbished bicycles. Instructed team to the principles of Scrum, wrote and prioritized user stories, and guided development team through several sprints.

Served as member of management team for networking and skill development group that helps professionals conduct job searches more effectively. Started as member of Interview Team in mid-June; became a team lead within 4 weeks, and a business unit manager for the entire organization 2 weeks later. Led initiatives to increase active membership, improve workshops, and extend community outreach. Assisted with operations, team building, succession planning, speaker recruiting, and other activities key to sustaining and improving the organization. Delivered monthly Facilitation Skills workshops since July 2015 (ongoing).

Waltham, Ma, Us

Led high-stakes projects that rejuvenated world's leading chromatography software by rebuilding its foundation on .NET platform, redesigning the user interface, and adding high-value features. Worked closely with customers to identify needs and preferences, evaluate design approaches, and verify that the final product met requirements. Developed marketing, training, and reference materials that were key to the successful launch of the new Chromeleon 7 software. Smoothed transition of Thermo-Dionex merger by collaborating with key staff in other Thermo Scientific divisions to achieve successful integration of Dionex products and culture into the broader company portfolio.

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Managed four major software release cycles that significantly expanded capabilities of Chromeleon chromatography software and were pivotal to success of the company’s new IC and HPLC instruments. Coordinated efforts between Sunnyvale and Munich divisions to bridge cultural differences, overcome conflicts, and align priorities. Led teams that produced effective marketing and training collateral.

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Developed marketing program for Chromeleon client/server chromatography software, developing sales of over $3 million in the first 6 months. Wrote comprehensive bid proposals for major sales to pharmaceutical companies. Visited key accounts and established company's credibility with directors, managers, end users, and IT specialists, resulting in the company's first major software sales into the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Increased annual automation product line sales (software, autosamplers, accessories) from $6.6 million to $29.1 million by coordinating cross-departmental teams. Specified functional and user-interface requirements for Windows-based PeakNet and AI-450 chromatography software by expressing market needs in terms understood by engineers. Produced design documents and test plans that achieved ISO 9001 registration and became company models for such documents. Managed up to 50 beta testers in diverse job functions and locations, and used tester feedback to significantly improve product quality.

Organized and chaired monthly evening meetings for Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) of non-profit organization providing continuing education to software and Internet professionals. Recruited and coached speakers and panelists to deliver highly rated content covering a wide range of marketing-related topics. Increased average attendance at Marketing SIG meetings by 30% over one year through improved planning and promotion. Developed Marketing SIG Web presence, providing many new resources for members.

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Developed user interface and created on-line Help for AI-450 chromatography software, which became renowned by customers as both powerful and easy to use. Planned, developed, and conducted nationwide seminar series that launched the AI-450 chromatography software. Created autosampler marketing strategy that achieved significant sales at 40% margin despite high OEM content and direct retail competition from OEM supplier.

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Managed all tactical issues for entire product line of $60 million company. Resolved hardware and software design flaws via ECR process and by working directly with design engineers and manufacturing engineers. Created marketing literature, including brochures, technical bulletins, and direct mail pieces.

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Developed new applications for ion chromatography equipment, including determination of trace contaminants and cyanide in concentrated sodium hydroxide solutions. Prepared and presented technical papers at conferences and trade shows. Co-authored Analytical Chemistry publication on theory of gradient ion chromatography.