Michael Valderrama

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Engineering Program Manager @ Apple | SWE @ Apple
cupertino, california, united states
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San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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About Michael Valderrama

Expert technologist in Product Development, Management and Programs with demonstrated success driving and executing product strategies from requirements to launch for brands like Intel, Dell, Apple, GoPro, Schlumberger and Autodesk. Deep knowledge of technologies including computing platforms, Flash NAND and operating systems. Experienced in large scale product planning, strategic enabling and partnering with both internal and external teams and vendors. Specialties include SCRUM Master and Practitioner of agile PLC methodologies for software and hardware products. I offer extensive international experience with responsibility for customers, products and services. My portfolio includes, hardware and software product lines delivering over $400M in revenue. As a leader, I am intuitive with expertise in managing teams in a matrix structure. I am passionate about using a disciplined, research-based, customer-focused process and methodology. As an entrepreneur, I leverage my experience to create strategic visions, develop creative marketing ideas and technologically advanced products that exceed customer expectations.

My background includes hands-on engineering roles and military service, United States Air Force. Key highlights include:● 18 years experience creating, driving and executing solutions
● 15 years managing technical projects; in semiconductor and enterprise software ● 15 years experience document feature specifications (SRS, PRD, MRD) ● 11 year veteran of Intel Corporation, engineering and product development ● 10 years developing financial ROI models for features, ROI and competitive analysis of software platforms and markets (SaaS, HPC/Cloud Computing, and Virtualization)● 10 years experience in Cloud & High-Performance Computing Processor enabling ● Masters in Software Engineering, Masters in Management Information Systems, BS in Computer Science● Bilingual (written & oral) English & Spanish● US Citizen

Michael Valderrama's Current Company Details
Apple

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Engineering Program Manager @ Apple | SWE
cupertino, california, united states
Website:
apple.com
Employees:
218112
Michael Valderrama Work Experience Details
  • Apple
    Engineering Program Manager
    Apple 2018 - Present
    Cupertino, Ca
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  • Micron Technology
    Senior Program Manager & Npi
    Micron Technology 2015 - 2018
    San Jose Ca
    ● Managed Micron (Flash NAND removable storage) Program Management Office and oversaw full product life cycle development efforts in the product portfolio. ● Established PLM processes and phase definition to incorporate product life cycle (PLC) principles, improving lead times of all PLC phases through launch by 50%.● Led a team of 15 through 100 successful NPI projects and special programs over two years, resulting in multiple millions of shipments and over $50M in gross sales.● Managed and executed retail packaging supply chain and packaging designs with polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) plastic trays for over 100 products and thousands of retail SKUs globally.● Directed development of a series of Apple accessories bundled with apps available in the App Store. Captured requirements, developed use cases, outlined functionality and managed the Apple MFi (Made for i-device) submission process to include UL testing and Apple approvals.● Managed OEM partner and product line of three GoPro branded readers (Apple Lightning, Micro-USB, and USB Type-C). Developed statement of work (SOW), oversaw the legal review, and documented requirements (MRD and PRD) for HW, SW, and packaging.
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  • Micron Technology
    Senior Technical Program Manager
    Micron Technology 2013 - 2015
    ● Managed SSD product line software projects for client and enterprise using a combination of Agile practices and project management collaboration tools. ● Established software release processes to align with hardware and validation milestones. ● Developed analytics of software development stages to track deliverables and build status, and established priority for bug resolution as part of an Agile SCRUM methodology. ● Created market share models, analyzed competitive landscape, and identified areas of growth for the Micron SSD product line.● Planned next generation Cold Storage, VDI Storage (Citrix, VMware, Microsoft) and Web 2.0 Cloud Storage solutions.● Drove silicon technologies and features across Micron's portfolio of NAND, Component and SSD products.
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  • Dell
    Senior Product Manager (Acquired Wyse Technology)
    Dell 2011 - 2013
    San Jose, Ca
    ● Managed and led product vision, roadmap and technology improvements of thin-client cloud computing solutions within the Linux platform product family.● Managed due diligence and acquisition integration of the Linux Thin-client product line during acquisition by Dell Inc., in areas of forecasting, pricing, margins, and sales analysis.● Drove key technologies and partnerships including VMWare, Citrix, and Cisco within Virtualization Desktop Infrastructures (VDI) and cloud computing technologies.● Managed the product definition and OEM requirements for Cisco Systems’ Cloud Computing device (VXC 6215) designed by Dell Wyse. Launching Cisco cloud computing device and extending UC capabilities to Virtual Desktops on SUSE Linux thin clients.● Managed and deployed technologies to improve the virtualization experience of 2D graphics, Adobe Flash and H.264 optimization for Citrix HDX SoC. Enabled JPEG decoding on ARM, and UC capabilities within the Cloud Client portfolio.● Developed dual and quad core ARM products with advanced Linux OS technologies for thin client devices and cloud computing.
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  • Cmedia
    Senior Program Manager
    Cmedia 2009 - 2011
    Taipei City, Taiwan
    CMedia is a hardware and software solution provider for audio technologies providing mixed signal and integrated audio silicon design as well as software integration with annual revenues of ~ $35 million and ~100 employees.● Led product definition and market analysis for five product families, eight segments, and multiple new technology concepts while winning new contracts and OEM agreements.● Increased sales by 26% company-wide● Drove new product introduction and industry relationships with Intel, Dolby and leading brands in multiple segments● Launched and co-branded C-Media Audio Processor IC on ASUS award winning “Xonar Essence” product. ● Awarded 2010 CES Product Innovation accolade and featured on the cover of "STEREOPHILE” magazine. Won “Hot Hardware 2009” in audiophile category.● Developed a new company image and product presentation, resulting in improved brand recognition and quality standards.
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  • Intel Corporation
    Technical Program Manager (High Performance, Virtualization And Cloud Computing)
    Intel Corporation 2006 - 2009
    Folsom, Ca
    Within the Software & Services division led strategic projects for Virtualization, High Performance & Cloud Computing solutions comprised of ISVs across 6 verticals and 13 segments worldwide for the Intel Software & Services Div.● Worked with software and hardware vendors, systems integrators, and enterprise IT organization to define, integrate and drive early adoption of leading edge solutions in cloud and desktop virtualization.● Supported sales teams creating business value analysis and benefits management between ISVs and enterprise customers. Secured 47 design wins for a total of 445k CPU sales in 2008.● Managed scaling efforts, which improved run-time applications on multi-core platforms by 30%.● Project manager for Intel Cluster Ready, a Linux compatible HPC/Cloud solution for OEMs. Increased adoption by 40% of major OEMs and improved deployment ready by creating a software release framework.
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  • Intel Corporation
    Technical Program Manager (High-Performance Computing)
    Intel Corporation 2002 - 2006
    ● Created go-to-market plans for software products within Intel® Chipset and Processor platforms. ● Software developer for Intel® Intelligent Installer/CUI, creating dynamic language installer for multiple platforms. ● Managed and developed an Automated Release Management System – a core enterprise business capability for software distribution for chipset software.
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  • Intel Corporation
    Technical Program Manager
    Intel Corporation 1998 - 2002
    Folsom, Ca
    ● Program manager of a matrix engineering team responsible for release and development of virtualization features in the manageability engine, deploying Intel®VT-x, VT-i to ISV solution providers.● Developed strategic plans for Virtualization and Manageability PC capabilities for desktop and mobile products within the Intel Digital Enterprise Group.●Drove negotiations with Intel Capital to acquire IP and new technologies adding value to Intel Platforms.● Led Intel and Dolby PC division engagement enabling Dolby technology licensing on Intel Chipset Products.
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  • United States Air Force
    Operations Analyst
    United States Air Force Jan 1992 - Mar 1998
    Mcclellan Afb Sacramento Ca
    ● Supported the “National Test Ban Treaty” and a mission critical unit in the seismic monitoring capabilities, managing assets used to report possible unauthorized activities in international locations.● Received the USAF Achievement Medal from the USAF Intelligence Agency organization.
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Michael Valderrama Skills

Program Management Software Project Management Product Management Product Development Software Development Life Cycle Software Development Strategic Partnerships Cloud Computing Virtualization Go To Market Strategy Mobile Devices Product Marketing Business Strategy Wyse Enterprise Software Saas Web Development Hardware Management Strategy C++ Technical Project Leadership Programming C++

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