Strategic Partnership and Delivery Manager for AppGate Digital Threat Protection.

Managed the order fulfillment for the fastest growing business unit within Cisco, UCS. Responsible for weekly revenue targets, OTS, and LTA metrics with strategic manufacturing partner, Foxconn Houston. Drove manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement through joint initiatives with the materials, manufacturing engineering, and test engineering teams. Developed and implemented strategies to reduce factory and inventory costs while increasing flexibility and site throughput. Previous positions within Cisco include: Direct Fulfillment Program Manager, Production Material Manager, and Commodity SpecialistSan Jose, CA from 2008 to 2010. Houston, TX from 2010 to 2015

Prioritized negotiation opportunities and coordinated benchmarking sessions with legal service providers to obtain best in class metrics. Performed $350M legal spend analysis and identified under-performing suppliers. Evaluated multiple sourcing playbooks and made consolidation recommendations to a centralizing procurement team.

Collaborated with operations, purchasing, sales, and customer service to leverage information technology to increase seamless communications and coordination. Managed approximately $100,000 of annual spend with strategic supplier, Dell. Designed and carried out projects to implement IT networks in Mexico and China. Hired, managed, and trained intern talent. Conducted quarterly performance evaluations.