- Pioneered teams to seize new market opportunities for Microsoft Teams, achieving 50% year-over-year growth in the virtual events business and driving thousands of new customers and millions of new monthly users- Led a team of 6 Project Managers, spearheading individual professional growth and development- Strategized and executed short-term and long-term plans and vision for the virtual events team, collaborating with Product Marketing, Business Planning, and Engineering as the… Show more - Pioneered teams to seize new market opportunities for Microsoft Teams, achieving 50% year-over-year growth in the virtual events business and driving thousands of new customers and millions of new monthly users- Led a team of 6 Project Managers, spearheading individual professional growth and development- Strategized and executed short-term and long-term plans and vision for the virtual events team, collaborating with Product Marketing, Business Planning, and Engineering as the subject matter expert for events- Spearheaded product release criteria, customer acquisition, usage, retention, and monetization strategies- Leveraged AI, cloud microservices, and innovative user experiences to enhance the Teams client- Identified product release criteria, customer acquisition, usage, retention, and monetization strategies- Achieved successful project completion aligned with strategic goals by monitoring project performance across cross-functional teams to ensure implementation of process improvements, enhancing overall efficiency- Oversaw project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery, conducting risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to minimize project risks- Communicated project status, milestones, and updates to stakeholders and executive leadership- Mentored and coached team members to foster professional growth and development for the events team Show less

- Directed the expansion and implementation of AWS Simple Storage Service (S3) across new regions- Provided strategic leadership and direction to large cross-functional teams, driving project success- Facilitated financial, resource, and project planning discussions, optimizing resource allocation- Successfully led 80 teams in the deployment of 200+ services into five new regions, achieving rapid scalability- Effectively slashed costs while boosting AWS efficiency by… Show more - Directed the expansion and implementation of AWS Simple Storage Service (S3) across new regions- Provided strategic leadership and direction to large cross-functional teams, driving project success- Facilitated financial, resource, and project planning discussions, optimizing resource allocation- Successfully led 80 teams in the deployment of 200+ services into five new regions, achieving rapid scalability- Effectively slashed costs while boosting AWS efficiency by spearheading various divisional initiatives- Stimulated significant savings through the re-engineering and virtualization of S3 services, maximizing operational efficiency- Oversaw end-to-end project lifecycle, from conception to delivery, ensuring scope, time, and quality standards- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives, ensuring clear, concise communication and alignment- Monitored project performance, utilizing metrics and analytics to identify areas for improvement- Managed risk assessments and mitigation strategies to minimize potential project disruptions- Mentored and developed team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices, maintaining high levels of quality and integrity Show less

- Oversaw the creation, delivery, and leadership of the first in-house software development team, including 200+ Engineers and 20 Program Managers and Product Owners- Supported the Model Year 2020 release of Ford’s Sync Infotainment System- Analyzed foundational software architecture to identify and remediate critical bugs and issues, ensuring system reliability and performance- Selected and managed the performance of third-party vendors and suppliers to support project… Show more - Oversaw the creation, delivery, and leadership of the first in-house software development team, including 200+ Engineers and 20 Program Managers and Product Owners- Supported the Model Year 2020 release of Ford’s Sync Infotainment System- Analyzed foundational software architecture to identify and remediate critical bugs and issues, ensuring system reliability and performance- Selected and managed the performance of third-party vendors and suppliers to support project outcomes- Established the first software development team within Ford, successfully growing the team to 200+ members- Introduced and deployed Agile software development methodologies, enabling faster innovation and delivery of a 50+ portfolio of new features- Directed end-to-end project lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring scope, time, and quality standards- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives, monitoring project performance, utilizing metrics and analytics to identify areas for improvement- Managed risk assessments and mitigation strategies to minimize potential project disruptions- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices, maintaining project quality and integrity- Led cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and ensuring seamless integration of new features and updates- Facilitated regular progress meetings and reviews, providing updates to executive leadership and stakeholders- Developed and implemented strategic plans for software development, aligning with goals and market demands- Optimized resource allocation and project scheduling to maximize efficiency and productivity Show less

I was promoted to lead the execution of strategies supporting the seamless integration of the Windows device portfolio with a vehicle. Oversaw the development of technical strategies supporting joint innovation projects. Cultivated partnerships with industry leading automotive manufacturers and tier I vendors in Europe and Asia. Identified and defined technical requirements to facilitate connection of Microsoft-powered car experiences and automotive head units. My contributions to… Show more I was promoted to lead the execution of strategies supporting the seamless integration of the Windows device portfolio with a vehicle. Oversaw the development of technical strategies supporting joint innovation projects. Cultivated partnerships with industry leading automotive manufacturers and tier I vendors in Europe and Asia. Identified and defined technical requirements to facilitate connection of Microsoft-powered car experiences and automotive head units. My contributions to Microsoft include: Spearheaded the specification design and development of the Windows Continuum feature enabling Windows mobile devices to power full desktop experiences. Championed the development of a CES demos integrating Microsoft productivity applications with an autonomous vehicle Show less

I was selected to provide expertise in the design and development of Windows Roaming, Backup & Restore solution enabling users to personalize experiences and establishing flow between devices. Collaborated with senior leaders and marketing professionals to analyze user experiences. Created one of the first Cloud Connected Stateless Windows design enabling Windows users visibility of experience flow onto other devices.

I was entrusted to steer the innovative design and development of a set of GUI tools as part of the SharePoint Designer 2013 enabling the creation of coded workflows. Coordinated resources in Microsoft, various global development centers, and vendors to drive engineering efforts. Selected to serve as a Subject Matter Expert and Keynote Speaker at SharePoint conferences. Won various awards for presentations.

I guided the defining and development of features associated with Microsoft Project Workflow focused on the automation of existing project task within Project Server 2010. Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) presenting at numerous SharePoint and Project conferences.Recipient of multiple present awards and public speaking recognitions.

- Accurately assessed and addressed the technological needs of large Microsoft Premier Customers’ within the context of Microsoft Services.- Worked across different groups within Microsoft to complete projects- Worked with both IT personal and upper management to scope and define projects- Led several National Level Projects. Including: business operation projects, critical situation projects, and market penetration projects

- Created and performed test cases for latest Business-to-Business (B2B) products- Managed support calls from clients using the company’s B2B product line- Assisted in the integration of newly acquired ERP products into the B2B platform- Created programs in assisting the automation of tasks, which increased the efficiency of the QA process