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Santa Clara, California, Us

Santa Clara, California, Us

Program Manager of AI change management, content strategy, and a new program to implement efficiencies.-Creates and manages data and content for implementation and ensuring continued improvement and success in information architecture-Worked with both hardware and software teams to integrate security into new development activities-Implements content traceability, searchability, and processes for data analysis, modeling, and projections-Ensures safety and intellectual security compliance-Provides efficiency expertise for process improvements and effectivity-Presents to leadership, executives, and external customers for performance and projections-Managed compliance to several international and industry standards-Established certifications with external partners and vendors

Strategic Content Lead and Senior Program Manager of an international strategic program leading a key business initiative for IA structure and software development. -Led programs for content and context sensitivity for security and data integrity. Successful completion of culture change improving communications in both IA systems management and change management of processes.-Provided award winning world-wide leadership for multiple projects including scope, schedule, cost, quality, issues, risks, metrics, status, escalation paths, and documented future use-cases for incremental updates-Accomplished manager and leader known for handling crisis situations and gaining consensus while providing creative, practical, and workable solutions among many geographies and different teams-Worked closely with subject matter experts to develop content, simplify, and remove redundancy from procedures and systems -Implemented change management processes, procedures and training, definition of standards, and methodology improvements for efficiency-Worked with Alphabet (Google Loon Project for aeronautical development), Intel (software security), and the transition with Brexit for new international standards-Ensured compliance and worked with external agencies to establish certifications

Santa Clara, California, Us

Change agent who identified and diagnosed problems, understood both business and organizational drivers, identified key performance indicators, analyzed impacts, and implemented enterprise-wide programs.-Drove requirements for converging tools, process, and methods across Intel enabling a two-quarter decrease of Time to Market (TTM) for emerging markets-Managed several projects for CPUs, SOCs, and GCUs from concept to delivery -Successfully led several high-visibility, collaborative, proof-of-concepts which yielded efficiency, quality improvements and led to enterprise-wide adoption -Implemented knowledge management and process improvements which decreased product validation time by six weeks-Worked directly with clients such as Dell, Honeywell (Aerospace), Wells Fargo, Google (Loon Space Program), and Iridium (Satellite and Launch) to define requirements and implement secure software functionality with our partners-Managed compliance with several industry and international standards

Bismarck, Nd, Us

Program review, recommend solutions and resource requirements; Navigator of political, fiscal, and organizational dynamics, sourcing, and procurement; Managed unprecedented complex international contracts; Extensive experience managing highly-visible, technical programs; Financial responsibilities for $13M annual budget.-Assisted state government agency with business analysis, creating business cases and gaining appropriations-Created RFQs and SOWs for vendor selection, provided recommendations Risk and Reward Matrix for the key decision makers-Managed the selected vendors and several internal teams, was accountable to ensure scope was met with quality for on-time delivery-Successfully negotiated with vendors to award complex contracts and ensured change management was communicated and accurately documented-Managed and implemented the national award winning “Multi-divisional collaboration and partnerships” LEGEND project to replace legislative enterprise IT and IA systems to streamline the legislative process -Thorough knowledge of client relations, executive level communications, vendor management, and international marketing communications to provide exceptional stakeholder management-Reported to the Governor of ND and the Legislative Council; House and Senate Leadership and MembersNorth Dakota IT branch, Attorney General’s Office, PMO, and HR-Managed Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) Replacement Project to ensure Affordable Healthcare Act compliance link: https://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/news/2019/6-5-nd-mmis-receives-federal-certification.pdf

San Francisco, California, Us

Contract position integrating data management services for Wells Fargo to integrate Wachovia for M&A.-Provided PM services for internal Wells Fargo teams, Wachovia teams, and a third party consultant to transfer data into one system -Ensured regulatory compliance for security and data retention policies-Implemented continuous process improvements to ensure both banks had a smooth transition-Managed project scoping and estimation activities, documented the project scope and approach, reviewed plans with business and technology stakeholders and acquired sign-off from business and technology leadership-Provided cost/benefit models in support of business and infrastructure initiative-Ensured minimal client interruption-Provided change management to both the internal teams and the consumer

Santa Clara, California, Us

Built and motivated cross-functional teams for content related process and efficiency improvements.-Influenced worldwide business groups within the corporation to use consistent tool, process and information architecture-Provided project management services for scope, cost, quality, schedule, issues, risk and changes-Provided documentation and revision control of all projectsInfluenced world-wide Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that define industry wide technologies (ex., PCI Express, CMM, and ASI) as a representative from Intel engineering-Gained Six Sigma Certification

Tempe, Arizona, Us

Developed strategies to increase sales and profitability. Technical marketing expert who successfully bridged the gap between technologists and executives.-Successfully developed business requirements, performed business analysis, and validated data for new product development-Determined cost and price points for market entry of new products to enable market segment wins and gain new customers-Negotiated and managed contracts and procurement for company-wide marketing and advertising-Performed technical training and product presentations for worldwide audiences-Coordinated press tours, advertising, technical article placement, speaking engagements, and trade shows to provide maximum impact for new products and services-Managed marketing and technical collateral for all company products and services

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Us

Project management, engineering, and software development expertise working under limited supervision with considerable independent discretion and judgment.• Defined the scope and provided cost/time estimates for software and engineering projects• Managed project budgets and schedules, provided market analysis, and reported key indicators to management team • Key decision approval related to deliverables, milestones and maintaining change-control documentation• Created policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms for ISO 9000 and CMMi

Balanced micro- and macro- business perspectives while designing robotics, PLC equipment, and software. • Wrote requirements and design specifications for new projects • Coordinated goals between marketing, engineering, and production for domestic and international company expansion• Reported planning, scheduling, budgeting, and statistical analysis to the CEO• Managed the redesign of existing products, increasing quality and reliability and decreasing costs • Designed electronics and software for robotics and PLC equipment for manufacturing