MICHAEL LEWIS ROYAL, PMP
AUSTIN, TX 78749
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SUMMARY
. NPI Program Manager for Freescale Semiconductor's Microcontroller
Solutions Group in Austin, Texas.
. Involved in major projects involving cross-platform design and
engineering community integration for the Semiconductor Products
Sector and various global entities.
. Efforts have been paramount in the support of a global design
community reaching sales of over $1 billion per annum.
. Expert in risk management and schedule management and has worked
closely with numerous Fortune 100 companies in the development,
design, testing and integration of emerging microcontroller and
electronic technologies.
. Excellent managerial experience consisting of directing up to 1500
people and a yearly budget of $40 million.
. Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional
certified
. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Held TS/SCI clearance
EXPERIENCE
MOTOROLA / FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, Austin, TX 07/99 -
10/09
Sr. NPI Program Manager (11/02 - 10/09)
. Served as a New Product Introduction Program Manager for Freescale
Semiconductor's Microcontroller Solutions Group.
. Coordinated with group and corporate staff and personnel on the
execution, change and implementation of NPI requirements.
. Responsible for project planning and coordination of a variety of
business and technical areas to meet the NPI goals of the division.
. Led cross-functional global teams in design, marketing, assembly and
engineering to deliver best-in-class solutions.
. Determined techniques to improve the basis for decision-making, policy
construction, design and execution.
. Provided technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and creating
specifications for and deploying and implementing solutions that are
cost effective and met divisional requirements.
. Introduced product marketing change control boards to ensure
governance and customer-driven product impact analysis.
. Liaised with IEEE Chair on development and implementation of emerging
technology standards.
. Ensured that the final product met client needs, as well as functional
requirements.
. Drove for 100% on-time delivery and an uncompromising zero defects in
quality.
IT Manager (07/99 - 11/02)
. Supported 600-user multi-platform environment.
. Led team of 6 System Administrators.
. Expert in DOS, Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
. Implemented 802.11a/b and g Wi-Fi campus wide infrastructure with WEP-
TEK and RSA encryption security.
. Worked extensively with Cisco Routers and Switches.
. Designed, implemented and maintained multiple server domain and led
desktop support team for Motorola's largest division.
TECH-AID, Houston, TX 09/98 -
06/99
Project Manager / Systems Engineer
. Supported Shell Westhollow Technical Research Center as a contractor
to GE Capital ITS.
. Managed 1500 end-user PCs within a Networked and stand-alone
environment.
. Worked with Microsoft DOS, WFW, Windows 95 and Windows NT.
. Expert at troubleshooting Office suite and connectivity issues, as
well as supporting multiple platform and O/S rollouts.
A.G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC., Lake Charles, LA
04/95 - 05/98
Investment Broker
. Provided retail clients with financial, tax and estate planning
information.
. Implemented strategies for asset appreciation, tax efficiency and
wealth accumulation.
. Managed over 300 individual portfolios.
INTEROCCIDENTAL, INC., St Petersburg, Russia
04/94 - 12/94
Vice President, Finance
. Managed group of companies in the C.I.S.
. Planned, initiated and controlled financial operations
. Served as General Director for 3 companies; controlled 1500 personnel
and a $40 million budget for the largest real estate company in Russia
. Acted as Liaison between international external funding organizations
such as USAID, the World Bank, IFC, EBRD, etc.
ROYAL HOLDING COMPANY, Ltd., St. Petersburg, Russia
05/93 - 04/94
President
. Owned/operated a trading company and consulting firm, which
distributed computer products throughout the C.I.S.
. Specialized in computer peripherals and networking solutions
integration.
ERNST & YOUNG, St Petersburg, Russia
10/92 - 05/93
Management Consultant
. Provided consulting for Fortune 1000 multinational corporations
wanting to establish operations in the C.I.S.
. Advised on such issues as customs, currency regulation and
accounting practices.
MORBRO INTERNATIONAL CORP., St. Petersburg, Russia
06/91 - 10/92
Vice President - C.I.S.
. Engaged in commodities trading, market research, consulting, analysis
and organization of joint venture operations
. Dealt with Ministry-level organizations in the fields of commodities,
oil, gas, aircraft and plastics
. Provided western firms with consultation regarding economic
development and strategy planning.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, Wiesbaden, Germany
09/86 - 06/91
Cryptologic Linguist (Russian)
. Provided national and international intelligence communities with
analysis of Russian language activities
. Participated in frequent missions in support of NATO intelligence
requirements
. Recognized significant activity, performed on-line analysis and
reported for timely relay to battlefield and national-level consumers
. Maintained proficiency as a fully qualified cryptologic linguist.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
o Bachelor of Arts: Russian Area Studies
. (Emphasis in International Trade and Finance)
. GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
o Associate's Certificate in Program Management
. COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, Maxwell
AFB, Alabama
o Associate of Applied Sciences: Interpreting and Translating
. GOODFELLOW TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, Goodfellow AFB, Texas
o Cryptologic Linguist Certification: Intermediate Technical
Russian
. DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, Presidio of Monterey, California
o Diploma with Honors: Russian
. PMP Certified
. ESI: Managing Projects; Risk Management; Project Leadership,
Management and Communication
. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and MCP+ Internet
. CompTIA A+ Certified PC Technician
. Advanced Broker Training - Top 5% of New Brokers
HONORS
. Top New Broker for Southern Region
. Diplomatic Liaison for U.S. Congressman Jimmy Hayes with Soviet
Ministry of Oil and Gas
. President, Slavic Club (Louisiana State University)
. Dean's List (Louisiana State University)
. Diplomatic Liaison for Armenian Earthquake Victims
. A.S. Pushkin Book Award to top graduate in Russian
. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Secretary
REFERENCES
. Available upon request