DAVID GUYER, PMP
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Apex, NC 27539 *****.*****@*****.***
SUMMARY
PMI-certified Project Manager with extensive experience leading complex
product development projects. Integrated all areas of organization,
including engineering, software, marketing and production teams, in
development and customer introduction of multiple cellular subscriber
devices. Coordinated Asian outsourced based product development and
production teams. Scope of projects included; introduction of new
technologies, custom integrated circuits and embedded software in cellular
products.
Problem Resolution . Deadline Oriented . Risk Management
Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) . Team Builder in Multi-Site Environment
Led off-Shore Engineering and Manufacturing Efforts
EXPERTISE
. Proven history of establishing project scope and schedule early in
project life cycle and implementing effective change control throughout
the project.
. Highly effective in compiling project schedule involving multiple
organizations and sites.
. Consistently able to use Engineering experience to anticipate risk areas
and rapidly lead the team to the root cause of technical issues.
. Successfully integrated groups from varied geographic and cultural areas
to accomplish complex projects as an effective team.
. Proficient in Primavera Teamplay and MS office suite; MS Word, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SONY ERICSSON, Research Triangle Park NC 2007-Present
Global manufacturer and distributor of wireless handsets
Sr. Development Program Manager (2007-Present)
Managed scope, schedule and resource for product development from
requirements capture through factory launch.
. R&D Project manager of cross functional handset development teams for
Convergence Products, including Asian manufacturing. Projects included
both Windows Mobile and Android platforms.
. Led Mobile Computing development team's introduction of two USB Modem
projects from development through product launch and volume production
phases.
MOTOROLA, Plantation FL 1979 - 2007
Global manufacturer and distributor of wireless products
Manager of Program Management (2004 - 2007)
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. Led Motorola iDEN Division's first product development project with
Engineering (hardware and software) and Manufacturing located in China.
Established relationships with development and manufacturing partner
organizations in Asia to quickly bring process compliance. Trained Asian
based Program Management teams.
. Managed the introduction of new VoCoder technology across all products in
the division's portfolio, reporting to the General Manager and the Vice
President of Technology. Included regular interactions with customer's
Senior Management to facilitate product acceptance. Increased carrier's
capacity and sales volume for Motorola.
. Introduced new platform product for next generation integrated circuits
reducing cost and product size.
Principal Program Manager (2000 - 2004)
. Led cross functional platform product team introducing new integrated
circuit chip set, both RF and Baseband, to product implementation and on
time launch. Introduced major new features while reducing product size
and cost.
. Managed Division's first off-shore handset development program including
Hardware, Software and Manufacturing in Israel.
Senior Program Manager (1995 - 2000)
. Initiated formal Program Management to Division.
. Launched first packet data based browser in Motorola's portfolio, a key
competitive feature.
. Managed all program interactions for feature enhancements to customer
networks which required Subscriber / Network over-the-air coordination.
Engineering Management (1984 - 1995)
Held increasing levels of responsibility managing development engineering
groups in two way radio division.
. Managed engineering development for Secure Voice devices across multiple
two way radio product lines for customers such as Secret Service and FBI.
Electrical Engineer (1979 - 1984)
Customized two way radio product designs to meet unique customer
requirements in Public Safety two way radio business.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Masters of Business Administration
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Project Management Professional (PMP ), PMI
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member, Construction Team to Central America, Building Houses for Homeless
(5 trips)