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*rd Account Holder OpenLink Network Ryan Mara
Manager - Program Management
Location
Greater Boston Area
Industry
Computer Software
Overview
Current
Manager - Program Management at IBM
Past
Manager - Program Management and Data Center Operations at Netezza
Program Manager at Netezza
Website Marketing Manager at Warren Capital Corporation
Restaurant Manager at Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge
Marketing Assistant at ExposureVault.com
Marketing Intern at Staples.com
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Education
Boston College
Boston College
University College Dublin
Recommendations
2 people have recommended Ryan
Connections
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Public Profile
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ryan-mara/4/587/107
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Summary
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Broad experience managing people across various roles & cross-functional teams
Strong capability to identify, solidify, and drive issues to resolution
Deep understanding of product development methodologies, tools, and approaches
Experience
Manager - Program Management
IBM
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry
January 2011 Present (1 year 5 months)
Same responsibilities post IBM's acquisition of Netezza including:
Actively participate in numerous IBM integration processes to ensure all Netezza
related products are IBM compliant
Redefine current development and release processes to adhere to IBM standards and
international rules and regulations
Manager - Program Management and Data Center Operations
Netezza
Public Company; 201-500 employees; NZ; Computer Hardware industry
March 2009 January 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Manage a team of seven program managers encompassing software, hardware, maintenance,
and firmware releases
Communicate high-level program status to project teams and upper management
Refining and publishing development processes across engineering
Modify software development approach to adapt to changing environments
Ensure consistent handling of program management policies
Drive yearly roadmap planning with executive team and engineering staff in light of
annual company objectives
Manage a team of three data center engineers that build, maintain, relocate, and
decommission Netezza s in-house data warehouse appliances
Optimize machine layout in two data center facilities based on heat constraints, power
limitations, and rotational status
Allocate and breakdown incoming requests across team based on skill set
Ryan has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:
3rd Kathleen Conway, Software QA Manager, Netezza
Program Manager
Netezza
Public Company; 201-500 employees; NZ; Computer Hardware industry
October 2007 March 2009 (1 year 6 months)
Successfully managed Netezza's largest and most robust software release consisting of
over 20 projects.
Transitioned and recovered unsuccessful major hardware release
Managed several small to medium software releases averaging a 90% on time delivery rate
Ryan has 1 recommendation (1 manager) including:
3rd Kim Sullivan, Manager of Program Management, Netezza
Website Marketing ManagerWarren Capital CorporationJune 2005September 2007 (2 years 4 months)
Collaborate with third-party web developer and marketer to redesign ZipLease.com for
search engine optimization and marketing
Execute a strategic Google Marketing campaign to attract new clients and equipment
sellers
Use analytics software to track end user behavior
Modify website based on analytic assessment of end-user traffic
Integrate financial tools for equipment vendors and clients with ZipLease.com
Brand ZipLease.com as a channel for acquiring online commercial financing options
Collaborate with marketing team to create and email monthly newsletters for opt-in
equipment sellers and end users
Restaurant ManagerSunnyside Restaurant and LodgeMay 2002May 2005 (3 years 1 month)
Managed a restaurant with 250 seasonal employees
Motivated and assisted employees in a high stress environment while dealing with customer
grievances
Monitored inventory every four weeks and calculated product cost for all beverages
Marketing AssistantExposureVault.comOctober 2002May 2003 (8 months)
Developed strategic marketing ideas and branding schemes for action sports photographers
Brainstorm new photo shoot ideas for Exposure Vault's athletes
Manage accounts with magazines and movies companies
Marketing InternStaples.comJuly 2000May 2001 (11 months)
Analyzed and created reports which highlighted customer buying behavior, demographic and
market trends
Researched alternative media channels
Identified opportunities to improve online customer experience based on operational
process analysis
Skills & Expertise
Product Development
Program Management
Project Planning
Project Execution
Roadmap
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Team Motivator
Iterative
MS Office Suite
JIRA
Confluence
AccuRev
Test Track Pro
Google Adwords
Google Analytics
CRM software
Lotus Notes
Education
Boston College
Strategic Mangament and Operations
19972001
Boston College
Bachelor of Science degree, Operations and Strategic Management
University College Dublin
Recommendations For Ryan
Manager - Program Management and Data Center Operations
Netezza
Ryan has an incredible ability to lead teams was critical to the success of many
projects. He communicates clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences. When I
have had the opportunity to work directly with Ryan, I was continually impressed with his
ability to think strategically and tactically. May 10, 2012
3rd Kathleen Conway, Software QA Manager, Netezza
worked with Ryan at Netezza
Program Manager
Netezza
Ryan is an extremely hard working individual that inevitably will be great at any role
he steps into. He ramped up as a Program Manager in a new industry seamlessly and took
over the team within two years. His soft skills and positive energy motivate others to do
their best and meet their commitments. Ryan's likable nature, coupled with strong
negotiation skills, make a powerful combination that draws respect across an entire
organization. I enjoyed working with Ryan immensely; he is one of the funniest people I
know, and I look forward to the day we get to work together again. March 27, 2012
3rd Kim Sullivan, Manager of Program Management, Netezza
managed Ryan at Netezza
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