Manager Project

Simon Pezeshkfar

Laguna Niguel, CA ***** 949-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/pezeshkfar **********@*****.***

US Citizen

Senior Technical Project Manager

Drive Solutions & Accountability by Building High-Performing Teams & Multi-Cultural Workforces

Dynamic, results-oriented leader with experience enhancing business performance by driving information technology solutions across multiple industries. Strong communicator focused on achieving business goals using positive motivation, building consensus and fostering cooperation among diverse audiences. Regarded as a creative and collaborative team player who quickly and thoroughly assesses new situations and initiates appropriate action.

Professional Experience

DIGITAL RIVER, INC., Aliso Viejo, CA October 2013 to Present

Senior Technical Project Manager

Managed dedicated team consisting of developers and QA in multiple time-zones supporting NVIDIA global online promotions and transactions supporting the NVIDIA GPU, the Shield gaming console, tablet and the Advance Rendering software products worldwide, including preparing weekly executive briefings, sharing progress data and achievements, while identifying issues/solutions.

Project Managed next generation Content Management System (CMS) supporting commerce sites for Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Online Store) globally on Azure and .Net platform by leading a multinational team consisting of developers, business analysts and QA in multiple time zones, including Germany, India and Taiwan; utilized Agile methodology with monthly deployment cycles and daily team scrum meetings.

Led successful migration of 2.5MM GeForce Now gaming subscribers from Janrain IDMS to Jarvis IDMS in 3-hour window of maintenance with zero level one incidents reported.

Launched multiple Microsoft software and hardware products online at Microsoftstore.com, including Office 365, Xbox One, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3, meeting and exceeding core business KPIs, while supporting development of REST APIs for integration of Xbox console applications for supporting ecommerce.

Managed roll-out and integration involving supply chain, digital key management, and fulfillment activities for Office for Windows and Office for Mac 2016 backup media, globally supporting 44 languages simultaneously worldwide for the first time in Microsoft launch history.

Increased subscriber base by 20% in less than 90 days by implementing SEPA for German locale and iDEAL in Dutch locale for Microsoft in conjunction with Office365 subscription and Scrum meetings; utilized JIRA, VersionOne, ASANA, Microsoft TFS, SharePoint, HP ALM, Confluence and QuickBase.

MEDARK, Tustin, CA September 2009 to July 2013

Project Manager

Managed accounts and client expectations, including providing direction to the cross-functional team on scope, schedule, resources, and budget throughout the development lifecycle.

Conducted scrum meetings and utilized Agile methodology, managing teams consisting of developers, QA, and business analysts.

Improved efficiency of communications with clients by developing collateral that supported the Sales team and streamlining processes that reduced redundancy and implemented best practices.

ACTARIS, Dubai, UAE June 2008 to August 2009

Regional Manager, Electricity Metering

Introduced and managed electricity metering products and services offered by Actaris/Itron in the region consisting of UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordon and Kuwait.

Negotiated contract for delivery of 148K Meters to Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) in one year, generating 12MM Euro in sales.

Managed delivery and installation of 15K Digital Electricity Meters along with Saturne AMR software system for QatarPearl, making the first reference in the region for fully automated AMR.

Oversaw supply electricity order, water meters along with data collection, communications and meter data management consisting of Asais Saturne and Itron IEE for initially 200K measuring point with upgrade to 2M, resulting in largest order in the region.

RTC LLC, Dubai, UAE August 2005 to June 2008

Product Manager, Infrastructure Technology Solutions (ITS)

Directed 5MM EUR budget, consisting of P&L for ITS division and investment in new strategic businesses.

Achieved premier partner regional status by increasing nationwide sales of Legrand structured cabling solutions and wiring accessories from annual 800K EUR to 2.3MM EUR; executed in less than 2 years through planning, implementation of comprehensive nationwide product management strategy.

Reduced order to delivery time from 4 weeks to 48 hours by managing $50K SF warehouse to stock project, promoting efficient delivery, conducting local VAR analysis of historical data, and forecasting availability of catalog items locally.

SIEMENS AG, Abu Dhabi, UAE January 2002 to August 2005

Program Manager, Power Transmission and Distribution Services

Managed key project and established Siemens Products Related Services Center of Competence for Network Consulting, Technical Training for the region, consisting of UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

Conducted seminars that introduced full product line of gas insulated switchgear technology from Siemens, ranging from 6kV to 400kV.

Project Managed the largest commissioned GIL (Gas Insulated Line) in the region for 400kV to be used as a reference for winning new projects in the region.

Additional Relevant Experience

UNISYS CORPORATION, Malvern, PA

Product Manager, Voice Portal

MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA

Program Manager, CATM / Large Enterprise

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas, Dallas, TX

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