Summary of Qualifications
Exceptionally well qualified and seasoned management professional, offering
a proven track record of success leading all facets of program & project
management with a proven passion for solving diverse complex problems or
business challenges through innovation. Proven experience in Telecom,
software development, tactical and strategic business planning, business
operations, resulting in revenue enhancement, cost reduction and ROI.
Recognized as an effective hands-on manager with proven ability to lead,
motivate, and coordinate technical teams and projects. Build and foster
strategic business relationships with C-level executives, maintaining
customer satisfaction at all levels. Areas of expertise include: Team
Leadership; Process and standards; Business Process Re-engineering;
Relationship Management; Contract Negotiation. Extremely capable in
challenging, stressful, and fast-paced environments.
Areas of Expertise
Strong passion for managing voice projects with 20+ years of Program &
Project Management experience managing technical complex infrastructure
implementations and upgrades. Adept in managing managers, program and
project managers across geographies, cultures and time zones. Experienced
in Project Life Cycle Management, software application development
methodologies as well as Six Sigma. Extensive experience managing and
building cross-functional teams & implementing best practices.
Technical Competencies
Platforms: Windows 2008r2, 2012 Server, HP Virtualization, VMware,
Exchange Server, SMS, SQL Server, VoIP Avaya, Cisco,
Siemens, Nortel, Mitel, and IVR, NICE, Contact Centers
Software: Microsoft Office 2013, Visio, Cognos, Oracle, UNIX, Linux,
SQL HP Openview, Vantive, BMC, XML, BizTalk, Baan, Atlas,
and Crystal Reports
Hardware: HP / Dell Servers, Cisco / Adtran / Brocade / HP Switches
and Routers, ProCurve Networking Products, HP Storage
solutions, Wireless, VPN, and Firewall
Professional Experience
SR PROGRAM MANAGER Sep 2005-Present
HP ( Roseville, CA
Responsible for managing voice projects for the HP Enterprise Services
Division. Manages installations and upgrades on Cisco and Avaya VoIP
telecommunications equipment. Manage teams ranging from 5 to 100 engineers
and other operations personnel. Work with vendors to schedule onsite
activities. Ensure projects are implemented on schedule and under budget.
Schedule and run weekly team meetings. Communicate weekly progress to
management and stakeholders.
Notable Contributions:
. Acknowledged for creating improved PBX decommission process that reduced
time by 35% and when decommissioning legacy PBXs.
. Selected to lead the most technical VoIP projects for BofA and Symantec
. Received recognition from customer for excellent communications and risk
management skills
West Region Sales Engineering Manager Sep 2004-Sep 2005
Frontier Communications ( Elk Grove, CA
Worked collaboratively with 15 sales staff throughout West Coast region.
Led, trained, and mentored 2 junior sales engineers. Managed and negotiated
cost of products and services for 15 telecommunication vendors. Developed
all pricing proposals for western region sales team, including T1, T3, OC3,
dedicated Internet traveled to customer sites to audit networks and
recommend improvements to increase speed and security of customers' network
architecture. Designed Mitel / Nortel VoIP solutions, complex T1 / Frame
relay networks for medium-to-large customers. Provided technical support
to customers and frontier technicians in configuring networking equipment
and VoIP systems.
Notable Contributions:
. Instrumental in setting a new VoIP systems sales record of $2.5 million
within first six months of employment
. Improved turnaround for all dedicated Internet, reducing delivery time
from two months to three weeks
. Obtained certification in the design / installation of Nortel/Mitel VoIP
solutions
B2B Global Program Manager Feb 2003-Sep 2004
Flextronics International ( San Jose, CA
Spearheaded 24/7 global B2B team managing $25 billion in transactions
annually. Matrix managed a global staff of 60+ responsible for
development, operations, and support of B2B infrastructure. Challenged to
improve productivity and reduce costs through improved uses of technology.
Utilized Six Sigma methodologies and collaborated with technical experts to
analyze and document processes and system work flows. Authored plan to
improve software development process, consolidate/upgrade to highly
redundant servers and establish consistent hardware/software standards to
eliminate unstable, highly mixed operating environment. Interacted with
customers, support teams and developers to address and resolve all global
B2B problems in a timely manner.
Notable Contributions:
. Cut down B2B failures by 95% in the first nine months and improved custom
XML reliability to 100%
. Implemented an FTP server and cluster infrastructure featuring full
redundancy and automated alerts when transactions failed
Western Region SR IT Manager Jun 2000-Jan 2003
Reported to the CIO; directed and coordinated 24x7 operations of Desktop
Support / Helpdesk, IT Purchasing, Telecommunications, NT operations, and
NT applications groups. Managed telecommunication services for 45+ sites
throughout the U.S. Managed and negotiated cost of products and services
for 30+ vendor relationships. Conferred with senior management to plan,
develop, and drive long-term initiatives that significantly reduced overall
IT spending. Established and implemented corporate standards for hardware /
software applications. Developed operating procedures and defined service-
level agreements, security policies, and support metrics.
Notable Contributions:
. Completely eliminated billing redundancies and over-coverage on
maintenance contracts that significantly reduced telecommunications cost
by $.5 million in 2001 and by $1.5 million in 2002
. Saved $200K annually by replacing 275 network printers with 45
multifunctional copiers
. Reduced long distance charges by 35% through successful roll out of Cisco
VoIP solution in U.S. and globally
. Instrumental in the migration of 7000+ workstations on six campuses to
Active Directory
. Consolidated and stabilized servers in data center from 700 to 300
improving uptime from 75% to 99%
Project Manager / Senior IT Consultant Apr 1997-Jun 2000
Kaiser Permanente ( San Jose, CA
Managed all helpdesk, desktop, and telecommunication support services
including the integration of PC-based healthcare applications. Prepared and
presented all monthly metrics to management. Played a vital role in
supporting and remediating 20 custom critical medical applications for Y2K.
Directed rollout of Lotus notes application (TST) to all major hospitals
in the South Bay region; and diligently installed application on 500+ new
workstations.
Notable Contributions:
. Improved response time from 2.5 days to 5 hours by establishing service
level agreements for helpdesk and desktop support;
. Completed TST project four months ahead of schedule
Earlier Career
Project / IT Manager: 1989-1997 ( CDI@HP, TeleImages, CLI, Hyundai, and
Lockheed
Education
Bachelor of Science in Network Communications Management: Apr 2007-Jul 2008
( DeVry University, Elk Grove, CA
Associate of Science in Network Technologies, CNE and CNA: Jan 1997-Jun
1997
Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Engineering and Computer
Science: Jan 1988-Jun 1989
( Heald Institute of Technology, San Jose, CA
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP) Windows 7, Windows 2008r2 Server:
Expires 2016
PMP: Expires 2016
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP/CCVP): Expires 2016
HP ASE HP Storage Works: Expires 2016
HP Master ASE ProCurve Networking Certification: Expires 2016
Community Involvement
President, Elk Grove Kiwanis