Hamid Seifi

San Francisco, CA ***** 478-***-**** acvdvl@r.postjobfree.com

E X E C U T I V E S U M M A RY

E X T E N S I V E B A C K G R O U N D D I R E C T I N G P R O G R A M M A N A G E M E N T & S O F T WA R E D E V E L O P M E N T

TEAMS

Entrepreneurial, growth-minded executive proven in directing complex software development projects against

aggressive cost, time and quality requirements. Leveraging Six Sigma knowledge to identify and overhaul systemic

deficiencies to enhance and improve business operations. Engaging, constructive communicator focused on

mobilizing teams while fostering positive cultures of collaboration and critical thinking.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Executive Leadership E-commerce, Start-ups Cross-Team Collaboration

Project / Program Management Waterfall & Agile methodology Team Training & Leadership

Product Development Lifecycle Systems Integration Budget Control

Software Development SDLC Sales & Marketing Go-To-Market Strategy

PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 2013 Present

Libre Wireless Technologies Irvine, CA

Tactical and strategic authority over four unique products in parallel development. Directed all phases of product

development from design, prototyping, testing, documentation, customer release and post-launch support.

Collaborated across globally dispersed sales, marketing, development and factory teams to achieve process

transparency and effectiveness. Published status report and red flag list to stakeholders.

Key Achievements & Engagements

Successfully delivered 4 modules from concept through production by directing development team in India

and sales, marketing and manufacturing in Asia

Modules were recently chosen by Google Cast as preferred platform for multi-platform streaming

FOUNDER / CEO 2005 2013

Elements in Design St. Charles, IL

Executed ground-up development of online company specializing in sales and marketing of European home

furnishing products. Actively engaged with European suppliers to source and secure new partners, negotiate

contracts and cultivate relationships. Purchased inventory overseas and achieved logistical cohesion across global

freight shipping, receiving, stocking, US customs compliance and necessary documentation. Built and led staff in

various marketing, sales and customer support functions, and handled all related payroll and HR functions.

Key Achievements & Engagements

Led all aspects of development of website and online presence

Seamlessly guided business planning functions from concept through operational formation

FOUNDER / CEO 2003 2005

Compass Consulting Services Chicago, IL

Built consulting company providing professional services for Fault Tolerant High Availability data centers.

Interfaced with senior level management within client groups to gather, assess and translate needs into sophisticated

consulting recommendations. Made onsite customer visits to negotiate contracts, analyze operations and facilitate

training classes for staff and management.

Key Achievements & Engagements

Sourced and secured clients in Fortune 500 companies from across the globe

Successfully negotiated profitable sale of company in 2005

Hamid Seifi

San Francisco, CA 94121 478-***-**** acvdvl@r.postjobfree.com

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1997 2003

Sun Microsystems (Oracle) Menlo Park, CA

Mentored and directed project managers executing development of Netra-based products and deployment in Fault

Tolerant High Availability data centers. Built, mobilized and deployed software development groups for JavaScript,

and Solstice Enterprise Manager products. Controlled System Integration Test Group in charge of system test, stress

test and release of SEM product. Facilitated team recruitment, project planning and budgeting.

Key Achievements & Engagements

Recognized for outstanding customer support for MOL, future enhancements and professional services.

SR. RESOURCE MANAGER 1983 -- 1996

Motorola, Inc. Arlington Heights, IL

Directed development teams, operations and technical planning in charge of Base Station subsystem for cellular

network. Wrote code in C, C++, SQL and assembly languages. Managed SW development group in charge of the

Base Station subsystem for the Digital Cellular Network. Gathered, analyzed and translated project specifications

into system requirements and subsystem specifications for internal groups. Performed all recruitment, on-boarding,

development and training of staff. Oversaw and optimized budgets, expenditures and equipment planning.

Key Achievements & Engagements

Spearheaded successful launch of Radio Subsystem of GSM Digital Cellular Network

Executed expat assignment from 1992 to 1994 in Swindon, England, leading rollout of GSM Digital

Cellular Network in England, Germany, France, and Sweden

Handpicked to lead project management, development, system test and release of next generation

Operation and Maintenance Center for cellular infrastructure systems

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Graduate Coursework, Computer Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

T ECHNICAL E XPERTISE

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), CRM, SAP, Microsoft Project, Automated System Test, Unix, Microsoft

Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), C, C++, SQL

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