Harry D. Almeida MBA, PMP

addf06@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryalmeida1

Woodstock, Illinois 60098

(815) 382 – 8600

Summary

Proven technical leader and transformation agent specializing in improving the status quo and simplifying business processes and cost structure. A licensed program management professional (PMP) and Digital Six Sigma Green Belt with MBA & Engineering degrees.

Work Experience

TransformCo (previously Sears Holdings): Dir. of Eng, Head of TPMO, Chief of Staff for Technology

(February 2017 – Present)

Lead Technology reviews with the office of the CEO and Chairman of the board Manage Technical Product & Program Management Office for IT and software development Responsible for driving enterprise technology leaders to develop and implement CIO sponsored strategic roadmaps Drive Infrastructure revitalization and cloud transformation for the enterprise Responsible for software rationalization and cost reduction activities across the enterprise Author monthly Corporate Technology newsletters and host monthly technology town halls Sears Holding Company: Director of Engineering and IT (June 2016 – February 2017) Manage large scale enterprise wide software initiatives Develop and grow synergistic relationships with external software companies Head of business technology office creating long term technology roadmaps Managed Special projects team reporting to the president of the Member Technology group Sears Holding Corporation: Senior Manager for Software Architecture (September 2015 – June 2016) Lead global team of software solution architects

Responsible for enterprise level architecture compliance and direction Sears Holdings: Sr. Technical Product/Program Manager / TPM III (March 2013 – September 2015) Develop Product Roadmaps for Online technology team Managed Intake, estimation and approval of all technology programs Managed all communication on projects to the CIO and VP of Technology Lead large scale software program deployments and responsible for P&L of program team Integrated 2d party software solutions into the technology organization Sears Holding Company: Manager IT&G, Sr. Prog Manager (October 2012 – March 2013) Lead Agile Software Development groups based in three continents Develop Agile SW Model to replace existing waterfall development model Motorola Mobility: Sr. SW Program Manager for Agile & IT Server team (December 2010 – October 2012) Lead Agile Software Development groups based in three continents Managed resource and Schedule planning for group of 30+ engineers Develop Agile SW Model to replace existing waterfall development model Manage complete development cycle for SmartActions Google Play store deployment Create ITIL based procedures and checklists for server side database systems Integrated Server based analytics database requirements for Services Data Analysis IT team Motorola PMO: Senior Platform Program Manager (February 2007 – November 2010) Lead multiyear Hardware and Software Platform Development group Develop Governance model for Motorola Platform Realization Organization Manage Software development cycle for programs within the Mobile Device organization Develop and Manage Resource plans for multiple platforms and teams within the organization Motorola MDB: Senior Program Manager (March 2004 – February 2007) Manage business critical Product development and Launch of handset programs worldwide Coordinate M-Gate requirements meetings and manage process for Product team Create and maintain program schedule, finances and resources using accepted PMI processes Maintain strong relationships with Motorolan's and customer/suppliers Managed programs on the Triplet product family worth over $9M in DM cost reduction Motorola PCS: Senior Staff Engineer (September 1999 – March 2004) Lead engineering team with PMI certification in saving an average of over $100M in DM yearly Collaborate with design teams in North America, Europe and Asia to develop, prototype and implement cost reductions into production on all platforms and signaling technologies Manage and support cost reduction programs from inception to implementation Organize Digital Six Sigma data collection and presentations for IC conversion Responsible for salary planning and task assignment of engineering staff Lead transitions of cellular product from the product launch center to high volume facility. Initiate all automotive QS9000 PPAP and Warrant prototype builds for the factory Develop and drive plans to increase factory production capability and improve capability to build various product platforms with little to no changeover time Motorola PCS: Manufacturing Engineer I (August 1993 – September 1999) Manage multi-million dollar SMT machine acquisition account Lead project teams and delegate tasks to team members Conduct training for all factory personnel on machine operation and maintenance Design and develop improved components for SMT machinery through DFM/DFA analysis Respond as a technical resource to technicians on the manufacturing floor Education

Northern Illinois University University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign

• Masters of Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in General Engineering

• Specialization - International Business • Specialization - Controls & Robotic Systems

• Diploma Received May 2001

Training & Certification

• Diploma Received May 1993

• Certified Digital Six Sigma Green Belt • PMI Certified Professional in Program Management

• Digital Six Sigma Black Belt team member • Project Management certification training

• Siemens-Nixdorf SIPLACE Machine • Universal GSM Level I & II training

• Fuji Surface Mount Machinery

• United Who’s Who Across the Globe

• Panasonic Factory Automation