Carlos Salazar

*** **** *****, *** *****, CA ****1 562-***-**** adhpyo@r.postjobfree.com

PMO Leader

Strategic Technical Senior PMO leader with over 10 years of experience and expertise in overseeing software development, manufacturing, test automation, system integration programs, program integration and migration, system validation and agile transformations. Proven record of managing program life cycle from system design through integration, test planning, verification and implementation via requirement- based execution (SDLC), quantitative risk management, and formal change management techniques. Experienced in change management and leading in a global product development system (GPDS) collaborative environment. Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams in order to identify platform capabilities, access matrix resources, and collaborate with personnel ensuring projects are delivered on- time; within scope and budget.

Core competencies include:

Project/Program IT Management Scheduling / Logistics Software Design Life Cycle Contract Administration Strategic Planning Scrum, Kanban, XP practices Resource Allocation Program Evaluation Life Cycle Management Change Management Risk Management Requirement Gathering Portfolio Management Process Development Negotiation Communication Team Building Continuous Improvement Design Controls Quality Management ISO 14971

Integration Agile & Scrum Training SAP Business Objects Lean, Six sigma Team Transformations Security Management PROVEN EXPERIENCE

• Strong communication skills. Ability to convey vision, ideas, goals, and issues—as well as produce reports and presentations, among other skills.

• Strategic in approach: understands and addresses inter-dependencies and real issues

• Clear definition of requirements (tested by real customer requirements) and timetables

• Experience managing to deliverables and milestones: on time/within budget/meeting business needs

• Ability to manage troubled teams/projects and bring them to success

• Proven experience with projects of small to complex size and scope

• As an Agile Coach working at the Enterprise level. I have advised and guided leadership at the executive level to adopt truly Agile way of thinking and operating.

• I have coached Program and Portfolio Management from an Agile perspective with the goal of facilitating scaled agile, including coaching many struggling teams and helped them achieve performance measured by faster development, higher quality, and fewer release roll-backs CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified SAFe 5 Program Consultant, 2020

• Certified SAFe 5 Practitioner, 2019

• Certified Scaled Agile Framework, Agilest, 2019

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• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 2018

• Diversity and Inclusion, Cornell University, 2018

• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), 2017

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2014

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), 2010 TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP, Jira, Agile, Maximo, Planview, TFS, Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Photoshop, Word, Visio, Outlook), SharePoint, SAP Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Site Handler, Brass Ring, Docushare, Encore, Clarity, Adobe, CASPR, Acrobat, Alpha, iOS, Java, C#, Zulu, and MUS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Perspecta, San Diego, California, October 2019 to Present PRODUCT MANAGER, ENTERPRISE AGILE COACH

• Guide enterprise management to identify gaps in agile thinking and culture, and to organize a continuous process of improvement.

• Coached struggling team and turned around failing teams so they become high-performing ones.

• Developed enterprise best practices and metrics to improve team performance.

• Coached executive leadership on Scaled Agile Framework and guided them to formulate a plan for a transition to the SAFe model.

• Drove improvement within product/service delivery, PMO and Development approaches to release planning, release train planning, and cross team coordination.

• Facilitate agile workshops, program increments and training seminars Abbott Laboratories (formerly Alere, Inc.), San Diego, California, December 2018 to October 2019 SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, AGILE COACH, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, BIOMEDICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

• Supported annual roadmap planning efforts with executive management to determine key support items for new efforts.

• Partner with Portfolio Manager to agree on deviations or changes from Migration Framework

• Organized and lead Release Planning for a delivery group of multiple scrum teams assigned to a product or product feature group resulting in the creation of a product roadmap.

• Manage major collective activities, issues, and risks across agile teams in support of the program.

• Ensure measurable KPIs are developed for the program, and that they align to the overall KPIs for the product.

• Manage end to end migration/ integration/ transition, including preparation & maintenance of project plan, risk log, stakeholders, R&R. Lead, track and ensure quality and completeness of knowledge transfer & follow up on DTP completion progress; leveraging SAP Business Intelligence (BI) suite of solutions

• Supported our production environment as well as all ongoing maintenance of legacy systems.

• Removed impediments for the teams within the program as needed

• Developed and delivered team and organization training materials and workshops, building knowledge and skills to facilitate the Agile transformation.

• Established and supported communities of practices to promote organizational understanding of Agile roles and to help individuals develop into them. CARLOS SALAZAR Page 3

• Coached teams, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, Managers and Executives on Agile values and principles to promote continuous improvement in practices and artifacts.

• Championed cultural change and collaborated with other Coaches on plans and techniques for accelerating and advancing the organization's transformation.

• Mentored teams, leading them to be self-directed with strong accountability, decision making, conflict resolution and transparency.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), San Diego, California, December 2015 to December 2018 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SCRUM MASTER, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, SOFTWARE ENGINNERING

• Served as the Global Inclusion and Diversity Leader for Hispanic Outreach for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) and Out & Proud Employee Network (OPEN) Associate Resource Groups

• Served as Product Owner; determine customer needs, draft user stories, prioritize features, and lead alignment with global stakeholders

• Managed various FDA (ISO 14971) regulated software development projects

• Managed Quality Management System (QMS) & Risk Management deliverables

• Implemented (agile) scrum methodology and served as the platform scrum master

• Led Department of Defense contract execution

• Organized programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

• Developed new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

• Created and managed long-term goals.

• Led daily program management throughout the program life cycle;

• Defined the program governance (controls);

• Planned the overall program and monitoring the progress;

• Managed the program's budget;

• Managed risks and issues and taking corrective measurements;

• Leveraged data driven through the SAP Business Intelligence (BI) suite of products; i.e. business objects, OLAP and crystal report to improve strategic business decision making and sales management.

• Led implementation of Tableau analytics and Jira document control. San Diego University of Integrative Studies, San Diego, California, July 2013 to December 2017 ADJUNCT FACULTY

• Educator of the year – 2013, 2014, 2015

• Instructed two classes of 35+ students for 70 minutes, three times a week

• Created and maintained a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional material to help student progress successfully

• Participated in monthly meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals and upcoming events

• Planed lectures, assignments, and in-field experiences to collaborate with necessary course curriculum

• Provided opportunities for in-class discussions

• Ensured that the content and level of material asked in exams are adequately covered in classroom teaching.

• Reviewed and assigned grades for students on a weekly basis CARLOS SALAZAR Page 4

Fabian Business Consulting, San Diego, California, February 2015 to Present Principal Business Consultant, Founder

• Managed over 30 employees

• Increased customer retention rate from 48% to over 92% over the course of one fiscal year.

• Implemented systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce project costs and durations.

• Managed planning, sub-contractor selection and construction management of design-bid-build upgrading.

• Created and implemented a strategic business plan for profitable growth.

• Facilitated communications with client management teams regarding weekly and monthly contractual service level agreements.

• Responsible for Budget and Cost control

• Implemented processes improving quality and on time delivery while reducing past due orders

• Hired, trained, and developed senior leadership, providing performance evaluations and coaching.

Accumen, San Diego, California, November 2013 to February 2015 SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

• Served as Scrum Master / Product Owner

• Manage Quality Management System (QMS) & Risk Management deliverables

• Managed various FDA (ISO 14971) regulated software development projects

• Served as Program lead for the acquisition between SCMG and Sharp, valued over 300 million dollars.

• Successfully opened 10 outpatient clinics

• Effectively implemented logistics carrier system

• Meritoriously integrated 100+ bi-directional EMR’s with Sharp/SCMG utilizing 8 external vendors

• Served as lead for personnel recruitment and development for more than 20 project management office (PMO) support staff within department, ensuring organization

• Leveraged Crystal reports and OLAP dashboards for our six sigma projects to examine effectiveness our lab automation projects.

AT&T Mobility, San Diego, California, October 2012 to May 2013 LEAD PROJECT MANAGER (Consultant)

• Implemented change management processes by introducing new tools to conduct financial analysis and reporting.

• Created bi-monthly technical project status reports detailing project labor and monthly cost / performance status.

• Executed new contract actions, reviewed statement of work, updated task orders and basis of estimates, entered budget modifications into Site Handler, ensuring accurate flow of contractual information to all PMO staff.

AT&T Mobility, San Diego, California, October 2012 to May 2013 LEAD PROJECT MANAGER (Consultant)

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• Implemented change management processes by introducing new tools to conduct financial analysis and reporting.

• Executed new contract actions, reviewed statement of work, updated task orders and basis of estimates, entered budget modifications into Site Handler, ensuring accurate flow of contractual information to all PMO staff.

• Created bi-monthly technical project status reports detailing project labor and monthly cost / performance status.

Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego, California, April 2012 to October 2012 IT PROJECT ANALYST (Consultant)

• Utilized SAP Business Intelligence (BI) Platform, i.e. Business Objects and Crystal Reports to provide scorecards, detailed reports and dashboard for Senior Leadership

• Responsible for overseeing the work assignments of IT professionals

• Research, collect and evaluate project data necessary to meet project reporting and evaluation requirements.

• Design and develop the configurations to be deployed on systems using the approved solution assessment to meet customer requirements.

• Develop, maintain, update, and oversee project plans and schedules using tools established by agency and division.

• Provide technical assistance to managers and Technical Project Coordinators in the creation of project concept and project charter documents.

Ericsson, Inc., Irvine, California, March, 2009 to March 2012 PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR – T-Mobile Account (Consultant)

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports

• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants

• Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget

• Coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information

• Partnered with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives EDUCATION

Certification in Global Diversity and Inclusion – Ithaca, NY – August 2018 Cornell University

Leadership Development – Boston, MA - July 2016

Harvard University

Master of Project Management – San Diego, CA - April 2014 DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Project Management Professional (PMP) – Mexico DF, Mexico – June 2014 Project Management Institute

Master of Business Administration – Los Angeles, CA, April 2010 University of Phoenix, John Sperling School of Business Bachelor of Arts, International Business Administration & Political Science, Whittier, CA - May 2008 Whittier College

ENTREPRENUERSHIP

Fabian Business Consulting - San Diego, CA – January 2013 to Present Principal Agile Consultant

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