Megha Patel
San Diego, CA, USA, *****. (***)858-***-****, *********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/meghakpatel
Program Manager
Accomplished program manager with 5 years of experience leading complex, large-scale technology initiatives from concept to delivery. Proficient in leveraging Agile methodologies, mitigating risks, strategic resource planning, and implementing robust governance frameworks. Adept at cultivating collaborative environments that foster operational excellence while meeting aggressive timelines. Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher, Poway Unified School district, California(April 2023 –present)
● Developed lesson plans, taught classes, and created engaging learning activities tailored to students' needs and abilities.
● Collaborated with administration and parents to provide detailed assessments, ensuring clarity on student development and future learning strategies
● Stayed current with developments in teaching strategies, learning theories, curriculums, and school policies. Pursued continuous learning opportunities. System Administrator, University of California San Diego, California(April 2022 –October 2022)
● Managed data operations and database administration.
● Analyzed systems to devise solutions that enhanced performance and optimized functionality.
● Design and develop a 4D server.
● Created technical documentation
Program Manager, TechExcel, Cork, Ireland (April 2017- March 2022)
● Organized daily activities based on the projects
● Developed and controlled deadlined project activities
● Identified risks and managed to provide alternative solutions
● Identified the latest trends and technologies affecting the client's industry Teaching Assistant,National College of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland (September 2015- March 2016)
• Change management • Strategic thinking • Project charter
• Risk management • Business writing • Task estimation
• Problem solving • Project management • Quality management Operational IT Administrator, IDT Europe Ltd, Dublin, Ireland (May 2013 to June 2015)
● Generated new calling card program
● Implemented pricing, managed databases and maintained the program .
● Solved fault queries.
Web Developer, Exsite Communications, Dublin, Ireland ( December 12 to March 2013)
● Wrote and edited content
● Designed webpage layout
● Determined technical requirements
Database Administrator and Software Consultant, Curosys Solution, Ahmedabad, India
(September 2010 to February 2012)
● Installed and upgrading the database server and application tools
● Planned for backup and recovery of database information
● Maintained archived data
Software Consultant, Itlution firm, Surat, India (June 2008 to August 2010)
● Provided consultancy, implemented solutions, and deployed at customer and partner sites
● Troubleshot, analyzed incidents and problems, conducted software testing Lecturer, C B Patel College, Surat, India (October 2006 to May 2007) EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Advance Diploma in Computing, Raffles Design Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 2008 M.Sc. in Information and Technology, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India,July 2005 B.Sc. in Information and Technology,Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India, July 2003. Google Project Management Professional Certificate April,2024.