ROBERT BARBA
PROJECT MANAGER/COORDINATOR ● MENIFEE, CA UNITED STATES ● 951-***-****
DETAILS
Menifee, United States
******.*****@*******.***
LINKS
linkedin.com/in/robbarba62
SKILLS
Leadership
Safety Principles
Business Process Improvement
& Optimization
Cross-Functional Team
Leadership
Strategic Planning & Change
Management
Financial Forecasting & Budget
Oversight
Stakeholder Communication &
Relationship Building
Process Automation & Risk
Mitigation
Regulatory Compliance &
Performance Metrics
Data Analytics & Cost Tracking
Asset & Inventory Management
QuickBooks Online
PROFILE
IT Asset Manager & Project Leader with experience in asset lifecycle management, compliance, and process automation. Skilled in optimizing IT asset tracking, financial forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve cost efficiency and governance. Adept at implementing ITAM best practices, automating workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance in enterprise environments
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Project Manager Dexian DISYS LLC, Rosemead, CA
October 2020 — December 2024
Led cross-functional teams to implement business process improvements, reducing operational costs by 15%.
Developed strategic cost forecasting models, improving budget alignment and financial planning.
Designed workforce optimization strategies, improving SLA compliance and efficiency across multiple projects.
Created business process automation workflows, reducing manual inefficiencies by 30%
Established and executed project communication plans, working cross- functionally to align business and technology goals.
Reconciled Supplier quotations, Purchase Requisitions, and Invoices while managing budgets, forecasts, and actuals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
Delivered two high-impact projects ahead of schedule, reducing operational costs by 15%.
Led IT asset lifecycle optimization initiatives, enhancing procurement tracking, compliance enforcement, and cost visibility across enterprise operations.
Developed incident analysis procedures and inspection audit programs, increasing SLA compliance and risk mitigation effectiveness.
Implemented data-driven decision-making models, improving asset lifecycle tracking and maintenance prioritization. Created Scopes of Work, Incident Analysis procedures, and updated the Technician Audit Program, improving SLA compliance and MTR metrics.
Operations Manager (Interm) at Dexian DISYS LLC, Rosemead, CA June 2020 — October 2020
Led workforce transformation initiatives, improving SLA compliance and operational efficiency while aligning staffing with business demand
Revamped audit and compliance procedures, improving quality assurance and reducing project risks.
Developed business process training programs, increasing first-time resolution efficiency by 30%.Managed resource allocation and scheduling to ensure efficient coverage of client needs, minimizing downtime and maximizing team utilization.
Improved operational procedures and optimized information flow for enhanced decision-making.
Conducted hiring, training, and performance evaluations for team members.
Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to address project challenges, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
Developed comprehensive training programs for field technicians, resulting in a 30% improvement in first-time resolution SLAs.
Queue Management Lead / Asset Manager Dexian DISYS LLC, Rosemead, CA June 2019 — June 2020
Coordinated incident response for ~2k per month incidents, ensuring timely resolution.
Streamlined workload prioritization, reducing resolution times by 15%.
Handled IT Asset Management, ensuring compliance with technology standards, procedures, and best practices.
Coordinated incident distribution to ensure prompt and efficient support for client customers, maintaining SLA compliance and client satisfaction.
Monitored and analyzed workload distribution, prioritizing time-sensitive requests to optimize resolution times and enhance team efficiency by 12%
Developed and implemented process improvements to streamline queue management operations, reducing response times and improving service quality, by 17%
Tier II Field Support Technician Dexian DISYS LLC, Rosemead, CA February 2018 — June 2019
Supported over 650 end users on various devices, both deskside and remotely.
Managed onboarding/offboarding processes, including imaging, installation, and removal of equipment.
Troubleshot complex computing issues and managed service tickets using Remedy.
Project Deployment Manager Culver Installations Inc, Phoenix, AZ April 2016 — June 2017
Developed and led risk-based infrastructure replacement and asset management plans for Amazon Robotics Sortable Facilities, influencing strategic investment decisions and securing funding for predictive maintenance. Managed deployments across 600,000 sq. ft. to 4.5 million sq. ft. facilities in California, Texas, and Illinois.
Designed and implemented risk-informed asset inspection strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, infrastructure stability, and wildfire risk mitigation. Conducted risk-based quality inspections across 1.4 million sq. ft. of robotic floor space, reducing asset failure rates by 20% through proactive maintenance.
Developed SQL-based asset tracking solutions for real-time performance monitoring, improving decision support and operational oversight.
Supervised multi-disciplinary workstreams, including construction, system integration, and quality assurance, leading the successful installation of robotic systems and infrastructure builds.
Led the deployment of 48,000 robotic pods, personally inspecting 4,925 for quality control and optimizing robotic pod induction and floor safety system testing to ensure seamless project completion.
Presented inspection reports and process improvements to senior leadership, aligning risk mitigation strategies with operational goals and enhancing long- term infrastructure reliability..
Deployment Engineer Mondo Consulting, Los Angeles, CA February 2015 – April 2016
Led the deployment of Kiva robotic systems across an 800,000 sq. ft. facility, managing project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinated third-party assembly teams, ensuring compliance with operational standards and maintaining project alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Oversaw quality assurance inspections for 1.4 million sq. ft. of robotic floor space, validating system readiness and resolving defects through structured tracking and reporting.
Developed and optimized SQL queries for real-time situational awareness within the Material Handling System Database, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
Managed the activation and testing of the Floor Safety System (FSS) and Perimeter Safety Controller (PSC), ensuring system integrity and regulatory compliance.
Directed POD Induction & Inspection, overseeing the deployment of 48,000 robotic pods and personally verifying 4,925 for quality assurance.
Enhanced defect tracking and issue resolution by modifying the Project Defect Tracker (PDT), streamlining replacement part requests and reducing downtime.
Led process improvement initiatives, resolving 12,000 mislabeled bins using the Manual Bin Tool, significantly improving system accuracy.
Redesigned project reporting tools, rewriting Excel-based daily and weekly quality tracking reports, increasing visibility into performance trends and issue resolution timelines.
EDUCATION
BSe, Trinity College & University, Madrid Spain
COURSES
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Certification (In Progress)
Microsoft Excel Advanced, Leadership Build
May 2024 — May 2024
Microsoft Excel Intermediate, Leadership Build
February 2024 — February 2024
OSHA 30-Hr Outreach Training, Construction Industry April 2017
MILITARY SERVICE
California Army National Guard
Sergeant – Honorable Discharge, Served as an Administrative Specialist (MOS 71L) Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army National Guard Component Achievement Medal, w/ 2 Oak leaves, California Army National Guard Service Medal w/ Hourglass, California Army National Guard Commendation Medal, California National Guard Service w/ 2 silver Oak Leaf Clusters, California Army National Drill Attendance Ribbon w/ 3 Hourglasses
United States Marine Corps
Sergeant – Honorable Discharge, Served as a Distribution Management Specialist
(MOS 3112)
Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct w/3 Bronze Stars, Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Medal, w/ 4 Bronze Stars, Marine Corps Overseas Service w/Silver Star, Saudi Arabia Liberation of Kuwait