BRIGHT ILOCHI
Houston, TX ******.******@*****.*** 281-***-****
TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Technical Program Manager with a Mechanical Engineering background and hands-on experience leading large-scale infrastructure programs across distributed teams. Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment, manage complex system integrations, and lead end-to-end project execution from architectural definition through deployment. Experienced in reliability optimization, performance monitoring, risk management, and data-driven decision making. Strong foundation in distributed systems principles, cloud fundamentals (AWS), SQL, Python, and systems-level tradeoff analysis.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Cross-Functional Program Leadership (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain)
• Large-Scale Infrastructure Deployment & Lifecycle Management
• System Design Tradeoff Analysis (Performance, Reliability, Cost, Scalability)
• Risk Management & Operational Readiness Planning
• Data Analysis & Telemetry-Informed Decision Making (SQL, Python)
• Cloud & Distributed Systems Fundamentals (AWS, Control Systems Integration)
• Roadmap Development, OKRs/KPIs, and Executive Reporting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• TXDOT – General Engineering Tech I (2025–Present): Lead multi-district infrastructure initiatives ensuring operational reliability and compliance across distributed projects. Established performance tracking metrics and improved cross-team coordination for large-scale roadway systems. Conducted risk assessments and root cause investigations to enhance system durability and reduce failure events.
• NES Fircroft / Eco Material Technologies – Project Engineer (2025): Directed execution of
$10M+ infrastructure program involving bulk material handling systems. Partnered with engineering, vendors, and operations to align architectural requirements with execution constraints. Managed full lifecycle from planning through commissioning, mitigating integration risks and ensuring production readiness.
• Ragle Inc. – Project Engineer (2023–2024): Led cross-functional teams (5–12 members) across multiple $10M+ capital projects. Developed integrated schedules (Primavera P6) and defined success metrics to track reliability, cost efficiency, and performance outcomes. Built internal Power Platform application improving telemetry visibility and decision-making workflows. Reduced equipment downtime by 6% through root cause and preventive reliability strategies.
• Satterfield & Pontikes – Field Engineer (2022): Coordinated cross-organizational construction and systems deployment efforts. Identified systemic risks, resolved integration issues, and improved documentation and process controls. Supported infrastructure readiness reviews and milestone tracking across multi-stakeholder programs. TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Programming: Python, SQL (PostgreSQL, SQL Server), C++
• Cloud: AWS Essentials, Cloud Migration Support
• Tools: Primavera P6, Power Apps, ProCore, AutoCAD
• Analytics: Data Mining, Performance Analysis, Reporting Automation EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Texas Tech University