Senior Technical Program Manager Cloud Platform & Infrastructure

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STAFF PROGRAM MANAGER CLOUD PLATFORM DEPLOYMENT CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PRODUCT LEADERSHIP

Principal-level Technical Program Manager with 20+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs across software, hardware, infrastructure, and cloud-based environments. Proven success driving platform deployment, release readiness, risk mitigation, executive reporting, and stakeholder alignment across engineering, product management, operations, finance, vendors, and customer-facing teams. Brings strong technical depth in systems software, infrastructure modernization, cloud deployment, and validation-focused delivery, with a track record of guiding global teams through high-impact transformation initiatives. Core Competencies

Program and portfolio management; cross-functional program leadership; roadmap planning; milestone tracking; executive reporting.

Cloud platform deployment; infrastructure modernization; systems software; system integration; system validation; release readiness.

Risk identification and mitigation; dependency management; issue resolution; governance frameworks; escalation management.

Stakeholder alignment across engineering, cloud, finance, legal, vendors, product management, and operations.

Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models; process improvement; documentation; status reporting; facilitation of working sessions and decision forums.

Tools: Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Google Workspace, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes. Selected Accomplishments

Led complex enterprise programs spanning hardware, software, and infrastructure across global teams.

Directed modernization initiatives that replaced legacy platforms and improved security, lifecycle governance, and operational stability.

Delivered infrastructure transformation that saved $300K in operating and maintenance costs within six months.

Managed multi-million-dollar CapEx and OpEx budgets across multiple departments and strategic programs.

Built program frameworks, risk logs, timelines, and executive reporting to improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making.

Facilitated complex technical working sessions with internal teams and external vendors to remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum.

Professional Experience

NOKIA — SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Sunnyvale, CA Dec 2022 – Sep 2025

Led VP-level hardware and software program reviews, tracking milestones, dependencies, risk areas, and improvement actions.

Partnered with development, finance, PLM, supply chain, and vendor teams to drive complex cross-functional initiatives.

Developed reporting processes that consolidated status data from multiple sources to improve executive visibility and fit-gap analysis.

Facilitated technical working sessions to resolve roadblocks, support trade-off decisions, and maintain progress across distributed teams.

NETAPP — SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Sunnyvale, CA Jan 2014 – Nov 2022

Managed complex infrastructure and platform programs from initiation through delivery, driving modernization across enterprise systems.

Managed design and implementation of low-voltage cabling, AV systems, MDF/IDF environments, network infrastructure, and cellular DAS solutions; while overseeing vendor coordination and budget control.

Led a companywide identity modernization program replacing NIS with LDAP to reduce unauthorized-access risk and strengthen security.

Directed a server modernization initiative that reduced footprint and saved $300K in the first six months.

Collaborated with engineering, IT, Finance, and vendors to define requirements, support lifecycle planning, and improve infrastructure delivery.

MARTIN ”JOHN” DONELAN

+1-408-***-**** ***********@*******.***

San Jose, CA linkedin.com/in/john donelan

MARTIN “JOHN” DONELAN CONTINUED

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CISCO SYSTEMS — PROGRAM MANAGER

San Jose, CA Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

Coordinated with Engineering, Product Management, and service teams to develop test and integration plans for Cisco products.

Supported transition initiatives moving solutions from hardware-based environments toward software-defined and cloud-based models.

Managed project plans, defect reviews, timelines, and stakeholder communications to support validation and release readiness.

Arranged beta delivery activities and supported hardware-related supply chain coordination for new releases. OTHER EXPERIENCE

CISCO SYSTEMS — PROJECT MANAGER San Jose, CA

Managed cross-functional project activities supporting software and hardware development initiatives.

Coordinated schedules, stakeholder communications, and issue resolution across technical teams. HEWLETT PACKARD — TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER / SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES Cupertino, CA

Led technical and software-related initiatives across product development and services environments.

Built foundational experience in software delivery, team coordination, and enterprise technology solutions. Education

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND (UNE), ARMIDALE, NSW, AUSTRALIA Master of Science

Bachelor of Science

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