SUMMARY:

• Successful program manager in developing and executing project plans, schedules, budgets.
• Experienced in identifying risks and mitigation plans.
• Strong communication, writing and negotiation skills.
• Proven hardware and software systems expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge in technical marketing, professional services, and engineering.
• Extensive experience in product launches and deployments.
• Proficient in developing, generating and delivering reports to executive management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Leadership | Attention to details | Excellent written communication skills | Excellent presentation skills | Software development expertise | Product launch | Linux | Process oriented | Prioritize deadlines | Attention to detail | Scripting skills | Strong Analytical Skills | effective project management | scheduling | Proactive | C/C++ | Java | scripting | programming | Network infrastructure | Waterfall | Project Plan | Process Improvement | Project Scope | Reporting | Engineering | Controls | Design | Metrics | Resource Management | Program Management | Project Planning | Best Practices | Project Risks | Analytic Skills |

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,San Jose, CA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed large - scale initiatives in the Confidential network migration that required continuous uptime of 4,000 network nodes.
• Managed the rollout of the network management software to drive NOC operations.
• Organized teams, developed schedules, hired contractors, and oversaw design and development of engineering applications.
• Was instrumental in leading IOS-XR team to integrate high density line card into the edge router
• Managed across functional product teams and developed operational strategy to ensure successful delivery of a Cloud Scale launch.
• Tracked, followed up on process and project scope, schedule, deliverables, and milestones.
• Developed risk management plans and project exit criteria.
• Provided work direction, training and development to other cross-functional team members as needed.
• Grew BU business, revenue stream and fostered synergetic technology partnerships.
• Provided partner relationship management and validated interoperability of the BU and partner products offerings.
• Managed technical relationships with R&D, partners, and ISV's.
• Drove the infrastructure IPv6 setup and execution in the industry's most comprehensive network and cloud Megatest that resulted in gaining market share for the service provider products.
• Organized and managed 200+ engineering and product management resources to deliver Cisco Live Events.
• Project managed the delivery of interoperable products, solutions and services to customers.
• Acted as a focal point of contact and managed all external and internal communications to cross-functional teams.
• Focused teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, and on budget.
• Planned and managed multimillion-dollar projects aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Senior Custom Applications Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Enabled technology partners to integrate their applications in the MPLS network ecosystem.
• Provided Advanced Support for Network Management/VPN services products and Intelligent Configuration Agents: ISC and IE2100/CNS.
• Developed custom applications and integration with the OSS networking applications using Java
• Specialized in application integration using Northbound programmable interfaces.
• Handled system configuration, performance analysis for development of Infovista applications.
• Successfully delivered presentations at Ecosystem Partners Conferences and Residency programs for ISC and

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Program Manager/Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw multiple projects across all stages of UNIX systems deployment.
• Collaborated with development and product management to plan UNIX system upgrades.
• Interfaced with R&D and field engineers to develop support processes and procedures to resolve customer issues related to UNIX Kernel.
• Provided on-site project management support to customers worldwide: "fly-and-fix" assignments.
• Led cross-functional teams to perform a multimillion system deployment.
• Provided accurate time estimates for project duration and assessment of successful outcomes.
• Performed site and capacity planning for high-end data center systems.
• Trained and made demonstrations to customers on the use of products and features.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Software Development Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Performed code design and development for the case-based reasoning tool “TIRS” using C and C++.
• Contributed software engineering expertise in the development of TIRS through the software lifecycle, from requirements definition through successful deployment.

Confidential, Stanford, CA

Applied Research utilizing scientific computational methods

Responsibilities:

• Developed system to analyze Uranus rings and atmosphere.
• Designed and implemented algorithms for surface mapping of radar data.
• Implemented parallel FFT-based algorithm for plasma simulation on NASA’s MPP.