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Milwaukee School of Engineering

1988-1992            Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering

Zenith Electronics

1992-1997            Glenview, IL

Software Engineer

Designed, developed and maintained software for real-time component of cable television embedded control system.

Achievements

• Added real time two way functionality to next generation control system

Designed, implemented and tested new features and maintained existing code

Maintained project schedules

Documented specifications and software standards

Worked with customers to determine requirements and solve field issues

United States Patent 6,111,887: A method and apparatus for power tuning a terminal of a bi-directional communications system

Rockwell Automation

1997-1999            Milwaukee, WI

Senior Software Engineer

Developed processes, tools and tests for computer vision products for factory automation

Achievements

• Developed new test platform used for evaluating computer vision system

Owned software development process including metrics, process modification and writing tools that support the development process and process improvement

Motorola Inc.

1999-2010          Lawrenceville, GA

Engineering Project Manager

Led cross functional teams to manage and launch hardware and software projects for domestic Cable TV and international satellite product development from conception through launch and support

Achievements

• Managed new system that enabled moving personalized DVR content to mobile device
• Ran projects with development across multiple countries and continents with both internal and external teams

Managed and launched hardware and software projects for domestic cable TV and international satellite markets

Achieved successful launch of many products by leading cross functional teams performing marketing, development, manufacturing and support

Generated and maintained project management schedules using companywide best practices including metrics and risk based predictions

Managed ECN change control process and approval to minimize requirements churn and increase predictability

Managed cost reductions and implement changes to factories

Managed 3rd party contract vendors and partnerships

Ericsson

2010-2010               Duluth, GA
Contract position

Customer Program Manager

Deployed internal off-the-shelf and customized products as part of a major telco's service upgrade of their video-on-demand to mobile upgrade

Achievements

• Launched new software system that manages VOD delivery to mobile phones

Deployed hardware and software solutions to fill customer's requirements for their service upgrade of new features

Achieved customer's quality goals by managing and prioritizing defects

Controlled feature creep by managing change control process

Owned schedule and budget for profitable program

Cox Communications

2011-2014                 Atlanta, GA
Contract positions

Product Manager - Video

Managed video products for Cox Business. Owned requirements, budget, direction and project management of new products for bulk video markets including lodging, universities, military bases, etc.

Achievements

• Launched new, low cost HD video terminal for midrange hotel customers
• Launched trial of IPTV solution at a major university

Defined new video product strategies through research and understanding of primary customer needs and cost/benefit trade-offs of various implementation options

Developed and documented detailed product requirements, incorporating input from internal and external sources

Served as product subject matter expert and product champion for new commercial video products

Ensured the successful completion of projects on time and within budget in alignment with the product development process

Developed, refined and presented product business cases

Cox Business point person in the development cycle for resolving critical cross-functional issues through matrix-managed resources

Project Manager - Video

Managed video multiple projects

Achievements

• Launched upgraded software platform to millions of devices
• Upgraded software and hardware for backend servers

Managed multiple, concurrent projects

Ran cross functional teams in support of product development

Performed traditional project management responsibilities including tracking action items, developed and tracked schedules, developed and tracked budgets, gathered resource assignments and utilizations

Managed 3rd party development

Brenau University

2014-2016             Gainesville, GA

MBA with Project Management concentration

Graduation April 2016

Tyler Technologies

2014-2021                 Duluth, GA

Project Manager

Managed multiple projects to implement and deliver software to government bodies

Achievements

• Responsible for projects from $100K to $7M
• Launched dozens of clients into Production

Successfully manage up to 15 software implementation projects and up to four implementation teams concurrently, ensuring all clients are within budget, within scope, and on time delivery

Worked with international and domestic government entities

Manage client expectations and ensure client deliverables are produced on time

Manage project issues and risks to minimize impact

Review and approve project resource timesheets and expenses, while ensuring project stays within budget

Maintain high level of client satisfaction

Intralot USA

2021-2023                 Duluth, GA

Technical Project Manager

Actively manage lottery equipment and games for 3 state lotteries

Achievements

• Plan, manage and quarterly launches of new lottery software and/or hardware to 3 state lotteries
• Execute ad-hoc releases as necessary

Gulfstream Aerospace

2023-                  Savannah, GA

Software Analyst

Aicraft

Achievements

• Plan
• Execute

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