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Experienced Product / Project Manager
Multifaceted technical career with an extensive track record of innovation and success in product delivery
Continuous learner. Software Engineer and recent MBA
MBA with Project Management Concentration, Brenau University
BS Computer Science and Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering
I have the privilege to work with these companies.
Define and requirements for aircraft cabin software
Manage lottery development and deployments for 3 U.S. states
Managed multiple projects that implement and deliver software to government entities
Managed video multiple projects
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.
Managed video multiple projects
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.
Developed processes, tools and tests for computer vision products used in factory automation
Designed, developed and maintained software for real-time component of cable television embedded control system
United States Patent 6,111,887: A method and apparatus for power tuning a terminal of a bi-directional communications system
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For workplace team building, family game night or trivia night at a local establishment. Randomly selects questions and fills in wedges if answered correctly. Up to 9 players/teams. Requires a moderator. Macros must be enabled.
Any song that uses "girl" in the lyrics just gets better if you change the word to "squirrel." New videos will be released on Sundays.
2015 April Fools. Video made entirely with PowerPoint
iG Vision2016 April Fools. Video to control EnerEgov with gestures
EnerGov Product Placement2017 April Fools. Video with EnerGov new marketing strategy
Emoji Based Health Inspections2018 April Fools. Health inspections using Emojis. Video, working software, cheat sheet
Tyler CSS Madlibs2019 April Fools. Webpage filling in Tyler's vision using Madlibs
Minecraft eReviews2020 April Fools. Video showing how to submit your architectural drawings for building permits using Minecraft
Tyler Civic Services Division Whack-a-Mole2021 April Fools. Webpage to help learn the products in Tyler Civic Services using a Whack-a-mole
TylerPro submission2018. Submission for the TylerPro video contest. Tyler provided the script, we were to provide a creative video featuring the script. Won 2nd place.
For PC/Mac Only. Use the keyboard to control the character. Sorry, no touch screen controls....yet
Jump and bump the Company Logos to learn about my experiences at each firm. Bump it again to make it disappear. Collect coins just for fun.
Places I have travelled.
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1988-1992 Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
1992-1997 Glenview, IL
Software Engineer
Designed, developed and maintained software for real-time component of cable television embedded control system.
Achievements
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
1997-1999 Milwaukee, WI
Senior Software Engineer
Developed processes, tools and tests for computer vision products for factory automation
Achievements
Owned software development process including metrics, process modification and writing tools that support the development process and process improvement
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
2014-2016 Gainesville, GA
MBA with Project Management concentration
Graduation April 2016
2014-2021 Duluth, GA
Project Manager
Managed multiple projects to implement and deliver software to government bodies
Achievements
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
2021-2023 Duluth, GA
Technical Project Manager
Actively manage lottery equipment and games for 3 state lotteries
Achievements
2023- Savannah, GA
Software Analyst
Aicraft
Achievements
I am currently searching for a new opportunity to put my experience, education and skills to use