CiscoEngineer Program Manager
Jan. 2021San Jose, California, United States- Led end to end execution of NPI hardware programs, driving supply chain readiness and proto build plans across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Operations.
- Developed and maintained materials readiness plans and build schedules aligned with program milestones, ensuring smooth ramp from concept to production handoff. - Partnered with supply chain and supplier teams to mitigate risk, optimize lead times, and ensure component availability during critical ramp phases.
- Partner with software teams to align firmware, drivers, and system integrations with hardware development timelines.
- Acted as liaison between executive stakeholders and core teams, delivering program status updates and influencing process improvements for scalability. - Lead hardware and manufacturing qualification efforts, ensuring product designs meet quality, reliability, and regulatory standards.
- Led the planning, execution, and evaluation of prototype builds, ensuring alignment with engineering and product goals.