Joe Abbud - Program Manager, DISH Network

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DISH NetworkProgram Manager - Finance

Dec. 2022Englewood, Colorado, United States · On-site• Championed project with data science team to use artificial intelligence and machine learning for $10M/year cost savings from churn reduction through analysis of wireless subscriber data • Addressed new and ongoing system issues, coordinating efforts of various teams and leadership for solutions • Led initiatives for IT to build infrastructure to support data science team efforts • Created, updated, and presented dashboards, reports, flow charts, and planning documents for teams and leadership • Facilitated inter-organizational and cross team meetings to give reports, provide status updates, and drive progress • Provided daily updates on progress of business wide projects to the CFO • Worked as part of the Financial Analysis team to operate and improve subscriber profitability models • Assisted operational groups with financial modeling, revenue and cost forecasting, and ad hoc analysis • Evaluated subscriber facing offers for profitability and financial risks • Performed financial and strategic analyses in collaboration with operating groups to improve performance for all areas of the business • Assisted with M&A activity by conducting due diligence and creating forward looking financial and valuation models • Interpreted financial data and communicate conclusions and recommendations to key stakeholders • Created and delivered financial presentations to upper management

tkrmFounder

Jan. 2020Denver, Colorado, United States• Developed privacy focused mobile app platform YouGroup enabling users to host support groups and virtual meetings • Created and launched eCommerce platform TKRM Market empowering entrepreneurs to sell products in local shops

Career BreakPersonal goal pursuit

Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2019• Traveled to bucket-list locations including Lebanon, Costa Rica, Lake Tahoe, California, Joshua Tree, California • Built a location-based augmented reality breadcrumbs app for iOS using Swift

Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardAssociate Software Engineer - Data Sciences

Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesI contributed to the full stack development of a cloud-based genomic analysis platform as part of a five-person team. The main purpose of the features I built was to improve user experience and engagement. I spent about 20% of my time maintaining and improving automated tests and engineering tools in order to reduce technical debt.

Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardAssociate Software Engineer - Genomics Platform

Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesI was part of a team responsible for the development of a LIMS system used to track and audit high-throughput production genome sequencing and genotyping in addition to a CLIA-compliant customer-facing web portal for clinical sequencing. I added over 30 new features, resolved over 300 user support issues and bug fixes, and created new products for lab users to improve their workflows.

Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardProcess Development Coordinator - Genomics Platform

Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesMy main focus was on the continuous improvement of a high-throughput sample storage and retrieval pipeline using Lean Six Sigma tools while simultaneously working as an engineer on software applications used for lab production. I created and presented A3 documentation for each facet of the production pipeline while working directly with a consultant, giving daily metrics and forecast updates to customers. I hired, trained, and supervised two lab technicians. I had the opportunity to drive the creation of new software products to improve lab user experience and streamline workflow, while leading the design and assembly of a new sample storage infrastructure.

Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardProcess Development Associate - Genomics Platform

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2014Cambridge, MAI prepared biological samples for sequencing and genotyping using automated lab equipment, collaborating with laboratories downstream in the production process to remove bottlenecks. During this time I optimized laboratory processes through tracking and analysis of performance metrics, improving the efficiency of one process by over 300%.

UMass Medical SchoolResearch Intern, Department of Cell Biology

Oct. 2010 - Sep. 2011Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-siteAs part of my Bachelor's thesis, under the guidance of group of expert professors and post-docs, I led the research and design of a small interfering RNA sequence for knockdown of FGFR3 mediated achondroplastic dwarfism.

UMass Medical SchoolResearch Intern, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Oct. 2007 - Aug. 2008Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-siteI assisted in the preparation of samples for the research and design of targeted viral protein therapies through biochemical protein analysis.

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