I’m a seasoned Software Engineering Manager and l Technical Project Manager with over 14 years of experience building, managing, and scaling cloud-native, data-intensive systems for high-uptime, remote-first environments.
I bring a strong track record of leading distributed engineering teams, mentoring developers, managing vendors, and delivering reliable systems under pressure. My background spans cybersecurity, DevOps, QA automation, and data platform engineering, with a focus on empowering engineers and optimizing team performance.
A few wins I’m proud of:
* Led a team that boosted released code by 24% in 9 months and reduced off-hours pages by 73% through mentoring and architectural improvements.
* Managed 22 engineers globally at Vertica, resulting in a 127% increase in bugs found and features tested through effective planning and hiring.
* Negotiated and managed vendors to cut third-party failures by 33%, bringing greater fiscal visibility to leadership.
* As Incident Commander at Expel, formalized root cause analysis practices and improved response times during outages.
* Built and led remote product delivery teams that increased customer retention and consistently hit delivery timelines.
I'm passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing teams where engineers feel supported and empowered to do their best work, especially in remote environments.More...
Marlene Vicaire
Head of Sales & Marketing (CMO)@portcities
Verified
Marlene Vicaire is a seasoned sales and marketing expert currently serving as the Head of Sales & Marketing (CMO) at Portcities. She brings a wealth of experience in driving growth, improving customer experiences, and fostering innovation. Prior to joining Portcities, Marlene held various leadership roles in the technology and digital marketing space, where she honed her skills in strategic planning and sales management. She is renowned for her ability to leverage market trends to drive business growth and her commitment to leading her team to success. Throughout her career, Marlene has consistently delivered outstanding results in highly competitive business environments. She holds a Masters degree in business management, which laid a solid foundation for her illustrious career in the field.More...