ABASS KANU
GLIMPSE (Digital Media & Fabrication)
Maryland,United States
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Results-driven Technical Program Manager with over 9 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and AI implementation. Proven track record of managing high-impact projects from ideation through the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), utilizing SQL, Python, and Agile methodologies to drive operational efficiency. Expert at bridging the gap between technical teams and executive stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that increase revenue and enhance security posture.
Work History
AI Governance Manager
3 Years 9 Months- Developed governance frameworks ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing risk management strategies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish clear governance structures and decision-making protocols.
- Facilitated training sessions on governance best practices, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.
Founder
4 Years- Served as the technical and creative lead for a hybrid digital media and fabrication studio, blending artistic direction with engineering-driven workflows across design, animation, videography, AI, and additive manufacturing.
- Designd, prototype, and fabricate custom 3D models using AI-enhanced modeling platforms and 3D printing technologies to support marketing, branding, and product development initiatives.
- Oversaw external vendors, drone pilots, and production partners while maintaining accountability for client deliverables, timelines, and performance metrics tied to audience engagement and brand impact.
Technical Program Manager (Cloud & AI Engineering)
3 Years- Directed the end-to-end delivery of scalable data warehousing solutions (Snowflake/Redshift) on public cloud platforms, aligning project scope with long-term business goals.
- Spearheaded a proactive data governance framework, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to automate testing and validation processes using SQL and Python.
- Managed 20+ high-impact Proof of Technology (PoT) workshops, influencing C-level stakeholders and driving a 30% increase in regional sales.
- Optimized GenAI and RAG pipelines using Linux-based environments and NVIDIA GPU clusters, achieving a 25% increase in training efficiency for machine learning models.
- Developed an award-winning 'Sales Outreach Optimizer' using Watsonx.AI, reducing manual outreach time by 50% through automated data retrieval and analysis.
- Orchestrated complex cloud migrations from on-premises data centers to AWS/Azure, ensuring minimal disruption through meticulous project planning and risk mitigation.
Software Engineer
2 Years 5 Months- Engineered scalable cloud-native platforms using AWS serverless architectures (Lambda, DynamoDB) and microservices, resulting in a 25% increase in system throughput and a reduction in operational overhead for incubator-led initiatives.
- Accelerated product time-to-market by 40% by designing and deploying rapid prototypes and pilot programs; leveraged Terraform (IaC) and automated CI/CD pipelines to shorten development lifecycles from ideation to production-ready status.
- Architected and integrated Agentic AI/LLM frameworks into existing distributed systems, enhancing platform capabilities and providing technical leadership on the adoption of emerging AI/ML technologies within the innovation lab.
- Spearheaded cross-functional technical proposals and best-practice documentation for EKS/ECS container orchestration, influencing major architectural decisions and ensuring 100% alignment between technical specifications and stakeholder business requirements.
- Developed 10+ scalable applications using Java, Python, and C++ to enhance system performance.
Full Stack Software Engineer
1 Year- Championed DevOps and Agile transformation, increasing collaboration between development and operations teams to accelerate delivery cycles.
- Architected and deployed AWS IAM security solutions, reducing security misconfigurations by 35% through automated governance policies.
- Enhanced network infrastructure security by fine-tuning access controls and firewall rules on Linux servers.
- Developed responsive web applications using JavaScript frameworks and RESTful APIs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Development & Security
Skills
Program Management: Agile/Scrum
PDLC
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management
Resource Allocation
Risk Mitigation
CRM.
Cloud computing and data management
Programming & AI: Python
Java
C++
GenAI
RAG Pipelines
Machine Learning
Linux Administration.
Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
PMP (In-Progress)
Enterprise Design Thinking
IBM Project Management.
Certification
AWS: Cloud Practitioner & Solutions Architect
Timeline
Full Stack Software Engineer
Family Industries
06.2023 - 06.2024Read More
AI Governance Manager
Accenture (AFS)
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Founder
GLIMPSE (Digital Media & Fabrication)
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
Technical Program Manager (Cloud & AI Engineering)
IBM
01.2020 - 01.2023Read More
Software Engineer
Capital One, N.A
08.2016 - 01.2019Read More
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Bachelor of Science from Software Development & Security
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