Dave Murphy
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Dynamic project manager with extensive experience at Apple, excelling in risk management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record of optimizing processes and ensuring regulatory compliance, leading to enhanced team efficiency and high customer satisfaction. Adept at documentation control, I drive successful project outcomes through strategic planning and collaboration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensing Project Manager
Apple, Inc.
Cupertino
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated licensing processes across multiple departments for diverse products.
- Maintained accurate records of licenses, renewals, and modifications.
- Managed documentation for regulatory compliance and licensing approvals.
- Conducted regular audits of licensing files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance licensing workflows.
- Processed incoming applications, documents, and fees for license procurement.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding licensing issues and delays.
- Monitored expiration dates of licenses and notified customers as necessary.
MCAD Engineering Project Manager
Apple, Inc.
Cupertino
10.2019 - 10.2024
- Managed project schedules utilizing advanced project management software and tools.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement to define project scope and requirements.
- Oversaw risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential issues.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to maintain alignment on goals and progress.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation for compliance and future reference.
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources, and established timelines for projects.
IS&T Senior Project Manager
Apple
Cupertino
06.2012 - 10.2019
- Oversaw project timelines to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and deliver project updates.
- Refined product specifications through collaboration with engineering teams.
- Negotiated contracts and service agreements to strengthen vendor relationships.
- Implemented process improvements that increased team efficiency and productivity.
- Managed project scope, timeline, and budget to align with company objectives.
- Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
- Maintained up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain productivity levels.
- Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction and increased business revenues.
- Reviewed final results of each project before delivery.
- Evaluated performance metrics for ongoing projects in order to assess progress towards goals.
- Established and maintained relationships with third parties and vendors.
- Successfully managed relationships with all stakeholders.
- Directed portfolio management activities and strategic alignment of project goals.
Software Quality Assurance Program Manager
Apple
Cupertino, CA
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Directed team of project managers and engineers overseeing quality standards for multiple Macintosh CPU development projects.
- Established and maintained reporting systems, including KPI dashboards and management indicators.
- Supplied data for project risk status, delivering risk analysis through management updates.
- Collaborated with SQA project managers to address issues proactively, allocating resources to uphold project schedules.
- Managed stakeholder expectations consistently throughout project lifecycles.
Software Quality Assurance Project Manager
Apple
Cupertino, CA
03.1999 - 07.2011
- Managed SQA teams for numerous Macintosh CPU projects over twelve years.
- Led testing of EFI, SMC, OS stability, and Power Management for new hardware.
- Developed tailored testing plans for each CPU project based on hardware and software changes.
- Established software bug metrics at project initiation to track quality improvements.
- Monitored Bug Review Boards daily to identify and prioritize software issues.
- Initiated cross-functional communication forum to enhance collaboration among SQA teams.
- Oversaw test plan development, conflict resolution, and quality assurance priorities for each project.
Software Quality Assurance Test Lead
Apple
Cupertino, CA
08.1997 - 03.1999
- Directed testing operations for SQA Test Engineers focused on integration and functional assessments of video conferencing and virtual reality applications.
- Designed and updated test guidelines to enhance software application quality.
- Reported project status to Project Managers, ensuring alignment on testing progress.
- Created stress tests for new software features to evaluate performance under load.
- Represented test team in Bug Review Boards, facilitating resolution of identified issues.
Software Quality Assurance Test Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
01.1996 - 08.1997
- Executed black box testing on multimedia software for Macintosh hardware, ensuring reliable product launches.
- Documented, wrote, and regressed software bugs to enhance product robustness.
- Analyzed hardware/software failures by running comprehensive test guidelines.
- Reviewed AppleCare field data to align test coverage with real-world user issues.
- Trained new team members in testing protocols and industry best practices.
Education
MBA - Technology Management
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06-1987
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06-1980
Skills
- Project management
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation control
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process optimization
Locations
Cupertino, CA
Years Experience
29 yrs 10 mos
Affiliations
- Auto restoration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensing Project Manager
Apple, Inc.
08.2024 - 06.2025
MCAD Engineering Project Manager
Apple, Inc.
10.2019 - 10.2024
IS&T Senior Project Manager
Apple
06.2012 - 10.2019
Software Quality Assurance Program Manager
Apple
07.2011 - 06.2012
Software Quality Assurance Project Manager
Apple
03.1999 - 07.2011
Software Quality Assurance Test Lead
Apple
08.1997 - 03.1999
Software Quality Assurance Test Engineer
Apple
01.1996 - 08.1997
MBA - Technology Management
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Santa Clara University