Gondava Hilz
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Program Manager with a proven track record at Semtech Corporation, excelling in Customer relationships, project delivery, strategic planning and scope management. Recognized for driving cross-functional collaboration and achieving project milestones, resulting in three CEO awards. Expertise in project management tools and adept problem-solving skills ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Program Manager, Customer Projects
Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
06.2012 - Current
- Performed Lead Technical Interface role for Semtech's Tier 1 Networking Customers including Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Ericsson a well as, Honeywell, Motorola, Landis and Gyr.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers, ensuring effective collaboration on joint projects and initiatives.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved customer project alignment with clear goals and acceptance criteria.
- Managed external and internal cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and time constraints.
- Tracked and reported program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration.
- Led process improvement initiatives by conducting thorough analyses of existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks and redundancies that hindered progress toward established targets.
- Top achiever receiving a CEO award three times recognized for results, customer relationship, and commitment to corporate objectives.
- Sierra Wireless was aquired by Semtech in January 2023
Program Manager, Automotive R&D
Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Managed cross functional teams to develop Automotive grade cellular modules for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- lead and delivered complex projects entailing HW, SW, mechanical design, factory production, customer and marketing requirements.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Addressed and resolved technical and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Completed on-site program reviews with primary lead customers
Hardware Services Manager
Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
02.2006 - 05.2010
- Managed a team of 8 persons dedicated to supporting the HW, RF, and Mechanical Engineering Teams.
- Managed all Test Equipment purchases, certifications and calibrations.
- Team included engineering technicians and HW reworks staff dedicated to supporting internal teams with test, validation and HW modifications needed to keep projects on track and on budget.
- Personally designed, produced and distributed engineering development kits. The processing and support of the engineering dev kits was managed cradle to grave.
- Lead talent acquisition efforts for the service department, identifying top candidates with relevant skills and experience needed to support engineering goals.
- Completed annual performance reviews for the HW Services Team members providing constructive feedback, improvement objectives and, compensation updates.
Associate Hardware Engineer
AirPrime Inc.
12.2000 - 02.2006
- Completed test and validation of engineering prototypes for Baseband HW functions (system clocks, memory, power management systems).
- Identified, reworked and resolved Baseband HW faults for cross functional teams to ensure engineering teams were able to complete their responsibilities in an efficient and timely manner.
- Defined complex HW rework process for the HW Services Team with the intent to avoid unnecessary and costly engineering builds.
- Supported factory process verification during NPI and Productions phases. Factory locations were in Shenzhen and Suzhou China.
- AirPrime Inc. was acquired by Sierra Wireless in Aug 2003.
Baseband Electronics Engineering Technician
Denso Wireless Systems Of America
12.1998 - 12.2000
- Collaborated closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective.
- Showcased strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
- Supported audio systems development and validation by working closely with lead engineers from both HW and SW teams.
- Assisted with SAR certification testing
Education
Professional Certificate Project Management - Project Management
University of California San Diego
San Diego, CABachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
San DiegoSkills
- Scope management
- Problem-solving skills
- Strategic planning
- Project leadership
- Global Cellular Certifications
- SW Tools: Jira, Salesforce, Agile, Microsoft
- Factory Processes
Timeline
Sr. Program Manager, Customer Projects
Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
06.2012 - Current
Program Manager, Automotive R&D
Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
06.2010 - 05.2012
Hardware Services Manager
Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
02.2006 - 05.2010
Associate Hardware Engineer
AirPrime Inc.
12.2000 - 02.2006
Baseband Electronics Engineering Technician
Denso Wireless Systems Of America
12.1998 - 12.2000
Professional Certificate Project Management - Project Management
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
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