Karen Marmol
MELBOURNE,FL
Summary
Adaptable Software Engineering Manager keen to wrangle multiple simultaneous projects into streamlined, cohesive and profitable efforts. Firm believer in holistic and collaborative management strategies. Thrives on providing exceptional oversight and hands-on guidance guaranteed to improve throughput figures and quality metrics. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineering Manager
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
05.1989 - Current
- Mentored junior engineers and fostered professional growth, resulting in increased individual contributions to the team''s success.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Improved software development processes by implementing agile methodologies and facilitating cross-functional team collaboration.
- Drove high-level strategic planning of development efforts across multiple projects to optimize resource utilization and shorten development times.
- Managed software release cycles with careful planning, coordination, and communication across various departments.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between engineering teams and other departments for seamless project handoffs and efficient collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.
- Evaluated ongoing development efforts, providing feedback on potential methods of expediting completion and improving final results.
- Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations.
- Allied with other engineering leaders to plan, manage and coordinate teams around reaching prescribed development milestones.
- Collaborated with product managers to define clear project requirements, aligning engineering efforts with business goals.
- Coordinated with human resources on recruitment efforts to attract top talent in the software engineering field, contributing to a highly skilled and diverse team.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for internal software systems, improving knowledge sharing among team members and reducing onboarding time for new hires.
- Increased overall team productivity through continuous process improvement initiatives and effective resource allocation.
- Optimized application performance through rigorous profiling, benchmarking, and refactoring of critical code components.
- Integrated prescribed processes and conventions during project planning to align products with internal guidelines.
- Mentored junior software engineers, providing careful guidance of development strategies and education on innovative development techniques.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Promoted a culture of innovation within the team by encouraging experimentation with new tools and techniques.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Project Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Spearheaded process improvements within the engineering department, leading to more efficient workflows across teams.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Chief Software Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Maintained existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Provided technical expertise during critical decision-making moments in project lifecycles, ensuring an optimal balance between technical feasibility and business requirements.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among departments for optimal results.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
- Informed internal personnel and external stakeholders of project milestones.
- Promoted experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Amazon Web Services.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL06.2001
Skills
- Requirements Analysis
- Scrum Master
- Department management
- Project Planning
- Staff hiring
- Decision-Making
- Public Speaking
- Cultural Awareness
- Social Perceptiveness
- Supervision and leadership
Timeline
Project Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Chief Software Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Software Engineering Manager
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
05.1989 - Current
Master of Science - Mathematics
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
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