LARA BERTACCHI
San Diego,CA
Summary
PROJECT MANAGER Project Management professional with extensive experience in high tech, medical devices, healthcare IT and biotech industries. Dedicated professional with a strong background in planning, executing, and delivering cross-functional initiatives on time and within budget. Effective communicator and problem solver, skilled at coordinating diverse teams and resources to achieve project goals. Committed to driving efficiency and maximizing results through meticulous organization and strategic project management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer
AT&T
Senior Engineer
Motorola
Project Manager
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Responsible for project management of all product-related data during product transfers and mergers and acquisitions
- Managed product data software tools implementation, development, and updates
- Delivered results through collaboration with global cross-functional teams such as IT, product management, manufacturing, finance and regulatory
- Drove successfully to completion multiple mission-critical projects.
TECHNICAL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
12.2013 - 02.2019
- Due to temporary family circumstances I focused on below consulting projects during this time to maintain flexibility.
IT Project Manager
BECTON DICKINSON
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Supported BD and Care Fusion post-acquisition IT migration
- Planned and sent IT migration communications, instructions and training materials to BD and Care Fusion associates globally
- Worked with IT engineering and management
- Managed translation vendor.
Project Manager
QUALCOMM
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed modem software test planning, results tracking and results reporting
- Coordinated test hardware planning, ordering and distribution
- Worked with engineering, operations, and management.
Technical Project Manager
AT&T
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Worked with engineering, regulatory, management, and external vendors in supporting 4G and 5G technologies
- Managed 4G RAN infrastructure deployment into the AT&T’s network
- Led RAN infrastructure change management
- Developed new in-house change management processes
- Managed lease extensions and new lease approvals.
Engineering Project Manager
NOKIA
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Served as part of the product development cycle and oversaw all aspects of the Microsoft Windows phone prototype manufacturing
- Managed R&D and manufacturing build preparation
- Worked with R&D and factory personnel to execute prototype builds
- Managed internal and external prototype needs and delivery
- Managed service hardware and software, online content, training and service manual delivery
- Planned warranty cost budgets and advocated design changes to reduce warranty cost
- Ensured customer requirements and feedback are incorporated into the design
- Worked with other R&D functions, repair channel and external vendors
Engineering Project Manager
CliniComp Intl
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Led the integration of the CliniComp’s Healthcare IT system with Care Fusion Pyxis, Airstrip iPhone application and other devices and applications
- Managed software development activities from concept to implementation
- Worked with engineering, product development and external partners
- Developed new processes and documentation.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Engineering Management
University of Dallas
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Louisiana State University
Skills
- Project Management Vendor Management Partner Relationships Client Support Global Team Management
- Cross Functional Team Leadership Software Development Hardware Development System Test
- Implementation Manufacturing Process Development Process Improvement
Timeline
Project Manager
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
04.2019 - 08.2023
IT Project Manager
BECTON DICKINSON
08.2016 - 04.2017
Project Manager
QUALCOMM
01.2015 - 11.2015
TECHNICAL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
12.2013 - 02.2019
Technical Project Manager
AT&T
12.2013 - 12.2014
Engineering Project Manager
NOKIA
09.2011 - 01.2013
Engineering Project Manager
CliniComp Intl
01.2009 - 12.2010
Lead Engineer
AT&T
Senior Engineer
Motorola
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Engineering Management
University of Dallas
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Louisiana State University
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