Lorrie Nitti
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dynamic software licensing team lead with extensive experience in project management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Known for reliability and flexibility, fostering a cohesive and productive team environment that drives collaboration and results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining a strong focus on achieving objectives. Recognized for building and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders in fast-paced settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Licensing Team Lead
Xerox
Rochester, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Manage daily operational activities to optimize workflow efficiency and uphold adherence to established company policies.
- Facilitate a collaborative workplace culture to enhance teamwork and encourage transparent communication.
- Engage with legal and global product development teams to align practices with Xerox corporate policies regarding software licensing.
- Analyze workflows and implement process enhancements to optimize collaboration between software licensing and software security teams.
- Optimize and simplify software licensing procedures to support operational effectiveness.
- Guide software teams with compliance of open-source and third-party technical requirements, collaborating with legal representatives for usage guidance.
- Oversee management of SCA tool system, ensuring optimal performance and user accessibility.
- Deliver tailored guidance to accommodate the needs of users with differing levels of SCA tool experience.
- Provide guidance to users and instructions to effectively create software bill of materials.
- Compile and organize user documentation outlining inbound software licensing procedures.
- Onboard new Xerox teams into the software licensing process
- Complete inbound license reviews/approvals, approx. 700 releases per year
- Support outbound license reviews/approvals
- Evaluate risk in making software licensing judgments for unique scenarios
- Drive positive change in software licensing by leveraging strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with SCA software vendor to communicate feedback and feature requests, ensuring alignment with user needs.
- Participate in discussions on open-source licensing topics to enhance knowledge sharing within SCA vendor user group
- Rebuild and strengthen relationships between key licensing stakeholders within Xerox
Project Manager
Xerox
Rochester, New York
09.2012 - 05.2021
- Negotiated schedules and deliverables with multiple program teams to support the program teams’ requirements as well as the requirements and resource constraints of Client Platform Development (CPD) group.
- Ensured that CPD deliverables met quality targets and the agreed schedules.
- Interfaced with QA managers and QA team leads to ensure sufficient test coverage and identify QA improvements.
- Managed the delivery of new CPD initiatives. For example, new driver platforms and telemetry.
- Managed and monitored the status of licensing for CPD deliverables.
- Provided Trusted Licensing Focal Point (TLFP) support for the CPD group as a supporting role to the Xerox Inbound Licensing Managers.
- Fulfilled responsibilities of Localization Manager, ensuring that translations and validations occurred within budget and meeting major milestone dates for CPD deliverables.
- Held this role from 9/2012-5/2016 and 2/2018-5/2021
Software Engineer
Xerox
Rochester, New York
05.2000 - 02.2018
- Facilitated effective task distribution within the team to achieve project deadlines and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated with documentation, QA, 3rd level support, and marketing personnel to resolve customer issues and to produce new products.
- Engaged with customers directly to troubleshoot issues and provide tailored support solutions at their locations.
- Resolved customer reported defects and issues in a timely manner.
- Engineered WIA and Twain scan drivers for Microsoft Windows platform, ensuring seamless integration with outsourced resources.
- Contributed to feature team meetings, ensuring effective integration of innovative features and support for new devices.
- Developed and updated software requirements.
- Developed high-level designs and established unit test procedures for developers.
- Mentored junior developers.
- Xerox subject matter expert with respect to scan drivers (TWAIN and WIA) and scan software.
- Held this role as a contractor 5/2000-9/2004 and as a Xerox direct employee from 9/2004-9/2012 and 5/2016-2/2018
Lead Engineer
The West Group
Rochester, New York
11.1998 - 05.2000
- Engaged with documentation, SQA, user support, and marketing staff to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Developed high-level designs and established unit test procedures for developers.
- Mentored junior developers.
- Managed task allocation for programming team, optimizing workflow to achieve successful delivery dates.
- Monitored and adjusted project schedules to align with evolving project requirements and deadlines.
Education
Master of Science in Applied Science - Engineering Management
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TexasBachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New YorkSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Advanced problem solving
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional coordination
Timeline
Software Licensing Team Lead
Xerox
05.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Xerox
09.2012 - 05.2021
Software Engineer
Xerox
05.2000 - 02.2018
Lead Engineer
The West Group
11.1998 - 05.2000
Master of Science in Applied Science - Engineering Management
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology