PREETI SURI
Summary
Dynamic PMP Project Lead at Google, with a proven ability to exceed project targets by 50%. Expertise in data analysis and stakeholder management drives operational improvements and fosters strong relationships, ensuring program success. Leadership in machine learning initiatives has significantly enhanced project outcomes, and boosted team productivity. Career goals include leveraging advanced analytics to further propel project effectiveness and innovation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMP Project Lead
GOOGLE
Mountain View
06.2021 - Current
- Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
- Created project performance reports for management review.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Assembled project teams and assigned individual responsibilities to facilitate on-time completion of planned tasks.
- Established project objectives, success criteria, and performance benchmarks.
- Lead and manage strategic data collection initiatives for machine learning programs for biometric authentication models, serving as the central point of contact for all Encora data collection resources.
- Guide the full data analytics lifecycle, from defining data requirements, to delivering actionable insights.
- Manage data governance to ensure security, privacy, accuracy, and compliance with policies throughout the data lifecycle.
- Foster strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure program success.
- Identify and implement operational improvements, reducing daily task efforts by over 80%.
- Analyze opportunities to provide insights and recommendations for operational improvements and excellence.
- Cutting daily task efforts by over 80%.
- Consistently exceed aggressive project targets by 50% to 70%, delivering projects on or ahead of schedule.
- Directing and driving complex tests and collection projects simultaneously, ensuring a great experience for study subjects, and high-quality data for machine learning models.
- Scale complex projects by 1,500% over three years.
- Prioritize and coordinate key initiatives, improving team productivity by over 50%.
- Efficiently allocating and managing resources.
- Oversee budget creation, monitor expenses, and implement cost-saving measures.
- Coordinated with vendors and external partners to secure necessary resources and services.
- Prioritized tasks and assignments to maintain project momentum and meet critical deadlines.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Franchise Owner
SUBWAY
Milpitas
01.2001 - 01.2021
- Owned and operated four Subway franchise locations, overseeing all aspects of business development, operations, and customer relations.
- Led the design and development of two franchise locations, optimizing layouts, and developing healthy menu options.
- Maintained compliance with city and state ordinances throughout the development process.
- Budget development, securing permits, construction project management, food service equipment acquisition, and compliance with city and health codes.
- Managed financial accounts, including daily accounts receivable/payable, budgeting, and cost tracking.
- Led marketing strategies, growing weekly sales revenue by 50% through leveraging local advertising and positioning, expanding the customer base.
- Served on the organization's local staff advertising board to strategically appropriate funds, to maximize reach, and to boost revenue generation with an annual budget of over $9 million.
- Coached and mentored teams to ensure excellent customer service, maximizing productivity through optimized scheduling.
- Reduced food costs to below 30%, outperforming the industry average.
- Cultivated relationships with customers, local businesses, and the community through active participation in local and philanthropic events.
Strategic Sales Representative
SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
San Jose
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Drove new business growth by consistently surpassing sales and revenue objectives.
- Established and expanded OEM and distribution channels, including securing the first national distribution account.
- Delivered superior customer service and account management, handling high-volume sales and order processing.
- Created benchmarks to enhance sales team performance.
Regional Account Manager
EXXACT CORPORATION
Fremont
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Boosted profitability through effective lead generation processes.
Education
BA - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ03.2025
The Science of Well-Being -
Yale University
MS Office (DOC, Excel), SQL & Marketing Courses -
Ohlone College
Skills
- Program Management
- Process Design and Improvement
- Data analysis
- Vendor Management
- Building relationships
- Project management
- Machine learning
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales strategy
- Team building
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Project scheduling
- Organization skills
- Milestone management
- Project regulations
- Purchasing and procurement
- Project planning
- Client relations
- Cost management
- Efficient work breakdown structure
- Requirements gathering
- Effective project management
- Collaborative mindset
- Risk management
- Task delegation
- Effective work breakdown structure
- Critical path analysis
- Project development
- Client communications
- Project feedback data
- Scope management
- Customer focus
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management skills
- Project documentation
- Resource allocation
- Process improvement
- Leadership skills
- Root-cause analysis
- Mentoring
- Multi-tasking skills
- Team motivation
- Team collaboration
- Gathering requirements
- Vendor management
- Task prioritization
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Multitasking capacity
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Business case development
- Conflict resolution
Personal Information
Title: Project Manager
Certifications And Awards
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), 01/01/21
- Most Community Oriented Business Person of the Year, City of Milpitas, 01/01/15
- Business Person of the Year, City of Milpitas, 01/01/11
- Citizen of the Year Nominee, City of Milpitas, 01/01/10
Signature Qualifications
- Program Management: End-to-end planning, execution, budgeting, and management of complex projects.
- Process Design & Improvement: Designing, documenting, and optimizing processes for greater efficiency and quality.
- Data Analysis: Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), SQL (Basic), Microsoft Office Suite.
- Vendor Management: Overseeing vendor relationships, including KPIs, SLAs, and regular business reviews.
- Building Relationships: Effective communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and collaboration to drive success.
Affiliations
Marathon runner
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) - January 2021
Languages
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Business Person of the Year – City of Milpitas – 2011
- Citizen of the Year Nominee – City of Milpitas – 2010
- Most Community Oriented Business Person of the Year – City of Milpitas – 2015-2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PMP Project Lead
GOOGLE
06.2021 - Current
Franchise Owner
SUBWAY
01.2001 - 01.2021
Strategic Sales Representative
SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
01.1997 - 01.2001
Regional Account Manager
EXXACT CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.1997
BA - Business Administration
Arizona State University
The Science of Well-Being -
Yale University
MS Office (DOC, Excel), SQL & Marketing Courses -
Ohlone College