Sarah Gagnon
Technical Program Manager
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Combat-tested leadership skills combined with exceptional abilities in managing multiple large scale projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Demonstrated track record of success in controlling costs, increasing efficiencies, and identifying uncharted opportunities. Expert at building “can do” teams that thrive in the most demanding of environments. Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Program Manager
General Motors
Warren, MI
09.2019 - Current
- Strategize sensor alignment production software roadmap
- Execute sensor alignment development plan
- Lead 5 scrum teams to develop and deliver autonomous vehicle capabilities
- Manage sensor alignment and ground truth product backlog and prioritization
- Build cross function teams to solve complex problems
System Integration Engineer
General Motors
Warren, MI
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Integrated lidar, short range radar, long range radar, short range camera, and long range camera sensor hardware and software onto vehicle
- Developed subsystem checkout procedures to ensure functionality in vehicle
- Developed acceptance testing procedures for newly integrated radar, lidar, and camera sensors
- Led fleet sensor alignment activities to ensure annotation requirements were met
- Developed sensor alignment validation procedures
- Analyzed and supported component level testing
Program Manager
Air Force Special Operations Command
Hurlburt Field, FL
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Developed and communicated executive C-suite's intent and strategic vision
- Program Manager for directing, planning, and executing 24/7 global combat operations
- Lead for APQ-180 Synthetic Aperture Strike Radar working directly with engineers to upgrade, troubleshoot and test radar hardware and software
- Lead for AC-130 software and hardware upgrades. Worked with engineers to establish requirements and timelines. Tested software to ensure requirements met prior to software release
- System Matter Expert for Air Force Special Operations. Called upon to lead integration across different agencies, services, and disciplines
Education
Systems Engineering - Masters of Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 09.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering - Space
United States Air Force Academy
Monument, CO 06.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Project Management
Effective leader
Policy and procedure improvements
Strategic planning
Building technical teams
Certification
Retains Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Technical Program Manager
General Motors
09.2019 - Current
System Integration Engineer
General Motors
11.2018 - 09.2019
Program Manager
Air Force Special Operations Command
01.2017 - 11.2018
Systems Engineering - Masters of Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
09.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering - Space
United States Air Force Academy
06.2004 - 05.2008