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SONIA KAULA

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven Program Management/Senior Budget and Systems Analyst Professional with 20+ years of experience. Experienced in technical product and software development, budgeting and life cycle management. Developed, launched, and managed products, software and services in multiple technical industries. Former U.S. Military Officer and pilot. Possesses an active TS/SCI security clearance for DOD and Government Programs.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager/Budget & Systems Analyst

Hi-Q Engineering
11.2017 - Current
  • Provides Design, Engineering, Budgeting and Support services for Government equipment and support systems, including C4I systems.
  • Leads multidisciplinary teams comprised of scientists, engineers, technicians, finance, accounting and support personnel.
  • Leads planning, programming, budgeting, and execution throughout the acquisition process.
  • Drives successful execution and on-time delivery of multiple concurrent projects and programs varying in size, scope, and complexity enabling high level of readiness in support of Department of the Navy (DON). Department of Defense (DOD) and other government agencies.
  • Captured and won multi-million contracts for engineering services, upgrades, repairs and support.
  • Captured largest multi-million project win for company.

Senior Program Manager

Organic Gourmet
10.2008 - 11.2017
  • Developed programs to achieve operational, product and quality excellence.
  • Created Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics processes for cost and performance analytics.
  • Converted corporate technology infrastructure to new requirements, implementing e-commerce platform for internet sales, payment processing and customer feedback.
  • Increased corporate client business by over 1000%.
  • Qualified vendors and suppliers, ensuring highest quality of materials, support and services.
  • Directed the hiring and recruitment process for personnel and selection of vendors.

Senior Technical Program Manager

Cymer (ASML)
09.2003 - 10.2008
  • Served as principal contact between clients and organization to ensure 100% client satisfaction rate.
  • Managed a portfolio of multiple technical product lines and software used to produce microchips and other semiconductor devices used for computing, wireless technologies, the internet of things (IoT), medical devices, biotechnology, healthcare, military defense systems and sub-systems, and other advanced technologies.
  • Partnered with clients and led Project/Program teams on the design, development, production, installation, test and evaluation, of new products and continuous improvements to existing products.
  • Established cost estimates and pricing to support annual revenue forecasts >$1 billion and internal gross margin/profitability targets.
  • Coordinated and led program deliverables with successful global introductions and roll out implementations.

Technical Program Manager

Novellus Systems (Lam Research)
09.2000 - 09.2023
  • Led Program/Project teams, business management, operations, engineering, and other factory efforts within various cross-functional groups to meet program/project management requirements and deliverables.
  • Partnered with Engineering, Operations, R&D and Business Units to ensure proper configuration, design, and technical performance of products for multiple technical product lines through manufacturing and final customer acceptance.
  • Created long and short range strategic and tactical plans to achieve revenue and product targets.
  • Established costs and created pricing proposals for contracts for multiple programs and projects across 7 technical product lines.

Program Manager

United States Army
06.1992 - 09.2000
  • Program/Project Manager leading multiple programs and projects for the United States Military.
  • Led the Corps-level management of aviation technical program support for 320 combat, reconnaissance, and cargo aircraft.
  • Conducted technology assessments, systems analysis, maintenance and operational repairs, tests, test flights and operational readiness fleet management ensuring maximum readiness and deployment status.
  • Prioritized resources, led program/project teams, established schedules, prioritized tasks, and established cost estimates/budgets.
  • Led U.S. military forces (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps) and allied forces pertaining to helicopter program operations and airspace management.
  • Directed operational priorities for C4ISR systems (U.S. Air Traffic Services, Army Helicopter and VIP detachments).
  • Led 340 staff, service and program team members. Received highest audit ratings and exceeded Key Performance Objectives in all areas.

Education

Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management

Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
2021

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Honolulu, Hawaii
1996

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business

Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
1992

Project Management Professional (PMP): Project Management -

Project Management Academy
San Diego, California

Skills

  • Program and Business Leadership
  • >300 Million in Budget Responsibilities
  • Strategic Budget Planning
  • Global Management Experience
  • Business Development / Business Capture
  • Technology Partner and Customer Success
  • Customer / Client Relationships
  • Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner (Agile)
  • Staff and Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Business and Revenue Growth
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Vendor and Staff Management
  • Prime and Subcontractor Management
  • Contracts and Subcontract Management
  • Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Agile, Waterfall, Phase-Gate, Concurrent Engineering
  • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Timeline

Senior Program Manager/Budget & Systems Analyst

Hi-Q Engineering
11.2017 - Current

Senior Program Manager

Organic Gourmet
10.2008 - 11.2017

Senior Technical Program Manager

Cymer (ASML)
09.2003 - 10.2008

Technical Program Manager

Novellus Systems (Lam Research)
09.2000 - 09.2023

Program Manager

United States Army
06.1992 - 09.2000

Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management

Harvard University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business

Rider University

Project Management Professional (PMP): Project Management -

Project Management Academy

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