Architected, developed and managed automated customized network NPI self-guided checklist system enabling use of enginering resources for traditional program management of new switch NPI.
Partnered with network development teams to meet external compliance controls around vulnerability management by constructing a firmware release management approval process, ensuring vulnerable firmware versions blocked from release into production.
Eliminated $50M in annual costs by designing the company’s first transceiver direct supply chain qualification program.
Architected networking industry's first vertically integrated firmware SDLC process and onboarded the five largest network switch suppliers into this unified sprint and release DevOps platform.
Developed and applied a comprehensive firmware quality score card against all network suppliers, which led to a 50% reduction in production-found bugs over two years.