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Nichole Medina - Henson

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Cloud Infrastructure | AWS Cloud | Cloud Operations | AI/ML | DevOps | Product Innovation Leader | PMP | CSM | CRM | QA
Santa Clara, California, United States

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  • Sycomp
    Global QA Analyst
    Sycomp
    Dec 2025 - Current (10 months)
  • Sycomp
    Global Program Analyst - Engineering QA
    Sycomp
    Aug 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)
    • Drive execution of enterprise cloud data initiatives, aligning engineering, product, and teams to deliver against milestones and strategic objectives.
    • Direct complex data center infrastructure initiatives spanning installation, relocation, upgrades, and decommissioning, while optimizing workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
    • Own end-to-end program tracking and reporting in Jira using highly customized workflows, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and accountability across workstreams.
    • Led Data Center Operations initiatives, optimizing infrastructure performance, uptime, and incident response across mission-critical environments.
    • Implemented and enforced EHS standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory r
  • Sycomp
    Technical Program Manager - Integration Center
    Sycomp
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 9 months)
  • Sycomp
    Technical Program Manager
    Sycomp
    Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 year)
  • NBCUniversal
    Program Manager - Tech Operations & Strategy
    NBCUniversal
    Nov 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 3 months)
    Lead end-to-end program delivery in streaming media and ad tech, including high-impact initiatives on NBCUniversal’s Peacock platform

    Build and lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and operations to deliver scalable, high-availability systems

    Practice Agile frameworks:
    - Drive Scrum ceremonies
    - Prioritize backlog
    - Support iterative development
    - Ensure alignment with enterprise PMO standards and governance

    Develop and execute PMO-aligned initiatives:
    - Standardize documentation
    - Implement risk management protocols
    - Utilize performance tracking tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Salesforce

    Manage code quality, automated testing, and CI/CD
  • NBCUniversal
    Program Manager - Ad Tech Operations & Strategy
    NBCUniversal
    Nov 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)
    Lead end-to-end program delivery in streaming media and ad tech, including high-impact initiatives on NBCUniversal’s Peacock platform

    Build and lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and operations to deliver scalable, high-availability systems

    Practice Agile frameworks:
    - Drive Scrum ceremonies
    - Prioritize backlog
    - Support iterative development
    - Ensure alignment with enterprise PMO standards and governance

    Develop and execute PMO-aligned initiatives:
    - Standardize documentation
    - Implement risk management protocols
    - Utilize performance tracking tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Salesforce

    Manage code quality, automated testing, and CI/CD
  • k
    Technical Program Manager
    k
    Jul 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 5 months)
    Manage and guide software development projects from intake through post-deployment support

    Leverage Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and iterative methodologies in a sales-driven, client-facing organization

    Lead and oversee global cross-functional teams, including:
    - Game designers
    - Programmers
    - Artists
    - Animators
    - Sound engineers
    - QA testers

    Ensure effective collaboration and successful project execution across all departments

    Identify and mitigate risks and issues that could impact program success

    Develop contingency plans and proactively resolve conflicts and dependencies

    Champion risk management practices throughout t
  • Cisco
    Program Manager - Cloud Compute
    Cisco
    Nov 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 7 months)
    Design project lifecycles and conduct market research to define clear product requirements

    Develop actionable deliverables for five key change management levers:
    - Communications plan
    - Sponsor roadmap
    - Coaching
    - Training
    - Resistance management

    Demonstrate strong cross-functional leadership to drive organizational change

    Partner with senior leadership to plan and execute strategic projects, including:
    - Manage the cloud compute portfolio
    - Ensure alignment with business objectives
    - Optimizing cloud resources

    Manage end-to-end project management processes autonomously, including:
    - Resource planning
    - Risk management
    - Time and budget track
  • Mactores
    Technical Program Manager
    Mactores
    Jul 2018 - Dec 2018 (6 months)
    Cultivate and manage strong relationships with assigned enterprise customers in Silicon Valley

    Position as a trusted advisor on Cloud, Data, and AI initiatives by aligning solutions with customers’ strategic objectives

    Lead complex architecture design sessions and develop deployment strategies for:
    Consulting services
    Business automation solutions

    Proactively engage stakeholders across multiple business units to:
    Uncover new opportunities
    Expand account presence
    Drive revenue growth

    Manage a dynamic sales and project pipeline to:
    Identify and execute new projects
    Meet or exceed revenue targets
  • Facebook
    Program | Product Manager, UX Operations
    Facebook
    Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)
    Configure and launch SATP operations

    Manage and present product tool usage metrics to cross-functional teams for feature evaluation and review

    Support review and quality assurance plans to:
    Develop product improvements
    Enhance visual performance
  • Meta
    Technical Program Manager
    Meta
    Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)
    •   Led user-focused infrastructure programs improving usability and reliability across Meta’s core applications.
    •   Collaborated with UX/UI and data science teams to drive product adoption and performance analytics.
    •   Conducted competitive analysis guiding product strategy and roadmap prioritization.
  • PokitDok
    Health IT Program Manager - Marketplace
    PokitDok
    Oct 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 5 months)
    Engage patients and consumers through a unified application offering:
    - User-friendly search
    - Real-time eligibility checks
    - Simple scheduling and payment options prior to visit

    Design and support software implementation of health data for businesses ranging from small companies to large enterprises

    Align client requirements with product integration plans

    Collaborate cross-functionally with customers to ensure successful configuration and solution delivery

    Deliver project documentation and communicate status updates to internal and external stakeholders

    Present confidently to all levels within an enterprise

    Responsible for resource planning and development in
  • PokitDok
    Product Implementation - Marketplace
    PokitDok
    Apr 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 7 months)
    Drive internal cross-functional process improvements

    Provide consulting support and guidance for content development and technical support

    Perform risk management and change management across projects

    Deliver business value by implementing technology solutions in high-tech operations

    Automate workflows and project planning to increase departmental productivity

    Utilize ticketing systems to enhance efficiency and manage concurrent tasks

    Identify and communicate program risks, proposing necessary adjustments to ensure project success
  • RS HUGHES
    Account and Contract Specialist
    RS HUGHES
    Jun 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 11 months)
    Conduct inbound and outbound calls to prospects

    Process orders and maintain continuous follow-up and communication with customers

    Manage purchasing and inventory control

    Maintain portal lead programs to generate new business

    Coordinate business plan meetings with local universities and municipality EHS departments

    Implement bid request proposal protocols

    Manage contract approval processes
Education verified_user 0% verified
  • San Jose State University
    Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
    San Jose State University
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2017 (8 years)
  • San Jose State University
    Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
    San Jose State University
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2017 (8 years)
  • University of Michigan
    University of Michigan
    University of Michigan
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