Steve Sarmiento
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Kinder Morgan, Inc.
IT Manager, Cybersecurity
2020 : 2022
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
IT Manager, Client Services
2019 : 2020
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
IT Project Lead
Managed the Thin Client Specials program which delivers software customization projects. Worked closely with global stakeholders including sales and development/engineering.
2018 : 2019
Insight Global (contract at HP Inc.)
Technical Project Manager
Managed technical teams with a broad range of responsibilities including : design and development of Client Virtualization (CV) and Cloud Reference Architectures (RAs), expandable and partner self-service RA programs, software development, and document Quality Control (QC).
Key accomplishments include :
• Earned high performance ratings every year for exceeding expectations.
• Over the course of a year, led two teams through organizational transitions, adjusting deliverables and roadmaps to align with organizational direction.
• Collaborated with product manager and architect to expand Client Virtualization RA roadmap by ~60% through deliverable creativity and better utilization of team members based in India.
• Advanced mature software development program (sizers) to make value added enhancements and process improvements. For a key sizer, improved stakeholder engagement, directed the design of a new architecture, and led the adoption of Agile Scrum approach for a new project. Program serviced more than 10 sizers and reliably delivered releases on time (~6 releases/year). Sizers are important, heavily used, pre-sales enablement, software applications that analyze requirements input by the user and produces a recommended configuration.
• Managed the delivery of seven in-house developed Reference Architectures in a year. Collaborated in the development of project requirements and schedule.
• Established two programs to expand the breadth of RAs delivered. Led the development of processes, templates, and a list of target vendors. Programs delivered 11 RAs in a year.
• Led the evolution of the mature document QC process responsible for reviewing organization’s RAs (70+/year). Key advancements include : tracking of process timings, change in prioritization approach, author training, development of initial quality metrics, and development of forecasting model using Agile Scrum concepts.
2012 : 2017
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Senior System / Software Engineering Manager
About
I lead technical teams to enhanced effectiveness. I do this by combining technical, business, collaboration and planning skills. I have experience leading teams to success in the areas of solution architecture and engineering, software development, and product development. I am passionate about adding value.
I have been effective in multiple roles in my career: engineering manager, program manager, engineer, and developer. I am a person that collaborates well across functions and organizations. I also consistently work to make improvements in my areas of responsibilities.
Core competencies include:
• Staff management (local and remote)
• Program Management / Project Management (Waterfall, Agile Scrum)
• Leadership
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Adaptability
• Collaborative team work
• Planning
• Technical pre-sales enablement
• Roadmap development
• Broad technical knowledge
• Partner engagement
I am actively seeking new opportunities where I can leverage my existing skills, and develop new ones, while adding value to the business.
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