ROBERT GUSTAVESON

Address: Cary, North Carolina 27519 Phone: 919.468.0137 919.449.7285

Email: rdgus1@gmail.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin/in/rgustaveson

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly dedicated and results-focused professional, offering high-caliber qualifications in providing strategic management on
multiple projects with outstanding results. Display proven adeptness in defining and implementing processes and systems
that boost productivity, efficiency, and quality of operations. Exemplify strong capabilities in resolving complex issues and
delivering high-stake decisions through sound and experience-based judgment to achieve established goals and objectives.
Demonstrate unparalleled work ethic and exceptional organizational skills in effectively handling priorities and projects; while
ensuring their completion within budget and time constraints. Possess technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Project Pro, and Microsoft Access.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
N e w P rod u ct I n t rod u ct i on Pro d u ct D e v e l o p m e n t Qu a l i t y As s u ra n ce C on t ra ct N e g ot i a t i on
Re g u l a t o ry Co m p l i a n ce S i x S i g m a E a rn e d V a l u e M a n a g e m e n t Ve n d o r a n d Cu s t o m e r Re l a t i o n s
L e a n 5 S M a n u fa ct u r i n g S t ra t e g i c Pl a n n i n g a n d I m p l e m e n t a t i o n S u p p l y Ch a i n D e v e l o p m e n t
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Albrecht Group Cary, NC, USA
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
2016Present

Hire staff for technology (IT), engineering, sales, marketing, and executive suite positions; leverage strong skills in
sourcing, recruitment, selection, and closing of candidates for technology organizations, with background in legal and
procedural processes related to all aspects of recruitment.
Mainline Information Systems Cary, NC, USA
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, Strategic Accounts
20132016

Offered project management support to one of the companys largest strategic customers.

Worked in cooperation with the management, account teams, and clients for the evaluation of project proposals or
plans to identify time frame, procedures, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.

Initiated project management, work, and staffing plans for every phase of assigned projects.

Interacted with the project staff to formulate work plan as well as to delegate functions and scope of authority.

Ensured project efficiency and completion within schedule and budget though proper direction and coordination of
activities of the project personnel.

Performed keen analysis of status reports prepared by the project personnel and adjusted schedules or plans if
necessary.

Utilized various office systems, which included Salesforce.com, Professional Services Enterprise, Google, and Lotus
Quickr in managing project data.

Proactively partook in PMO activities which involved development of process standards and templates.

Efficiently functioned as escalation point and trainer for junior project management staff and services support teams.
PMO MANAGER
20132014

Devised a scalable PMO and project management infrastructure to control MIS resources and processes for the
improvement of the consistency and maturity of project practices, as well as to handle volume of projects and deliver
expected gross margins.

Administered project management methodology rollout facilitation and evaluation; monitored the IT infrastructure
projects portfolio.

Acted as project advisor on complex engagements and assisted the project managers with the opportunity review
board and launch planning.

Boosted the revenue trend by 200% which resulted to $23M revenue with a 40% gross margin in 2013.
iDirect Technologies Herndon, VA, USA
SENIOR NPI MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
20122013

Directed the Operational Excellence Group that supported the companys IP-based satellite communications hub,
remote product lines, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, test operations, and design implementation
activities into production.
Research in Motion, Ltd. Ontario, Canada
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGERNPI AND SCM
20102011

Facilitated new product introduction and supply chain readiness activities for the next generation of smart phones
and tablets.

Held accountability for concept study DFx; SMT; pilot builds; test HW and SW development; supply chain and materials
readiness; volume ramp, launch, and optimization; EOL; and EMS partner management.

Fostered professional relationships with manufacturing engineering, product and test engineering, quality engineering,
as well as supply and demand planning to achieve objectives.

Made significant contribution behind the successful launch of the first Blackberry TD-SCDMA product into
China market.

Led the implementation of Blackberry Secure Information System (BSIS) hardware to Brazil, Russia, India,
and China (BRICK) countries.
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ROBERT GUSTAVESON
Address: Cary, North Carolina 27519 Phone: 919.468.0137 919.449.7285
Email: rdgus1@gmail.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin/in/rgustaveson

Spearheaded China Quality Certification (CQC) audits and parametric test activities with zero noncompliances or areas of improvement.
Expertly managed all DFx activities and achieved low unit costs and cycle times while exceeding targets for
yield and reliability.
Garnered savings of approximately $50M in leading cost improvement program on curve franchise.
Established global processes which included prototype builds, RFQ, EOL, and technology roadmaps.

The Albrecht Group Cary, NC, USA

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
20082010

Acted as technical recruiter for technology (IT), engineering, sales, marketing, and executive suite position; preceded
the sourcing, recruitment, selection and closing processes of applicants for technology organizations.
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, GSM Development UnitAmericas Research Triangle Park, NC
TECHNICAL MANAGER, Industrialization Office
20002008

Served as PMO manager of manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and DFx personnel, responsible for the
production capacity of leading edge mobile handsets at the companys contract EMS partners worldwide.

Took charge of concept studies, RFQs, DFx, SMA, final assembly, SPC, test, system reliability, agency compliance,
FMEA, experiment designs, and EOL claims negotiation.

Oversaw the Flexible Printed Circuit Working Group with focus on quality and productivity.

Demonstrated efficiency in hiring, recruiting, and deploying IPO personnel to all worldwide major manufacturing
regions.

Implemented strategic supply chain improvement initiatives to accomplish world-class quality targets.

Executed risk and opportunity process for industrialization project office; lessons learned procedures for continuous
improvement initiative; and lean production process global initiatives.

Provided direct support to three of the most successful projects in SEMC history with $30M revenue units
in T226/T237/T290 Series; $10M in W300; and $25M in S500/W580 Series.

Played a vital role in quarterly business reviews and MSA negotiations with EMS partners as well as in DUA
Project Management and Quality Steering committees.

Standardized test requirements and minimized final assembly operations and test times, which decreased
refinement cost component of COS by an average of 20% every year.
EARLIER CAREER
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, GSM Development UnitAmericas Research Triangle Park, NC
TECHNICAL MANAGER, New Product Introduction / High Volume Manufacturing Project Office
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, TDMA / Gait Development UnitAmericas Research Triangle Park, NC
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, Product Launch / HVM Project Office
Bowe Bell + Howell Mail & Messaging Technologies Research Triangle Park, NC
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, Advanced Vision System Program
EDUCATION
COURSEWORK IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGFairfield University-BEI School of Engineering Fairfield, CT
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ELECTRONICSPorter & Chester Technical Institute Stratford, CT
COURSEWORK IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENTHousatonic College Bridgeport, CT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Masters Certificate, Managing Projects-George Washington University, School of Business
Leading and Influencing Program-University of North Carolina, Kenan Flagler Business School
Six Sigma Green Belt-DMAIC ProcessCultural Awareness (China, Japan, India, Mexico, and Brazil)
Beginning, Advanced MS Project 4.1-ExecuTrainProject Planning, Scheduling & Control Seminar-Dr. James P. Lewis
CDMA/WCDMAGSM/GPRSUMTSIA/EIA-136 Design for Electronics-IPC D 275, SM-682, DFA, DFM, DFT, DFR, DFHF
HSDPA/HSUPA Standards-Dr. Malcolm OliphantProblem Solving and Negotiating-Foundations of Team Leadership
AWARDS AND HONORS
Human Capital Management Award: 2006-2007
JD Powers and Associates Awards-Mobile Handset Category: 2006, 2007, and 2008
Greenpeace #1 Ranking Award Guide to Greener Electronics: 2007
Best Process Measurements Award-Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications: 2008
One Standard Excellence Award-Pitney Bowes-Paragon Project
Society of American Military Engineers-S. Everett Hunkin Scholarship
ACTIVITIES
Member, Nexus Safe Traveler Program Airport Retinal Scan

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