San Diego, California, United States
As an Engineering Operations Manager, I excel in partnering with VPs to oversee and budget operational expenses routinely. By connecting VPs with the Finance team, I provide critical insights to advise executives on our financial challenges. My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to embracing diversity and new challenges, which continually energize and motivate me. My multicultural background has equipped me with the ability to value variety and fresh perspectives, driving me to overcome challenges with innovative solutions. In the tech industry, I have honed my skills in financial planning, forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration, always prioritizing clear and adaptive communication. My colleagues and leaders frequently commend my disciplined organization, upward management, adaptability in dynamic environments, and leadership in challenging situations. Since graduating from UC Berkeley, I have supported finance R&D teams at Fortune 500 companies within the telecommunications and semiconductor sectors. Currently, at Qualcomm, I contribute to autonomous driving in the Automotive Business Unit, striving for excellence in all my efforts. Outside of work, I find enjoyment in traveling to learn about various cultures, and in nature through hiking and visiting national parks. At home, I enjoy listening to podcasts that focus on interpersonal skills, continually seeking to enhance my communication abilities.
- Drive quarterly executive financial planning and reporting, partnering with Finance and Engineering (Eng) executives to assess risks and opportunities, and present data-driven recommendations to the SVP and senior leadership - Serve as strategic advisor to over 10 VPs in the Automotive Business Unit (BU), collaborating with Eng, Program Management, Product Management, and Finance teams to oversee and manage budgets ($XM) and headcount (HC) ($XFTEs) - Partner with Product Management teams to explore potential customer funding opportunities for budget shortfalls, ensuring financial alignment with business objectives - Partner with regional Eng Ops to consolidate HC and expenses, ensuring financial accuracy from initiation to completion - Collaborate with HC planning teams to align capacity with business needs, justifying gaps and optimizing allocation - Facilitate strategic budget review meetings with Eng leads reporting to SVP, aligning investment with roadmap priorities - Lead a team, including a direct report, ensuring visibility into financial planning and efficient budget execution - Enhance budget tracking processes by implementing advanced expense tracking tools, input templates, and verification workflows to improve financial oversight and accountability
- Presented weekly budget estimates and recommendations to finance and operations leads by reviewing quarterly budgets for two major product lines, involving over $200 million in R&D and more than $20 million in CapEx - Prepared and presented quarterly P&L and balance sheet statements to controllers and external auditors, incorporating over 50 manual accrual and reclassification journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting before closing the books
- Conducted SOX compliance walkthroughs and control tests in collaboration with the Chief Audit Executive, evaluating confidential data for accuracy and operation integrity while communicating findings to stakeholders - Reduced labor by 4 days by leading the automation of the year-end self-assessment process for SOX compliance, impacting over 200 controllers - Supported external auditors with audits, preparing flowcharts to ensure accurate reporting and process understanding