✨Ally Sillins✨

Experience

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  Smoothie King (SKFI)

  Jun 2009 - Nov 2010

  Smoothie Artist

  perfected the art of a well mixed smoothie

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  HEARTH PIZZA TAVERN LLC

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Hostess
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  Hillels of Georgia

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Intern
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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Undergraduate Student Researcher

  The research project built a MATLAB based signal processing software tool using LiDAR to detect irregularities in roadway signs for the Georgia Department of Transportation. I performed a QA/QC assessment of test images to train the tool to correctly identify signs and irregularities. I completed my time by writing a detailed technical report of the analysis including recommendations for future improvements to increase effectiveness of the software.

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  Center for Transportation and the Environment

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Project Management Undergraduate Co-op

  Non-profit organization managing the implementation of alternative energy transportation projects. Supported project development for 10 high-tech transportation projects in 5 states with a $20+ MM budget by managing schedules, budgets, project plans, and risk assessments. Communicated quarterly project updates to the US Department of Energy and Federal Transit Authority. Facilitated company in designing Berkeley, CA office internship program from May – August 2015.

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  Arcadis

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  Contractor @ Google's Data Center Team- Led development of cross-functional project plans, scope and deliverables, risk and mitigation assessments, and ROIs.- Drove execution of a new product life cycle which aimed at increasing engineering teams' operational efficiency by 4% - 7%.- Supported managing a 10 person cross-functional team implementing a portfolio tracking initiative with a $17+MM ROI.- Piloted new risk assessment tool with to enable product teams to prioritize mitigation and control. - Collaborated with Product Managers to assemble a portfolio of all new and upcoming product initiatives in client's organization. - Performed data analysis using SQL, Data Studio and BigQuery. Show less - Managed a team of 6 tasked with delivering 30% plans for 15 projects in 4 months. - Tracked scope and schedule, with bi-weekly reporting to the client, the Georgia Department of Transportation.- Collected and visualized client requirements and data with Access databases and PowerBI dashboards. - Performed microsimulation traffic analysis of 9 intersection improvement projects utilizing modeling software (Synchro, VISSIM) and CAD software (Microstation, AutoCAD, GIS). - Co-founded an Atlanta office Women’s Network Committee and hosted an inaugural panel attended by 80 colleagues (40% of the office). - Co-founded the Handshake Series, a biweekly professional development Lunch n’ Learn series for young professionals. Show less

  • Management Consultant

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Transportation Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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  MARTA Hackathon - Team RefeRENDER

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Project Manager

  Led a team of 3 data scientists, 2 software developers, and myself to develop a data driven approach for Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to prioritize future expansion and enhancement projects. Improved an existing open source website by overlaying geocoded future projects with a heat map of ridership data, an interactive existing routes interface, and a vote button to increase civic engagement. Awarded an honorable mention, 4th of 24 teams, and invited to continue iterating in partnership with MARTA. Show less

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  Google

  Apr 2018 - now

  I drove the Android Platform local developer workflow product portfolio. These products provide Google, Partner, and Open Source developers the ability to sync Android source code, make a change, get code reviewed, and submit. For Open Source, we launched cs.android.com, ci.android.com, flash.android.com, and ci.android.com/edit.I also led Android Platform's inclusive language program. We made our open source community a safer space by setting a policy on what is considered a non-inclusive term, removing existing terms from the codebase, and preventing regressions through presubmit checks.2020 Program Manager III2019 Program Manager II2018 Program Manager I Show less

  • Program Manager | YouTube

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Program Manager | Android

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2021