Michael Nguyen

Experience

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  CognitiveTPG

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2010

  International Business Development & Operational Management

  • Drove 11% annual revenue growth in Europe / Asia and 50% contribution to overall revenue through the commercial launch of the new OEM commercial plan.• Achieved 4X faster repair turnaround and 30X better delivery performance while reducing component costs by 30% through lean process implementation.• Delivered 20% annual cost savings by establishing manufacturing sites in Asia, optimizing supply chain & logistics.

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  Sempra Energy

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2014

  Program Development & Implementation

  • Led multi-utility program development team to create statewide Energy Efficiency initiative, delivering 1.2K GWh energy savings, 250 MW peak demand reduction, and 0.5M tons of greenhouse gas avoidance.• Developed and executed market penetration strategy, establishing SDG&E's presence in 100+ retail locations serving 1.3M+ residential customers.• Implemented comprehensive residential efficiency programs through structured methodology, achieving 290+ GWh savings and 39 MW load reduction while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Show less

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  The Energy Coalition

  Feb 2014 - May 2017

  Regulatory & Policy Development

  • Secured $5M funding through detailed business case development for Los Angeles Regional Energy Innovation Cluster, enabling sustainable local clean tech development and commercialization.• Obtained $1.8M grant for Advanced Energy Community Planning through structured program proposal and risk management approach.• Contributed technical expertise to California's AB 802 development, establishing data-driven baseline methodology for building energy efficiency assessment.

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  Communalife & Eloncity Project

  May 2017 - Jan 2019

  Program Mangement

  Blockchain Platform & Distributed Energy Program Development:• Led the development of a blockchain-based energy trading platform enabling localized peer-to-peer transactions• Developed smart contract architecture for automated energy trading• Created a decentralized governance framework for community-based energy markets.• Established strategic partnerships with global technology providers and local governments

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  Avanos Medical

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2021

  Senior Program Manager

  • Implemented structured change management process for CE Class-3 medical device modifications, leading 30-person cross-functional team to preserve $20M annual revenue stream. Completed critical design updates in 6 months with zero business disruption while maintaining full regulatory compliance.• Established collaborative improvement framework with 15-person team and three international supply chain partners, optimizing infusion pump electronics manufacturing footprint across 4 countries. Achieved 50% cost reduction while mitigating geopolitical supply-chain risks.• Transformed pain management product line through reusable device platform development, delivering $90M annual savings through improved manufacturing efficiency and enhanced supply-chain resilience.• Led supply-chain development for innovative drug-free pain management solution through stage-gate process, integrating neuromodulation technology with advanced manufacturing processes for FDA De Novo filing. Show less

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  Edwards Lifesciences

  Sept 2021 - now

  Director, Program Management Office

  Lead large cross-functional teams to drive major strategic projects and initiatives that deliver significant business impacts and cost savings. Pioneer AI integration into critical PMO initiatives while fostering collaboration to execute complex, high-stakes programs with measurable results. Align diverse groups and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives across global operations.• Implemented standardized program methodology with flattened governance structure for Edwards' global legal PMO workstream for a $4.2B acquisition program, incorporating AI-enhanced project management tools that streamlined documentation, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication. Achieved 100% critical milestone completion while maintaining legal compliance across 75 global entities.• Developed and implemented agile program framework for 160-person cross-functional business optimization initiative, incorporating resource prioritization and structured stage gates. Delivered $50M+ one-time savings and $10M+ annual savings within 8-month timeline while maintaining 100% business continuity.• Led 50-person team through portfolio optimization program using data-driven decision framework, reducing product complexity by 65% (7.3K to 2.5K SKUs) while meeting all quality standards and program milestones. Show less