Nate Vasquez

Experience

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  Education Service Center Region 13

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2011

  Secondary Math Education Specialist

  Understood, delivered, and met ESC Region XIII client’s needs with products and services in the area of mathematics, assessment, related content areas, and student learning needs.Created professional development trainings designed for the needs of educators to train them on best practices, current trends in research, content knowledge, technology, or other identified areas of growth and support.Provided instructional coaching for identified teachers whose assignment was in a Project-Based Learning S.T.E.M. classroom.Trained teachers and colleagues on various instructional technology tools, including how it can be applied in their current assignment.Modeled exemplary best-practices during professional development trainings to participants.Collaborated with school administrators and teachers to determine areas of support and growth to improve student achievement, teacher efficacy, and foster school improvement plans.Project lead for Transformation 2013’s micro-grid Colonias project that provided schools funding for students to research and create alternate sources of energy to power homes near the Texas-Mexico border.Supported new hires in understanding internal systems, products, and practices at ESC Region XIII.Trained teachers and administrators that implemented CSCOPE curriculum in their district. Show less

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  CompassLearning

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2012

  Implementation Manager

  Initiated communication, schedule, and, in a virtual web-based format, deliver various professional development sessions to schools across the country on the CompassLearning Odyssey and Renzulli Learning product. Professional development sessions include full day training on the product, using the product to differentiate in the classroom, instructional coaching, and alignment of school pacing guides to the Odyssey curriculum.Brainstormed, wrote, developed and recorded on-demand webinars that range from instructional videos, effective classroom pedagogy utilization with the Odyssey product, and product update videos.Collaborated with both team members and other areas of the company (finance, marketing, sales) to develop new professional development products.Developed customer relationships by providing high quality professional development with an in-depth understanding of the product, recommend other professional development services that may further support the site, and deliver follow-up communication.Guided teachers and administrators through designing classroom assessments and/or custom assignments in the Odyssey product for various situations including credit recovery, intervention needs, differentiation for individualized students, and enrichment.Led virtual sessions for new implementation managers, sales representatives, and marketing to increase their knowledge on the product.Developed year-long goals with customers to maintain accountability, ran quarterly progress reports on student and teacher usage, followed by mid-year and end of year data development that was discussed in detail during the respective review meetings.Utilized Salesforce to maintain all administrative accounts, including bookings and deliveries, on a weekly basis.Supported customers before and after professional development sessions. Show less

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  Bazaarvoice

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

  Program Manager - Product Lifecycle Release Management

  Lead the release management process, working with product managers, engineers, and other internal team members to create both client-facing and internal communication bi-weekly providing timely updates for Bazaarvoice Conversations feature releases.Conduct Launch Reviews with Product and Program Managers to ensure a product is serviceable, marketable, and deployable in all intended locales. Developed the bi-weekly feature release plan in an agile environment that is being heavily utilized with great success. Lead the bi-weekly triage that serves as a post-mortem for the previous release, feature confirmation for upcoming releases, and general Q&A time among product managers.Created the metrics utilized to gauge successful product releases and analyze the results with the program management team, making adjustments as needed. Created the public-facing Bazaarvoice release blog and manage all content that is published. [conversations.bazaarvoice.com]Team lead for Localization on product documentation, working with technical publications, translation vendors and development teams to create an efficient process and work stream.Utilize Jira to track and manage tickets on a daily basis and Confluence to document processes. Serve as part of the team that developed the new Product Lifecycle, as well as a member of the feature advisory board.Project managed the development and inclusion of all videos and documentation for the release of the new Bazaarvoice self-service tool. Create product demos to support training curriculum. http://bit.ly/13eq7qNUtilize adult learning theory to create internal learning solutions which encourage an interactive, engaging and thought provoking learning environment. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop knowledge assets such as documentation, instructor-led sessions, virtual classroom experiences, as well as self-paced e-learning all based on the Bazaarvoice product suite. Show less

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  Chaotic Moon Studios

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

  Senior Program Manager

  The chief point of communication for a client, driving the Chaotic Moon brand and product vision through all interactions.Maintain documentation of client communications, technical requirements, and project-related ancillary materials.Drive ongoing development meetings including internal kickoffs, stand-ups, sprint planning, product demos, and retrospectives.Ensure proper internal processes are adhered to.Maintain lines of communication across internal teams, including handoffs,wireframe and creative reviews, and other cross-functional duties.Translate and transmit a team’s needs from internal communications into actionableitems.Provide timely reports on project resources and financial performance.Team lead for a group of project managers providing guidance on projects, point of contact for escalations, and working with each member on areas of growth. Manage a variety of projects including iOS, Android, web development, backend development and digital strategy for various enterprise, automotive and entertainment companies. Show less

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  Chaotic Moon (Acquired by Accenture)

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Program Management Director

  Acted as the primary client liaison, driving the Chaotic Moon brand and product vision through all interactions.Leveraged deep design and technical expertise to communicate effectively across teams and with clients, addressing all aspects of project development.Maintained comprehensive documentation of client communications, technical requirements, and project-related materials.Facilitated ongoing development meetings, including internal kickoffs, stand-ups, sprint planning, product demos, and retrospectives.Managed all aspects of Scrum and Agile methodologies, guiding teams from design through development to successful delivery.Ensured adherence to internal processes, collaborating with design, engineering, and QA teams.Led the team and client in product testing and production deployment.Provided regular reports on project resources and financial performance to both internal stakeholders and clients.Managed diverse projects across iOS, Android, web development, backend systems, IT infrastructure, and digital strategy for enterprise, automotive, and entertainment clients. Show less

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  Fjord, Part of Accenture Song

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Group Operations & Program Mgmt Director

  As Group Operations & Program Management Director at Fjord - part of AccentureInteractive, I leveraged strategic leadership, GTM expertise and operational acumen todrive growth and profitability, while reporting directly to the COO of Fjord NorthAmerica. This entailed nurturing high-performing design teams, fostering seamlessclient collaboration, and implementing effective studio processes, demonstratingoutstanding leadership and operational excellence.Remit:- Part of leadership team that led the studio through the merger of Chaotic Moon with Fjord as part of the Accenture Interactive acquisition.- Played a hands-on role in managing strategic client programs and successfullymanaged relations with Fortune 500 executive stakeholders.- Analyzed operations, mitigated project risks, maximized profitability, andstreamlined delivery.- Fostered a strong internal culture by leading program-related communities andevents, including quarterly all-hands meetings, weekly studio stand-ups, holidaycelebrations, and the hosting of large networking/marketing opportunities. Show less

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  Accomplice

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Head of Studio & Delivery

  Joined Accomplice, a digital design and experiential marketing firm, as Head ofStudio & Delivery. Led people management, program management team building, clientrelations, sales, and other studio functions. A key accomplishment was the stunningGame of Thrones event at SXSW. This tenure at Accomplice marked a pivotal shift fromthe corporate world to building something smaller and nurturing its growth.Remit:- Guaranteed quality of studio deliverables by holding project teams accountableto contractual commitments and delivering beyond client expectations.- Developed and implemented a comprehensive resource management systemwhich optimized studio utilization and forecasted future needs.- Prepared and reviewed project budgets to ensure financial viability and clientsatisfaction. Show less

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  Argodesign

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Program Director

  As Program Director at Argodesign, managed high-profile DreamWorks Programs,fostered strong relationships with clients and managed diverse teams globally to delivery custom design and development projects. This resulted in thesuccessful delivery of several high-profile productions, including Allegory, Harbor, andLighthouse programs for DreamWorks.Remit:- Effectively managed and motivated diverse teams across three countries(Netherlands, Ukraine, and the US), fostering clear communication,collaboration, and project success.- Championed the adoption of agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and bestpractices within the team, which enhanced project management capabilitiesand drove industry-leading performance. Show less

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  Realtor.com

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  Head of Technical Program Management & Operations

  In this role, I led the restructuring of the newly formed TPM team, crafted a scalablestrategy and led all hiring efforts to ensure effective program management across thecompany. This entailed leading and directing high-performing cross-functional teamsand establishing a clear roadmap, goals, and metrics to drive consistent organizationalgrowth.Objectives:- Enhanced planning and governance by streamlining the Planning process (Annual and Half-yearly) and implemented robust governance practices across the organization to improveproject tracking and decision-making.- Championed the adoption of Jira, which orchestrated the successful transitionof 500+ employees to a standardized Jira and Jira advanced roadmaps platform,ensuring consistent project management practices across the organization.- Proactively identified and addressed potential roadblocks through the creationand execution of portfolio delivery health reviews with executives, mitigatingrisks and ensuring project success.- Oversaw the product and tech operations, including OKR tracking, CapEx, new hire tech onboarding, operational and system health tracking. Show less

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  Datavant

  Jan 2024 - now

  Head of Delivery

  As Head of Delivery, I lead teams of Technical Product Managers and Delivery Leads to ensure seamless execution and delivery of key initiatives across our organization. Focus on aligning technical and business objectives, optimizing processes, and managing cross-functional collaboration to drive successful outcomes. Overseeing project timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring that our product development aligns with strategic goals while maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency. Show less