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Hi, I’m Jeff Pasquino. I’m a program and operations leader with 20+ years of experience steering product development, new product introduction (NPI), AI/ML initiatives, and hardware/software commercialization. I’ve built and led global, cross-functional teams across telecom, industrial, SaaS, and technology sectors, driving SaaS and hardware platforms to scale and delivering digital transformation programs on time and within budget. I’m known for turning strategic visions into scalable platforms and measurable business outcomes.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, translating data-driven insights into practical solutions and aligning diverse teams—from engineering and manufacturing to sales and customer success—around a shared objective. I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping product strategy, and delivering customer value through thoughtful leadership and effective execution.
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Work Experience
Program Manager at Ametek / Telular – Remote
April 1, 2024 - PresentDirectly responsible for developing remote liquid monitoring systems for oil and gas; led fast-track, cross-functional projects; managed internal and external teams; created business cases and budgets; guided product roadmap and customer interactions; drove on-time, on-budget delivery.
Director - Program Manager / Operations Management at SatPulse
July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Operations Management for product delivery and order fulfillment; streamlined processes for future orders and deliveries; managed internal and external contractors; presented product status and roadmaps to stakeholders; tracked KPIs and budgets; collaborated across teams.
Program Manager at Tektronix (Contract through Modis) – Beaverton, Oregon (Remote)
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Developed scope proposals for hardware and software products; served as Integrations Lead and Scrum Master for Agile projects; led internal development teams; created dashboards in JIRA for KPIs; presented progress to internal/external customers.
Program Manager at Mindgrub – Baltimore, Maryland (and remote)
April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Managed digital software product development for clients; oversaw direct contractors for hardware and software; IT Program Manager, Integrations Lead and Scrum Master; coordinated cross-functional teams across branding, marketing, software, hardware, UI/UX, and sales.
Senior Manager, Project Engineering, HTSG Industry 4.0 Team Lead at Stanley Black & Decker – Towson, Maryland
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020Directed development of new Industrial 4.0 machine learning products; led cross-functional teams; managed budgets; provided technical leadership across manufacturing and engineering functions.
Operations NPI Program Manager at Viavi Solutions (formerly JDSU) – Germantown, Maryland
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Managed New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for operations; coordinated cross-functional teams; drove product launches and lifecycle issues; supported supplier and manufacturing processes.
Senior Program Manager / Director (Temporary) at Corvis Corporation – Columbia, Maryland
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Directed all aspects of a $15M new product development program; temporary assignment; led cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and support functions to deliver on time and budget.
Senior Engineer at TCOM, LP – Columbia, Maryland
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Senior engineering role focusing on RF/wireless/optical design; contributed to scalable product development and field deployment readiness.
Technical Section Leader / Product Engineer at Corvis Corporation – Columbia, Maryland
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Led optical product development planning; designed for manufacturability; supported transition from R&D to manufacturing; contributed to DFA/DFM and cost planning.
Manager / Senior Contributor at Footballguys – Nashville / U.S.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2021Led coverage teams for football news and analysis; managed contributors; contributed articles and digital content; helped with site organization and expansion.
Program Manager at Ametek / Telular
April 1, 2024 - PresentDirectly responsible for developing remote liquid monitoring systems for oil and gas; led internal development team and external contractors; presented product status to executives; drove milestones, timelines and budgets; evaluated cost, pricing and ROI to maximize business value.
Program Manager at Tektronix
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023Led Integrations team and served as Scrum Master for projects in an Agile development environment; created KPI dashboards using Jira, Confluence, and other tools; coordinated cross-functional teams across remote locations.
Program Manager at MindGrub
April 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022Developed digital software products; managed remote and local development teams for multiple projects; created business cases and budgets; reported progress to executives and clients; directed team growth and mentoring.
Senior Project Engineer / HTSG Industry 4.0 Team Lead at Stanley Black & Decker
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2020Led the Industry 4.0 Team; drove breakthrough innovation; managed cross-functional teams; defined project scope and budgets; oversaw multiple lifecycles.
Manager / Senior Contributor at Footballguys.com
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2021Led daily NFL/college football coverage; mentored contributors; oversaw site operations and content production; authored articles and eBooks.
Senior Engineer at TCOM, LP
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Cognizant engineer for RF/wireless and optical design for telecom; led design for manufacturability; addressed cost considerations and supported production.
Senior Program Manager / Director (Temporary) at Corvis Corporation
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Directed all aspects of a new product introduction (NPI) program for optic systems; led cross-functional teams; managed external suppliers; delivered milestones.
Technical Section Leader / Product Engineer at Corvis Corporation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Engineered and optimized optical deployment plans for multi-fiber optic networks; addressed manufacturability, cost, outsourcing and quality for new products.
Program Manager at AMETEK / Telular (Remote)
April 1, 2024 - PresentProgram Manager for SkyTank, a remote liquid monitoring platform for the oil & gas industry; led strategy, pilot deployment, and planned commercial launch. Managed a $5M budget, delivering under budget and accelerating timelines by 3–6 months. Directed global teams of 20–30 contributors and 3–5 vendors across US, India, Europe, and Mexico. Oversaw a hybrid hardware + SaaS commercialization model projected at $10M+ annual revenue.
Program Manager at Tektronix (Contract via Modis)
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Managed 6+ concurrent hardware/software programs supporting instrument and oscilloscope product lines. Oversaw budgets >$1M across major NPIs and multiple smaller programs; delivered quarterly firmware/software releases and semi-annual hardware launches. Served as Programs Manager, Integrations Lead, and Scrum Master in an Agile environment. Built KPI dashboards and improved milestone visibility, release governance, and execution cadence.
Senior Manager, Project Engineering / Lead Project Engineer at Stanley Black & Decker
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020Led Saw Star Industry 4.0 AI/ML platform for manufacturing analytics and real-time machine monitoring. Deployed across 10–15 plants, delivering ~50% uptime/productivity gains, 25% scrap reduction, and 10–15% labor savings. Led AWS cloud / data architecture and scalable analytics platform strategy. Scaled multi-million-dollar digital transformation initiative from an initial budget under $50K to substantial deployment. Presented quarterly to VP and C-suite.
Operations NPI Program Manager at VIAVI / JDSU
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Launched 10+ products/programs supporting telecom customers with $10M+ aggregate scale. Managed $100K–$300K programs across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and service. Led 5 direct reports and 50+ matrixed contributors globally. Reduced extraneous costs by >$1M through material recovery and reuse initiatives. Contributed to NPI product development process still in use today.
Senior Program Manager / Acting Director at Corvis Corporation
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Managed a $15M optical networking and telecommunications product development program from concept through customer delivery. Directed cross-functional hardware, software, systems architecture, manufacturing, and customer support teams. Served as Acting Director of Program Management during leadership transitions. Led complex NPI and systems integration efforts for optical converged switch platforms.
Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Provided systems engineering support for advanced intelligence and communications programs; conducted RF, satellite, and fiber communications technologies for government-focused initiatives. Achieved TS-SCI clearance.
Senior Engineer at ITT / EVI
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Led systems engineering efforts for RF, GPS, GSM, and Iridium-based communications and tracking systems. Managed design verification, production testing, and life cycle execution across 20+ product lines. Scaled high-volume production testing processes to 2,000+ deployed devices.
Senior Contributor / Manager at FootballGuys
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2021Leadership contributor for one of the world’s top fantasy football analytics/media platforms. Led news team operations for 3 years and contributed editorial, analytics, and DFS content. Co-hosted the Audible podcast for 5 years.
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Delaware
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics at California Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Delaware
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics at California Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Delaware
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics at California Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026Qualifications
TS-SCI Clearance
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026TS-SCI Clearance Approved
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Other
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