Farid Askari, PhD, PMP, CSP, CSM, CSPO, CAC
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/farid-askari-phd-pmp/8/66b/690
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PROFILE
Success oriented, high-achiever program manager with +20 experience in managing science and engineering programs in defense and commercial industries across US and Europe. A technology enthusiast with extreme versatility to work across multiple disciplines, manage global operations with persistence, passion and dedication.
Strong R&D background with a long history of engagement with federal customers, and successful track record of managing Earth observation technology programs sponsored by domestic and international organizations (NATO, NASA, NOAA, DoD, and ESA). Demonstrated expertise in developing concepts, managing large-scale programs involving satellite and airborne sensor technologies, wireless communication, and web-based decision support systems.
Success oriented, high-achiever program manager with +20 experience in managing science and engineering programs in defense and commercial industries across US and Europe. A technology enthusiast with extreme versatility to work across multiple disciplines, manage global operations with persistence, passion and dedication.
Strong R&D background with a long history of engagement with federal customers, and successful track record of managing Earth observation technology programs sponsored by domestic and international organizations (NATO, NASA, NOAA, DoD, and ESA). Demonstrated expertise in developing concepts, managing large-scale programs involving satellite and airborne sensor technologies, wireless communication, and web-based decision support systems.
Strong advocate of Agile/Scrum framework for development of complex software engineering products. Agile coach helping organizations transition to and implement Agile engineering practices.
CORE COMPETENCIES
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Develop and build strategic and strong technical alliances
- Integration of new technologies
- Apply leading-edge technologies
- Outstanding communication skills (published author of more than 50 technical articles)
- Conduct big seminars/conferences
- Lead major technology expansion
- Substantial staff experience
- Manage complex operations
- Manage large budgets
- Develop new systems
- Make go/no-go decisions
- Built and manage cross-functional, cross-cultural and virtual teams
- Improve customer relations
- Work closely with top management and high-ranking government officials.
- Agile/ Scrum coach.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- US Government Delegate to NATO to lead and establish Earth Observation Technology Program.
- Served on NATO Space Advisory Committee as Subject Matter Expert on Earth Observation Technology.
- Team leader supporting NASA Space Shuttle Imaging Radar validation experiments
- Track record of writing award winning proposals.