Christopher Leonard
@christopherleonard
Strategic Senior Project Manager driving IoT and SaaS innovations.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Project Manager with a proven track record in leading high-impact IoT and SaaS initiatives. My expertise lies in optimizing Agile workflows and driving digital transformation across cross-functional teams. I have successfully boosted team efficiency by 40% and accelerated software release cycles from six weeks to just two weeks, significantly enhancing user engagement by 20% month-over-month.
At Moen Inc., I lead multiple Smart Water Network projects, overseeing Agile teams that develop innovative IoT-enabled water management systems. My strategic leadership fosters collaboration among engineering, product management, and executive teams, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. I am adept at leveraging Agile and SAFe methodologies to mitigate risks and deliver measurable impact in the technology domains of IoT, SaaS, and healthcare.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led Smart Water Network projects, boosting team efficiency 40%, cutting delivery time 66%, and raising customer satisfaction 25%. Oversee Agile teams building connected devices, cloud platforms, and mobile apps with sensors and digital controls. Manage app release cycles for smooth deployments. Drive strategy and collaboration across engineering, product, and executives to meet corporate goals.
Senior Test Engineer
Philips
May 2020 - May 2022 (2 years)
Oversaw a team of 6 engineers in validating SaaS-based medical software, ensuring compliance with FDA21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 regulations, achieving 100% compliance in FDA audits for 3 consecutive projects. Served as a Scrum Master, coordinating Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and sprint planning for high-impact healthcare projects.
Lead Verification & Validation Engineer
Philips Respironics
Mar 2014 - May 2020 (6 years 2 months)
Directed design verification and validation processes for medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards (FDA21 CFR 820 / ISO 13485). Provided strategic leadership in cellular communication technology integration, testing GSM, CDMA, and LTE modems for seamless data transmission in healthcare devices.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Smith Micro Software Inc.
May 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Supervised quality assurance efforts for carrier-grade mobile device software, ensuring seamless functionality across Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and OS X. Designed and executed comprehensive test cases, collaborated with developers, and diagnosed software failures to enhance product stability and user experience.
Education
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. The curriculum focused on the design, development, and management of information systems.
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford
Associate of Science, Information Systems
Obtained an Associate of Science in Information Systems. This program provided foundational knowledge in information technology and systems.
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