Donald Allen

About Donald Allen

A seasoned leader with a proven track record of developing and executing solutions in high-pressure environments. My 20-year career in the US Air Force, coupled with experiences at Microsoft and Google, has equipped me with exceptional skills in strategic planning, program/project management, process optimization, and team leadership. I excel at translating complex challenges into actionable strategies and driving results. My ability to communicate effectively and build consensus, honed in high-stakes situations, allows me to empower teams and achieve organizational goals. I\'m seeking opportunities where I can leverage my diverse skillset to drive innovation and solve critical problems.At Cruise, my leadership in Technical Product Management drives our relentless pursuit of reliability and operational excellence. With a focus on addressing critical reliability issues, my team and I have developed innovative metrics and improved training for our remote assistance capabilities, ensuring our autonomous vehicles operate at peak performance.My tenure at Astra honed my expertise in program management, enabling the acquisition of the industry\'s first FAA Part 450 license and leading cross-functional teams to successful rocket launches. These experiences have shaped my mission to push the boundaries of technology and infrastructure, fostering a culture of agility and precision within the teams I guide.

Experience

1. Principal Product Manager, International Expansion, Metrics and Evaluation

   Cruise

   Sep 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead product strategy and execution for international ODD expansion of Super Cruise vehicles- Develop key performance indicators, metrics and tollgates for performance measurement- Develop problem space definition to drive performance evaluation and feature development

Education

• WSU Carson College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

  2014

• Colorado State University Global

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2012 — 2014

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's Degree, Military Information Systems Technology

  1998 — 2008

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's Degree, Instructor of Technology and Military Science

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Operational Planning
• Instructors
• Team Building
• Emergency Management
• Coach Team Members
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Java
• Python
• Business Planning
• Business Development
• Program Management
• Product Management
• Agile Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Enterprise Marketing
• Organizational Leadership
• Executive Leadership
• Usability
• Business Analysis
• High Eq
• Spreadsheets
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Machine Learning
• Database Development
• Databases
• Management
• Web Analytics
• Big Data
• Decision-Making
• Talent Management
• Teamwork
• Software Design
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• Salesforce Training