Kelly Altom

About Kelly Altom

I have worked at large tech companies, including Microsoft, Facebook, and Boeing, and at several startups and mid-market companies. My work spans a variety of products, including Xbox Live, privacy and security applications, business texting APIs, Windows Server, healthcare startups, Microsoft Translator AI/API, eLearning platforms, SQL Azure, System Center, and multiple iOS mobile applications. I’ve served as a Software Engineer, Program Manager, Operations Manager, and Test Manager.Career Highlights: Microsoft - Quantum Computing Team: Served as TPM and Project Manager for three teams, including two software engineering teams and a materials science team. Climate.com: As a TPM and Project Manager, led two international backend data teams and front-end engineering teams with 25+ engineers in an Agile/SAFe model, utilizing AWS and Azure tech stacks. Meta: TPM for an application that modeled all Meta products, including AI models, to enforce security, data governance and privacy policies. Zipwhip.com: As a Product Manager, I designed a new simplified API product based on customer feedback and usage data analytics to expand the customer base and customer sat. AWS and self-hosted tech stacks. Startup - ThatTranslator: Designed, developed, and launched a language translation system sold through the Apple Volume Purchase Program: Full tech stack using IOS, Firebase DB, and Azure AI products. Microsoft Translator API: Successfully managed compliance audits as a TPM, covering SOC, ISO, HIPAA, FedRAMP High, and PCI. Ensured AI/ML compliance. Microsoft Translator: Managed and supported global partners for the successful launch of AI/ML versions of Microsoft Translator Speech API. Healthcare Software Company: Founded a company, raised investor funding, and launched a solution assisting patients in preparing for and recovering from surgical procedures. Piloted in hospitals and clinics. Principal Program Manager: Held the role for several Microsoft products including Windows Server and SQL Azure. Xbox Live: As Director of Operations, established Xbox Live in five data center locations across the US, Europe, and Asia, launching it on time and within budget. Windows Server: Managed the release of several components in three major versions of Windows Server as an SDET and Test Manager.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Microsoft

   Aug 2025 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

Skills

• Program Management
• Cloud Computing
• Agile Methodologies
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• UX Design
• Software Development
• Python
• Scrum
• QA Process Planning
• Consulting
• Itunes Connect
• Lean Startup
• Saas/Paas
• Saas
• Product Design
• Microsoft Translator Apis
• Architectures
• Compliance Management
• Agile Project Management
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Management
• Operations Management
• User Experience Design
• Ios App Software Development
• C#
• Ios Swift Programming Language
• Enterprise Software
• Business Intelligence
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Software Project Management
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Mobile Devices
• Architecture
• Start-Ups
• Parse.com Core Data Storage
• Software Solution Sales