Michael Stefanini

About Michael Stefanini

With over 30 years of NASA and industry experience in computer engineering, information technologies, and product lifecycle management, Mike brings senior leadership and technical experience to bear across IT, business, and engineering disciplines. He has proven experience in:* Creating and leading large corporate organizations* Launching Small Business and Consulting Startups* Understanding, designing, and optimizing spacecraft engineering processes* Monitoring and predicting trends using data science & analytics* Maximizing value with process and technology transformations* Optimizing Portfolios and aligning them with corporate goals, reducing waste, and focusing value * Managing and delivering large-scale projects and services * Creating and training effective Program & Project Management Offices (PMOs)* Ensuring value with proven project metrics, frameworks, and governance policies* Maintaining executive visibility & communications with custom executive dashboards* Designing and operating IT services and delivering service-oriented solutions* Working with executives to develop goal-oriented enterprise policy and processesMichael is passionate about driving digital transformation and creating business value. He has a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions, process improvements, and strategic advancements in various domains. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Master Project Manager (MPM), Agile Project Manager, and Scrum Master. He is also certified in ITIL, Lean/6-Sigma, and other areas. He has received multiple honors and awards from NASA and JPL, including the NASA Medal for Achievement, for his exceptional accomplishments and leadership.

Experience

1. Chief Data Officer & Director of Artificial Intelligence (Ai)

   Tutor Perini Corporation

   Jan 2025 — Present · Los Angeles County, CA, US

   Developing and implementing the \"3D\" Data Strategy: Document, Direct, Disseminate. Enhancing data integrity and enabling secure access for end-users.• Leading the democratization of data among various departments, fostering collaboration and unlocking valuable insights.• Spearheading the modernization of data management and AI adoption to drive smarter decision-making and operational efficiency.

Education

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer and Systems Engineering

  1995 — 1996

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer and Systems Engineering

  1991 — 1995

• Pilot Institute

  Part 107 Remote Pilot, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations

  2024

Skills

• Perl
• Pmo
• Solaris
• Architectures
• Architecture
• Sdlc
• Apple
• Plm
• Linux
• System Architecture
• Windows Azure
• Saas
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Vax/Vms
• Product Life Cycle Management
• Amazon Ec2
• Pmo Set-Up
• Amazon Vpc
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Teamcenter
• Paas
• Hybrid Cloud
• Lisp
• Scalr
• Windows Mobile
• Project Management
• Software Engineering
• Content Management
• Pdm
• Unix
• Flash
• Enterprise Content Management
• Space Systems
• Java
• Sharepoint
• Javascript
• Vmware