Monica Kuykendoll
Lead Technical Sourcing Manager @AT&T
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Technical Sourcing Manager @AT&T
Atlanta, GA, US
Sourcing aimed at supporting adoption and rationalization of technologies requiring technical expertise in emerging industry technology categories such as 3rd party/hybrid/on- premise cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) SW, Radio Access Networks, Next Gen Business Support Systems, Automation, transformational SaaS and PaaS, disaggregated network solutions, data warehouse and analytics, and direct chip supplier relationships, while supporting a technical client organization and cross-functional technical programs/projects to forward progress AT & T technology. Strategic planning and big thinking inclusive of technology development and advancement incorporating the cloud, hardware, software, Xaas, IoT, AI/ML, Automation, etc. Negotiate security controls in the form of Supplier Information Security Requirements (SISR) to ensure technology risks are mitigated and technology performs in compliance with ASPR. Risk management expertise including problem solving, familiar with laws, intellectual property, technical regulations regarding data and privacy to make decisions and ensure BU stakeholders awareness. Ability to work seamlessly within and across companies, cultures, functions, and geographies to drive change and action. Recognized by peers for Employee Appreciation Award for extensive support for realignment of suppliers
EDUCATION
Georgia State University
MBA, Business Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT MONICA KUYKENDOLL
Lead Technical Sourcing Manager highly self-motivated driven to set and attain goals. Team player with strong expertise in Negotiation, Supply Chain, SDLC, Vendor Management, Project Management Methodologies, Critical and Lean Thinking and organizational skills. Able to communicate effectively with various personality types while exhibiting leadership and professionalism.SKILL HIGHLIGHTS • Supply-Chain Management• Program/Project Management/PMP trained• Strategic Sourcing private or government• Global & Cross-functional Leadership• Self-motivated• Karrass Negotiation trained• Contract, Vendor and SLA Management• Request For Proposal expertise• CCNA, TCP-IP Network Analyst• Six Sigma Green Belt certified• Software Defined Network Certified• Strategy Development • Vendor Partnerships Execution of Master Service AgreementsCORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Managed multiple sourcing strategies for wireline bandwidth, dark fiber, IP Broadband and wireless cell site backhaul executing master service agreements expanding coverage in rural areas.$2 million in savings for large deal RFPs realized in one year span. • Executed nine MSAs within one year to extend coverage in remote areas domestically for FirstNet.• Resolved multimillion dollar dispute with carrier via negotiations.• Substantial experience in implementation of Ethernet, SDN, Cloud services, ASEoD, VOD, AVPN, EVPN, WANs, IP, API, Telematics & Machine to Machine.• Currently pursuing Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) & Big Data Certification
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