Prudence F.

About Prudence F.

Visionary Leader | Senior Technical Program Manager | Infrastructure & Agile StrategistWith over 20 years of experience driving large-scale technical programs across cloud infrastructure, data center modernization, and product lifecycle delivery, I specialize in turning complex visions into scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. I lead with clarity, build with purpose, and deliver with precision — always aligning engineering execution with business value.Currently at Microsoft Azure, I manage $1B+ global infrastructure programs, delivering Arista/Cisco/SONiC deployments, 400G upgrades, and A10’s DDOS resilience for mission-critical clients. To mitigate security risks from my deployments, I ensure that vulnerability scans are conducted before network enablement. I am the technology PM for a $14M hardware reuse initiative, authored onboarding SOPs adopted org-wide, and assist with validation pipelines that eliminate critical defects before production. Whether I’m optimizing OS rollouts, standardizing vendor SLAs, or driving technical alignment across NetAssist and DCS teams, I stay grounded in impact, accountability, and scale.Previously at AVDA Optical Networking, I led R&D verification teams across three continents — building global agile operations, cutting SDLC by 30%, and reducing OPEX by $100K through smart resource planning and automation. I also co-pioneered Agile Communities of Practice and coached T-shaped engineers to elevate team delivery and cross-functionality. My strength is in uniting people, process, and platforms. I thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where deep technical rigor meets enterprise complexity. I bring structure to ambiguity, resilience to transformation, and humanity to leadership. Core Expertise:• Infrastructure Program Management (Cloud, Networking, Data Centers)• Agile, DevOps, SAFe, Scaled Team Leadership• Vendor & OEM Strategy | Risk Mitigation | Technical Governance• Cross-Functional Coaching | Executive Communication | Cost OptimizationLet’s connect if you’re passionate about scaling infrastructure, leading with integrity, or building technology that drives real-world outcomes. I’m always open to collaboration, innovation, and next-generation thinking.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Program Manager

   Orion Innovation

   Jun 2025 — Present · Alpharetta, GA, US

   Directed large-scale migration programs for core banking systems, ensuring seamless transition from legacy platforms to modern on-prem and cloud-based architectures. • Participated in end-to-end modernization initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, API integrations, and data transformation, improving system performance and scalability. • Coordinated cross-functional teams across engineering, product, compliance, and client services to deliver complex programs on time and within budget. • Developed and maintained detailed program roadmaps, risk registers, and executive reports to track progress and communicate with senior leadership. • Mitigated operational risks during migration phases through rigorous testing, contingency planning, and post-deployment support.

Education

• Binghamton University

  Master’s Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  1992 — 1994

• Morgan State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  1990 — 1992

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership and Digital Marketing

  2018 — 2019