Ramin Eghdami

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ABOUT RAMIN EGHDAMI

I am a seasoned Technical Program Manager and Engineering Leader with 30+ years of experience driving complex product development, silicon/software validation, and enterprise-level program execution. My career has been dedicated to delivering large-scale technology solutions by leading multi-functional teams, standardizing processes, and ensuring end-to-end program success across global organizations. I thrive in environments that demand precision, innovation, and collaboration—whether aligning silicon and firmware development with customer requirements, implementing Agile and DevOps practices, or orchestrating global teams to deliver mission-critical technology. Recognized for establishing Centers of Excellence and driving measurable business impact, I bring both a technical depth and a leadership focus that accelerates time-to-market, improves product quality, and builds strong stakeholder trust. Core Skills & Expertise Technical Program Management & Delivery – Directed multi-gen Intel Xeon product enablement and VMware ecosystem integration, ensuring platform readiness at launch. Engineering Leadership & Global Teams – Managed large cross-functional teams spanning hardware, firmware, and software in U.S. and international environments. Silicon & Software Validation – Extensive experience in CPU validation, post-silicon debug, UEFI/BIOS, and BMC productization. DevOps & Continuous Improvement – Implemented CI/CD frameworks, Agile workflows, and risk/status reporting systems, reducing delays and boosting velocity. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Partnered with product, engineering, and executive teams to drive alignment, transparency, and adoption of new solutions. Career Highlights Led VMware Center of Excellence at Intel, enabling Xeon product launches by aligning silicon capabilities with VMware workflows—accelerating adoption and ecosystem readiness. Directed Phoenix Technologies’ first BMC firmware product line, implementing Agile practices and standardizing development workflows across global teams. Managed 300+ contingent resources across Intel sites as Acting Director of Operations, driving a 35% workforce expansion and enhancing delivery capacity. Introduced DevOps and CI/CD frameworks at Intel, reducing customer-visible issues by 30% and accelerating global developer productivity. Negotiated cross-functional adoption of QA Centers of Excellence, achieving 85% QA coverage in under 4 months and significantly reducing defect escalations.