Robert Truxal

About Robert Truxal

I’m a Technical Program Manager with experience leading complex, high-impact programs across platform security, cloud services, and next-generation hardware. My background spans large-scale consumer platforms, developer-facing APIs, and early-stage AR/MR hardware, often operating in ambiguous environments where technical rigor, cross-functional alignment, and clear execution are critical.Most recently, I’ve been supporting Meta as a contractor on AR/MR prototype headset programs, owning cross-functional development and manufacturing workstreams for sensor and display calibration. I work primarily on calibration engineering, firmware, and manufacturing workstreams managing dependencies, driving hardware readiness, and surfacing technical and schedule risks across multi-quarter R&D and prototype manufacturing efforts. I lead program reviews and new technology initiatives with direct VP-level oversight, translating complex technical progress into clear decision-making inputs.Previously at Microsoft, I served as a Technical Program Manager on the Windows Platform Integrity team, where I led security initiatives impacting over one billion devices worldwide. My work included ownership of Windows Public Key Infrastructure, UEFI Secure Boot strategy, and kernel memory protection features such as HVCI. I drove adoption of critical security capabilities, improved production signing and validation processes, and led ecosystem-wide efforts to strengthen Windows security at scale.Earlier in my career, I worked on Bing and Azure-adjacent services, where I designed and managed revenue-generating APIs, led service migrations into Azure Cognitive Services, and scaled customer-facing products like Microsoft Clarity through data-driven growth initiatives. Across roles, I’ve consistently partnered with engineering, product, operations, and leadership teams to turn complex technical systems into reliable, scalable outcomes.I’m motivated by technically deep problems, whether in platform security, distributed services, or AR/MR hardware, and by building the program structure that allows strong teams to execute, make informed tradeoffs, and deliver real-world impact.

Experience

1. Technical Program Manager

   TEKsystems

   Apr 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Coordinated and owned development and manufacturing workstreams supporting sensor and display calibration for AR/MR hardware programs- Managed dependencies and maintained schedules in cross-functional prototype manufacturing and R&D programs spanning multiple quarters and years, aligning calibration, firmware, and manufacturing teams- Partnered closely with XR Calibration engineering teams to align priorities in leadership discussions and manage risk in business operations- Drove program reviews and new technology initiatives with direct VP-level oversight, producing review materials, business documentation, and providing cross-functional updates to support executive decision-making.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics and Applied Mathematics

  2008 — 2013

Skills

• Mobile Devices
• Team Leadership
• Lead Generation
• Direct Sales
• Business Strategy
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Network Security
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Marketing Strategy
• Consulting
• Account Management
• Training
• New Business Development
• Solution Selling
• Strategy
• Sales Process
• Saas
• Telecommunications
• Crm
• Management
• Project Management
• Sales Management
• Program Management
• Cloud Computing
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Sales