Ryan L. Rasmussen

About Ryan L. Rasmussen

With 10 years of experience at Amazon, I specialize in leading large-scale engineering programs, driving operational excellence, and implementing innovative cloud-based solutions. As a Principal Engineering Program Manager, I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency, aligning with Amazon\'s mission to innovate for customers. My work emphasizes portfolio management, product development processes, risk mitigation, and leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve impactful outcomes.At Amazon, I lead the development and scaling of global engineering programs, utilizing cloud-based tools to streamline processes and enhance team collaboration. My role involves strategic planning, overseeing complex projects, ensuring seamless execution, and driving efficiency across portfolios. Previously, I contributed to team management and the implementation of processes and tools that empower operational success.

Experience

1. Principal Engineering Program Manager, Worldwide Design Engineering

   Amazon

   Jun 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead program development, technology implementation, and portfolio management. Successfully built and scaled a large-scale engineering program, leveraging cloud-based tools to enhance efficiency and collaboration. Utilized experience in portfolio management and risk mitigation to oversee complex projects and ensure successful outcomes.

Education

• University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business

  1998 — 1999

• Seattle University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2011 — 2014

• Western Washington University

  1) Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management 2) Industrial Engineering, Business and Engineering

  1996 — 2002

Skills

• Project Planning
• Program Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Performance Measurement
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Ms Project
• Sustainable Design
• Business Strategy
• Process Engineering
• Business Process
• Change Management
• New Business Development
• Managerial Experience
• Operations
• Design for Manufacturing
• Graphic Design
• Logo Design
• Real Estate
• Real Estate Investment
• Property Management
• Business Management
• Small Business
• Risk Management
• People Management
• People Skills
• Situational Leadership
• Oral Communications
• Communication Written
• Presenter
• Presentation Development
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Fast Learner