Shalvin K.
Sr. Lab Manager with 15+ years in lab engineering, strategic planning, datacenter and cabling systems, hardware lifecycle management, and building scalable, resilient lab environments for complex technical teams.
- Role
- Senior Lab Manager at Skylo
- Location
- Fremont, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shalvin K.
Results-driven Lab Program Manager with 15+ years leading technical labs, datacenter deployments, and complex infrastructure programs across major technology companies. Skilled in full lifecycle lab planning, global site deployments, structured cabling, vendor management, and technical operations. Proven ability to improve lab uptime, streamline processes, and lead cross-functional engineering teams. Recognized for delivering large-scale programs on schedule and within budget.CORE COMPETENCIESLab Operations • Datacenter Infrastructure • RF/Wireless Lab Design • Program/Project Management • Vendor/Contract Management • Facility ExpansionEXPERIENCESkylo Technology – Sr. Lab Manager (2025–Present)Lead daily operations for RF, wireless, and hardware validation labs. Act as escalation point for access, security, troubleshooting, and engineering support. Maintain RF test environments, power systems, and high-density rack spaces. Implement structured cabling standards that boost reliability and reduce rework. Develop dashboards and alerts to minimize downtime. Manage RF equipment inventory, certifications, audits, and compliance. Drive lab expansion initiatives, cooling optimization, and datacenter rack design. Oversee global site evaluations, RFPs, vendor negotiations, and deployment lifecycles.JLL @ Google – Technical Planning/Project Manager, Labs (2020–2025)Directed multi-site lab programs and facility relocations across Google’s hardware engineering portfolio. Standardized processes and SOPs to improve efficiency and cost control. Managed planners, engineers, and estimators supporting strategic lab and infrastructure planning. Produced utilization analyses guiding investment decisions. Delivered executive-level reporting and communication.HP Inc. – Lab Services Manager (2016–2019)Managed global lab operations including compliance, equipment lifecycle, inventory, procurement, and vendor oversight. Served as Biosafety and Fire Safety Coordinator, leading audits and regulatory inspections. Supported lab relocations, renovations, and space planning. Oversaw procurement for critical R&D equipment and trained staff on compliance and operational workflows.Cisco Systems – Lab Operations Manager (2009–2016)Managed a large R&D lab supporting 468 engineers. Led a 12,500 sq. ft. expansion delivered within a $2.2M budget. Reduced safety incidents by 15% through improved governance and training. Increased operational efficiency by 20% through workflow optimization. Oversaw calibration and maintenance for high-value test equipment.
Experience
Senior Lab Manager
Sep 2025 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US
Direct daily operations for RF, wireless, and hardware validation labs, serving as the primary escalation point for access, security, troubleshooting, and engineering support across multiple teams.Architect and maintain critical lab infrastructure including test benches, RF containment, power systems, and high‑density rack deployments supporting advanced product validation.Increase lab reliability by implementing structured cabling best practices (fiber, coax, RF, USB), improving test stability and reducing rework.Developed real‑time monitoring dashboards and automated alerts enabling proactive maintenance and measurable reductions in equipment downtime.Manage high‑value RF and test equipment inventory, certification schedules, safety audits, and regulatory compliance.Lead lab expansion and infrastructure upgrade initiatives, including cooling optimization, patch panel planning, and datacenter rack layout improvements.Oversee global datacenter site selection, including technical feasibility assessments, surveys, RFP reviews, and vendor negotiations.Direct full hardware deployment lifecycle—from procurement to installation—ensuring schedule adherence, quality control, and on‑time operational readiness.
Education
Ohlone College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Management and Supervision
2019 — 2021
Scrum Alliance
CSM, Scrum Master
2019
West Coast Institute of Australia
Bachelor of Computer Science, Management Information Systems, General
2000 — 2003
Project Management Institute
PMP, Project Management
2013
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNP, Cisco Switch
2015
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