Walter Cisneros

About Walter Cisneros

I am a curious, driven, and motivated individual with a deep passion for technology and business. My ultimate aim is to become the best AI product developer, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to create solutions that are both business-savvy and technically robust. I take great joy in leading and building solutions that enhance people\'s lives.Whether you\'d like to discuss life at Microsoft, explore career opportunities, or delve into any aspect of life, please feel free to select a convenient time from my availability here: https://bit.ly/3pUrkj5. I look forward to engaging in meaningful

Experience

1. Sr Technical Program Manager, Microsoft Security

   Microsoft

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Partner with engineering, data science, and product teams to implement agentic AI features that strengthen our security platform and unlock intelligent automation.• Lead the full lifecycle of AI initiatives—from ideation and model development to deployment and integration—working with an applied data science team building cutting-edge, production-ready solutions.• Serve as the Technical Program Manager for AI-driven validation solutions in Microsoft Education products, ensuring scalable, compliant, and high-impact deployments.• Act as the central bridge between Product Managers and Engineers, ensuring that AI and non-AI initiatives are correctly sized, resourced, and strategically prioritized.• Manage technical queues across three product lines, balancing roadmap-driven development with sustainment and optimization work.• Collaborate with Engineering Managers to assess team capacity and align resources to the most critical business needs.• Facilitate SAFe Agile events—including PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives—for an applied AI/data science team, driving delivery excellence and velocity.• Develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API references, process flows, and data schema maps, to support scalable development and cross-team clarity.• Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration by translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans for diverse stakeholders.• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks to maintain forward momentum on complex technical programs.• Created high-fidelity UI mockups for both internal tools and external-facing software, enhancing user experience and supporting product alignment with stakeholder needs.

Education

• Beijing Normal University

  Study Abroad Program

• MIT xPRO

  Certification: Designing and Building AI Products and Services, Artificial Intelligence

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology and Product Management

  2016 — 2018

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Material Science Engineering

Skills

• Matlab
• Catia
• Customer Service
• Mechanical Engineering
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Research
• Continuous Improvement
• Autocad
• Cad
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Problem Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Six Sigma
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Brand Management
• Troubleshooting
• Machining
• Marketing Strategy
• Public Speaking
• Product Development
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Outlook
• Solidworks
• Project Management
• Management
• Product Management