Steven Garza, MBA
CTO - Co-Founder at SkillMil Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Leading Remote Projects and Virtual Teams
LinkedInJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
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LinkedInJan, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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SkillMil Inc.
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CTO - Co-Founder
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Dec 2015 - Present
Organize and direct software development and engineering managers to meet SkillMil’s objectives for design, implementation, improvement, and level three support of its software products. Provide technical leadership for delivering innovative products and services that address customer specific business problems. Develop and implement short and long-term company strategies, policies, budget guidelines and targets to achieve shareholder return on investment objectives. Responsible for recruiting and hiring of software engineering teams, and oversight of agile project development lifecycles to achieve delivery milestones. SkillMil's mission is to make the process of transitioning from military service into the civilian workforce simple and efficient. SkillMil’s proprietary software services both veterans and companies; translating military jargon into an easy-to-read profiles and resumes that companies can understand. Hiring managers and recruiters save time, energy, and resources, and can confidently fill job requirements based on a veteran's SkillScore© of translated training, skills, field experience, and competencies. SkillMil's service and unique matching capability improves the processes of recruiting and on-boarding, and results in long-term retention of employees by aligning the right candidate for the right job.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Program Manager, Operational Assessments | CDR
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Organized, directed, and managed teams of military and civilian contractor Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders on large scale Naval projects.• Organized, manned, and directed cross-functional teams to achieve first-ever launch of Operational Assessment Cell department to service all Submarine Pacific Fleet operations• Optimized work flow processes and decision making through assessment of KPIs across all departments• Realized 20% improvement of operational processes through assessment, development, and implementation of streamlined policies and procedures• Collaborated with NOAA, Marine Fisheries, and other external organizations to improve Navy partnerships and relationships; reviewed and updated environmental impact statements to achieve operational training goals while meeting legal requirements for at-sea operations• Introduced technology advancements through a newly established Innovation Lab; rapidly tested and employed technologies into defense programs, reducing time-to-market by 25% • Developed Continuous Improvement Process to enhance skills and competency throughout leadership talent, improving resiliency and adaptability in all mission areas
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Sr. Program Manager, Technology and Talent Development
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Oct 2011 - Sep 2017
Developed and implemented continuous training and qualification software utilized by all U.S submarines for certification of maritime operations and government regulated compliance• Effectively led teams of over 50 stakeholders across multiple internal and external organizations through design, architecture, and implementation of continuous improvement projects• Managed $3M budget to combine competing software technologies into a single Learning Management System (LMS)• Reduced by 100% time-to-market delivery of software application functionality and content by implementing agile software architecture and design processes• Completed on-time and under budget implementation of new LMS throughout submarine fleet, saving the Navy over $500k annually and increasing efficiencies by over 30%• Incorporated talent development strategies which resulted in higher performance outcomes and a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization
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USS TUCSON
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United States
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Executive Officer | Talent Development Services Director | Program Manager
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Aug 2010 - Sep 2011
Administrative oversight and accountability of all day-to-day operations, maintenance, and training program activities throughout the organization including Engineering, Operations, Safety, Communications, Navigation, and Weapons departments • Acting Commanding Officer in CO’s absence • Directed cross-functional teams to improve day-to-day operations, communications, engineering, efficiency, and cost-effective delivery of business plan strategies • Developed and maintained cooperative working relationships with other Submarine support agencies and officials, and intergovernmental regulatory agencies and contractors • Monitored and approved expenditures; implemented budgetary constraints and adjustments, and prepared quarterly and annual required reports for nuclear regulatory agencies • Ensured maximum performance in quality assurance (QA), procedural compliance, operational planning, emergency procedures, and OSHA environmental safety practices • Responsible for good order, discipline, and positive command culture within the organization
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Education
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2002 - 2004
The University of New Mexico
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management of Technology/MIS -
1994 - 1997
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
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