Andy Sybrandy
Risa Lowy Sybrandy
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Risa Lowy Sybrandy
Director of Operations
Degrees:
M.B.A., Graduate School of Management Management Science/Operations Research University
of California, Irvine, 1995 – 1997 Budapest University of Economic Sciences, 1996
B.S., Systems and Control Engineering University of California, San Diego, 1988
Experience
Pacific Gyre, May 2001 – Present Director, Operations Responsible for overall operations
of Pacific Gyre including production, marketing, finance and business development.
Maximized earnings through managed growth of revenue and effective control of operational
processes and expenses. Implemented new processes and technology to optimize performance
of assets. Created and implemented marketing plan for Pacific Gyre products.
Wireless Knowledge, March 2000 – May 2001 Director, Consulting Services Responsible
for building consulting practice for Wireless Knowledge (a QUALCOMM/Microsoft joint
venture tasked with promoting wireless applications). Focused on business implications/applications
of mobility, the wireless Internet, and wireless technology. Created consulting
offerings covering mobile strategy formation, competitive analysis, technical infrastructure
design, application design, application development, and technology implementation.
Ernst & Young, July 1997 – March 2000 Consulting Services Manager Directed sales
pursuits, client engagements, and internal practice development projects for management
consulting firm. Focused on middle market clients in diverse markets including consumer
products and services, eCommerce, manufacturing, financial services, and technology.
Solution specialization includes technology implementation, business transformation
management, operational improvement, and system development.
Mountain Vista Consulting, March 1995 – July 1997 Principal/Consultant Managed business
process reengineering and system development projects, including: Cultivated clients
and generated new business Performed needs assessments/functional reviews and recommended
appropriate business solutions and technologies Directed and participated in product
design, development, implementation and support Developed business process improvement
strategies to support strategic and operational goals of client Created and executed
project work plans including project estimates, forecasting costs/profits, scheduling
resources and monitoring progress
Andersen Consulting, September 1988 - November 1990 Senior Consultant Served as
team lead and team member for various systems consulting projects. Worked with users
to document and define system requirements. Designed program specifications, programmed
modules, performed unit test and system test. Created and conducted training programs
and other training materials.
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