Robert Jakobson

Current

Product Sustainment at AT&T Mobility
Consultant for Program Management, Software Design, Development, Deployment at November Enterprises

Past

Program Manager at Microsoft (Volt)
Program Manager at Microsoft
SME Microsoft Platform Technology at SUN Microsystems

Sr. IT Specialist at IBM
Asst. Property Master at Lexyn Empire Entertainment

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Education

Montana State University-Bozeman
Rock Springs High School
Western Wyoming Community College

Campbell County High School

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Industry

Computer Software

Robert Jakobson’s Summary

I like working on the latest and coolest technology, difficult challenges and doing things people say are impossible. My career has specialized on Fortune 100 corporations and globally impacting projects.

Here's a short recap of some of my most recent work:
- RSM and Designer/Developer of eCommerce verification and testing tools for Premier Integration Team at AT&T.
- Program Manager of Drivers and Applications that allowed Windows to work on the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) XO-1. This work continues to recieve international attention for the technology put into this effort, and the impact it's having on emerging markets and technologies around the globe.

- Program Manager working on Microsoft International LocStudio and LocProject Editor tools. These are the products used internally by Microsoft to localize virtually every product they make into other languages globally. They've only recently allowed external (premier) MSDN customers access to the 4.8 versions of the tool - and 6.0 will completely knock everyone out.

Previous to this...
- Worked with SUN Microsystems on their Hetergenous Software projects as a Subject Matter Expert.

- Worked for IBM Global Services eCommerce Practice for some of the largest infrastructure clients in their portfolio designing everything from applications to work flow proceesses, Special Consultant teams (9/11, Y2K). Internal and external custom applications development design and deployment for desktops, servers and the web.

- CIO and CTO of highly successful Web Design, Applications and Services Company.

Robert Jakobson’s Specialties:

- Program Management
- Project Management
- Server OS Software, Security & Applications
- Client OS Software & Applications
- Critical Situation Management
- Mentoring / Coaching
- Web Based Application Design
- UI / UX Interface Design and Development
- SCRUM / Agile / LEAN / Six Sigma PM work at IBM and Microsoft

Robert Jakobson’s Experience

Product Sustainment

AT&T Mobility

(Computer Software industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)
Consultant for Program Management, Software Design, Development, Deployment

November Enterprises

(Computer Software industry)

October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

I am currently looking for my next cool assignment having completed the Windows XP Professional porting to the OLPC XO-1. (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10074298-56.html). Which was one of the funnest jobs I've ever had - so looking for something that challenging and fun. Could be in Development, Program Management or Design... or maybe even on line video, Silverlight or marketing.

Dunno. They all look good to me. :-)
Program Manager

Microsoft (Volt)

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

October 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Contracted by Volt as a Program Manager for Microsoft. Working on the Unlimited Potential Program to handle. Program Management issues for Low Cost Computing initiatives for Microsoft. You can check this out at
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10074298-56.html

... and find out more about the Unlimited Potential Program at

http://www.microsoft.com/emerging/default.mspx.

It was a great project to work on - tons of challenges from a Program Management view, technically and socially. A great experience all in all.
Program Manager

Microsoft

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

April 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 6 months)

I was the Program Manager for LocStudio 6.0, LocProject 6.0 and LCXAdmin UI. (LocStudio - is a Microsoft Internal tool used in the localization and globalization of virtually all Microsoft software, hardware and services.)
SME Microsoft Platform Technology

SUN Microsystems

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SUN; Computer Software industry)

May 2005 — October 2005 (6 months)

Microsoft Platform Technologies Subject Matter Expert for Server and OS working to allow existing SUN applications to run on Microsoft OS.
Sr. IT Specialist

IBM

(Public Company; Computer Software industry)

1997 — 2005 (8 years )
Asst. Property Master

Lexyn Empire Entertainment

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)

September 1990 — May 1991 (9 months)

Assistant Property Master for the movie Prison

Robert Jakobson’s Education

Montana State University-Bozeman

BS , Film / Television , 1982 — 1984

Activities and Societies:

Film & Television program. Special Effects Designer / Engineer for "Bowladrome".
Rock Springs High School

1978 — 1982

Activities and Societies:

Debate Team - State, Regional and National Indvidual Events speaker (Optimists Oratorical, American Legion Local, State, Regionals, National Forensics League), Drama Club, Asst. Speech & Debate Coach after graduation.
Western Wyoming Community College

1980 — 1981

Activities and Societies:

Forensics (Debate Team) Speaker - Phi Rho Pi Nationals, Golden Gavel National, N.I.E.T
Campbell County High School

1977 — 1978

Additional Information

Robert Jakobson’s Groups:

Computer Games, Entertainment, Organizational Development, Marketing and Sales

Agile Project Management
The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees
Global Project Management
LInked Business Strategists
TEN - Top Executives Net
Microsoft Alumni Network
Fortune100 Coaches Network - F1CN
Software Engineering Institute Virtual SPIN
IT Specialist Group
Linked:Seattle
Project Manager Networking Group
Microsoft Office Specialist Network
Organization Development Professionals Network International - ODPNi
Scrum Users
Project Managers Group
AFFILIATED AUTHORS
Open Project Manager Connection
Global Lean & Six Sigma Network
Project Management Expert™
Blue Ocean Strategy
Microsoft Alumni (& Employees)
The BPO and Offshoring Best Practices Forum
agile .net practitioners
Microsoft - Former Employees
Lean Six Sigma and DFSS for IT and Software Engineering
ST.EN - Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
Bizculum