$220 / month
2 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
With over 20 years of hands on experience building products, and managing a variety of technology programs, at IBM across Cloud, Hardware Systems, and Software, I bring deep, hands-on expertise in leading complex, high-stakes initiatives. My experience spans large-scale transformations such as SaaS acceleration, security modernization, GPU infrastructure expansion, and work on flagship systems like Summit—the world’s fastest supercomputer in 2018.
I’ve led and supported multiple acquisitions, including Cognos (IBM’s largest at the time), Varicent, and Star Analytics, giving me firsthand experience navigating integration, stakeholder alignment, and enterprise-scale change. I specialize in building and scaling PMOs, establishing governance frameworks, and driving execution across cross-functional teams—engineering, product, finance, and executive leadership—often operating at the VP, GM, and SVP level.
I bring structure to chaos, clarity to ambiguity, and execution to complex programs.
My approach combines this practical, real-world experience with strong professional and academic foundations. I hold PMP and PMI-ACP certifications, and my graduate studies in Engineering Management further reinforce my ability to apply structured methodologies alongside agile, adaptive practices. This balance allows me to tailor guidance to both traditional and modern delivery environments.
As a coach, I translate this experience into actionable, results-driven guidance. Whether you’re breaking into project/program management, product management, preparing for interviews, or aiming to operate more effectively in complex organizations, I help you think strategically, communicate with impact, and execute with discipline. Every session is grounded in real industry scenarios—so you leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan you can immediately apply.
With extensive experience building a career across geographies, I help professionals navigate uncertainty and develop clear, structured plans for success.
Skills: project management, complex progams, transformation, strategy, product management, career coaching, leadership coaching, communication skills
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Personalized feedback and growth plans
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Nariman Nasef
Director, Strategic and transformation Initiatives at IBM
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