About me

Hi, my name is Ryan LaMonica I'm an Operations Program Manager with a diverse background spanning autonomous vehicles, government management, information technology, union relations, and private business administration. Throughout my career, I have developed a skill set that consistently delivers impactful results, as evidenced by my strong track record of success.

Leveraging a suite of technologies, including Google Workspace, Looker, JIRA, Asana, SQL, and JavaScript, I have consistently achieved project deliverables with efficiency. As an enthusiastic IT professional, I spend my free time learning new technologies, ensuring I stay current with the latest advancements.

Careers

March 2023 - October 2016

Program Manager, Trucking Operations @ Waymo

Phoenix, AZ | https://waymo.com

I analyzed data to identify operational inefficiencies, enabling me to create and implement scalable process improvements. As part of my role, I managed vendor service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring adherence to metrics and regulatory requirements. Additionally, I made safety-focused and priority-driven decisions, while also providing high-quality technical feedback and remote troubleshooting assistance to achieve program goals. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize, develop, test, and deploy reliable operational tooling, providing constant communication and training coordination to ensure efficient operations.

  • Received a top, Strongly Exceeds, rating for my 2022 performance and numerous performance awards from leads and cross functional partners.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of the company-wide fueling program for all autonomous testing and auxiliary vehicle usage.
    • Modeled fleet usage projects and adjusted program parameters to help meet company objectives.
    • Secured program vulnerabilities and investigated fraud through data analytics.
    • Managed multiple vendor transitions with no interruptions to fleet productivity.
  • Worked cross functionally with Engineering and the Release Test team to ensure that the proper data was being collected for each software release.

June 2016 - August 2010

General Manager @ Veterans Canteen Service, VHA

Tucson, AZ | https://www.vacanteen.va.gov

As part of my role, I exercised operational control over five departments, overseeing day-to-day operations while also identifying and planning for future growth opportunities. My key responsibilities included: Account Management, Security Implementation, Marketing, Safety and Sanitation, Inventory Control, and Labor Management.

I also provided the following services:

  • Planning, oversight, and logistical support for expansion projects.
  • Lead region-wide technology deployments, coordinating training and communication for reliable implementation.
  • Developed a management team focused on profitability, waste reduction, and customer satisfaction. Increasing my last posting from $700k to $3.2m in sales and reducing shrinkage to below .46%

June 2010 - November 2001

Manager @ Harkins Theatres Inc.

Scottsdale, AZ | https://www.harkins.com

Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the building, including maintenance, vendor management, and supply coordination. I managed a weekly schedule for 100+ employees, customer service for up to 10,000 daily guests, maintained an accurate inventory, and ensured proper accounting for all collected funds.

Education

2023

Web Development Boot Camp (Full-Stack)

Udemy (online) w/ Dr. Angela Yu

A course designed to develop skills for front and backend web development utilizing tools including: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Node, React, MongoDB, and Web3/DApps. With these skills I was able to build this website.

2022

MySQL Bootcamp

Udemy (online)

A refresher course in creating and working with complex databases, building reports, and understanding SQL in more depth than you get from just learning how to write database queries on the job.

2021

Google IT Support Certification

Grow with Google

A course on IT Support with topics covering: Networking, System Administration, Cyber Security, Troubleshooting, Operating System management and Customer Care.

2010

Associates Degree

Paradise Community College, Phoenix, AZ

Abilities

Here is a summary of my most important skills and abilities as a Program Manager as well as a Tech Enthusiast:

Coding / Scripting

HTML/5
CSS/3
SQL
JavaScript / Appscript
Python
CLI
CMD / Powershell

Tools / Others

Microsoft / Windows
iOS / MacOS
Linux
Git
Looker / DataStudio
Jira / Asana
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Docker
Proxmox/VMware
Windows Admin Center
Active Directory

Certifications

Google IT Support Professional
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Cisco Networking
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