# Laura B. > Aspiring Technical Program Manager / Product Design | Bridging Design, Product & Engineering | Full-Stack Trained Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/laurab I am an aspiring Technical Program Manager transitioning from architecture, product design, and startup experience into technology program leadership. Over 10+ years, I have coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, managed schedules, budgets, and stakeholder alignment across complex infrastructure, biotech, commercial, and startup projects. At Eano, a home renovation tech startup, I collaborated directly with software engineers, UI/UX, and sales teams to translate client feedback into product improvements, mentor teams, and increase user adoption. Full-Stack trained through UC Berkeley Extension, I bring technical fluency to communicate effectively with engineering teams and understand system-level trade-offs. I am seeking opportunities to grow into TPM roles, particularly in data center, infrastructure, or tech product programs, where I can bridge technical execution, program delivery, and business goals. ## Work Experience ### Architectural Designer III @ IPS-Integrated Project Services Jan 2022 – Present | Emeryville, California, United States • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams on complex biotech lab projects, ensuring alignment on dependencies and deliverables. • Identified risks early to minimize redesign cycles and maintain project timelines. • Facilitated effective communication among clients, engineers, and contractors to support timely decision-making. ### Design Project Manager @ Eano Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Mateo, California, United States Collaborated directly with software engineers, UI/UX, and sales teams to improve platform workflows and product features Contributed to user adoption growth by participating in sales calls, training overseas sales teams, and closing deals Translated client feedback and real-world constraints into actionable product requirements for engineering and design teams Mentored junior designers to resolve client communication, permit issues, and design challenges independently Managed budgets, schedules, construction administration, and design change orders to ensure on-time delivery ### Project Designer @ Heller Manus Architects Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area • Contributed to the renovation of the historic Oakland Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, ensuring preservation-sensitive design solutions. • Developed comprehensive Design Development and Construction Document sets, enhancing project clarity and execution. • Coordinated effectively with structural and MEP consultants, promoting collaboration and technical accuracy. • Participated in site visits to monitor progress and compliance with regulatory standards. ### Job Captain @ Gensler Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area • Managed documentation and coordination for commercial and retail TI projects at Gensler. • Led key studies for the Confidential Commercial High-Rise, enhancing leasing and façade strategies. • Contributed to master plan improvements for the Bay Street Shopping Plaza Reposition, focusing on exterior upgrades. • Oversaw consultant coordination and maintained Revit drawing standards across multiple projects. ### Project Designer @ McCall Design Group Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area • Collaborated on confidential retail banking rollouts across multiple locations, ensuring design integrity and compliance. • Developed space layouts and prepared SD/DD drawing sets to enhance project execution. • Conducted site visits and reviewed permit comments to maintain project timelines and quality standards. • Established Revit standard drawing templates, streamlining documentation processes and improving efficiency. ### Project Designer @ PATTERNS Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Greater Los Angeles Area • Contributed to the award-winning Victory Wellness Center project, focusing on adaptive reuse design. • Developed innovative space layouts and façade improvements to enhance functionality and aesthetics. • Created detailed 3D models and presentation materials to support client presentations and competition submissions. • Assisted in design development documentation, ensuring high-quality visualization and communication of ideas. https://patterns.work/project/victory-wellness-center/ ### Project Designer @ mathau roche design group Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 ## Education ### SCI-Arc ### Coding boot-camp certificate in Fullstack Coding Program UC Berkeley Extension ### Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) in Architecture Academy of Art University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/laura-bao-tpm --- Source: https://flows.cv/laurab JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/laurab/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13