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John Donelan

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Senior Program Manager at Nokia
📍 San Jose, California, United States

John is a senior technology specialist and program manager at Nokia with extensive experience at NetApp, Cisco, and HP. He specializes in data center management, software development, and building diverse global teams to implement cutting-edge solutions. Colleagues describe him as having a positive and flexible approach to problem-solving.

Outside of his technology focus, John is an avid hiker and photographer, particularly enjoying the landscapes of the South West, California, and the eastern Sierras. He is also dedicated to continuous learning, recently completing several courses on AI and productivity tools to enhance his skills.

John is actively learning to automate daily tasks using AI tools like Anthropics Claude for non-programmers.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Program Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
San Jose, California, United States
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AI Productivity Tools
He recently completed courses on Microsoft Copilot and Claude, indicating a strong interest in applying new AI tools for enhanced productivity.
Data Center ROI
His professional summary highlights a focus on managing data centers to maximize resource utilization and return on investment.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Senior Program Manager
Nokia
10-2014 - 11-2022
Program Manager
NetApp
11-2013 - 8-2014
Program Manager
Cisco Systems
12-2011 - 2-2013
Project Manager
Cisco Systems
11-2008 - 8-2010
Program Manager (Neoview)
HP Software
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Education
Master's degree
University of New England (AU)
BSC
University of New England (AU)
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