Tom Hazel, Psm, Itil
About Tom Hazel, Psm, Itil
Tom Hazel is a Senior Manager for Release Management at Impinj, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in project management and release processes, he has held various roles at Microsoft and other companies, managing over 50 major product releases.
Work at Impinj
Tom Hazel has been serving as the Senior Manager for Release Management at Impinj since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the release management processes and ensuring the successful execution of software releases. His tenure at Impinj has lasted for three years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of project policies and lifecycles, as well as managed product scope and change control.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Tom Hazel has an extensive background at Microsoft, where he held various positions over a span of 14 years. His roles included Senior Program Manager for SMS Status and Reporting Systems, Principal Program Manager for the Health Services Group, and PMO Manager for Windows Server. He also worked as a Group Program Manager for MSN Fault Management and Tools, and as a Senior Project Manager in the Manageability Services Group. His experience at Microsoft has equipped him with skills in managing product releases and overseeing software execution.
Education and Expertise
Tom Hazel studied at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he earned two Master's degrees in Network Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Complex Network Systems from 1983 to 1990. He holds certifications in ITIL and is a Certified Scrum Master Professional. His educational background, combined with his extensive work experience, has provided him with a strong foundation in project management and software release processes.
Career at Globys and Zonar Systems
Prior to his current role at Impinj, Tom Hazel worked as a Senior Technical Program and Release Manager at Globys from 2020 to 2021. He has also been employed at Zonar Systems as a Senior Technical Project Manager since 2021. His roles at these companies have involved managing project lifecycles, building partner relationships, and executing enterprise software deployments.
Certifications and Skills
Tom Hazel has a background in project management and holds certifications in ITIL and as a Certified Scrum Master Professional. He has previously held a PMP certification, which expired in 2002. His skills include managing product scope, risk mitigation strategies, and developing product schedules. He has managed over 50 major product releases and is proficient in planning and executing software deployments.