Raphaella Chaneyalew

Tenacious, innovative, results-driven project/program manager with over 10 years of experience successfully leading and executing complex projects and programs across diverse industries; including, but not limited to aerospace, automotive, network services, and commercial construction. Adept at managing cross-functional teams of up to 15+ contributors, with a proven track record of driving collaboration, on-boarding/training team members, and fostering a high-performing work environment. Skilled in managing supplier and partner relationships as well as driving transformative initiatives, while ensuring seamless project execution and delivering exceptional results. With a strong strategic mindset and a meticulous attention to detail, consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Technical Experience

• Cruise | San Francisco, CA (Remote) | Engineering Program Coordinator – Hardware & Sensors
• GILLIG | Livermore, CA (Hybrid) | Product Strategy Associate & Interim Program Manager – Corporate & Product Strategy
• Ciena Corporation | Alpharetta, GA (Remote) | Senior Associate Commercial Manager, Global Cloud Network – Global Business Operations
• The Beck Group | Atlanta, GA | Project Engineer – Construction Division
• McKenney’s, Inc. | Atlanta, GA | Assistant Project Manager – Automation & Control Solution (ACS) Department
• ConMed Corporation | Lithia Springs, GA | Logistics & Supply Chain Engineer
• Ferco Aerospace Group | Franklin, OH | Quality Engineer
• Hestian Innovation| Lilongwe, Malawi; Africa | R&D Engineer – Engineers in Technical, Humanitarian Opportunities of Service-learning (ETHOS) International Immersion Program

Education

• Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law | Chicago, IL 
  • M.Sc. Law | Intellectual Property, Contracts, Business Law, Regulatory Analysis & Corporate Strategy 
• Kennesaw State University Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology | Marietta, GA                              
  • B.Sc. Industrial & Systems Engineering | Concentration in Quality Principles
  • Presidential Award Recipient, Dean's List
• University of Dayton | Dayton, OH                           
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Prelaw Program Participant, Business Professional in a Global Society Thematic Cluster, Dean’s List