Cheri Thomas is a distinguished Program Manager and Technical Writer with over 15 years of experience in project management, service delivery, and technical writing. Based in Los Gatos, California, Cheri has built a reputation for operational leadership, strategic innovation, and exceptional customer satisfaction. Her expertise spans a variety of industries, with a strong focus on IT operations, training, and process optimization.
Throughout her career, Cheri has successfully managed a diverse range of projects, from designing global training programs to overseeing technical migrations and service implementations. Most recently, during her tenure at Keyfactor, she led key initiatives like the development of the Keyfactor University portal, which increased user engagement by 100%, and streamlined Time & Material projects, reducing operational costs by 25%. She has also been pivotal in increasing training participation by 60% through global training schedules across the US and EMEA regions.
In previous roles, Cheri has contributed to the growth and success of multiple organizations, including Cisco Systems, Milestone Technologies, and Equinix. She has proven her capability in managing complex IT projects, enhancing client satisfaction, and mentoring cross-functional teams.
Her academic background includes an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and certifications in Project Management, Technical Writing, and Scrum Mastery. Cheri's ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, coupled with her passion for delivering impactful results, makes her a leader in her field.
Outside of her professional life, Cheri enjoys gardening, which provides a relaxing balance to her dynamic work life. She is also a devoted dog owner and loves spending quality time with her furry companion. Cheri's dedication extends to mentoring and volunteering—she served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and mentor for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley for nearly a decade, showcasing her commitment to community service.
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Shane Diven
Senior Technical Writer at Milestone Technologies
It's rare to find a manager as compassionate and dedicated as Cheri. I was fortunate enough to work with her for just under a year, but she left an indelible impression on me and the rest of the team.
Cheri became our team’s manager after a series of layoffs and reorganizations left our team perpetually bouncing from one department head to another. While restructuring is a part of business, Cheri’s immediate investment in our wellbeing and commitment to fostering our professional growth anchored the team and provided us a stable foundation.
As a technical writer, I’ve often found it difficult to convey how chaotic our work can be. From wrangling SMEs to reformatting hundreds of documents, driving project completion and ensuring customer satisfaction can be challenging in this field. So, to have a manager like Cheri, who has formal technical writing training, was extremely rewarding. Cheri understood the world we operated in and was able to equip us with the specific support we needed, exactly when we needed it. More so, she was familiar with the industry we were in, and well-versed in the pathways each of us needed to take for professional development.
However, her experience as a tech writer is just one facet of what made Cheri such a wonderful manager to work for. As soon as she stepped into the role as our manager, Cheri became our advocate first and foremost. She fought tirelessly to ensure that we had the resources we needed, that we were properly compensated, and that we had a positive work/life balance. She ensured the team met regularly, despite being spread across several client sites, and she always made time for each of us, even when her schedule was booked solid. Cheri made it her mission to not only support this team, but empower it.
Cheri is, without a doubt, one of the most committed managers I’ve ever had the pleasure to work for. I’m confident that any company fortunate enough to have her as an employee is better for it.
Herb Leong
Sr. Network Engineer at Equinix
Cheri always bent over backwards for the customers she worked with. She spent untold hours double checking and triple checking that all the ducks were in line.Cheri always bent over backwards for the customers she worked with. She spent untold hours double checking and triple checking that all the ducks were in line.
Cindy Harp
Sr. Client Relationship Manager, Service Management at Savvis, Inc.
I worked with Cheri at Exodus Communications, Cheri is extremely focused in supporting and resolving customer issues. Cheri is dependable, knowledgeable, and collaborates well with various organizations. It was truly a pleasure working with Cheri and I highly recommend her.I worked with Cheri at Exodus Communications, Cheri is extremely focused in supporting and resolving customer issues. Cheri is dependable, knowledgeable, and collaborates well with various organizations. It was truly a pleasure working with Cheri and I highly recommend her.
Emmanuel Gigante
Regional Manager Enterprise Sales Engineering/Professional services at Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc.
I could always depend on Cheri to be on top of all projects and keep the customer at ease when problems arose. great team member could always depend on Cheri to be on top of all projects and keep the customer at ease when problems arose. great team member
Jay Adelson
CEO, Co-Founder of Scorbit and Founder of Equinix
I've known Cheri since 1994. She's an honest, true, caring part of an organization and fast learner. I enjoyed working with her.I've known Cheri since 1994. She's an honest, true, caring part of an organization and fast learner. I enjoyed working with her.
Ivan Bocanegra
Site Supervisor at Equinix
Cheri was a pleasure to work with, she handled her accounts and working relationships very professionally. Her commitment and dedication helped us achieve much success at our IBXs.Cheri was a pleasure to work with, she handled her accounts and working relationships very professionally. Her commitment and dedication helped us achieve much success at our IBXs.
Christopher Conway
Client Executive at Equinix
Cheri did a great job supporting my customers. Her proactive approach was appreciated by my clients and her ability to meet and exceed the expectations she set with my customers was critical in their buildouts. Cheri understands the job and does it very well.
