SUMMARY:

Executive leader and Master of Science in Technology Management with expertise in all facets of Information Technology and Project Management. Skilled with a proven record of success in the areas of resource sharing, solution implementation, cost avoidance, and budget management. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing complex technological solutions. Department of Homeland Security Enter on Duty (EOD), Non - active DOD Top Secret/SSBI Clearance. Proficiency in MS Office, PPM Clarity, PRISM, ITIL, and MS Project.

EXPERTISE AREA:

• Project Management
• System Life Cycle Development
• Strategic Planning/Risk Analysis
• Leadership & Team Building
• Customer Relations
• Requirement Analysis
• Systems Integration
• Waterfall/Agile/Scrum
• Software Applications
• Operations & Maintenance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Data Security
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Stakeholder Needs
• Business Solutions
• ITIL v3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Information Technology Spec.

Responsibilities:

• Planned budgeting activities for cybersecurity organization. Worked with senior management in developing budget plans for new implementation strategies, operation and maintenance.
• Recommended and completed budget reprogramming actions to assume optimum utilization of available resources and accomplishments.
• Assisted in the development of Sustaining Infrastructure Investment Management Plans for Cybersecurity projects.
• Reviewed and recommended Cybersecurity impacts (FISMA assessments) to proposed Information Technology investments (modernization and enhancements).
• Reviewed and analyzed budget estimates, work programs and resources for soundness of technical treatment and format, accuracyadequacy of supporting narrative

Confidential, Washington, DC

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Handled the development and maintenance of the overall project plan, resources, forecasting, work scheduling, issue escalation, staff supervision, and all day to day operational management.
• Managed PC lifecycle deployments requiring individual user configurations and software installations; including asset management and software license management functions.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided budget, financial (Project Mgmt. Information Systems-PMIS) and project management support (PPM Clarity tool) to Rail Operation Computer System (ROCS). group for several different projects.
• Planned and executed all aspects of managing the project; deliverables including project plan, schedules (MS Project), day-to-day management and oversight of multiple concurrent IT projects to meet requirements of the WMATA’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Develop and update Project Plans to include: MS Project schedules, Basis of Estimates, Communications Plans, Change Management Plans, and Risk Management Plans
• Reviews, monitors, and track costs for estimating purposes
• Assist Program Management Office; update project management processes, including those related to requirements management, change control, and user acceptance testing.
• Ensured consistent quality, consistently monitored progress, and recommended corrective action to management as necessary; prepared weekly and monthly reports/presentations to senior IT manager and CIO.
• Created project charter and product vision, handled daily team stand-up meetings, maintained frequent verification and validation with customer and end-user by demo and prototyping of the design.
• Utilized agile planning and prioritization techniques and continuously improved the process and product.
• Rail Performance and Monitoring (RPM) system releases: Rush-Push, Dulles Extension (Phase 1), Car Maintenance enhancement, Yard Map changes, and User Interface (UI) display changes (new technology)
• Agile tools, techniques, knowledge skills and methods used on this project:
• Creation of project charter and product vision
• Agile planning and prioritization techniques
• Daily team stand-up meetings
• Frequent delivery and release (with a delivery schedule of (iteration 1-2 months, release 4 months)
• Frequent verification and validation with customer and end-users (demo and prototyping of design)
• Coached, supported, and supervised project resources and influenced team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Managed and led diverse project teams.
• Guided and directed subordinate staff on IT operations to maintain level of support to the user population.
• Established deadlines and ensured timely completion of work assignments. Set general priorities and goals for each employee. Assigned projects per complexity of the work and capabilities of employees.
• Managed the redesign of the Rail Performance and Monitoring (RPM) system from a Windows control front-end to web-based (html5, CSS, asp.net) technologies which allow users more freedom in using mobile devices.
• Implemented CA IT Service Management tool for RPM system Operation and Maintenance (O&M) phase for the areas of change management using ITIL service process areas.
• Coordinated integration with scheduling Rail group and vendor (HASTSUS) and documented requirements.

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Program Management Wireless Support

Responsibilities:

• Provided budget, financial, and acquisition support to DHS and its components in the wireless domain. Worked closely with stakeholders and functional owners, as needed, to ensure well-defined project scope, plan implementation and deployment strategies.
• Monitored and reported project progress and risks/issues requiring resolution; ensured consistent quality of deliverables.
• Developed acquisition packages, to include Statement of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), milestone plans and market research on new wireless technologies being implemented at DHS sites.
• Supported project management activities; including developing project plans, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), staff resource management, Service Level Agreements (SLA), and other deliverables.
• Contributed support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the US-Canada border pilot in the development and review of key documentation.
• Maintained project artifacts in DHS’s central repository; ensured staff and contractors followed DHS policies and procedures.

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

Control Account Manager/Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Supported effects for Nuclear Weapons Security program working with cross-functional team of 20. Utilized resources with revenue of $3M per year to meet program objectives. Monitored project activities and advised staff of issues due to resource availability.
• Managed cost budget to allocate overall cost estimate to individual tasks. Produced project status reports and communicated any issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support set up practices and procedures for the Program Management Office (PMO) for Confidential on Strategic Systems Program (SSP).
• Observed workers’ performance and conducted work performance critiques. Monitored overall project process and use of resources. Initiated corrective action where necessary.
• Set general priorities and goals for employees. Established deadlines and ensured the timely completion of work assignments. Assigned projects per complexity of the work and capabilities of employees.
• Acted as Assistant Control Account Manager for D5 Sustainment Engineering. Managed up to 30 cross-functional employees with revenue of $4.5M per year to meet program objectives.
• Handled project management activities and deliverables; including project charter, project plan, schedules, project risk and issues. Developed progress reports incorporating Earned Value Management (EVM) controls.
• Develop project artifacts to include: Project schedules, Basis of Estimates, Communications Plans, Change Management Plans, and Risk Management Plans
• Provided technical oversight for system engineering including system and subsystem requirements analysis, Analysis of Alternative (AoA), software and database development, information assurance (DITSCAP Certification and Accreditation (C&A)) and system integrated testing using DoD 5000.1/5000.2 Defense Acquisition framework.
• Managed and planned deployment of SSP software application releases, including user and system training documentation.
• Developed cost estimate and identified resources needed to complete project activities. Utilized project cost management processes. Established and monitored baseline using earned value management system.
• Prepared and presented management briefings to communicate project(s) status; identified issues and solicited help for resolutions. Identified potential risks using established project management tools.
• Developed and deployed change management process for Trident II (D5) Strategic Weapon System Functional and operational requirements. Reviewed potential changes with clients at Client Review Board and Change Control Board meetings.
• Followed approved system changes through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Developed requirements for Statement of Work (SOW) used for Strategic Weapon System application changes.
• Played key role in the implementation of Update Requirement Management processes for SSP program using IBM DOORS which led to better tracking of requirements throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Led effort to implement Change Management process for SSP client which resulted in a time saving of 20% in the processing of change requests from branches.
• Mentored three junior managers in Project Management practices.
• Improved relations between company and SP client through successful intervention; team subsequently got back on track with emphasis on regaining customer confidence.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Senior Information Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Implemented process improvement practices for development, maintenance and integration project with Department of Treasury headquarters based on Capability Maturity Model Integration.
• Assisted in conducting process appraisals applying the SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMM®) for Software.
• Participated as team member in Standard CMMI-Based Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI®) appraisal method and gap analysis. Contributed to the organization achieving CMMI level II.
• Utilized a thorough knowledge of internal control methodologies and drafts program policies and procedures for senior management consideration.
• Provided process mentoring and training and tailored the organization's assets to project needs; improving project management processes and training materials and providing process consulting.
• Developed and implemented process audits and process efficiency measures for process areas. Developed metrics to monitor performance and measure key project criteria.

Confidential, McLean, VA

Information System Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Acted as project leader; handled project planning and scheduling, cost establishing, and budget control for networking integration deployment and installation products throughout ICE environment.
• Conducted evaluation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software solutions to ICE customers’ enterprise networking products.
• Directed activities related to strategic improvement of product and processes throughout project life cycle, which led to more standardized methods for evaluation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to customers’ enterprise.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Data Security Administration Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided project management and technical support for designing, implementing, deploying, and managing Enterprise-wide Integrated Security Architecture (EISA) Laboratory.
• Identified emerging candidate computer security technologies, and tested candidate computer technologies in the EISA Laboratory.
• Developed Requirements for Enterprise Audit Trail system solution for cross platform implementation. Developed Stakeholder requirements document/Statement of Work, documented and evaluated commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software/hardware Audit trail solutions, developed cost estimates and prepare business plan documents to include: project cost estimates, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), major milestones, and resource options.
• Reviews, monitors, and track costs for estimating purposes.
• Assessed threats, risks, and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues. Implemented enterprise security standards and guidelines for system configuration.
• Implemented Certification and Accreditation (C&A) guidelines at INS sites. Prepared security documentation and materials for Designated Accrediting Authority approval. Conducted system security assessments for INS agency sites. Performed risk assessments to ensure that proposed controls reduce risk to acceptable levels.
• Reviewed and updated security plans, policies, and procedures to formalize INS agency efforts. Reviewed general support system to determine gaps and identify technical, operational, and procedural refinements.
• Supported security tests and evaluations (ST&E’s), security assessment reports, system security plans, contingency plans, and disaster recovery site plans.
• Led the effect to collection business requirements and translate into functional requirements and specifications of audit software and hardware solution/capabilities, to include the analysis of audit data, and protection of its forensic value.
• Provided security support and evaluation to development teams to integrate information assurance/security throughout the Software Life Cycle Development (SDLC) of application releases.
• Developed acquisition packages for software development effects throughout U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Departments; including Statement of Work (SOWs), cost estimates and business planning documents.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Task Leader

Responsibilities:

• Managed project management activities including project planning, project schedules, budget/cost activities, project risks, deliverables, tasks, and milestones.
• Handled the reengineering and conversion of Patent Tracking (PALM) legacy mainframe system to NT Windows' client/server environment utilizing the Information Engineering Facility (Composer 3.0/COOL Gen) CASE tool in the support of the Software Development Life Cycle methodology.
• Develop, monitor and track costs for budget against estimates.
• Reviews, monitors, and track costs for estimating purposes
• Provides financial reporting support and draft funding requests
• Set general priorities, and goals for employees. Established deadlines and ensured timely completion of work assignments. Assigned projects per complexity of the work and capabilities of employees.
• Prepared and presented management briefings to communicate project(s) status. Identified issues and solicited help for resolution. Determined potential risks using established project management tools.
• Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions to develop and document business requirements and logical data model for the Pre-examination function area of PALM system. Utilized the RTM tool for Requirements Traceability during this task.
• Planned and managed deployment of Patent Tracking (PALM) software applications; including the release of user and system training documentation.
• Improved product quality and decreased product release time; utilized procedures to define software release life cycle, software development cycle and version control.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Executed and finalized projects according to deadlines, resource accountability within budget. Acquired resources and coordinated team members and third-party vendors to deliver tasks according to plan. Oversaw quality control throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Developed Requirements for Document Management system solution for Cruise Missile Project offices. Developed Stakeholder requirements document, documented and evaluated commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software/hardware Document Management solutions, developed cost estimates and prepare business plan documents to include: project cost estimates, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), major milestones, and resource options
• Planned, led, organized, and controlled project throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Reviews, monitors, and track costs for estimating purposes
• Defined project deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management, stakeholders, and SME’s. Coordinated resource availability and project priorities with corporation Senior Managers.
• Communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. Resolved informal complaints and grievances, recommended appointment, promotion, or reassignment and developed work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
• Acted as liaison between project stakeholders. Estimated the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Developed plans/budgets for upgrading equipment and introducing new technologies. Identified hardware, software, and communications requirements related to new document imaging technology in support of Cruise Missile goals.
• Determined and assessed the need for additional resources during project cycle. Identified and resolved issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Created and delivered progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation, and presentations.
• Researched, reviewed, and evaluated emerging trends in Document Management System; including Optical Character Recognition (OCR) against requirements and constraints.
• Managed Subcontractor’s Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software vendor’s integration solution.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Prepared business planning documents, draft project proposals, project plan, and cost-benefit analysis and requirements to for enterprise-wide integrated document management system
• Brought critically needed cooperation and discipline to the Optical disk document storage and retrieval (ODDSAR) system, a $5 million plus contract for Cruise Missiles/Unmanned Vehicles Joint Projects: instituted project planning, status reporting and accountability, chaired status meetings; and upgraded relations between client and Company's management.
• Played an integral role in penetrating the Optical Imaging/Interactive Video markets: presented well-received studies to major Government clients, paving the way for several million-dollar deals.
• Implemented previously nonsexist project management guidelines to improve the organization’s ability to meet time delivery budgets and objectives.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Senior Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed required collection and analysis for reengineering of the OIG Management Information System using systems engineering technology.
• Developed Functional Specification Package, including data flow diagrams and process specifications.
• Translated analysis and design into reports for walkthrough with users.
• Managed the evaluation and recommendation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) document management/software products for the Defense Applied Information Technology Centers, High Density Information Systems Laboratory