SUMMARY:

• My professional career reflects over 27 years of management, business consulting, organizational design, efficiency improvement, solutions design, implementation and military service.
• I am a motivated leader with hands - on experience in operations, information technology, process redesign and multiple platform software/hardware architectures.
• Possess an understanding of emerging technologies with experience developing, managing, and analyzing strategy and application of technology to build solutions to business.
• Directed efforts across diverse industry and business functions to re-engineer business process, technology and people within Federal Government, Defense, Financial, Telecom, Public-Sector, Utility, Education and High-Tech environments to spearhead business expansion efforts, achieve profitability and performance goals.
• Responsible for P/Ls, multimillion-dollar software and hardware systems deployments, software product and service launches, budgets, policies, business analysis, risk assessment, auditing, operations, and technical/ functional planning across the organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Director of Project Management, Defense & Security Operations

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects and programs to develop and implement metadata architecture platform appliance
• Manage and implement technology platforms to support Federal programs. Responsible for production, development and other environments under a comprehensive Configuration Management plan, implementing a cohesive Event Contingency Plan for continuity of operations, budget analysis, user requirements, project communications, resource scheduling/tracking
• Manage Capture including opportunity identification, strategic analysis, pursuit qualification through proposal development and submission across multiple federal agencies
• Manage Department of State information systems to support Defense Trade Controls within Verification and Arms Control as Abacus Technology in a teaming agreement with FSOps
• Provide subject matter and technical expertise for Joint Org Server (JOS) to Global Force Management Data Initiative (GFM DI) working groups, including GFM DI Policy, Integration, and Process Working Group, GFM DI Configuration Control Board, and GFM DI Organization Server Developers Forum
• Provide technical expertise to assist systems participating in GFM DI Next Steps to acquire Org Server initialization data and incremental updates, and to integrate the GFM DI data within their business, readiness, personnel, and other IT systems
• Provide subject matter and technical expertise on Oracle database administration and PeopleSoft administration/development
• Provide subject matter and technical expertise and conduct lessons learned on Org Server development to assist organizations with component Org Servers in their development and enable the Government to further refine and develop the Global Force Management Data Initiative
• Develop, document, and implement the Organizational and Force Structure Construct
• Document and exchange Joint community force structure authorization data in the GFM eXtensible Markup Language Schema Definition Version 3.5 format and subsequent updated versions as agreed upon by the GFM DI CCB
• Provide theoretical knowledge, subject matter and technical expertise of GFM DI, GFM DI Next Steps, the GFM XSD, and the OFSC and participate in GFM DI-related meetings to ensure that GFM DI requirements are understood and included in published policies and guidance

Confidential

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage Capture including opportunity identification, strategic analysis, pursuit qualification through proposal development and submission across multiple federal agencies. Led capture and business development efforts for multiple concurrent opportunities in both prime and sub contractor relationships resulting in multiple wins within the past year
• Direct all efforts for a 1.2 million p/year program to support the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Service Administration's Nursing Scholarship Program and Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program conducting design, development, testing and support of production environments on an ASP.Net application architecture
• Establish goals, objectives, policies and procedures for programs within the Solutions Division. Develop and implement programs to ensure achievement of growth, profit, and branding plans. Responsible for software and systems development programs supporting Federal Government contracts in an ISO 9001:2000 and CMMI Level 2 certified environment
• Manage and implement production, development and testing platforms on Linux and Microsoft Windows Server to support Federal programs. Responsible for maintaining production, development and testing environments under a comprehensive Configuration Management plan, implementing a cohesive Event Contingency Plan for continuity of operations, budget analysis, user requirements, project communications, resource scheduling, and tracking
• Conduct all aspects of testing from basic unit testing through full application regression testing utilizing WinRunner and QuickTest Pro automated scripts coupled with Requirements Traceability Matrices

Confidential

Senior Manager

Responsibilities:

• Established and directed the IT PMO reporting to the CIO, set goals, objectives, and policies for the group and over 250 PMs from business and IT working within the PMO structure
• Conducted process measurement and improvement efforts for operations resulting in shortening project setup lifecycle from over three weeks to less than two weeks, established SLAs for multiple PMO processes supporting business and IT functions and delivered 100% within SLA timeframes
• Developed and implemented programs to strengthen PM competency, responsible for software and systems development programs supporting PM and project functions
• Directed integration and implementation of ERP systems, managed and coordinated the activities of three consulting firms and over 150 project staff across IT, HR and Finance as well as other business units that owned interfacing systems, responsible for development and testing environments to support project efforts, budget analysis, user requirements, project communications, resource scheduling, and tracking
• Responsible for software and systems development programs supporting IT PMO functions
• Direct program efforts of merger and integration activities for a PMO specific to Identity Management project resulting in clear visibility across Sprint and Nextel and to dependencies, issues and risks
• Analyzed and assessed Software Development Methodology (SDM), mapping the SDM process to other processes in use, to become compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; resulting in clear visibility into process and methods at the project level
• Recommended changes to make the use of the methodology more effective, easier and efficient, as well as to in corporate missing components such as risk assessment and management; resulting in a streamlined approach, use of methodology, and an increased compliance score to within Balanced Scorecard target goals on internal and external audits
• Troubleshoot PeopleSoft Accounts Payables, Receivables and Purchasing matching processes

Confidential

Principal Project Analyst/Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Planned and managed data warehouse implementation; modeled data structures for Financial Aid, Bursar and Registrar, resulting in distributed access and general availability of reports and data to over 4000 users distributed across 8 campuses
• Analyzed and designed business processes in Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Admissions and implemented and configured PeopleSoft LS v8.x, resulting in more efficient and effective processes based on best practices
• Developed and conducted training on the data warehouse platform for over 50 developers and 1000 users
• Modeled data warehouse structures for Financial Aid, Bursar, and Registrar applications based on dimensional data modeling principles, resulting in improved performance of data warehouse table refreshes and faster report/query run times
• Implemented the Reporting Database Service (RDS) from PeopleSoft which saved significant time and effort to custom model, design and develop data warehouse and database structures to perform the same function
• Conducted consultations with clients to develop and implement technology strategies and build supply chain integration with customers and suppliers resulting in significant cost savings to the client and favorable competitive positioning to grow their partner and customer bases

Confidential

Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed a national virtual team, operating from 10 different locations, project benchmarks were ahead of schedule/under budget, while also generating $1.1M in new business contracts
• Managed system test for custom PERL/C application while leading a team located in 6 countries
• Developed a technology focused practice for emerging businesses, utilizing ERP, B2B, and legacy systems integration with web technology, to direct all business operations and management functions
• Managed a program for multiple large projects spread across three time zones for integration/conversion of PeopleSoft, Indus International and Parts Inventory Management systems
• Led Upgrade Projects as a Project Manager and Technical Lead of PeopleSoft 7.5 to 8.0 for an integrated HRMS/Benefits/Payroll and Financials/Distribution/Manufacturing system
• Designed and implemented efficiency strategies that reduced batch cycles by 75%, and query search/report run times by 90%
• Established tracking system for employee evaluation and development, partnered with succession planning strategies for personnel to achieve career goals that were mutually beneficial to the employee and company
• Managed a fully integrated implementation of five financials modules and HRMS/Payroll in a 16 week timeframe, concurrently led the development of the Rapid Implementation methodology and delivery capability managing a team of 25
• Implemented an integrated PeopleSoft Financials/HRMS, including PeopleSoft Portal with Employee self-service
• Led Project Costing/GL functional and technical design and implementation and integration with Time & Labor/Payroll
• Led design and development of customizations, interfaces, Application Engine and Mass Change configuration to PeopleSoft General Ledger and Project Costing in an integrated PeopleSoft Finance and Indus Passport environment
• Responsible for scheduling, budget, planning and execution while developing measurements for tracking progress
• Managed the systems conversion and integration of a post-merger client
• Developed B2B exchange prototype around Ariba (formerly Tradex) Marketplace/MarketSuite
• Led the process to develop a methodology for application of patches/fixes; how to organize the process for the most efficient application and testing; and how to evolve the process throughout the implementation and system lifecycle
• Led troubleshooting efforts to resolve the errors with the various databases and other technical architecture pieces
• Performed QA functions and technical reviews of project documentation including interface and other technical design specifications, test plans, project plans and functional design specifications
• Led daily interaction with client management for technical design and configuration
• Developed the as-is/to-be picture of the database environments and the migration plans
• Led daily and weekly status against the workplan within the project management team and with senior management
• Trained technical resources in troubleshooting techniques, analysis and interpretation of results
• Involved in all aspects of project management, resource planning, task scheduling and staffing with client management
• Performed initial systems analysis in the development of a custom client/server application to integrate project and task list management; and groupware functions with a sales and marketing application
• Installed PeopleSoft software in implementation and production environments for Ver 5.x, 6.x, 7.x
• Built the Professional Services Organization for a startup software engineering firm, including business development strategy, methodology development, recruiting and hiring, developing services offerings and initial sales, worked with Cisco Systems, PeopleSoft, and WebVan to determine system requirements, scope, and plan projects to integrate SkillsVillage.com business services within respective organizations
• Led development and integration efforts in a multi-company team to integrate ERP and web-hosted applications over HTML, DHTML and XML, including working within the HR XML Org to develop initial standards for data exchange via XML

Confidential

PeopleSoft Systems Analyst/Network Manager

Responsibilities:

• Modeled a standard methodology for analyzing and applying patches and fixes
• Provided technical training and support for the patch/upgrade process for PeopleSoft HR and Financials; conducting analysis and review of the processes and modifying them to increase efficiency and assist with the implementation of the new process
• Performed data validation and conversion for the implementation of Human Resources and Financial systems
• Converted client data from legacy systems and developed scripts to import the data into the new PeopleSoft system
• Developed the PeopleSoft Payroll/GL interface as well as a custom interface to a pre-existing Payroll system
• Provided Fit Analysis direction and support by modeling the current system and the new PeopleSoft system; developing design specifications; and documenting business requirements
• Conducted hardware and software environment review to correct problems prior to installation of PS Client/Server system and then installed Human Resources v5.x and PublicSector Financials v5.x
• Developed and led in-house technical training sessions for PeopleTools familiarization; troubleshooting applications with Application Reviewer; data conversion using Import Manager, SQR and Oracle tools; and using the Query tool and SQL, Process Scheduler, and Application Upgrader
• Completed Oracle Computer Based Training; Oracle 7 DBA I and Oracle 7 Architecture
• Built PeopleSoft databases in SQLBase and Oracle 7 environments, including Demo, Systems and Upgrade databases
• Conducted environment migrations at various stages of implementation and utilized PeopleTools to migrate specific customizations from a development environment to testing and production
• Administered Windows NT 3.51 Local Area Network, including management of user accounts; conducting performance analysis and tuning; disk management; hardware configuration; and upgrades
• Managed network security including network/workstation virus protection; software license audits; network backup/restoration; and disaster planning and recovery
• Implemented PeopleSoft databases, including database and server optimization, configuration and troubleshooting
• Directed the development and implementation planning of the WWW/intranet and T1/ISDN installation, including installation and configuration of Gateway/Router to the Internet Service Provider

Confidential

Computer Resource Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Developed a long range plan for network development to meet the anticipated needs of the Department
• Administered and managed Novell NetWare 3.1x and 4.1 50+ node network
• Planned network development project to migrate server hardware and upgrade the NOS from NetWare 3.11 to 4.1
• Planned and implemented network transition projects from LAN Manager Network to Windows NT 3.1 NTAS Network
• Developed systems to maintain asset records, invoices, license agreements, diagnostics, and performance patterns of systems
• Developed departmental program to publish on the WWW on a Linux operating system
• Conducted router configuration and troubleshooting from LAN onto campus backbone