SUMMARY:

• Experienced Professional with technical and business background
• Strong technical skills encompassing computer technologies, software development lifecycle(SDLC) and information technology systems
• Project Management experience involving project definition, creating project schedule, setting milestones, acquiring/analyzing metrics, project review and advise/mentor subordinates
• Business Analysis experience relating to requirements gathering, setting project scope and writing detailed functional requirements
• Communication skills, both oral and written, interpersonal interaction, negotiation, relationship building, and presentations in small and large group settings
• Skilled in working effectively in diverse groups at all organizational levels to achieve a common goal
• Designated Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Software Packages: Microsoft Office Applications, Microsoft Project, Clarity,ClearQuest, Hewlett - Packard PPM

Windows Operating Systems: Windows 2000, NT and XP

Unix Systems: Confidential /AIX, HP/HP-UX, SGI/ IRIX, Sun/Solaris

Linux Systems: Red Hat, SUSE

Data Modeling: Microsoft Visio, Axure, Rational Rose

Programming Languages: C++, C, Fortran, Java and Visual Basic

Automated Software Testing: Mercury Suite of Testing Tools including TestDirector, WinRunner, QuickTestProfessional, LoadRunner, Microsoft VisualTest

CAD Packages: Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Unigraphics

Telecommunications: Human-Computer Interaction, Enterprise-wide Computing Solutions/ERP

Internet/Web Skills: MicroSoft.NET, HTML, XML, JavaScript.

Database: MS/ACCESS, SQL Server

IT Systems Analysis and Design: Software Development Project Management Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managing projects for the Corporate and Industrial Banking Line of Business.
• Following Confidential guidelines on project management activities such as scope/project definition, financial management, and executive reporting.
• Replacing the Treasury Management Portal and Lotus Notes Application functionality with internally developed and third party applications.
• Conducting all projects according to Confidential processes and Federal Regulations and Guidelines.

Confidential, Morgantown, WV

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed projects related to build - out of international Shared Services Center.
• Performed project management for implementation of financial software applications.
• Coordinated the build-out of infrastructure in Shared Services Center and satellite offices
• Designed Confidential, Work Instructions and Training Material to support Shared Services Center

Confidential, Cranberry, PA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed all aspects of assigned projects according to Westinghouse Enterprise Project Management Office ( Confidential ) guidelines.
• Directed project activities utilizing Westinghouse and outside vendor resources.
• Updated enterprise-wide (local, domestic and international) servers to meet sponsor’s mandate
• Updated environment to support new release of government contract proposal software.

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed projects with the Confidential Mandates Portfolio to comply with Federal/Health and Human Services regulations.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to upgrade, enhance and implement inter-plan systems.
• Interfaced with internal and external business partners to define and implement strategic solutions.
• Maintained the project archives of deliverables required by governing SDLC process.
• Reported to Senior Management on the scope, resources, schedule and budget of critical strategic projects.
• Planned Demand and Capacity of Confidential resources for current and future strategic initiatives.

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Concurrently managed multiple projects in the Commercial Loan Servicing and Technology Group.
• Led development projects of Confidential applications through the entire SDLC cycle.
• Consulted with Line of Business Stakeholders to develop enhanced workflow for document imaging systems.
• Created project artifacts including project plans, project budgets and resource plans.
• Executed projects on schedule and within budget according to Confidential PMO regulations and guidelines.

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed multiple projects within the Confidential Strategic Initiative Portfolio.
• Utilized the Confidential HighRUP Software Development Lifecycle process to manage assigned projects within budget and on schedule.
• Managed projects within various functional areas including Enterprise Data Warehouse, Pharmacy Systems and eBusiness applications.
• Led multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones specified in the project plan.
• Created comprehensive project reports for executive sponsors on project budget, timeline and resources.

Confidential, Coraopolis, PA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed multiple projects within the Confidential Vision 6 program.
• Managed inherited projects to complete on-budget and on-schedule according to revised project plans.
• Interfaced with executive sponsors and stakeholders to define project scope and requirements.
• Directed and mentored a team of full-time and contract resources located in-house, off-site and off-shore to achieve Software Development Lifecycle milestones.
• Created risk mitigation strategies to complete project tasks as defined in project plans.
• Authored comprehensive reports exhibiting project schedule, costs and risks for program and executive management.
• Collaborated with Release Management Team to coordinate the roll-out of project functionality.

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed projects involving enterprise-wide Shared Services according to Confidential Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) methodologies
• Directed the build out of Shared Services hardware environments and software implementations
• Coordinated on-boarding of various Line of Business(LOB) applications to Shared Services environments
• Responsible for $3.2M Major Expense Request (MER) related to Capacity Planning for future LOB requirements.
• Planned and explored synergy opportunities between heritage Mellon and heritage Bank of New York LOBs and applications resulting from recent merger
• Presented monthly reports on project status, financials and risks to senior management

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Performed Project Management duties in fast-paced, start-up environment producing on-time delivery of web-based software projects under an aggressive release schedule.
• Managed development team consisting of on-shore and off-shore resources resolving development, resource and scheduling issues.
• Built relationships with strategic partners, technology partners and technology vendors leading to efficient execution of collaborative projects.
• Authored detailed project documents including Scope, Functional Requirements and prototypes providing clear instructions to development team.
• Defined Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes for newly formed development team setting guidelines for all development projects.
• Provided Release Management and QA support to project team ensuring all project deliverables met project objectives.
• Consulted with Executive Management Team regarding strategic planning issues determining future projects and overall direction of the company.

Confidential, Warrendale, PA

Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Led testing activities for Rockwell Software FactoryTalk(rebranded Confidential WebSphere) Business Integrator and Portal applications ensuring integration with Rockwell Software Applications.
• Verified collaborations, business objects and mappings validating data transfer between Rockwell Software applications and SAP.
• Wrote test specifications and test plans to define testing tasks in accordance with Rockwell Software standards reducing overall defects in released products.
• Performed installation testing of Rockwell Software and FactoryTalk products leading to the development of implementation procedures to be used by Application Engineers at customer sites.
• Consulted with Project Management to define enhanced development process based on Rational Unified Process(RUP) streamlining the Rockwell Development Processes.

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Financial Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Consulted with clients to identify financial goals, devise financial plan and monitor /review investment strategies.
• Designed personalized portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory in accordance with client objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon.
• Advised business owners on financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Developed client presentations/hypothetical illustrations for use in consultative selling process.

Confidential, Canonsburg, PA

Project Manager/Lead Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Managed projects for the development of software products according to Confidential SDLC processes and ISO9000 standards meeting release objectives.
• Assigned project leader of software development projects for the Confidential family of software products, resulting in fewer program defects and improved product quality.
• Conducted requirement and design reviews to facilitate progress of software development projects.
• Acted as liaison between development, testing, systems, documentation and technical support for new software projects.
• Designed testing and verification strategies assuring software performance and functionality.
• Provided technical support to clients resolving technical and operational issues, including installation/licensing issues, program capability/functionality and usability issues.
• Compiled and analyzed metrics measuring project progress and efficiency.
• Benchmarked software performance against internal and industry standards.
• Performed correction to source code to resolve defects discovered through testing activities.
• Wrote and reviewed product documentation for newly developed features in Confidential programs.

Confidential, Gaithersburg, MD

Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Conducted computer-aided analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Systems verifying NRC code compliance.
• Analyzed design data for the development of computer models driving rigorous pipe stress analyses.
• Coordinated project activities between design staff, field personnel, and client representatives to expedite project activities.
• Managed design documents, drawings and specifications related to system analyses
• Interfaced with vendors and suppliers regarding plant equipment
• Performed internal walk-down activities to obtain as-built plant data
• Reviewed project design calculations and documents to assure compliance to NRC code
• Utilized computer-based Confidential tools to generate reports/calculations for project management.