SUMMARY:

• More than 20 years working in IT industry
• 12 years in Project/Program Management
• 8 years as a Software Engineer which entails designing and developing database and web - based applications using databases and object-oriented technologies.
• Leading Agile/Scrum projects in highly integrated multi-vendor environment
• Leading simultaneous full lifecycle enterprise SDLC Waterfall & Incremental projects implementing PMI PMBOK standards
• Effectively interacts with senior-level executives
• Strong client engagement and communications skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• Skilled in leading multiple medium to large size projects simultaneously
• Effectively and efficiently manage multiple high-priority projects in a matrix environment while driving and achieving desired business results
• Proficient in financial analysis, organizational and operational metrics and reporting
• Proven record in managing staff for delivering projects on time and on budget
• Leading, managing and developing high performing staff which entails training, mentoring and team building
• Implementation of SCRUM and PMBOK principles in delivering highest quality projects including major corporate strategic initiatives.
• Skilled in vendor relations, business case development, resource and conflict management
• Extensive experience in Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Release & Configuration Management, Budgeting & Financial Management, Contract management, Resource Management, Vendor Management, Developing SOW and Task Order
• Experienced in SQL and writing stored procedures (SQL Server)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Agile, SCRUM, PMBOK, Transition Management, Program Management, Project Management, Systems Solutions and Integration, Financial Management, Business Analysis, Release and Configuration Management, CMMI, Software Design and Development, Relational Database programming including SQL & Stored Procedures, PeopleSoft Financial Module, Section 508, SDLC, CVS, PMO,
• Certified Scrum Master, Certified PMP, Unisys Certified Project Manager, Certified Business Analyst Professional, Configuration Management, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Office Productivity, Technology &Tools: Microsoft Office, Enterprise and Professional MS Project, Visio, SAP, HP EPPM, Rally, IIS, Web Services, SQL Server, XML, HP Quality Center, SAS, Data Warehousing, IBM Rational Doors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Washington, DC

Principal Consultant & Managing Director

Responsibilities:

• Managing director/principal consultant responsible for leading daily activities for work, which is attained through sub-contracting with different vendors.

Confidential, VA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Leading Mortgage Backed Securities related Agile projects for Single Family Division in Confidential . Responsible for establishing SDLC standards and guiding team in adopting Agile best practices, build relationship with clients and keeping projects on budget and on schedule.
• Leading DW/BI projects for generating reports for end users of the Single Family Division

Confidential, Washington, DC

FEP Digital Experience Senior Project Manager (Contractor)

Responsibilities:

• Led and managed all aspects of SDLC process for DX CCTI Data Warehousing project which serves as the main source for processing data for multiple vendors and internal teams in a highly integrated Agile environment, implemented process improvement measures to enable team meeting their tight deadlines, removed obstacles, introduced an interactive defect management process which improved rate of response to critical defects, conducted JAD sessions and meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Led CTI Production Hardware Refresh Project involving corporate Hardware upgrade including the Data Migration of DB2 9.7 upgrade to 10.5 and Cognos Upgrade V 10.1.1 to V 10.2.1 as a backfill while managing 2 other main projects; turned the project’s status from Red to Yellow in few months while leading the project
• Led several medium size SDLC agile projects simultaneously using Mobile, Cloud, Web Services and Data Warehouse technologies in FEP (Federal Employee Program) environment from inception to closing.
• Managed Data Warehousing team in a multi vendor highly integrated environment for a customer facing web font application.
• Met regularly with executives, business and IT partners and provided executive reporting on project’s progress, risks, budget and milestones
• Led Limited Integration Testing (LIT) and User Acceptance Testing teams (UAT) for DX client facing application in an environment highly integrated with multiple internal and external (vendor) systems and teams.
• Led internal data warehouse team providing DW services to multiple vendors for a client facing web-based application
• Led multiple Plans Incentive Performance (PIP) related projects using waterfall methodologies
• Assessed and implemented various process improvement measures and guidelines for testing in a Digital Experience environment
• Proactively identified business and technical risk and opportunities and provided mitigation strategies and contingency plan for identified risks.
• Maintained program level issues and risk matrix log.
• Developed and presented weekly and monthly program status report using executive dashboard to executives.
• Prepared and reported monthly executive financial variance report (actual vs. budget) and provided forecast.
• Skilled in negotiating delivery schedule, scope, budget, and changes requests and influencing various stakeholders in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Managed customer expectations with strong organizational discipline, maintained strong working relationship under difficult situations with of DX program managers, business owners, and customers
• Led development, implementation, and validation of Section 508 features in customer facing web and mobile applications.
• Led resources by assigning them tasks and tracking the progress and provide mentoring as needed.
• Conducted and facilitates JAD and open sessions with all vendors and Confidential stakeholders and executives. Managed creation of project’s deliverables according to best practices.
• Led all projects activities to meet DX program’s milestones, developed project status reports, and leadership communications including steering committee and executive meetings.
• Maintained effective communication within internal teams and vendors.

Confidential, Washington DC

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed several Iterative financial SDLC projects (COTS and Custom) within several business units to ensure achievement of business goals and objectives.
• Led several DW/BI projects (SQL Server/AbInitio/Informatics) across all phases of the project lifecycle; initiation, requirements gathering, development and implementation of decision support systems for reporting and analysis needs of Single Family end users.
• Formulated goals, identified key stakeholders, and managed relationships.
• Resolved concerns on highly significant matters.
• Managed project reviews to assess overall project effectiveness. Ensuring consistent methodology and alignment with business unit priorities. Advised management of significant findings.
• Developed, implemented, and shared best practices and tools in areas such as technology development, project management, risk management, change management, document retention and management, and post-implementation review.
• Led complex projects though establishing milestones, resourcing and LOE estimation for staff hours, budget, use of technology and tools and document in project plan, following Iterative methodology.
• Tracked course of project from meetings, conferring with developers, and receiving reports.
• Developed and maintained project plan as needed.
• Assessed compliance of development process with accepted methodology and communicated to responsible managers or staff. Documented exceptions or deviations as needed. Convened meetings and planned agenda to ensure important issues are aired and resolved.
• Reported on progress of project, use of staff, expenditures, and progress on milestones to application owners.
• Provided guidance to project staff: managing analysis and development teams. Contributed to staff evaluation by their managers.
• Led medium size project for enhancing PeopleSoft application at the corporate level
• Prepared and delivered status reporting to senior management in areas such as metrics, staffing statistics, resource tracking, regularity, and securities compliance, unit progress, issue tracking, and staff meetings.
• Developed, implemented, and documented procedures. Adhered to corporate communication standards and procedures. Obtained and provided required approvals.
• Developed team members and provided ongoing professional guidance and direction.
• Mentored and trained less experienced professional and technical development staff

Confidential, VA

Program Manger

Responsibilities:

• Performed in different capacities as: Deputy Transition Manager for an awarded GSA, Federal Supply Services, $400M program; Deputy Program Manager for software development and IT related projects; SME, technical contributor, recruiting and staffing specialist for various DOD related projects
• Capture and proposal activities ranging for projects from $400M to $2.6B, managing MSPs
• Hiring advisor for several-awarded DoD (Navy and Army related programs.
• Led and delivered projects for DC Courts with tight deadlines on time and on budget with 15% ROI.
• Led DC Courts Data Center Relocation Assessment project: performed due diligence and assessment on the financial and reporting systems of the court.

Confidential, Hamilton, VA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed day to day activities (contractual & managerial) for development and implementation of a new SDLC project for a project in IRS Small Business Division that earned the IRS Commissioner’s Highest award in July 2008
• Managed development and validation of Section 508 capabilities in the customer facing web front application for IRS.
• Controlled budget and resources using EVM tools
• Participated in proposal capture activities; assisted in organizing various corporate events such as division’s monthly and quarterly meetings and other fundraising and social events.

Confidential, VA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Performed in different capacities to gain working knowledge of all aspects of software development phases for GSA’s ecommerce Advantage System: Project Manager, Business Analyst, Release and Configuration Management and Software Development.