PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Confidential is an accomplished and motivated technology leader with a strong infrastructure, networking, data migration, and information security background.
• A self - starting and positive individual, Confidential is experienced in working within matrix organizations and is comfortable interfacing with stakeholders Confidential all levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing and implementing large complex projects, including managing cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule multiple projects with minimal direction.
• Possess the ability to take the initiative and accept accountability for the accuracy of project work while achieving the desired results.
• Able to provide functional oversight, training, mentoring, and technical subject matter expertise to other project managers.

SPECIALTIES:

• Project Management Leadership Mentoring Strategic Planning Technology Infrastructure
• Security Vendor Management Program Management Stakeholder Management Client Management Certification Training Process Development and Improvement Risk Analysis / Management Problem Solving
• Migration Server Oracle Database Charter Requirements Scope Time Cost Budget Quality Implementation Scheduling Analysis Monitoring Controlling Change Management Team Building Coordination Methodology Life Cycle Waterfall Agile PMP PMI Negotiations Ownership Responsibility Integrity

EXPERIENCE:

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Torrance, California

Responsibilities:

• Planned and managed the upgrade of all business unit databases from Oracle 10g to 11g in PRD, STG, DEV, TST, and TRN environments.
• Managed multiple off shore teams (Windows, UNIX, Storage, Backup, Network, Database, and Operations Tools) during implementations and data migrations.
• Created work schedules using ServiceNow. Facilitated status meetings with multiple business units and data base owners.
• Completed project work in 10 months that had previously taken 2.5 years to finish.
• Facilitated the development and execution of Disaster Recovery (DR) plans for multiple business units.
• Created DR plans with team leads and application owners.
• Managed the development of DR environments.
• Successfully tested and implemented disaster recovery plans.
• Oversaw the implementation of a new Remote Access System, implementing dual authentication and servicing 2,500 users.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Irvine, California

Responsibilities:

• Managed over 100 physical installations, Confidential upgrades, storage migrations, and third party vendor integrations for various Confidential clients throughout the world.
• Responsible for all Confidential and contract resources assigned to a project.
• Perform scope, schedule and risk management on all projects.
• Effectively communicated with all project stakeholders.
• Provide regular status and project reporting.
• Ensure Confidential Quality Assurance on all aspects of every installation.
• Facilitated internal and client facing kick-off, technical, and status meetings.
• Acquired resources. Completed inventory and site readiness check. Completed Confidential generalists (rack and stack) and specialists (advanced configuration) Confidential installation.
• Managed data migration activities. Reported on all aspects of the program.
• Facilitated lessons learned meeting and obtained customer signoff to successfully close out the program.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, California

Responsibilities:

• Implemented an enterprise-wide antivirus and email archival system.
• Managed the decommissioning of the legacy antivirus and archival system.
• Managed the collection, integrity, and implementation of 2.5 Confidential of company emails into the Confidential archival system.
• Supervised internal engineers and external vendors.
• Created project deliverables, managed meetings, and reported project progress to upper management.
• Managed the prototype development and testing of a new product scanner interface (hand held and vehicle mount).
• Worked with internal engineers and external vendors in preparation for a company-wide rollout.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Newport Beach, California

Responsibilities:

• Managed application and infrastructure projects for Confidential Technology Services Division.
• Implemented a service management solution (ServiceNow) to replace BMC’s Remedy.
• Managed application development teams.
• Facilitated vendor /client meetings. Developed Regression and User Acceptance Testing schedules.
• Developed an end user training schedule for over 120 ITS employees.
• Oversaw all aspects of a highly-visible implementation.
• Managed the procurement process for an Enterprise Network Attached Storage ( Confidential ) Initiative.
• Facilitated internal core team meetings with SMEs from 5 divisions.
• Facilitated the bidder’s conference and the vendor demonstrations.
• Developed schedules and timelines.
• Developed recommendations and presented them to upper management.

QC ANALYST

Confidential, Silverado, California

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and corrected PMP certification test questions for a web based test simulator.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Santa Ana, California

Responsibilities:

• Managed Technology projects for Confidential ’ corporate offices and satellite campuses.
• Supervised internal engineers and external vendors.
• Created project deliverables including SOWs, implementation schedules, communication plans, and risk plans.
• Interfaced with campus Presidents, Technology Directors, and Finance Directors Confidential 110 campuses throughout the United States and Canada.
• Managed a national laptop rollout (87 campuses, 755 laptops). Supervised all aspects of the imaging, shipping, and installation. Worked with multiple vendors and on-site Administrators. Coordinated with campus Presidents and Deans to ensure timely delivery and installation. Discovered and corrected a $50,000 error in the imaging process. The project was ranked #4 out of 67 on Confidential ’ priority list; delivered on time and under budget.
• Managed the upgrade of a CISCO 6513 dual core system. Upgraded the Supervisor modules from Sup II to Sup 720, upgraded the OS from hybrid to native, removed a PIX 520 firewall and upgraded the Firewall Service Modules (FWSMs) in both switches.
• Implemented a wireless classroom pilot Confidential 3 campuses. Supervised the installation and support of classroom laptops. Managed latency tests and researched network upgrade options of moving from a 4x T1 to fractional DS3 architecture.
• Managed the remediation of 107 physical and data security issues discovered Confidential 4 campus locations.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Fair Oaks, California

Responsibilities:

• Managed infrastructure upgrades and IP telephony installation projects
• Supervised installation engineers and 3rd party vendors. Responded to RFPs, develop SOWs, and created implementation schedules.
• Identified project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
• Acted as liaison to solidify the relationship between the development teams, Confidential & Confidential Project Managers, Directors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Infrastructure upgrade of main office and 20 remote sites.
• Infrastructure upgrade of district office and 17 remote locations.
• Infrastructure upgrade of main office and 10 remote sites located throughout the state.
• Infrastructure upgrade and wireless installation Confidential main office and 4 remote locations.